Convert between women\'s and men\'s shoe sizes. The standard offset is approximately 1.5 sizes: a women\'s US 8 is roughly equivalent to a men\'s US 6.5. This conversion is useful for unisex sneaker models (Nike Dunks, Air Force 1s, New Balance 550) that are often available in both men\'s and women\'s sizing. The converter works in both directions.
Italian brands run smaller — consider sizing up half.
| US | UK | EU | JP (cm) | AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 35.5 | 22 | 3.5 |
| 5.5 | 3.5 | 36 | 22.5 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 | 36.5 | 23 | 4.5 |
| 6.5 | 4.5 | 37 | 23 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 | 37.5 | 23.5 | 5.5 |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 38 | 24 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 | 38.5 | 24.5 | 6.5 |
| 8.5 | 6.5 | 39 | 25 | 7 |
| 9 | 7 | 40 | 25.5 | 7.5 |
| 9.5 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 26 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 | 41 | 26.5 | 8.5 |
| 10.5 | 8.5 | 41.5 | 27 | 9 |
| 11 | 9 | 42 | 27.5 | 9.5 |
| 11.5 | 9.5 | 42.5 | 28 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 | 43 | 28.5 | 10.5 |
The standard offset is 1.5 sizes. Subtract 1.5 from women\'s to get men\'s (women\'s 8 = men\'s 6.5). Add 1.5 to men\'s to get women\'s (men\'s 10 = women\'s 11.5).
Most brands default to men\'s sizing for unisex models. Nike, Adidas, and New Balance all use men\'s US sizing as the base for unisex releases.
No. A men\'s D width is approximately equal to a women\'s wide (W). If you are a woman buying men\'s shoes, be aware that standard men\'s width will feel wider.
Absolutely. Many women with larger feet find better options in men\'s sizing. Just subtract 1.5 from your women\'s size. The main difference will be width (men\'s runs wider) and aesthetic options.
The 1.5 size offset is the industry standard for US sizing, and most major brands follow it consistently. However, some brands (particularly European designers) may use their own internal sizing that does not align perfectly. When crossing gender categories, always check the brand-specific size chart if one is available, and use the converted size as a starting point rather than a guarantee.