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The Evolution of Shoe Sizing: From Barleycorns to Modern Measurement Systems

Shoe sizes have a history as old as shoes themselves, dating back thousands of years. However, the organised system of sizing that we know today is relatively new, spanning just over a century. This blog post delves into the fascinating history of shoe sizing, from the ancient practices of using body parts as standard measurements to the development of modern measuring devices and international sizing standards.

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