Men's Footwear Chart

Foot Length (mm)

Foot
Circumference (mm)

English (Australian) Size

European (French)
Size

American
(US Boston)
Size
Between 251-258 Less than 246 6 39 7
More than 247 6½ 40 7.5
Between 259-266 Less than 252 7 41 8
More than 253 7½ 41 8.5
Between 268-275 Less than 257 8 42 9
More than 258 8½ 42 9.5
Between 276-283 Less than 263 9 43 10
More than 264 9½ 43 10.5
Between 284-291 Less than 269 10 44 11
More than 270 10½ 45 11.5
Between 292-299 Less than 275 11 46 12
More than 276 11½ 46 12.5
Between 300-307 Less than 281 12 47 13
More than 282 12½ 47 13.5
Between 308-315 Less than 287 13 48 14
More than 288 13½ 49 14.5

Note: All of our shoes are sized according to the UK/European measurements.
US sizes are for comparison only.

Fig 1. Measuring Foot Length

Fig 2. Measuring Foot Circumference
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The foot length is measured in millimetres from the back of the heel to the end of the furthest toe. See Fig. 1 above.

The foot circumference is measured in millimetres around the circumference of the  foot, ensuring that the tape is positioned around the ball of the foot which is generally the widest part. See Fig. 2 above.

You will need someone to assist you in measuring your foot as the full weight of your body should be on your foot eg: you should stand up.

Note: Do not pull the tape too tight when measuring.
 
Example No. 1
Fred has measured the length of his foot to be 269mm.
Fred has measured the circumference of his foot to be 260mm.

Therefore, Fred should order Rivers shoes of size 8½.

Example No. 2
Joe has measured the length of his foot, it measured 295mm.
Joe has measured the circumference of his foot, it measured 273mm.

Therefore, Joe should order Rivers shoes of size 11.

If you have any queries or comments please contact us from our Contact Rivers page.