Precision unit conversion
Buying shoes from an overseas retailer usually means translating between at least two, sometimes three, different sizing systems — and US Men's and US Women's sizes aren't even the same as each other for a given UK size.
These are standard approximate conversions — actual fit varies by brand, last (shoe shape) and style, so treat this as a starting point rather than an exact guarantee, especially near half-sizes.
| Convert | Result |
|---|---|
| UK 6 | US Men's 7 / US Women's 8 / EU 39 |
| UK 7 | US Men's 8 / US Women's 9 / EU 40 |
| UK 8 | US Men's 9 / US Women's 10 / EU 41 |
| UK 9 | US Men's 10 / US Women's 11 / EU 42 |
| UK 10 | US Men's 11 / US Women's 12 / EU 43 |
The full converter covers UK, US Men's, US Women's and EU sizing so you can shop confidently on overseas sites.
Open Shoe Size converter →Yes — for the same UK size, US Women's sizing typically runs about 1.5–2 sizes higher than US Men's, which is why it's worth checking which scale a retailer is using.
As a rough rule of thumb, add 33 to the UK size to estimate the EU size — for example, UK size 8 is roughly EU 41. Brands vary slightly, so check the specific size chart when possible.
Shoe size numbers are standardised scales, but the actual last (the mould a shoe is built around) differs by brand and style, so fit at a given size can vary — sizing charts are a good starting point, but trying on or checking brand-specific guidance is more reliable.