How to measure your boot size at home

Finding Boots that offer the ‘perfect fit’ can be a challenge, particularly when shopping online. We’ve been measuring our shoe sizes since we were children and, although shoe shape and size can vary, by-and-large we tend to know the shoe size that works for us. But do you know how to measure your boot size for the perfect fit around your calf and ankle too?

Working with our industry leading team, we’ve developed this easy-to-use Measure My Boot Size guide to help ensure you can find the perfect boot size for you, whether you’re looking for a pair of Ankle Boots, Cowboy Boots, or Long Length Boots to finish your style.

Finding the perfect fit for your boots

From long boots to ankle boots, there are three important measurements that you should check before purchasing a new pair of boots online.

How to measure your foot length

If you are unsure what size boot would fit you best, start by measuring the sole of your foot.
The best approach to measure your foot size is to go back to basics. Place a piece of paper on a solid floor and stand your foot in the middle of this. Your weight will need to be baring down on the foot. Mark the tip of your longest toe on the paper, and another mark at the back of your heel. Following this, draw around the outside of your foot, leaving your footprint on the paper. To understand your shoe size, simply measure the longest and widest part of the footprint in millimetres and cross reference this using the sizing chart below (or on the brand website you’re looking to purchase from.

Women's

UK	EU	US	LENGTH MM	WIDTH MM
2	35	4	217	218
3	36	5	224	223
4	37	6	230	228
5	38	7	237	233
6	39	8	244	238
7	40	9	250	243
8	41	10	257	248
9	42	11	264	253

Men's

UK	EU	US	LENGTH MM	WIDTH MM
6	40	7	257	239
7	41	8	259	244
8	42	9	266	249
9	43	10	272	254
10	44	11	279	259
11	45	12	286	264
12	46	13	292	269
13	47	14	299	274

It’s that easy! But even with the right shoe size, if a boot doesn’t fit correctly on your ankles and calves then they can be incredibly uncomfortable. So how can you measure this area of the boot and ensure your boots offer the perfect fit?

How to measure the correct boot shaft height and width

The Shaft of the boot refers to the upper section of the boot (usually this is the area of the boot that has a fastening or opening.)
There are two key measurements that will help to identify the right boot fit for you:

1. Firstly, measure the widest part of your calf with a soft tape measure. This will give you a measure as to the width of the shaft that you require, ensuring your boots fit snugly around your calf and leg.
2. To measure the length of boot that is best suited for you, place your tape measure at the bottom of your foot arch. From this point, measure upwards, taking the tape measure towards the back of your leg to the point that your knee bends. This is typically the line of the boot zip. This measurement will give you a view of the length of boot that would best fit your leg length.

Finding the perfect size boot for you

Taking these three measurements (shoe size, boot shaft length, and calf width,) cross-reference your measurements against the sizing chart for the boots you want to purchase to help ensure you buy the perfect fit for you.

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How to measure your boot size at home