Convert men\'s shoe sizes across US, UK, EU, Japan, Australia, and China. This converter covers sizes from US 6 to US 14 and includes foot length measurements in centimeters or inches. From dress shoes to work boots to athletic sneakers, get accurate conversions with brand-specific fit notes for Nike, Adidas, Italian makers, and more.
Italian brands run smaller — consider sizing up half.
| US | UK | EU | JP (cm) | AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 39 | 24 | 5.5 |
| 6.5 | 6 | 39.5 | 24.5 | 6 |
| 7 | 6.5 | 40 | 25 | 6.5 |
| 7.5 | 7 | 40.5 | 25.5 | 7 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 41 | 26 | 7.5 |
| 8.5 | 8 | 41.5 | 26 | 8 |
| 9 | 8.5 | 42 | 26.5 | 8.5 |
| 9.5 | 9 | 42.5 | 27 | 9 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 43 | 27.5 | 9.5 |
| 10.5 | 10 | 43.5 | 28 | 10 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 44 | 28.5 | 10.5 |
| 11.5 | 11 | 44.5 | 29 | 11 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 45 | 29.5 | 11.5 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 46 | 30.5 | 12.5 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 47.5 | 31.5 | 13.5 |
Place a sheet of paper flat on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your heel touching the wall.
With a pencil held straight, mark the tip of your longest toe on the paper.
Use a ruler to measure from the edge of the paper (wall) to your mark in centimeters. This is your foot length.
Nike tends to run small in many models, especially Dunks and Air Force 1s. Consider half a size up.
Italian brands (Diesel, Versace, Gucci) frequently run one full size smaller than US standards.
Converse Chuck Taylors typically run a full size large. Size down for the best fit.
New Balance tends to run true to size across most models and widths.
Yes. Dress shoes typically have a narrower last and less toe room than athletic shoes. Many men wear a half size larger in dress shoes than in sneakers. Breaking in leather dress shoes also affects the fit over time.
D is standard width for men\'s shoes. E is wide, EE is extra wide, and EEE is triple wide. If you have wide feet, look for brands that offer width options like New Balance, ASICS, and Brooks.
No. UK men\'s sizes are approximately 0.5 to 1 size smaller than US. A US 10 is roughly a UK 9.5. The difference comes from different starting points in the barleycorn system both countries use.
Work boots should have about a thumb\'s width of space between your longest toe and the front of the boot. Size up if you plan to wear thick socks. Steel-toe boots may require a half size up from your regular shoe size.
Yes. Feet tend to spread and flatten with age due to gradual loss of arch support. Many men find they need a half size larger in their 40s and 50s compared to their 20s. Remeasuring every few years is worthwhile.