To convert a men’s shoe size to women’s, add 1.5 to the US men’s size, so a men’s 8 equals a women’s 9.5. Going the other way, subtract 1.5: a women’s 9 equals a men’s 7.5.
This guide gives you charts for US, UK, EU and youth sizes, plus tips on width, brands and shoe types. You will know exactly what to order.
Men’s Shoe Size to Women’s Chart (US)
Men’s (US)
Women’s (US)
Foot Length (in)
Foot Length (cm)
5
6.5
9.0
22.9
6
7.5
9.4
23.8
7
8.5
9.7
24.6
8
9.5
10.1
25.7
9
10.5
10.4
26.4
10
11.5
10.8
27.4
11
12.5
11.2
28.4
12
13.5
11.6
29.5
Men’s to Women’s Shoe Size Formula
The rule is simple: women’s size = men’s size + 1.5. Half sizes follow the same math, so a men’s 8.5 is a women’s 10.
Women’s shoes use a different last, which is the foot-shaped mold behind every shoe. Women’s lasts are narrower at the heel and often roomier at the forefoot.
Weight matters too. Men’s shoes often need denser midsole cushioning. One example from the same source: a men’s New Balance Fresh Foam X weighs 262 g (9.2 oz), while the women’s pair weighs 206 g (7.3 oz).
How to Measure Your Foot at Home
Tape a sheet of paper to the floor against a wall.
Stand with your heel touching the wall.
Mark the tip of your longest toe.
Measure from the wall to the mark.
Repeat for both feet and use the longer one.
FAQs
Is a women’s size 10 the same as a man’s?
No. A women’s 10 equals a men’s 8.5.
Is a women’s 7 a men’s 7?
No. A women’s 7 equals a men’s 5.5.
What is a men’s size 9 for a woman?
A men’s 9 is a women’s 10.5.
Is 6.5 Y the same as 7.5 women’s?
No. A 6.5Y is about a women’s 8, while a women’s 7.5 matches a 6Y.
Can a women’s 9 wear a men’s 8?
Yes, but it will fit a half size bigger, since a men’s 8 equals a women’s 9.5.
Is a 9 in men a 10 in women’s shoes?
No. A men’s 9 is a women’s 10.5, and a women’s 10 is a men’s 8.5.
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