Why should I measure my feet at home before buying shoes on Bash?

Measuring at home gives a reliable centimetre length to compare against brand size charts, which reduces returns and helps prevent pinching or rubbing when shoes arrive; it only takes about ten minutes per foot and common household items.

What exact items and setup do we need to trace and measure a foot at home?

You need paper larger than your foot (A4 or newspaper), a pen or pencil, a ruler or tape measure in centimetres, a chair and a flat wall or skirting board, and the thin socks you’ll wear with the shoes; place the paper against the wall and trace with your heel lightly against the wall.

How do we measure foot length accurately from the tracing?

Mark the longest toe and the back of the heel, then measure the straight-line distance between those two dots in centimetres, recording to the nearest millimetre if possible; repeat for the other foot and use the larger measurement.

When should we measure and what adjustments should we allow for different shoe types?

Measure at the end of the day when feet are naturally slightly swollen and wear the socks you’ll use with the shoes; for work shoes allow about 0.5-1.0 cm internal toe room, for sports shoes allow 0.8-1.2 cm, and for growing children leave about 1.0 cm.

How do we measure foot width and use that measurement when shopping on Bash?

After tracing, measure the widest part across the ball of the foot in centimetres; if a brand publishes width rows (B, D, E, etc.) compare this width measurement, otherwise use the centimetre length as the primary datum and check product-specific notes on Bash.

How to measure foot size at home - simple, accurate steps

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Use centimetres

Allow toe room

Why measuring at home matters

What you’ll need

Step-by-step: trace and measure

Quick tips to avoid common mistakes

How to measure foot width (simple method)

Converting centimetres to shoe sizes

Practical examples and local scenarios

When a measurement isn’t enough

How we recommend you use measurements on Bash

Keeping measurements current

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