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2. Shoe size - Wikipedia

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   The shoe size is directly proportional to the length of the foot in the chosen unit of measurement. Sizes of children's, men's, and women's shoes, as well as sizes of different types of shoes, can be compared directly. This is used with the Mondopoint system (USSR/Russia and East Asia).

3. Shoe-fitting fluoroscope - Wikipedia

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   A shoe-fitting fluoroscope was a metal construction covered in finished wood, approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) high in the shape of short column, with a ledge with an opening through which the standing customer (adult or child) would put their feet and look through a viewing porthole at the top of the fluoroscope down at the X-ray view of the feet ...

4. Brannock Device - Wikipedia

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   Brannock Device. The Brannock Device is a measuring instrument invented by Charles F. Brannock for measuring a person's shoe size. Brannock spent two years developing a simple means of measuring the length, width, and arch length of the human foot. He eventually improved on the wooden RITZ Stick, the industry standard of the day, [ 2] patenting ...

5. Clothing sizes - Wikipedia

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   Clothing sizes are the sizes with which garments sold off-the-shelf are labeled. Sizing systems vary based on the country and the type of garment, such as dresses, tops, skirts, and trousers. There are three approaches: Body dimensions: The label states the range of body measurements for which the product was designed. [ 1] (.

6. Footwear - Wikipedia

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   Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serve the purpose of protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from rough ground; stability on slippery ground; and temperature. Shoes and similar garments ease locomotion and prevent injuries. Such footwear can also be used for fashion and adornment, as well as ...

7. Petite size - Wikipedia

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   Petite size. In fashion and clothing, a petite size is a standard clothing size designed specifically for women 165 cm (5 ft 4 in) and under. [ 1][ 2][ 3] This categorization is not solely based on a woman's height, but also takes into account the proportions of her body. Petite sizes cater to body shapes that typically have shorter limb ...