What is the Average Shoe Size for Women? (Infographic)
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We take a look at the average shoe size of women and see how it has changed over time, for example, did you know that the average shoe size for women in the 1950s was U.K. size 3.5, today it’s a siz...
e 6? Furthermore, we compare celebrity shoe sizes – the big and the small – and provide you with an insight into the future of shoe sizes – could “toe lipo” become a common procedure?
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Block2 The average shoe size has changed significantly over time. During the 1970s the average size for women was a petit UK size 4, today it s a six. Here is an insight into the average foot.
FACTS & FIGURES ON SHOE SIZE
The 1950s.
today
000/0070
88 %
18:5
3.5
of women wear the wrong shoe size say the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.
The average shoe size for women in the 1950s was 3.5, today It s a size 6.
2010
Foot Size and height
Debenhams did a survey in 2010 and reported a boom in sales of ladies size 9 - sales were up 23 % compared to the previous year.
have a direct relation to each other, although the exact calculation of this relation cannot be determined with precision.
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ŠI ILAHA
According to a survey, 75 % of women with large feet often find their size is not available in the store.
THE EVOLUTION OF WOMEN S SHOE SIZES
HOW THE AVERAGE SHOE SIZE FOR WOMEN HAS CHANGED OVERTIME 2010S 1970S 1940S - 1960S 1900S
THE AVERAGE SHOE SIZES AROUND THE WORLD
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
China
Canada 11
United States Female Size 7 ( 39 - 40 ) Male Size 8.5 ( 41 )
Female Male
Size 6.5 ( 39 ) Size 8 ( 40 - 41 )
China
United Kingdom K Female Size 6 ( 38 - 39 ) Male Size 8 ( 40 - 41 )
Female Male
Size 3. 5 ( 36 ) Size 6 ( 38 - 39 )
CELEBRITY SHOE SIZES COMPARED
vs.)
THE LARGE
THE SMALL (35-36)
TYRA BANKS
( 42 - 43 )
TYRA BANKS
MICHELLE OBAMA
KYLIE MINOGUE
CHRISTINA AGUILERE
RISTINA AGUILERE
UMA TIURMAN
ELLE MACPHERSON
HAYDEN PANETTIERE
MARY KATE OLSEN
CHRISTINA RICCI
HEIDI KLUM
KATE WINSLET
RACHEL BILSON
(41-42)
THE FUTURE OF SHOE SIZES
During the last four decades, the average foot has increased by TWO SHOE SIZES
According to experts, this is down to TWO REASONS
2
1 We are becoming taller and we re increasing in weight. Increased weight gain places more pressure on the feet and means ligaments and joints need to work harder to maintain the foot s structure.
We are starting out bigger from childhood. A richer diet increases growth and brings earlier puberty, boosting growth further.
More retailers will be introducing WIDER FITTING shoe ranges.
This trend has already crept in and it s likely we ll see even more
wide
-
fit
shoe ranges in stores in the coming years.
COSMETIC FOOT SURGERIES ON THE RISE?
It was claimed that Kim Kardashian had toe lipo or a
Loub
job
prior to her wedding to Kanye West in May of this year. This procedure removes a small bit of fat so your toes can fit better into pointy stilettos without pinching.. It has been dubbed the
Loub
job
, in honor of famous shoe designer Christian Louboutin. Supposedly, there has been a significant increase in the number of women opting for toe lipo in recent years and the trend is likely to continue.
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