What is the name of the measuring tool shown?

Correct answer: Brannock device

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What people think about it: 14 Comments
Portia
Portia
I remember my feet being measured by this as a kid in our local Clarks shoe shop for my school shoes!
Player #33161631
Player #33161631
Moey, nobody has standard size feet!
Moey
Moey
Does anyone know where I can get one of these? It is so hard to buy shoes for two of my daughters as they do not have standard size feet.
Bambi
Bambi
excellent question, very interesting!
Cap’n Patch
Cap’n Patch
Moey, Neither do I. My left foot is a 12 and my right foot is a 13.
NikkiANewman
NikkiANewman
I love to wear Skechers men tennis shoes
TestyAlien3443
TestyAlien3443
I only deal with rack shoes, which comes in standard or wide width
CyanJaguar62
CyanJaguar62
D O N N A, I remember my Mom was a 4 - 5 and never had trouble finding shoes in the 1940s when sample shoes were in that size. Now most women's shoes start at 7.
NNYT
NNYT
I need to buy one come to think of it.
NNYT
NNYT
Moey, you can find one online (Walmart, Amazon, etc).
Player Say what!?
Player Say what!?
Oh my. I have forgotten about this pretty cool device! I also remember how it tickled when the salesman used it. Are they gone completely? 😞
Player #57750688
Player #57750688
Portia, Me too. I also remember the machine that would x-ray your feet. So fun seeing my bones.
flr
flr
That device was no good for me as I have a short foot and long toes. So it said that I needed a shorter or longer shoe at the same time.
D O N N A
D O N N A
Player #33161631, As an adult, I have worn a ladies size 4 for all my current life.