Footwear Measurement Guides

Here are two guides for measuring our footwear:

• The first guide, "Simple Method for Determining Size for Our Standard Width Footwear," offers a straightforward approach for measuring foot length for individuals with standard width feet.
• The second guide, " Process for Seeking Advice from Our Team and /or when Determining Size for Non-Standard Width Footwear," outlines the measurement process for individuals with wider or narrower feet, those using orthoses like an SMO or AFO, or those seeking advice on size and style from our team. We recommend all allied health professionals to follow this method.

Simple Method for Determining Size for Standard Width Footwear:

• This guide offers a straightforward approach for measuring foot length for individuals with standard width feet and who may also use a thin foot orthotic.
• It involves measuring foot length, adding extra length for wiggle room and growth, and selecting the best fit based on the shoes inside length.
• The footwear brands we carry that offer a standard width fitting are: Aurelka, Medica, and Memo.
• Consult a healthcare professional for footwear advice before making a purchase.

What You Need:

• 2 blank A4 sheets, a pencil, a flexible tape measure or ruler.

Tracing Feet:

• Trace both feet while standing with feet aligned under the hips. If standing isn't possible, trace while seated with knees bent at 90 degrees and some weight on the leg.
• Use a thin pen to outline each foot and trace foot orthotics if they will be worn inside the shoes.

Finding the Length:

• Mark and measure foot length from the heel to the longest toe to the nearest millimetre without rounding. Keep the original tracings as further assistance may be required.
• Record measurements for both feet and use the larger foot's measurements for sizing decisions.

Adding Allowances for Wiggle Room and Growth:

• Add additional allowances for wiggle room and growth for children:
  • For open-toed sandals: Add about 1.0cm to foot length.
  • For enclosed boots: Add about 1.5cm to foot length.
• Add slightly less allowance for young toddlers e.g. 0.8cm open-toed sandals, e.g. 1.0cm for enclosed boots.
• The addition of the allowance to the foot length gives the overall inner length of the shoe required.
• Use the actual measured length of full-length foot orthotics, without adding any allowances, as the overall inner length of the shoe required.
• Consider individual growth rate and needs when selecting the appropriate allowance.

Choosing the Right Size:

• Refer to the footwear sizing charts which display the inner length of the footwear at each size.
• Find the size that aligns closed to overall inner length requirement calculated above.
• Find the best matching size without going up or down too far.
• Contact us for further assistance if needed.
• Stocked footwear may be returned and exchanged for the correct size.

How to measure for standard footwear.

 

Process for Seeking Advice from Our Team and /or when Determining Size for Non-Standard Width Footwear:

• This guide offers a comprehensive approach for taking measurements to determine footwear size for individuals:
  • who are seeking a general recommendation from our team on size and style.
  • who may have wider or narrower feet.
  • who are using orthoses such as SMO’s or AFO’s.
  • enquiring about or using brands with multiple width options like Nimco, Duna, Chaneco, Perpedes, and Schein.
• This method is also recommended for all Allied Health Professionals and individuals are recommended to seek assistance form their own healthcare professional with this process.

What You Need:

• Footwear Measurement Form, a pencil, a tape flexible measure.

Measure Length, Width, and Circumference:

• Complete the Footwear Measurement Form with precise measurements to the nearest millimetre without rounding.
• The Footwear Measurement From requires length, width and circumference measurements for an accurate evaluation of the individuals foot size and volume.
• Capture additional photos of the feet and lower legs from the front, back and side and a short video of the individual walking (if applicable).
• Submit the form and photos to us for assessment.

Determining Size and Width Fitting:

• Recommendations for size and width will be provided based on wearers' needs and measurements.
• For experienced allied health professionals, you may refer to the applicable footwear brand’s multi-width sizing chart to match the internal length requirement, forefoot width and circumferences with the most suitable size.
• Stocked footwear may be returned and exchanged for the correct size (custom orders are non-returnable).