Fit and sizing

Measurements, sizing systems and how to check before ordering.

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Fit and sizing

Why your size changes between labels, and what to measure instead

No federal clothing or shoe size standard exists in the US. Measure your body and your foot, compare against the maker's own chart, and stop buying a number.

Updated 11/3/2026 · 9 min

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