what does shoe width b mean

 

Shoe width B and shoe width C typically refer to the width of the footwear in millimeters or inches, depending on the country.

 

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Shoe Width B is also known as US-D Size.In general, shoe sizes are stated as "AA" followed by a 2-digit number (e.g., 12). 

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When shoe size is stated in numerical format, it represents either "AA" followed by a single digit number (1),

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two digits preceded by two letters (2A) or three digits preceded by three letters (3A). A suffix letter may be added to correspond to certain countries: UK = UK 3A; 

 

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Europe = EU 38; China = CN 37 etc. In addition, a number may be added to indicate style and fit (e.g., 4E = "extra-wide" [also called "extra-wide fit"]: 4 means "extra", E is the country code for Europe (Germany) and 3A designates style). Sometimes, the format of shoe sizes is 5E or 6E, meaning "massive" extra or just "extra". 

 

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In the United States, shoe sizes are expressed in inches. This makes sense since there are three feet on a human body and feet do not usually measure two feet when measured in millimeters.

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 To convert to a European size simply add two numbers (e.g. 12 = US "AA" size). To convert to a British 

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shoe size add one number (e.g., 13 = UK "A" size). The shoes with the highest width should be the ones that fit you best.

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Note: The term is not to be confused with the American and Australian terms, which are either "US B" or "AUS B", respectively.

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Shoe width C is also known as Euro-D Size. In general, shoe sizes are stated as "AA" followed by a 2-digit number (e.g., 12), followed by a number from 1 to 4 (1=small; 2=medium; 3=large; 4=extra large)

 The number may be followed by the letter "E" for extra wide in the UK and other countries. However, "E" is not used often and is poorly understood outside of Europe. For example, a size 9 UK shoe would be given as "EU 40". 

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Another example is that if a shoe size (e.g., 10EE) is shown on an advertisement or website, it would indicate that the shoe size can fit up to a ten-inch foot in width.Shoe width D is also known as US-D Size. 

 

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In general, shoe sizes are stated as "AA" followed by a 2-digit number (e.g., 12), followed by a number from 1 to 4 (1=small; 2=medium; 3=large; 4=extra large). The number may be followed by the letter "E" for extra wide in the US, Canada and other countries. However, "E" is not used often and is poorly understood outside of Europe. For example, a size 9 US shoe would be given as "USA 10".

 

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Shoe width E is also known as UK-D Size.In general, shoe sizes are stated as "AA" followed by a 2-digit number (e.g. 11), followed by a number from 1 to 3 (1=small; 2=medium; 3=large). 

 

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The number may be followed by the letter "E" for extra wide in the UK, and other countries. However, "E" is not used often and is poorly understood outside of Europe. For example, a size 9 UK shoe would be given as "AUS 10". In addition, a number may be added to indicate style and fit (e.g., 4E = "extra-wide" [also called "extra-wide fit"]: 4 means "extra", E is the country code for Europe (Germany) and 3A designates style). 

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