EU to US Shoe Size for Men, Women & Kids
Convert EU shoe sizes to US sizes for men, women and kids with a complete conversion guide, measuring tips and answers to common sizing questions about international footwear.
European shoe sizing uses the Paris point system, where each full size corresponds to two-thirds of a centimeter (about 0.67 cm) of foot length. US sizing uses a different baseline that varies between men's, women's, and kids' categories, which makes direct comparison confusing when you are shopping across regions.
EU to US Men's Shoe Size Conversion
For men, EU sizes typically run about 32 to 33 numbers higher than the equivalent US men's size. An EU 41 roughly equals a US men's 8, an EU 43 equals a US men's 9.5 to 10, and an EU 46 equals about a US men's 12. The exact offset varies by about half a size depending on the brand, so it is always worth checking the brand's official chart alongside our conversion table.
EU to US Women's Shoe Size Conversion
Women's EU to US conversion follows a different offset. An EU 36 typically equals a US women's 5.5 to 6, an EU 38 equals a US women's 7.5 to 8, and an EU 40 equals a US women's 9 to 9.5. The variability is slightly wider for women's sizes because different brands target different average foot widths and arch shapes, so measuring your foot in centimeters remains the most reliable method.
EU to US Kids Shoe Size Conversion
Kids' shoe sizing adds another layer of complexity because both US and EU scales reset at various points as children move from infant to toddler to youth sizes. Our Kids Size Converter handles these transitions with age-based and foot-length-based conversions, so you can find the right fit without memorizing multiple offset rules.
How to Measure Your Foot in Centimeters
The most reliable way to find your shoe size across any system is to measure your foot length in centimeters. Stand on a piece of paper against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe and the back of your heel, then measure the distance. Use our Shoe Size Converter to match your centimeter measurement directly to US, UK, EU, CM and JP sizes all at once.
Measure both feet in the evening when they are at their largest, and always use the larger foot's measurement for your final size. This single practice eliminates most of the guesswork from international shoe shopping.