The other day I came across a survey reporting that the average American man owns 12 pairs of shoes, while the average American woman owns a whopping 27 pairs. That would make the national average about 19 pairs per person.
Well, this statistic surely does not describe me. I've never considered myself a "shoe person" or fashion maven. I don't even like shopping very much. After giving it some thought I guessed that I had maybe seven or eight pairs of shoes.
To prove it, I dragged out all my shoes — and took the photo to the left. I couldn't believe it. Most Common Foot Sizes. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure for more details. People queueing up outside of the Size? There is no normal when it comes to feet — they all come in different sizes, shapes, and abilities. Some people have a flatter foot; others have a high arch. Some need to wear a narrow shoe and others that need an extra-wide size.
From a statistics perspective, there are averages, and the average shoe size varies from country to country. According to a report from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons , the average foot size for men in the US is This falls right in the middle of the international average, which is between 9 and To know if your foot size is considered average, you need to know your shoe size!
It is estimated that one in five people are currently wearing the wrong shoe size. Did you know your feet are bigger at night? They are! For this reason, it is better to measure your feet at night, at their biggest. If you were to measure your feet in the morning when they are smaller, your shoes could feel too tight and uncomfortable by evening. Measuring in the evening ensures a comfortable fit all day long. The most accurate way to measure your shoe size is to use a Brannock Device.
This is a special device used to measure the length, width, and arch length of the foot. In , the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported that the worldwide average shoe size for men is between 9 and 12, while the American average male shoe size is While there are research reports from certified organizations, it is also important to note, though, that there is no formal scientific data that has officially calculated the global average shoe size of the male species.
See Also. The largest shoe size ever was 37AA, worn by Robert Wadlow, an American who lived from to ; Wadlow was 8 feet 11 inches tall and still holds the Guinness World Record for largest feet ever.
His foot size and height were also largely speculated to be due to an abnormal overgrowth of human growth hormone. Nowadays, the largest shoe size that most brands offer for men goes up to a 13 or 14, but athletic brands like Nike or Adidas offer up to a 21 or Reportedly, the average man owns 12 pairs of shoes, while most women own 27 pairs of shoes. Women may have a closet packed full of every type of shoe you can imagine, but they generally stick to a few favorites. Here are a few of the reasons many women leave some of their shoes in the closet, according to the Huffington Post :.
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