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Shoe size conversion

Shoe sizes, converted

US men's and women's sizes are 1.5 apart on Nike's chart, and UK and EU sizes follow their own steps. Foot length ties them together.

+1.5
US men's to US women's on Nike's chart
10 5/16 in
Foot length for a US men's 9

Nike footwear size charts, read Oct 2, 2026.

Pairs of shoes lined up by a front door.
On this page
  1. Key facts
  2. Where to start
  3. What to know before converting
  4. Nike's chart, three common sizes
  5. Open each brand's own chart
  6. What changes your shoe size
  7. Shoe sizing questions
  8. Sources

Key facts

  • On Nike's charts a US women's size is the men's size plus 1.5: men's 9 is women's 10.51.
  • Wide adds about 1/4 inch of toe-box girth, extra wide about 1/2 inch1.
  • Between sizes? Nike suggests sizing up1.
  • Zappos says conversions are a guide: the size can vary by style, even within one brand3.

Where to start

Where to start
If you are askingStart withLink
Buying a unisex shoe?Convert men's to women's: plus 1.5
Shopping a UK or EU size?Read across from your US size
Feet on the wide side?Wide and extra wide, in inches
Buying socks?lululemon sizes socks by shoe size

What to know before converting

Men's and women's. On Nike's charts a US women's size is the US men's size plus 1.5 (men's 9 is women's 10.5)1.

Width. Nike's wide shoes have about 1/4 inch more girth in the toe box than regular, and extra wide about 1/2 inch1.

Between sizes. Nike suggests sizing up, and notes that the CM size printed on a shoe box is not the same as your foot length in centimeters1.

Conversions are approximate. Zappos says its chart is a guide, that the size you need can vary from one style to another even from the same manufacturer, and that you should measure standing, in the socks you will wear3.

Socks. lululemon sizes socks by shoe size: women's M fits US women's shoe sizes 6.5 to 8.5, men's L fits US men's 9.5 to 124.

Nike's chart, three common sizes

US men'sUS women'sUKEUFoot length
US men's 6.5285.5399 11/16 in
US men's 9110.5842.510 5/16 in
US men's 10111.594410 11/16 in
SourceNike footwear chartsRead Oct 2, 2026Nike footwear chartsRead Oct 2, 2026Nike footwear chartsRead Oct 2, 2026Nike footwear chartsRead Oct 2, 2026

From Nike's men's and women's footwear charts. Other brands' conversions differ slightly.

Open each brand's own chart

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Good for converting between brands' US, UK and EU sizes

Zappos size conversion

Converts
US, UK, EU and inches
Kids
Printable chart, print at 100%
Open Zappos' chartOpens Zappos's site. Not a referral link.

Also on Zappos's site

Good for socks, gloves and hats

lululemon sock sizes

Women's M
US shoe 6.5 to 8.5
Men's L
US shoe 9.5 to 12
Open lululemon's guideOpens lululemon's site. Not a referral link.

What changes your shoe size

  • Foot length

    The one number every chart shares: men's 9 is a 10 5/16-inch foot at Nike1.

  • Width

    Wide adds about 1/4 in of toe-box girth, extra wide about 1/2 in1.

  • The style

    Zappos says the size can change from style to style, even at one brand3.

  • CM on the box

    Nike notes the CM size on the box is not your foot length in centimeters1.

Shoe sizing questions

How do I convert men's to women's?

On Nike's charts, add 1.5: a men's 9 is a women's 10.51. Other brands' charts differ slightly.

Should I measure with socks on?

Yes. Zappos says to measure standing, wearing the socks you will wear with the shoes3.

Which sock size goes with my shoe?

At lululemon, women's M fits US women's shoe 6.5 to 8.5 and men's L fits US men's 9.5 to 124.

Sources

  1. Men's footwear size chartNike, read Oct 2, 2026
  2. Women's footwear size chartNike, read Oct 2, 2026
  3. Shoe size conversionZappos, read Oct 2, 2026
  4. Accessories size guide (socks)lululemon, read Oct 2, 2026

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