How to Check Your Shoe Size for Snowboards

The market offers an array of snowboard shoe brands and designs. Whatever your individual preference or need, purchasing a pair of snowboard shoes begins with ensuring a proper fit. A good fit provides a comfortable cushion for the foot and a stable platform to help control your snowboard. Attaining a correct snowboard shoe size measurement proves vital for making a satisfying purchase.

Things You'll Need

  • Snowboard socks
  • Chair
  • Sheet of paper
  • Pen or pencil
  • Measuring tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your foot inside a sock designed for snowboarders. When measuring your foot, accounting for the thickness of your socks contributes to a more compatible shoe fit.

    • 2

      Sit in a chair and place your foot in the middle of a blank sheet of paper on the ground in front of you.

    • 3

      Place your weight forward on your foot. With a pen or pencil, carefully trace the outline of your foot onto the piece of paper.

    • 4

      Measure the tracing from the heel to the top of the longest toe, then record the measurement. Some measurements may be given in centimeters, sometimes called “Mondo” sizing. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply your shoe size by 2.54. For example, multiplying a shoe size of 11.5 inches by 2.54 results in a figure of 29.2 centimeters.