Children's socks and tights have a different size grid. The size of socks is determined by the length of the foot, and the size of children's tights is determined by height. For your convenience, we have placed size tables that help you correctly determine the size of the first socks or tights for your child or choose a thing as a gift.
How to determine the size of children's socks
The size of socks, golf is determined by the length of the child's foot in centimeters. There are dimensional grids after 1 cm and after 2 cm for even values, like most Russian manufacturers. How to determine size? Measure the length of the child's foot and round up to the nearest whole value in centimeters. For example, for a foot length of 10.3, socks 11 or 12 are suitable.
How to determine the size of children's tights
The size of tights, leggings corresponds to the height of the child in centimeters and is designed for a standard foot length. Size range the same as for clothes, only two heights are always indicated at once, for example, 74-80. This means that children's tights in size 74-80 will fit a little man with a height of 69-80 cm. If the legs and buttocks are plump, then tights in size 74-80 will fit a baby with a height of 63-74 cm.
At different manufacturers different size grids. Some sew children's tights in sizes 62-68, 74-80, 86-92, 98-104, 110-116, 122-128, 134-140. Other manufacturers sew children's tights in sizes 56-62, 68-74, 80-86, 92-98, 104-110, 116-122, 128-134. According to Russian GOST, the sizes of children's tights must correspond to a certain foot length. We have provided these data in the table below. And for the convenience of determining the size of tights, the table indicates the approximate age of the child.
Such a small detail of a human wardrobe as socks plays a rather important role in creating a comfortable state. There is a dimensional grid of children's socks, women's and men's. Thanks to correct selection the size of the socks, the child can move freely and easily, because if this part of the wardrobe is small or, on the contrary, large, then when walking, discomfort and inconvenience will be experienced.
Socks are designed to protect the skin of the foot from damage and exposure to low temperatures. On the given time there is a huge variety of this hosiery. Different socks:
- In shape: there are high, low, for playing sports with a dense and wide elastic band.
- By raw material: woolen, cotton, silk, polyester, elastane.
- By gender: for men, women and children.
- Design, color, pattern.
The first socks appeared in ancient Greece and looked like slippers made of leather. They were an exclusively female part of the wardrobe, which was worn mainly at night, for a feeling of warmth. Throughout history, this thing has undergone many modifications and changes until it has acquired a final, convenient look in all respects.
Now it is difficult to imagine life without this attribute of clothing. Basically, of course, this is an indispensable and integral part of the men's wardrobe, but both women and children use this thing every day.
For children, socks are purchased from the first days of their lives. Parents choose a product made from natural fabrics that will carefully protect and warm the baby's legs.
Often, mothers and fathers are faced with the problem that children's socks purchased "by eye" are small or large.
When choosing such clothing items, you must adhere to dimensional grid, which indicates the size of children's socks. Many make a purchase by age, but this method can also miss. As a general rule, socks that only show age are made up of materials that allow the product to stretch and thus fit at least three different sizes. Parents should take into account the structural features of their child's legs, it is important to pay attention to the fullness and elevation of the foot. In children's socks, the elastic band should not be too tight and thin, the length will be comfortable both medium and high, unlike the low ones that adults are so used to now.
To correctly choose the required size for the baby, it is initially worth measuring the length of the foot of your child yourself.
To do this, prepare a white A4 sheet, a pencil and a ruler. The baby's leg must be freed from tights or socks, put the foot in a relaxed state on a piece of paper and carefully circle it with a pencil.
After a ruler or centimeter, the distance from the most convex point is measured thumb to the heel. The length in cm you receive will determine the sock size you need. The dimensional grid is presented in the form of a table, which indicates the length of the foot and the corresponding size. It is worth saying that by measuring the children's leg, you can get a number with tenths, it must be rounded up to the nearest integer. For example, if the length is 9.4 cm, then it is rounded up to 10. The resulting size is also used when selecting golf and leggings.
It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that many manufacturers of hosiery have a different size grid. It is worth familiarizing yourself with what the table with the dimensions of this particular manufacturer looks like, and not relying on previous experience in purchasing other brands. For example, among the inhabitants of the East, the dimensional grid is a little small in relation to the European size table. Of course, you need to make several purchases in order to decide which manufacturer is right for you and whose quality deserves more attention. Such a piece of clothing must always be in stock, for each season of time and for a certain wardrobe. This thing wears out pretty quickly and requires constant updating.
Dimensional grid of children's socks
With the help of this table, it is quite easy to determine the required size of socks. The sizes of children's hosiery are indicated according to the age and length of the child's foot. Table data with dimensions in different countries may not match, in which case it is worth determining the required size according to the length of the foot.
Do not buy socks for babies bigger size than necessary, for growth. A toe that is too long can cause a lot of discomfort when moving, gathering into an accordion, squeezing the leg in the shoe, rubbing corns.
Small socks are also uncomfortable and can compress the foot too much, slowing down blood circulation. However, all clothing for children should be comfortable, light and fit the required size.
To buy socks that will be comfortable and comfortable, you need to know their size. And it seems that we constantly buy them, but not everyone knows the size. Most are guided simply by the eye, someone wraps a sock around his fist in the old fashioned way (this folk method, very, very approximate. But this approach to business can bring more inconvenience than comfort. In fact, everything is extremely simple. Once you read our article, you will never experience difficulties with the selection of the size.
How to determine the size of socks for adults?
In order to measure the foot, we need a large landscape sheet or a double sheet from a school notebook, a pencil, a ruler or a tailor's meter.
- Lay a sheet of paper on a flat floor.
- Take off your socks.
- Stand on a sheet of paper so that the entire foot fits and there are small allowances.
- Outline the leg with a pencil.
- Take your foot off the sheet.
- Measure the maximum distance from the end of the thumb to the most protruding part of the heel.
- This distance will be the number you need to find in our adult sock size chart.
If you are not sure that you measured correctly, just in case, you can add another 0.5 cm to the value you received. The fact is that socks always stretch, since they are knitted. Therefore, half a centimeter does not play a special role.
Why can't you buy big or small socks?
- If you buy socks that are larger than you need, they will twist on your foot, crinkle and cause discomfort.
- Small socks may stretch over your foot, but they will wear out much faster.
We hope our little secrets will help you choose the right women's or men's socks. And about how to choose the size of socks for a child, we
Socks are a basic piece of a man's wardrobe. Their size is of great importance, contrary to popular belief - they can cause discomfort, insecurity.
Why is the size of socks so important for men? The question will confuse many representatives of the stronger sex, because they do not attach importance to this nuance of wardrobe formation, and never think about what size they need socks. And in vain! The comfort during the day depends on the size of the socks, they can cause the formation of corns, spoil the gait and mood. Every man must know how to choose the size of socks.
In order for the socks on the leg to sit tightly, but not to press the foot, you need to accurately determine their size. You can’t choose it by shoes - only by the leg. The parameters of sneakers, shoes and slippers cannot be the determining factors. You can determine the size of socks only by the length of the foot. To do this, you need to measure it - put your foot on a horizontal surface and mark the beginning of the big toe and the middle of the heel with dots. The resulting length can be used for sock sizes.
In accordance with the size of the sock to the length of the foot, its quality is also important - the type of molding, the features and density of weaving the thread, the type of fiber.
On the packaging of the product or on the website of the online store where you make a purchase, there must be a table of sizes for men's socks. The Russian version looks like this:
The size chart for men's socks may look different if the manufacturer is from Europe or America. Sometimes the seller gives additional guidance, and draws a parallel between the size of socks and shoes. But it is impossible to use only these data when choosing, it is imperative to compare the parameters of the product with the length of the foot.
European, Asian and American sock sizes
Men's socks, made, for example, in Asian countries, are sure to run small. This nuance must be taken into account. You need to buy foreign-made products only at retail outlets of large suppliers. In the markets, no one will provide you with a size matching table or specify the features of the material.
On European goods, the dimension is never indicated in a numerical value. Letter marking should be read like this:
- S-23
- M - 25 socks size,
- L - 27,
- XL - 29,
- XXL - 31,
- XXL - 33.
You should not be dismissive of the choice of such an insignificant, at first glance, wardrobe item. For a man, socks are an indicator of how carefully he treats his appearance, image, that is, how much he respects others and how he strives for success.
| Russia | Shoe size | Foot size (cm) | USA | Europe | England |
| 10 | 16 | 9,7 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| 10 | 17 | 9,7 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 18 | 10,4-11,0 | 2.5 / 3 | 17,5 | 1,5 |
| 12 | 19 | 11,0-11,6 | 3,5 | 18 | 2,5 |
| 12 | 20 | 11,6-12,2 | 4 / 4.5 | 19 | 3 |
| 14 | 21 | 12,2-12,8 | 5 | 20 | 4 |
| 14 | 22 | 12,8-13,5 | 5.5 / 6 | 21 | 4,5 |
| 14 | 23 | 13,5-14,2 | 6.5 | 22 | 5,5 |
| 16 | 24 | 14,2-14,8 | 7 / 7.5 | 23 | 6 |
| 16 | 25 | 14,8-15,5 | 8 | 24 | 7 |
| 16 | 26 | 15,5-16,2 | 8.5 / 9 | 25 | 7,5 |
| 18 | 27 | 16,2-16,9 | 10 /10.5 | 27 | 8 |
| 18 | 28 | 16,9-17,6 | 11 | 28 | 8,5 |
| 18 | 23 | 17,6-18,3 | 11.5 / 12 | 29 | 9 |
| 20 | 30 | 18,3-19,0 | 12,5 | 30 | 9,5 |
| 20 | 31 | 19,0-19,7 | 13 / 13.5 | 3,5 | 10 |
| 20 | 32 | 19,7-20,4 | 14 | 31 | 10,5 |
| 22 | 33 | 20,4-21,1 | 14,5 / 15 | 32 | 11 |
| 22 | 34 | 21,1-21,8 | 15,5 | 33 | 11,5 |
| 23 | 35 | 21,8-22,5 | 16 / 16,5 | 34 | 12 |
How to determine the size of children's socks
Children need socks from birth. Thin, warm - there are different types. For those who are just starting to walk, they came up with socks with rubber sole. So that the baby does not slip on the floor. Girls love to wear socks. They are the decoration of the legs.
Parents should buy socks correctly, according to the norm of the foot. Otherwise, the child will not be comfortable walking. Small socks will fly off and crush the leg. Large ones will also slip and look messy.
To purchase socks, recognize one measurement - the length of the foot. Let the child put their feet on a piece of paper. Take a pencil and trace around his legs. Use a ruler to measure from heel to toe. This will be the required length.
Babies are hard to measure. They do not want to stand in one place, they are spinning. You can make a mistake with the measurement. In such cases, after the child falls asleep, take the tape and gently attach it to the leg. Such a result may be inaccurate, plus or minus one centimeter.
We determine the norm of socks according to the scheme. For example, the length of a child's foot is 10 cm. There is no specific number 10 in the diagram. Consider the material from which the socks are made. Most often they buy elastic ones - they stretch. Therefore, it makes sense to take a smaller value. From 10 to 12 will be the size of the socks.
On product packages, a non-specific size is indicated, for example, 14–16. Try to fit into this norm when choosing. Dimension table socks is also convenient because it indicates the norms of shoes for children from 16 to 35 sizes.
