Shoe size chart | Convert foreign shoe sizes (2025)

Shoe size chart

You can use a shoe size chart or the tool above to convert shoe size and determine which shoe has the best fit for your foot. When purchasing new shoes, the fit is important. If the shoes are too tight and pinch, this can lead to callus formation, and therefore also to corns (also known as calluses) or, in the worst case, can lead to joint problems.

It is also common for feet to sweat because they are pinched and cannot ventilate enough. If the shoes are too loose, they can rub, leading to blister formation, which can cause wounds. To prevent all these problems, determine the size that best suits you.

Calculate shoe size

If you want to calculate shoe size, you must first measure the foot. Proceed as follows:

1. Place the bare foot on a piece of paper and trace the outline of the foot with a pencil. Make sure the pencil is perpendicular to the paper while drawing.
2. Measure the distance between the longest toe and the heel of the foot with a ruler. This gives the length of the foot.
3. Also measure the width of the foot by measuring the circumference at the widest point of the foot.
4. Use the length and width measurements to determine the correct shoe size using a size chart.

What shoe size do I have?

You can then use the tool above or the shoe size chart below to calculate in cm which shoe size your foot has.

It is important to note that the shoe size can vary depending on the manufacturer and the model of the shoe. It is always a good idea to measure the foot before buying shoes and consult the manufacturer's size chart to choose the correct size.

Convert foreign shoe sizes

There are roughly 4 different measurement standardizations: EU, UK, US-female, and US-male. Using charts, the correct shoe size can be calculated. If you are dealing with a UK or US size, make sure the correct shoe size chart is used because these two can sometimes cause confusion as they are not far apart. In the Netherlands, the standard European shoe size is usually used, but sometimes you encounter one of the other variants. Conversion is then necessary.

US Shoe size to EU

The American shoe size, keep in mind with US sizes that men's and women's sizes are calculated. The women's size is always +1 compared to the men's size. Fortunately, nowadays, extensive labels are sewn or stuck in the shoes, clearly indicating different units of measurement. usa shoe size to eu

EU Shoe size to US

Conversely, if you plan to ship shoes from Europe to the US, you need to convert your EU size to the US size. The process is the same, but in reverse order. A US shoe size chart can help you perform this conversion accurately.

 UK Shoe size to EU

To make things even more complicated (or perhaps simpler), there are also English shoe sizes. UK shoe sizes This is actually the US size (men) - 0.5. And that means this is -1.5 US women's size because only one size is used in the UK.

EU Shoe size to UK

If you plan to ship shoes from Europe to the United Kingdom, you will need to convert your EU size to the UK size. The process is the same, but in reverse order. A UK shoe size chart can help you perform this conversion correctly.

Calculate European Shoe size

European shoe sizes often consist only of whole numbers. This is because the sizes are based on centimeters, and because a centimeter is smaller than an inch, the size will by definition be more precise. Originally, the method to calculate EU shoe sizes was developed in France several hundred years ago and goes as follows:

EU shoe size = (Foot length in cm + 1.5) x 1.5

So if your foot is, for example, 24 centimeters long, the calculation would be: (24 + 1.5) x 1.5 = 38.25. In this case, you would round to the nearest whole size, in this case, 38.

Note: Although this formula is often used, the result may vary based on the specific shoe size chart used by different brands or countries. It is always advisable to consult the specific manufacturer's size chart for the most accurate conversion.

Shoe size chart us eu uk

Are you already lost? To simplify everything, you will find a handy tool on this page and below a chart. This allows you to quickly and clearly find the right size for your foot length or calculate the sizes. Very handy if you want to buy shoes online and cannot try them on first. To be used for us eu and uk sizes