PINA STRIDE / REFERENCE
Measure first. Choose with the chart.
A familiar size is a starting point, not a guarantee. Shape, lining and the way a shoe closes can change how it feels. Use the chart attached to the pair you are buying.
01 / Set up a simple measurement
You need paper, a pencil, a ruler and a hard, level floor beside a wall. Wear the socks you expect to wear with the shoes. Measure later in the day when feet may be a little fuller.
- Place the paper against the wall. Stand on it with your heel lightly touching the wall and your weight evenly distributed.
- Mark the end of your longest toe with the pencil held upright. Ask someone to help if bending changes your stance.
- Measure from the wall edge to the mark in inches. Repeat for the other foot. Keep the longer result and note your width at the widest part as well.
02 / Read the correct length label
Our product charts reproduce the available reference for that particular shoe. Foot length means the length of your foot. Inner or shoe length describes a different measurement and must not be treated as the same thing. A size-system reference, such as JPN sizing, is identified separately.
Where a U.S. mapping is supplied for the shoe, it appears alongside its original size code. Where only size codes and measured lengths are supplied, those are shown directly. We do not guess a U.S. conversion. For unit comparison, 1 inch equals 25.4 mm.
03 / Compare, then check the shape
Match your longer foot to the product’s own chart. Do not add a fixed amount of room to every chart; some charts already describe a recommended foot measurement. If your length falls between entries, or you need extra width, contact us with your measurements and the product name before ordering. A length chart does not establish a wide or narrow fit.
04 / Try on indoors
Keep the shoes, soles and packaging clean while you assess fit. Check both feet while standing and walking a few steps indoors. Toes should not be pressed against the front, and your heel should feel appropriately held for the style. Stop if you feel pinching or discomfort.
A note about different styles
Laces let you adjust the opening across the instep. A slip-on depends more on the shape of its opening, so both length and instep feel matter. Boot shafts and thicker linings can affect how a pair feels with your usual socks. None of these details makes a shoe universally true to size.
Need help reading a chart? Email [email protected] or call 828-390-0928, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For the return window and condition requirements, read our Refund Policy.