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Shoe Size Converter

Convert men's and women's shoe sizes between US, UK, EU and centimetres. The foot-length column is the surest guide, measure once and you'll know your size in any system, anywhere.

Shoe chart
Your size converts to
US
7
UK
5
EU
37.5
Foot length
23.7 cm
USUKEUFoot (cm)
533522.0
5.53.535.522.4
643622.9
6.54.53723.3
7537.523.7
7.55.53824.1
8638.524.6
8.56.53925.0
974025.4
9.57.540.525.9
1084126.3
10.58.54226.7
11942.527.1

The most reliable way to find your shoe size

Numbers on a shoe box vary by country, but your foot doesn't. The single best method is to measure your foot length in centimetres and match it to the chart, the foot-length column is the same everywhere, so it sidesteps conversion confusion entirely.

How to measure your feet at home

  1. Stand on a sheet of paper, heel against a wall, in the evening (feet swell during the day).
  2. Mark the tip of your longest toe and measure from the wall to the mark.
  3. Do both feet and use the larger measurement.
  4. Add about 0.5 cm of wiggle room, then match to the chart.

Quick conversion patterns

  • Women: UK is about US − 2; EU is roughly US + 30.
  • Men: UK is about US − 0.5; EU is roughly US + 33.

Widths and lasts differ between brands, so if you're between sizes or buying a narrow style, size up and check the returns policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is a US women's 8 in UK and EU?

A women's US 8 is about a UK 6 and an EU 38.5, with a foot length near 24.6 cm. Measure your foot to confirm, since brands vary.

Are men's and women's shoe sizes the same?

No. For the same foot length, the US women's number is roughly 1.5 higher than the men's number. EU sizing is closer to unisex because it's based on foot length.

Should I size up or down between sizes?

If you're between sizes, it's usually safer to size up, especially for closed-toe or narrow styles, and use insoles if a shoe runs slightly large.

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