Side-by-Side Comparison
Accessories
Glove Sizes vs. Sock Sizes
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Glove Sizes
Sock Sizes
Glove sizing is standardized by measuring hand circumference around the widest part of the palm across the knuckles (excluding the thumb) and hand length from the wrist crease to the tip of the middle finger. Sized from XS (6-7") to XXL (11-12"), sizing charts accommodate dress, winter, and work gloves.
Sock sizes represent the physical length of the sock foot in inches (e.g., standard Size 9-11 or Size 10-13), mapped directly to US Men's, US Women's, and European shoe sizes to prevent heel slippage and toe constriction.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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ISO 21420 / EN 420 / ASTM D5254 | The Hosiery Association / SATRA Footwear Standards |
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Primary Measurement Metric
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Hand circumference around knuckles of dominant hand (excluding thumb) | — |
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Secondary Metric
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Hand length from bottom wrist crease to tip of middle finger | — |
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Size Scale
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XS (6–7"), S (7.5–8"), M (8.5–9"), L (9.5–10"), XL (10.5–11"), XXL (11.5–12") | — |
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European Numerical Sizes
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Size 7 (S), Size 8 (M), Size 9 (L), Size 10 (XL), Size 11 (XXL) | — |
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Sock Size Number Meaning
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— | Sock foot length in inches (e.g., '10-13' fits feet 10 to 13 inches long) |
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Women's Standard (9–11)
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— | Fits US Women's Shoe 5 to 10 (US Men's 3.5–8.5 / EU 35–41) |
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Men's Standard (10–13)
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— | Fits US Men's Shoe 8 to 12.5 (US Women's 9.5–14 / EU 41–46) |
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Big & Tall (13–15)
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— | Fits US Men's Shoe 13 to 16 (EU 47–50) |
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Kids Sizing Scale
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— | Baby (0–6M, 6–12M), Toddler (Shoe 5–8.5), Youth (Shoe 9–2.5), Junior (Shoe 3–6) |