International Shoe Size Conversion Chart - Women & Men (2024)

FAQs

What is the conversion between mens and womens shoe sizes? ›

There is an approximate 1.5 size difference between Men's and Women's sizing. NOTE: Unisex styles are in men's sizing. Women should size down 1.5 sizes.

There is no differentiation in shoe size between genders in the UK, Europe or Asia. A EURO size 40 is the same for men and women.

European shoe sizes are also unisex, meaning the length for men and women could be the same, unlike in the US sizing which clearly differentiates sizes for men, women, and children.

For example: A women's size 9 would wear a men's size 7.

Women who wear a size 8 will wear a men's size 6.5. Again, this is a generalization because of how shoes fit.

Most brands have a 1.5 size difference when converting between men's and women's shoes. So, a men's size 9 is equivalent to a women's size 10.5, for example.

There is an approximate 1.5-size difference between men's and women's sizing. NOTE: Unisex styles are in men's sizing. Women should size down 1.5 sizes.

Women's shoe size conversion from US sizing to EU sizing:

US size 7.5 = EU size 38. US size 8.5 = EU size 39. US size 9 = EU size 40. US size 9.5 = EU size 41.

What size is EU 40 in US women's? ›

In addition to having a narrower heel, male shoes will be wider in the toe as well. Again, this is a key reason why women should not be tempted to buy male shoes, despite being long enough for them to wear. When the toe is too wide on a person's foot, it means that the shoes they are wearing will not fit properly.

In general, if you're a woman buying men's shoes, you should go down 1.5 sizes. So, if you're a women's size 8, you'll be a men's size 6.5. Similarly, if you're a man shopping for women's shoes, you'll want to go up 1.5 sizes, for example from a men's size 8 to a women's size 9.5.

For example, a women's size 10 would be equal to a men's size 8.5.

While there are no official statistics about shoe sizes, anecdotally, the average shoe size for women in the United States ranges between 8.5 and 9.

There is a difference of 1/3 of an inch between a 9.5 and 10 shoe size. This may not seem like much, but it can make a big difference in the fit and comfort of a shoe. A 9.5 may be too tight, while a 10 may be too loose.

What size is 8 shoe in Europe? ›

For example, if you wear a women's US size 8 shoe then size 39 is likely your Euro size.

The most common sizes for women are size 39 (in US = 8), EU size 37 is 6.5 US, and size 38 in the US is 6.

Womens Shoe Sizes

a size 39 shoe in Continental Europe would be most similar to a size 7.5 in the U.S. or size 6 in the U.K.

SIZE = 1.5 x (foot length in cm + 1.5)

That means, if your foot length is 28.5cm, you should add 1.5, to give you 30. Then multiply 30 by 1.5, to give you a European Shoe Size of 45 (assuming you don't have a very wide foot, in which case you might want to consider going up one size to 46).

What is size 38 in US adults? ›

What is the American size equivalent to Italy's size 38? Italian size 38 (and 40) are usually “smalls” in America, or women's size 4 or 6.

Unisex sizing runs as men's sizing. Women should select 2 sizes smaller than their normal size. Example: Unisex Size 7 = Men's Size 7 & Women's Size 9.

A women's 7.5 in kids respectively youth shoe sizes corresponds to a 5.5Y or 6Y. A woman's size 8 in kids is a 6 or 6.5 youth shoe size. So, in ballpark figures, you need only to go up or down 1.5 to 2 sizes to convert between youth and women's shoe sizes.

Is a size 7 in mens the same as 7 US? ›

There is a 7 mens and 7Y. They are the same size in length, but the adult size is made for an adults foot & the youth for a kid.

The calculation to convert women's shoe sizes to men's (or vice versa) is simple: subtract 1.5 from the women's shoe to find the equivalent men's size. For example, a women's size 10 would be equal to a men's size 8.5.

A US women's size 12 is size 10.5-11 in men's shoes, depending on the make. Usually, a size 12 women's is 10.5 in men's, but it's a men's size 11 for brands which use a different size system. For example, a women's 12 is 10.5 in men's Nike but 11 in men's Adidas.

A US women's size 14 is size 12.5-13 in men's shoes, depending on the make. Usually, a size 14 women's is 12.5 in men's, but it's a men's size 13 for brands which use a different size system. For example, a women's 14 is 12.5 in men's Nike but 13 in men's Adidas.

Usually, a size 13 women's is 11.5 in men's, but it's a men's size 12 for brands which use a different size system. For example, a women's 13 is 11.5 in men's Nike but 12 in men's Adidas.

What would a size 12 be in womens? ›

A US women's size 9.5 is size 8-8.5 in men's shoes, depending on the make. Usually, a size 9.5 women's is 8 in men's, but it's a men's size 8.5 for brands which use a different size system. For example, a women's 9.5 is 8 in men's Nike but 8.5 in men's Adidas.