Mondopoint Shoe Sizing Explained
Mondopoint is foot length in millimeters. ISO 9407 standard adopted globally. Used in Japan, Russia, Korea, military, ski boots, climbing shoes. Most precise shoe sizing system.
The Chart
| Mondopoint | Foot Length | US Men | US Women | EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 24cm / 9.45" | 6 | 7 | 38 |
| 250 | 25cm / 9.84" | 7 | 8 | 39 |
| 260 | 26cm / 10.24" | 8 | 9 | 41 |
| 270 | 27cm / 10.63" | 9 | 10 | 42 |
| 280 | 28cm / 11.02" | 10 | 11 | 43 |
| 290 | 29cm / 11.42" | 11 | 12 | 45 |
| 300 | 30cm / 11.81" | 12 | 13 | 46 |
| 310 | 31cm / 12.20" | 13 | 14 | 48 |
Notes
Mondopoint also includes width. Full label: 270/100M = 270mm length, 100mm width, M (medium) width category. Width letters: A (narrow), B, C, D (medium), E, F (wide). 99% of consumer shoes only use length; specialty (military, climbing) use width too.
FAQs
Why is Mondopoint better?
Direct measurement. No country-conversion math. No ambiguity. Measure your foot in mm — that's your size. Used universally for fitted equipment (ski boots, mountain boots, military) where precise fit is critical.
Why isn't Mondopoint used for casual shoes?
Tradition. Brands marketed in US/UK use legacy local sizing. Mondopoint adoption has been gradual — increasingly seen on athletic shoe boxes alongside US/UK/EU labels.
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