Shoe size table (2024)

FAQs

What shoe size is 10 inches? ›

A 9-inch shoe size (equal to shoe size 5Y) for girls is the same as for boys.

Most commonly a UK 9 will be referred to as either an EU 42 or EU 43.

For example, if you are a man and your foot measures 12" long, you will wear a U.S. size 14 shoe. 8. To find your width, measure the marks for the widest part of your foot and use the inch-to-size table.

Just like US shoes, though, the number does not correspond directly to the size of the shoe – a size 44 in the US will not be 44 centimeters long, but will in fact be about 27.9 centimeters or 11 inches in length.

Mark the tip of the big toe and the outermost part of the heel, and use a ruler or measuring tape to measure the distance between the two points. This measurement represents the length of your feet. (For the most precise measurement, consider using a ruler with centimeters, rather than inches.)

Shoe size generally is proportional to height, so it's used in many height-predicting formulas out there. A lot of the time, these formulas take into account the parents' height, as well. However, the results are usually far from reliable. Prior to puberty, many kids haven't had a major growth spurt yet.

What is a size 9 equal to? ›

If you've ever wondered "What size shoe is a 38?" (It is a men's size 7.5 in the US) or "What is a size 40 in shoes?" (that'd be a US men's size 9.5), read on to learn how to measure shoe sizes in different countries.

When you measure your foot for shoe size, add about 0.6 inches (or 1.5 centimeters) to the length. If you're between sizes, we recommend going up. As you can see, the difference of one whole size is only about a half-inch (less than 1 centimeter). The difference of a half size is—at most—a quarter of an inch.

Hernández' feet measure in at 40.55 cm (1.33 ft) and 40.47 cm (1.32 ft), which puts him at a whopping U.S. size 26. Sultan Kösen, who is the tallest man in the world standing at 8 foot 3, has feet that are only slightly smaller than Hernández's.

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.

This is the basis for current UK and North American shoe sizes, with the largest shoe size taken as twelve inches (a size 12) i.e. 30.5 cm, and then counting backwards in barleycorn units, so a size 11 is 11.67 inches or 29.6 cm.

Women's socks are sold with the label US “size 9-11”, which translates to women's European shoe size of 36-41 and US shoe size of 5-10. Feel free to measure your foot length with a measuring tape or just check your shoe size.

What size is a women's 10? ›

If majority rules, a size 10 has a 36″ bust, 28″ waist and a 40″ hip.

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.

( A women's size 11 is a men's size 9.5).

Generally speaking, there should be about one finger's width of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. Another way to check this is to slip a finger between the heel of your foot and the heel of your shoe. There should be just enough space for your finger to fit nice and snugly.

FeetMeter app is a simple but accurate tool for foot length measurement. Based on the found foot length the app estimates the shoe size needed for ordering footwear. Shoe size results in the app are compared with standard shoe size charts known from open resources (e.g wikipedia, etc).

If you're at home and simply can't find your tape measure, a baking pan can help. A 9×13 is a go-to, but as long you know the size of your pan, you can use it as a measuring device.

Of course, most shoe stores will have someone available to measure your feet for you. As an aside, European shoe brands like Birkenstock or Dansko will use a metric system of measurement, so make sure you're using the right Brannock device (or have a conversion chart).

What age do feet stop growing? ›

Usually, feet stop growing around age 20 or 21, but it is dependent on when puberty begins. The earlier one starts puberty, the earlier the feet should stop growing. Genetics is a factor as well.

In girls, feet also stop growing around age 20. They usually start puberty earlier, between ages 8 to 13 years old. During this time, a girl's feet will rapidly grow as she goes through growth spurts. Usually, the rate of foot growth decreases between ages 12 to 13.5 in females.

When do our Feet Stop Growing? Feet usually stop growing a few years after puberty. In girls, the “normal” age for feet to stop growing is around 14 years, while in boys, it's around 16. However the final closure of growth plates in the feet occurs between 18 and 20 years of age.

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

Most Vans do fit true to size, especially the core models like the Old Skools or Authentics. Some of the other models like the Eras or other Vans Vault collaborations, may run a little bigger. Vans are such a simple shoe, especially compared to other sportswear or high fashion sneakers.

It means you're US size 9 according to the size chart. If the length of your foot is 10.50 inches long, first you need to convert it into centimeter which is 26.67 cm (1 inch = 2.54 cm). 26.67cm can be rounded up to 27 cm meaning you're US size 9.

Small: 5-7 with a chest measurement of 34-35 and a waist of 27-28. Medium: 9-11 with a chest measurement of 36-38 and a waist of 29-31. Large: 13-15 with a chest measurement of 39-41 and a waist of 32-34. X-large: 17-19 with a chest measurement of 42-45 and a waist of 35-37.

What is a size 40 in America? ›

Please note that the measurements in centimeters and inches refer to the size of the shoe, not the size of the foot inside of the shoe. That said, please allow a few millimeters of clearance between the shoe measurement and your foot measurement to ensure the shoes will fit properly.

US 10 - either UK 12 (Waist 29”/30" and Bust 37”/38") or UK 14 (Waist 31”/32" and Bust 39”/40") US 12 - approximately UK 14 (Waist 31”/32" and Bust 39”/40") US 14 - approximately UK 16 (Waist 33"/34" and Bust 41"/42") US 16 - approximately UK 18 (Waist 35”/36" and Bust 43”/44")

A: "10" is the US Men's size. Range is from 5 - 14 by half sizes, i.e. 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, ..., 13, 13.5, 14. (or larger for custom sizes.) "D" is the US Men's width.

How do you measure shoe size in inches? ›

Mark the tip of the big toe and the outermost part of the heel, and use a ruler or measuring tape to measure the distance between the two points.