Shoe Size Conversion Charts for Men, Women, & Kids: A Complete Shoe Sizing Guide

Are you tired of wrestling with different shoe size measurements whenever you shop online? This is more during the task when dealing across countries and brands.

Some mutual questions we often get from our readers are, How can I convert shoe sizes between different countries (US, UK, EU, Canada, Philippines, China, India, Germany, and Japan)? Is there a universal shoe size conversion charts that applies to all brands?

This made us realize that an international shoe size conversion chart for men, women, and kids seems necessary for online shopping or when traveling abroad and planning to stock up on footwear.

Hence, we considered developing this comprehensive yet detailed guide on international shoe size conversations through all age groups (men, women & kids). Read along and wear off your doubts for a seamless footwear shopping experience in the future.

If you are having trouble measuring your foot size at home, don’t worry, read our detailed guide on measuring foot size at home for the correct and comfortable fit.

So, before we start the shoe sizing guide article, let’s know the basics of shoe sizing.

Understanding Shoe Sizing

Shoe sizing is a standardized system to determine the appropriate footwear size for individuals. This process of categorizing and labeling footwear involves assigning numerical values or labels to indicate the length and, in certain cases, the width of the shoes.

Understanding shoe sizing involves several key factors that ensure a comfortable fit and allow easy comparison across different brands and countries.

Let’s see how you can evaluate those factors.

1. Length

The foot length is one of the most important aspects of shoe sizing. The measurement is generally taken from the heels to your longest toe. Further, this measurement is determined as the basis of the appropriate shoe size. 

2. Width

The shoe width for some individuals is either wider or narrower, while some foot types might require specific (customized) width measurements for a perfect fit. Typically, the width options in shoe sizing are indicated with letters like narrow (N), medium/ standard (M), wide (W), or extra wide (XW).

3. Sizing System

Across the globe, different regions and countries have their own numerical scales and shoe conversion charts. In fact, the US, Europe (EU), Japan, and the UK have their separate shoe sizing systems.

4. Gender & Age Differences

Most probably, almost all of you are aware of this; yet again, we thought of highlighting that shoe sizes vary for men, women, and children, not only within genders but also from one age group to another within the same gender.

Men’s sizes are generally larger than women’s, and children’s sizes are smaller and often labeled with age ranges (source).

5. Try Before You Buy

While size charts provide a starting point, trying on shoes is crucial to ensure a proper fit. Comfort, flexibility, and room for toes to wiggle are all important factors. I have given some important tips while buying shoes online so make sure to read this complete article.

Shoe Sizing Basics Explained

Are you tired of converting shoe size charts from inches in the UK to cm? Trust us, we all have been at that point when we are stuck at the charts before clicking the “buy now” option.

Worry no more! Just so you never face it again, we have an essential and comprehensive guide to take you through the fundamentals of shoe sizing.

So what do you need to know? The length and width measurements? Not really. Here’s the most fundamental and sufficient shoe sizing knowledge you need!

Numeric Sizing

Different countries may use different methods, but typically, shoe sizes are represented with a numeric value. For instance, the US uses inches, and Europe has its own. So, register your size for different regions.

Half Sizes

Do all human feet have whole number measurements? No! Hence, many shoe sizes offer half-size increments for a more precise fit.

Gender Differences

Men’s and women’s shoes are sized differently and differ structurally. So ladies with broad feet, stop suffering and start picking your kicks from the men’s section to get that Extra broad seat at the front.

Shoe Size Conversion Chart For Men and Women (US, UK, India, EU & Foot Length)

This is a general and universal shoe size chart, which will help you to easily convert any shoe size to UK, Canada, India, or EU with this easy international shoe size conversion chart for men and women.

US Men’s Size	US Women’s Size	UK Shoe Size	EU Shoe Size	India Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (Inches)
3	4.5	2.5	34.5	2.5	21.6 cm	8 1/2
3.5	5	3	35	3	22.0 cm	8 2/3
4	5.5	3.5	35.5	3.5	22.4 cm	8 5/6
4.5	6	4	36.5	4	22.9 cm	9
5	6.5	4.5	37	4.5	23.3 cm	9 1/6
5.5	7	5	37.5	5	23.7 cm	9 1/3
6	7.5	5.5	38	5.5	24.1 cm	9 1/2
6.5	8	6	39	6	24.6 cm	9 2/3
7	8.5	6.5	39.5	6.5	25.0 cm	9 5/6
7.5	9	7	40	7	25.4 cm	10
8	9.5	7.5	40.5	7.5	25.8 cm	10 1/6
8.5	10	8	41.5	8	26.2 cm	10 1/3
9	10.5	8.5	41.5	8.5	26.7 cm	10 1/2
9.5	11	9	42.5	9	27.1 cm	10 2/3
10	11.5	9.5	43.5	9.5	27.5 cm	10 5/6
10.5	12	10	44	10	27.9 cm	11
11	12.5	10.5	44.5	10.5	28.4 cm	11 1/6
11.5	13	11	45.5	11	28.8 cm	11 1/3
12	13.5	11.5	46	11.5	29.2 cm	11 1/2
12.5	14	12	46.5	12	29.6 cm	11 2/3
13	14.5	12.5	47	12.5	30.1 cm	11 5/6
13.5	15	13	47.5	13	30.5 cm	12
14	15.5	13.5	48.5	13.5	30.9 cm	12 1/6
14.5	16	14	49	14	31.3 cm	12 1/3
15	16.5	14.5	49.5	14.5	31.8 cm	12 1/2
15.5	17	15	50	15	32.21 cm	12 2/3

Shoe Size Conversion Chart Men

The below Men’s shoe size chart will help you to find and compare the shoe sizes of different countries (US, UK, EU, India, and Canada).

For instance, if you wear a shoe size 8 in the US, then your size would be equivalent to 7.5 in India & UK and 40.5 in Europe. This is how you can convert your home country’s shoe size to other countries’ shoe sizes.

US Shoe Size	India Shoe Size	EU Shoe Size	Canada Shoe Size	UK Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (Inches)
3	2.5	34.5	3	2.5	21.6 cm	8 1/2
3.5	3	35	3.5	3	22.0 cm	8 2/3
4	3.5	35.5	4	3.5	22.4 cm	8 5/6
4.5	4	36.5	4.5	4	22.9 cm	9
5	4.5	37	5	4.5	23.3 cm	9 1/6
5.5	5	37.5	5.5	5	23.7 cm	9 1/3
6	5.5	38	6	5.5	24.1 cm	9 1/2
6.5	6	39	6.5	6	24.6 cm	9 2/3
7	6.5	39.5	7	6.5	25.0 cm	9 5/6
7.5	7	40	7.5	7	25.4 cm	10
8	7.5	40.5	8	7.5	25.8 cm	10 1/6
8.5	8	41.5	8.5	8	26.2 cm	10 1/3
9	8.5	41.5	9	8.5	26.7 cm	10 1/2
9.5	9	42.5	9.5	9	27.1 cm	10 2/3
10	9.5	43.5	10	9.5	27.5 cm	10 5/6
10.5	10	44	10.5	10	27.9 cm	11
11	10.5	44.5	11	10.5	28.4 cm	11 1/6
11.5	11	45.5	11.5	11	28.8 cm	11 1/3
12	11.5	46	12	11.5	29.2 cm	11 1/2
12.5	12	46.5	12.5	12	29.6 cm	11 2/3
13	12.5	47	13	12.5	30.1 cm	11 5/6
13.5	13	47.5	13.5	13	30.5 cm	12
14	13.5	48.5	14	13.5	30.9 cm	12 1/6
14.5	14	49	14.5	14	31.3 cm	12 1/3
15	14.5	49.5	15	14.5	31.8 cm	12 1/2

Shoe Size Conversion Chart Women

The below Women’s shoe size conversion chart will help you to find and compare the shoe sizes of different countries (US, UK, EU, India, and Canada).

US Shoe Size	India Shoe Size	Canada Shoe Size	EU Shoe Size	UK Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (Inches)
4.5	2.5	4.5	34.5	2.5	21.6 cm	8 1/2
5	3	5	35	3	22.0 cm	8 2/3
5.5	3.5	5.5	35.5	3.5	22.4 cm	8 5/6
6	4	6	36.5	4	22.9 cm	9
6.5	4.5	6.5	37	4.5	23.3 cm	9 1/6
7	5	7	37.5	5	23.7 cm	9 1/3
7.5	5.5	7.5	38	5.5	24.1 cm	9 1/2
8	6	8	39	6	24.6 cm	9 2/3
8.5	6.5	8.5	39.5	6.5	25.0 cm	9 5/6
9	7	9	40	7	25.4 cm	10
9.5	7.5	9.5	40.5	7.5	25.8 cm	10 1/6
10	8	10	41.5	8	26.2 cm	10 1/3
10.5	8.5	10.5	41.5	8.5	26.7 cm	10 1/2
11	9	11	42.5	9	27.1 cm	10 2/3
11.5	9.5	11.5	43.5	9.5	27.5 cm	10 5/6
12	10	12	44	10	27.9 cm	11
12.5	10.5	12.5	44.5	10.5	28.4 cm	11 1/6
13	11	13	45.5	11	28.8 cm	11 1/3
13.5	11.5	13.5	46	11.5	29.2 cm	11 1/2
14	12	14	46.5	12	29.6 cm	11 2/3
14.5	12.5	14.5	47	12.5	30.1 cm	11 5/6
15	13	15	47.5	13	30.5 cm	12

Big Kids’ Shoe Size Conversion Chart (7–12 Years)

US/Canada Shoe Size	UK Shoe Size	Europe Shoe Size	India Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (inches)
3.5	2.5	35	2.5	21.9 cm	8.6
4	3	36	3	22.2 cm	8.8
4.5	3.5	36	3.5	22.9 cm	9
5	4	37	4	23.2 cm	9.1
5.5	4.5	37	4.5	23.5 cm	9.3
6	5	38	5	24.1 cm	9.5
6.5	5.5	38	5.5	24.4 cm	9.6
7	6	39	6	24.8 cm	9.8
7.5	6.5	39	6.5	25.2 cm	10
8	7	40	7	25.6 cm	10.2

Little Kids’ Shoe Size Conversion (4–7 Years)

US/Canada Shoe Size	UK Shoe Size	Europe Shoe Size	India Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (inches)
10.5	9.5	27	9.5	16.8	6.6
11	10	28	10	17.1	6.8
11.5	10.5	29	10.5	17.8	7
12	11	30	11	18.1	7.1
12.5	11.5	30	11.5	18.4	7.3
13	12	31	12	19.1	7.5
13.5	12.5	31	12.5	19.4	7.6
1	13	32	13	19.7	7.8
1.5	13.5	33	13.5	20.3	8
2	14	33	14	20.6	8.1
2.5	14.5	34	14.5	21	8.3
3	15	34	15	21.6	8.5

Toddlers’ Shoe Size Conversion (9 Months–4 Years)

US/Canada Shoe Size	UK Shoe Size	Europe Shoe Size	India Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (inches)
3.5	2.5	19	2.5	10.8	4.3
4	3	19	3	11.4	4.5
4.5	3.5	20	3.5	11.7	4.6
5	4	20	4	12.1	4.8
5.5	4.5	21	4.5	12.7	5
6	5	22	5	13	5.1
6.5	5.5	22	5.5	13.3	5.3
7	6	23	6	14	5.5
7.5	6.5	23	6.5	14.3	5.6
8	7	24	7	14.6	5.8
8.5	7.5	25	7.5	15.2	6
9	8	25	8	15.6	6.1
9.5	8.5	26	8.5	15.9	6.3
10	9	27	9	16.5	6.5

Infants’ Shoe Size Conversion (0–9 Months)

US/Canada Shoe Size	UK Shoe Size	Europe Shoe Size	India Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (inches)
0	0	15	0	7.9	3.1
1	0.5	16	0.5	8.9	3.5
1.5	1	17	1	9.2	3.6
2	1	17	1	9.5	3.8
2.5	1.5	18	1.5	10.2	4
3	2	18	2	10.5	4.1

International Shoe Sizes: Converting US Size to Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Indian Shoe Sizes

US Men’s Size	US Women’s Size	UK Size	Japan Size (cm)	China Size	Korea Size (mm)	India Size
–	1	–	18	31	180	–
–	1.5	–	18.5	31.5	185	–
0.5	2	0	19	32	190	0
1	2.5	0.5	19.5	32.5	195	0.5
1.5	3	1	20	33	200	1
2	3.5	1.5	20.5	33.5	205	1.5
2.5	4	2	21	34	210	2
3	4.5	2.5	21.5	34.5	215	2.5
3.5	5	3	22	35	220	3
4	5.5	3.5	22.5	35.5	225	3.5
4.5	6	4	23	36.5	230	4
5	6.5	4.5	23.5	37	235	4.5
5.5	7	5	24	37.5	240	5
6	7.5	5.5	24.5	38	245	5.5
6.5	8	6	25	39	250	6
7	8.5	6.5	25.5	39.5	255	6.5
7.5	9	7	26	40	260	7
8	9.5	7.5	26.5	40.5	265	7.5
8.5	10	8	27	41.5	270	8
9	10.5	8.5	27.5	41.5	275	8.5
9.5	11	9	28	42.5	280	9
10	11.5	9.5	28.5	43.5	285	9.5
10.5	12	10	29	44	290	10
11	12.5	10.5	29.5	44.5	295	10.5
11.5	13	11	30	45.5	300	11
12	13.5	11.5	30.5	46	305	11.5
12.5	14	12	31	46.5	310	12
13	14.5	12.5	31.5	47	315	12.5
13.5	15	13	32	47.5	320	13
14	15.5	13.5	32.5	48.5	325	13.5
14.5	16	14	33	49	330	14
15	16.5	14.5	33.5	49.5	335	14.5
15.5	17	15	34	50	340	15

The above men’s to women’s international shoe size chart will help you to convert your shoe size into different Asian shoe sizes such as US shoe size to China, and Japanese shoe size to US. Please keep in mind that Asian nations (the US, China, Japan, India, and Korea) use different sizing systems. This means that there is no universal standard chart.

Philippines Shoe Size To EU Shoe Size Chart

The given conversion charts will help you to convert the Philippines shoe size to EU for men, women, and kids.

Women’s Philippines to EU Shoe Size Chart

The given chart will help you to easily convert your shoe size chart from the Philippines to the EU:

Philippines Shoe Size	EU Shoe Size	US Shoe Size	UK/India Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (Inches)
5	35	5	3	22.0 cm	8 2⁄3
5.5	35.5	5.5	3.5	22.4 cm	8 5⁄6
6	36.5	6	4	22.9 cm	9
6.5	37	6.5	4.5	23.3 cm	9 1⁄6
7	37.5	7	5	23.7 cm	9 1⁄3
7.5	38	7.5	5.5	24.1 cm	9 1⁄2
8	39	8	6	24.6 cm	9 2⁄3
8.5	39.5	8.5	6.5	25.0 cm	9 5⁄6
9	40	9	7	25.4 cm	10
9.5	40.5	9.5	7.5	25.8 cm	10 1⁄6
10	41.5	10	8	26.2 cm	10 1⁄3
10.5	41.5	10.5	8.5	26.7 cm	10 1⁄2
11	42.5	11	9	27.1 cm	10 2⁄3
11.5	43.5	11.5	9.5	27.5 cm	10 5⁄6
12	44	12	10	27.9 cm	11
12.5	44.5	12.5	10.5	28.4 cm	11 1⁄6
13	45.5	13	11	28.8 cm	11 1⁄3
13.5	46	13.5	11.5	29.2 cm	11 1⁄2
14	46.5	14	12	29.6 cm	11 2⁄3
14.5	47	14.5	12.5	30.1 cm	11 5⁄6
15	47.5	15	13	30.5 cm	12
15.5	48.5	15.5	13.5	30.9 cm	12 1⁄6
16	49	16	14	31.3 cm	12 1⁄3
16.5	49.5	16.5	14.5	31.8 cm	12 1⁄2
17	50	17	15	32.2 cm	12 2⁄3

Men’s Philippines Shoe Size to EU

Philippines Shoe Size	EU Shoe Size	US Shoe Size	UK/India Shoe Size	Foot Length (cm)	Foot Length (Inches)
4	35.5	4	3.5	22.4 cm	8 5⁄6
4.5	36.5	4.5	4	22.9 cm	9
5	37	5	4.5	23.3 cm	9 1⁄6
5.5	37.5	5.5	5	23.7 cm	9 1⁄3
6	38	6	5.5	24.1 cm	9 1⁄2
6.5	39	6.5	6	24.6 cm	9 2⁄3
7	39.5	7	6.5	25.0 cm	9 5⁄6
7.5	40	7.5	7	25.4 cm	10
8	40.5	8	7.5	25.8 cm	10 1⁄6
8.5	41.5	8.5	8	26.2 cm	10 1⁄3
9	41.5	9	8.5	26.7 cm	10 1⁄2
9.5	42.5	9.5	9	27.1 cm	10 2⁄3
10	43.5	10	9.5	27.5 cm	10 5⁄6
10.5	44	10.5	10	27.9 cm	11
11	44.5	11	10.5	28.4 cm	11 1⁄6
11.5	45.5	11.5	11	28.8 cm	11 1⁄3
12	46	12	11.5	29.2 cm	11 1⁄2
12.5	46.5	12.5	12	29.6 cm	11 2⁄3
13	47	13	12.5	30.1 cm	11 5⁄6
13.5	47.5	13.5	13	30.5 cm	12
14	48.5	14	13.5	30.9 cm	12 1⁄6
14.5	49	14.5	14	31.3 cm	12 1⁄3
15	49.5	15	14.5	31.8 cm	12 1⁄2
15.5	50	15.5	15	32.2 cm	12 2⁄3

Check these posts:

• Is US Shoe Size the Same as the Philippines?
• US Shoe Size Chart to Philippines Shoe Size Chart

US Shoe Size to European Shoe Size Conversion Chart

US Men’s Shoe Size	US Women’s Shoe Size	EU Shoe Size
0.5	2	32
1	2.5	32.5
1.5	3	33
2	3.5	33.5
2.5	4	34
3	4.5	34.5
3.5	5	35
4	5.5	35.5
4.5	6	36.5
5	6.5	37
5.5	7	37.5
6	7.5	38
6.5	8	39
7	8.5	39.5
7.5	9	40
8	9.5	40.5
8.5	10	41.5
9	10.5	41.5
9.5	11	42.5
10	11.5	43.5
10.5	12	44
11	12.5	44.5
11.5	13	45.5
12	13.5	46
12.5	14	46.5
13	14.5	47
13.5	15	47.5
14	15.5	48.5
14.5	16	49
15	16.5	49.5
15.5	17	50
16	17.5	50.5

The US and European shoe sizes are not the same because both countries use different sizing systems. So the above footwear conversion chart will help you to convert your US shoe size to EU or EU to US shoe size.

Note: You do not need to worry about other countries’ shoe sizes if you live in European countries (Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, etc.). You can rely on “Euro Shoe Sizes” as they are unified and use the same chart.

Are European shoe size unisex? Yes, European shoe sizes are unisex. The European shoe sizes are commonly used for both men’s and women’s shoes, with the same numerical values given to each size regardless of their gender. This implies that a particular shoe size would be the same for both men and women in the European sizing system.

For example, a size 40 would be the same for both men and women in the EU shoe sizing system.

US Shoe Size to UK Shoe Size Conversion Chart

The US and UK shoe sizes are not the same, both countries have separate sizing standards for both men and women.

Take the reference of the given size chart to convert your US shoe size to the UK.

UK Shoe Size	US Women’s Shoe Size	US Men’s Shoe Size
0	2	0.5
0.5	2.5	1
1	3	1.5
1.5	3.5	2
2	4	2.5
2.5	4.5	3
3	5	3.5
3.5	5.5	4
4	6	4.5
4.5	6.5	5
5	7	5.5
5.5	7.5	6
6	8	6.5
6.5	8.5	7
7	9	7.5
7.5	9.5	8
8	10	8.5
8.5	10.5	9
9	11	9.5
9.5	11.5	10
10	12	10.5
10.5	12.5	11
11	13	11.5
11.5	13.5	12
12	14	12.5
12.5	14.5	13
13	15	13.5
13.5	15.5	14
14	16	14.5
14.5	16.5	15
15	17	15.5
15.5	17.5	16

Related: Is UK Shoe Size the Same as US?

US Shoe Size to Indian Shoe Size Conversion Chart for Men & Women

Below is the conversion chart showing US shoe sizes to India.

US Men’s Shoe Size	US Women’s Shoe Size	Indian Shoe Size
0.5	2	0
1	2.5	0.5
1.5	3	1
2	3.5	1.5
2.5	4	2
3	4.5	2.5
3.5	5	3
4	5.5	3.5
4.5	6	4
5	6.5	4.5
5.5	7	5
6	7.5	5.5
6.5	8	6
7	8.5	6.5
7.5	9	7
8	9.5	7.5
8.5	10	8
9	10.5	8.5
9.5	11	9
10	11.5	9.5
10.5	12	10
11	12.5	10.5
11.5	13	11
12	13.5	11.5
12.5	14	12
13	14.5	12.5
13.5	15	13
14	15.5	13.5
14.5	16	14
15	16.5	14.5
15.5	17	15
16	17.5	15.5

US Shoe Size to Australia Shoe Size Chart

AU Shoe Size	US Women’s Shoe Size	US Men’s Shoe Size
3	3	3.5
3.5	3.5	4
4	4	4.5
4.5	4.5	5
5	5	5.5
5.5	5.5	6
6	6	6.5
6.5	6.5	7
7	7	7.5
7.5	7.5	8
8	8	8.5
8.5	8.5	9
9	9	9.5
9.5	9.5	10
10	10	10.5
10.5	10.5	11
11	11	11.5
11.5	11.5	12
12	12	12.5
12.5	12.5	13

Related: Is US Shoe Size Same as Australia?

Is US Shoe Size Same as Canada? | Canada and US Shoe Size Differences

Yes, US shoe sizes are the same as Canadian shoe sizes. This is because both countries follow the same basic principle of measuring foot length to determine the shoe size. For example, if you are 8 in the US, you are also 8 size in Canada, and vice versa, as both countries’ sizing pattern is the same.

Please keep in mind that, there may be some minor differences between different shoe manufacturers, brands, and models. In this case, I would highly recommend checking specific brands’ size chart guide to ensure a correct and comfortable fit, regardless of the country’s sizing system.

Learn more about the US and Canada Shoe Sizing.

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How to Measure Your Feet Correctly? (Step-by-step guide)

Measuring your feet is the most crucial step whenever you think of shoes and sizes. Even after that, or not, I have seen so many people doing it wrong. Do you know how to do it correctly? Let’s see!

STEP 1: Get a piece of paper, ruler, measuring tape, and pen or pencil.

STEP 2: For this step, ensure your weight is evenly distributed. You may stand on a rigid floor like a marble or on a wood.

STEP 3: Next, place a piece of paper that is big enough to trace your entire foot on the floor.

STEP 4: Now, you would need to remove your shoes along with socks and measure your bae foot for an accurate measurement.

STEP 5: What you can do to make sure you get an accurate measurement is, hold your heels against a wall to keep them in place and then trace your foot on a piece of paper.

STEP 6: Now, all you have to do is trace the outline of your foot on the paper using a pen or a pencil.

STEP 7: Use the ruler or measuring tape to measure the distance from the heel to the longest toe of your traced outline. This measurement represents the length of your foot.

STEP 8: Measure the width of your foot by taking the widest point across the ball of your foot or at the broadest part of your traced outline.

STEP 9: Note down the measurements of both feet, including the length and width, as this can help you determine the appropriate shoe size.

Still, have doubts? Read this complete guide on how to measure shoe size with measuring tape…!

Watch this video to know how to measure your feet at home.

Factors Affecting the Shoe Size Fitting

Even after doing everything correctly and measuring your foot size precisely, knowing the factors to consider, you might still face some fitting issues. Here’s a list of reasons that are affecting your shoe size fitting.

• Foot Shape.
• Construction and Design of the shoe.
• Socks Thickness.
• The feet are swelling.

Remember that the fitting of shoe sizes is subjective, and we always recommend you try on shoes whenever possible or consult the brand’s specific sizing guidelines for the best fit.

Tips to Remember While Measuring Foot Size

1. Measure Both Feet

Measuring both feet is an important task when determining your shoe size for a correct fit. For some people, it may happen that one foot is slightly larger or wider than the other. So in this case, always prefer the larger foot as a reference for sizing.

2. Measure at the End of the Day (Evening)

It is generally recommended to measure your feet at the end of the day (in the evening) for a correct fit shoe size. This is because, throughout the day, your feet naturally swell and expand due to different activities and gravity. So, if you measure your foot in the evening, you will ensure that the shoes you choose will accommodate any swelling that may occur during the day.

3. Wear Appropriate Socks

It is true that socks can affect shoe fitting. While measuring your foot, it is recommended to wear the intended socks that you are willing to wear with the shoes. So, we can say that the sock’s material and thickness are important factors.

4. Measure Both Length and Width

Measuring both the length and width of the foot is crucial. Make sure you measure the length of your foot from the heel to the longest toe (usually the big toe). Also, measure the width by wrapping/covering the tape around the widest part of your foot.

5. Consult Size Charts and Guidelines

Shoe size charts are conversion tables that assist you in finding the most suitable size based on your requirements. So, make sure to check the shoe size charts and table provided above. In most cases, different shoe brands have variations in sizing, so don’t forget to check the specific brand shoe size chart.

6. Try on Shoes before Purchasing

This is an important factor but seems impossible when shopping online. Yes!

But if you are buying from offline stores, try on the shoes before making a purchase. Sizes can vary in brands, models, types, and styles, so it’s important to check the real shoe fitting on your feet.

How To Choose The Right Shoe Size When Shopping Online?

Now that we have the fundamentals of shoe sizes let’s choose the right shoe size. We all know that our shoe sizes are different, and it’s a different experience for all; however, Here’s this one process that I swear by for choosing the right shoe size every time I go shopping.

• Measure your both feet. You may use tape or ruler or whatever; never estimate and always have a precise measurement for both feet, and I mean down to decimal points.
• Don’t overlook your foot shape and settle for the size. Foot shapes influence what your true shoe size could be. So address your foot shape to your retailer.
• Pay attention to any tightness or discomfort. It could be your measurements, but remember, all brands have different sizes, and it also varies on the material of the shoe.
• Let your toe breathe by making sure you have enough room for your toe to wiggle comfortably and not get cramped.
• Count on the thickness of the shock, especially if you are from a cold region and need to layer up thick woolen ones.
• Always look into the review and recommendation section for actual customer feedback.
• Consult a podiatrist or shoe fitting professional if you have foot conditions or concerns for accurate fitting guidance.

Difference Between Men’s and Women’s Shoe Sizes

Usually, the major differences between men’s and women’s shoe sizes lie in the width of the shoe and the sizing scale. It has been noticed that men’s sizes generally start at a higher number than women’s.

A men’s size 9 may be equivalent to a women’s size 11 or 12. Conversely, women’s shoes tend to have narrower widths than men’s. This is because women generally have narrower feet on average, and hence it’s easier to find a wider range of width in men’s.

However, these differences are generalizations, and individuals can vary in foot size and width. Make sure to check the men’s to women’s shoe size conversion chart provided above.

In Conclusion

In conclusion, having a comprehensive shoe size conversion chart for men, women, and kids is an invaluable tool for finding the perfect fit since it eliminates confusion and saves you from the hassle of incorrect sizes, allowing you to make informed choices and find the ideal fit for men, women, and children.

Hence with this complete sizing guide, we hope you can confidently navigate the world of shoe shopping, ensuring that your whole family enjoys comfortable and well-fitted footwear.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Sources:

• https://www.nike.com/a/how-to-measure-foot-size
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_size
• https://www.footcaremd.org/resources/how-to-help/10-points-of-proper-shoe-fit
• https://marathonhandbook.com/difference-between-mens-and-womens-shoes/