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**Mens to Womens shoe size** difference is 1.5. Usually **Men’s size** is larger than **women’s size**. The average **men’s size** in America is around 10.5, and its average width is D. American **women’s size** is 8.5 to 9. D is the average shoe width of **men’s and women’s sizing** in the world. Unisex follows **men’s size**. **Women** should opt to choose 1.5 sizes smaller than men. _Women’s_ -to-_Men’s Shoe_ size difference is due to the variability of anatomy, morphology, and geometry of feet. Mens to womens Shoe size measuring device is the “Brannock device,” which was invented by Charles F. Brannock. The length of a particular person’s foot tells about the size of shoes. The proper **size** puts a solid impression on personality and posture formation. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/gEqRFRZV0wk/maxresdefault.jpg "Getting the proper shoe size with a Brannock Device from San Francisco Podiatrist") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEqRFRZV0wk) # **Factors Affecting mens to womens shoe size** The two key factors which were predominantly affecting shoe size were - length of feet - ball size of feet but now, the customized setting of shoe [size](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/ask-size/25056) is based on: - Heel width of feet of men and women - Heel to ball length of feet of men and women - Waist and instep girth of feet of men and women several other things responsible for shoe sizing include age, diet, [genetic factors](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-is-inheritance-and-gene-expression/21725), and weight. Women’s shoe size to men is depicted in proportion to their [height](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/average-height-for-women/39633) when they reach their [adult age](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/adulthood/9804). If the [height](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/average-male-height/39099) is long so the size of the shoe will increase. [Activity level](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/walk/14052) can also be held responsible for the same proportion. [Tallness](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-many-bones-are-in-the-human-body/39423) results in large feet size as compared to average men’s and women’s size. The [nutrition](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-personalized-nutrition-plan-can-improve-your-health/32556) factor also plays an essential role in the sizing of feet. Physiologically the tissues, tendons, and ligaments get flat with time. Hence it also causes an increase in the size of the foot or it can cause [flat foot](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/flat-feet/39836).The same is the case with increasing weight. Along with these factors, hammertoe and bunions also cause an increase in foot size. If the middle joint and the toe bends in the down position. This shape looks like a hammer. Therefore, it is known as hammertoe. It is due to the painful condition of imbalance on ligaments and tendons. Hallux Valgus is another name of a bunion, which is a deformity in the feet. It’s a bony bump or a deform joint that connects to the big toe joint known as the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. A bunion can be due to bursitis or [arthritis](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/hepatitis/20113) It grows gradually with time and sticks out. **[Major Mens to Womens Shoe Size Systems in The World](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/hydro-dipping-shoes/12494)** There are majorly five systems running in the world. 1. United Kingdom Shoe Size System 2. American Shoe Size System 3. Continental - Paris Point Shoe Size System/French Shoe System 4. [Japanese](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/japanese-culture/39949) Shoe Size System 5. Mondo point Shoe Size System **1. United Kingdom – UK Shoe Size System** Historically, the UK shoe size system used Barleycorns. [One](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/one-punch-man-workout/39788) barleycorn is an old English unit for measuring in shoe sizing. One barleycorn is equal to 1⁄3 inches, i.e., 8.47 mm. The largest shoe size was considered 12-Inch-long. Zero size is 4 inches long, which is equivalent to 12 barleycorns, i.e., 10.16 cm. | Shoe Size | Formula | | --- | --- | | Child shoe size (barleycorns) | 3 × last length (in) – 12 | | Adult shoe size (barleycorns) | 3 × last length (in) − 25 | Randle Holme-III (1627 – 1700) first described and explained the shoe sizing system adequately in 1688 at the [Academy](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-are-physical-advantages-of-playing-tennis/39624) of Armory and Blazon. **2. [The United States – US Mens to Womens Shoe Size System](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/uk-size-10-in-us/41374)** Leading shoe manufacturers in the US belonged to North America. A proper shoe system came in America during the American Civil War (1861-65). Different countries like the USA introduced a specific shoe sizing system based on particular feet’ exact linear measurements. That linear measurement system is sometimes showing slight variations with other countries’ measurement systems. As per the American shoe scale, the zero size of the child is equal to Paris point of 15. Paris point is a French unit of length that is equal to 2/3 cm. French shoemakers invented Paris point at the beginning of the 19th Century. The reason for adopting is to take both metric and French shoe measuring systems theoretically. An American shoe size is one number lesser than the UK Shoe [scale](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/scale/6942). For example, An American shoe size 8 corresponds to the UK English Shoe size 7. undermentioned formula calculates Men’s to women’s shoe size US. | Shoe Size | Formula | | --- | --- | | American shoe size | ((Length of the last (cm) / 2.54) x 3) – 23 | | American Full Size of the Shoe is 14, which is equivalent to 32.8 cm. | | **3. Continental - Paris Point Shoe Size System/French Shoe System** Continental European countries, including Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Netherland, Switzerland, and other countries, follow this Shoe measuring system. One Paris point is [equivalent](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/equivalent/6838) to 2/3 of 1 cm. The measurement formula is: | Shoe Size | Formula | | --- | --- | | Paris Point Shoe Size in continental Countries | 3⁄2 × foot length (cm) + 2 | Some Middle Eastern Countries like Iran, Brazil with under mentioned slight difference follow the same method: | Shoe Size | Formula | | --- | --- | | Paris Point Shoe Size in Middle Eastern Countries | 3⁄2 × foot length (cm) - 2 | Another name prescribed for the Paris shoe size system is “Stich size System,” derived from the German name for the Paris point, i.e., Pariser Stich. Its other name is Stichmass Size; It is actually from Stichmaß. Technically, Stichmaß is a micrometer for [internal](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/internal-equity/16044) measurements. There is no half size in The French Shoe system. Zero size starts from 15, and each size then increases by 2/3 of cm. **4. Japanese Shoe Size System** The Japanese shoe sizing system takes the linear measurement of foot in [cm](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/15-centimeters-in-inches/39104). If the European shoe size is 40, the Japanese would be 25. The overall difference lies 5mm as compared to all the sizing systems. **5. Mondo point Shoe Size System** Seeking the utmost requirement to introduce a uniform system mondo point system was introduced for all world nations. In the 1980s, this system overtook all the shoe sizing systems. Measurement of the foot is taken in length in millimeters and includes width in the percentage of the foot. So overall, it carries the [linear size](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/linear/6940) of the foot and its girth too. This system explained Shoes as 260/99 or 260 mm long and 99 mm broad. Mens to womens Average Shoes sizes in the world Worldwide average men, shoe size, is 9 to 12. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons made this observation in 2014. ## **[Average American mens to womens Shoe Size](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/average-height-for-women/39633)** As the height also increases or decreases foot size, average American men and women in adult age are somehow 5 feet 9 inches in height. So, their average men shoe size in America is around 10.5. Its average shoe width is D. However, for American women, the average shoe size is 8.5 to 9. [![](https://images.pexels.com/photos/6050909/pexels-photo-6050909.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940) ](https://images.pexels.com/photos/6050909/pexels-photo-6050909.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940) ### **How to [measure](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/measure/14237) Mens to womens shoe size width?** You have to measure the length around the metatarsal part of the [front foot](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/yoga-toes/27890). Its other name is ball of the foot, which is the widest part of the foot of men and women. Shoes can be narrow or broad as desired by the specifications of the feet of men and women. The width of shoes is something special for comfortable wearing. Distance in metatarsals of feet and thickness of bones causes the width of the feet. However, usually, women have a lesser width as compared to men. Generally, for women, B size is standard size, while for men, it is narrow. D is a standard size for men, but it is wide for women. Hence the series goes on. ### **Largest Mens to womens shoe size in the world** As per Guinness’s world record, only one person holds the largest shoe size in the world. His shoe size was 37AA. He was [Robert Wadlow](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/tallest-person-in-the-world/39667), The Alton Giant, who was an American and lived a life of only 22 years. His height was 8’ and 11’'. From the historical point of view, he was the tallest man. Julie Felton is a lady who has a woman with the largest foot size in the world among women. Her shoe size is 15.5, which is an American men size. Her height is 6’ and 5’'. Another person named Michael Phelps; had the size of 14. He was a swimmer, and his large feet helped him in [swimming](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-swim/29059) like flappers. ### **Reasons of tightness of mens to womens shoe size** A shoe can be [tight](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/skin-tightening/38005) due to the reduced length of the shoe and less width corresponding to the foot size. Tightness of shoes is due to specific issues mentioned below: **Wrong Concept of Stretching Shoes** Many men and women think that buying shoes and wearing them will stretch them if they’re tight. This belief is false and inappropriate for [wearing](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-to-wear-during-yoga/27869) shoes. It is the foot that adjusts itself more according to the shoe. If the shoe size is not fit as per feet requirement, then people should not buy them. Doing the opposite will cause tightness of shoes resulting in pain in the feet. **[Difference of shoe sizes in different brands](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/sports-brands/30107)** Many companies change shoe sizes and widths due to various business reasons. Style change is also the reason for the shuffling of sizes. 9A size doesn’t need to be always the same in all brands. People change brands while mistakenly keeping their size in mind, which causes the tightening of shoes for them and results in many problems. Famous shoes brands are finish line, foot locker, fight club, nike, adidas and yeezy shoes. [**Non measuring of feet when the day ends**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/routine-and-preventative-treatment/40845) As a matter of fact, Due to whole day activities, when the day ends, the feet swell. Measuring feet at that specific point when they are swollen and are at full size will help predict the exact number of shoes. Hence, this is the most reliable measurement of the feet at peak time, which people do not make, which is why their shoe tightens. **Non-measuring of feet before [buying](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/where-to-buy-yoga-mats/28036)** According to the University of Chicago Medicine, a regular foot’s length doesn’t change, but feet width changes due to less tight muscles and sagging of arches. Therefore, one must not follow the old sizes while buying new shoes. Fresh measurement solves and prevents many problems from occurring in the future. **[Lack of check Practice](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/inspection/13980)** At the time of purchasing new shoes, people do not check them. The buyer should wear it, check it and walk a bit to confirm the suitability of the shoes. Practice makes a man perfect. A thorough check can save a person from purchasing the wrong size of the shoe. **Non-Observation of Foot Variability** Most people have a left foot bigger than the right foot or vice versa. People sometimes get measured on their smaller feet size. When the other pair of shoes is worn, it becomes tight. This tightness of shoes causes discomfort physically and [psychologically](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/get-to-know-the-psychological-symptoms-of-stress/21721). Getting measured on both feet can avoid this discomfort. Therefore, shoes are to be purchased corresponding to the bigger size of the foot. ### **Health issues due to ill-■■■■■■ or tightness of mens to womens shoe size** Tightness or ill fitness of the shoes causes serious health issues leading to permanent harm to feet. Hence, this will lead to [surgical treatment](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-does-a-podiatrist-do/37811) later. Here are few hazards of wearing tight shoes mentioned below: **Corns and Calluses** Basically, it is the development of a hard and thick layer of skin in response to the friction, rubbing, and pressure provided by the tight shoes. Corns and calluses become severe when the person wearing tight shoes has diabetes or has poor blood flow towards the feet. Regarding shape, corns are often in small and round shapes. They are present at the sides of the feet. Depending upon corns’ locations, they have three main types; Hard corns, soft corns, and seed corns. Calluses are fat and hard pieces present beneath the [skin](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/best-way-to-get-rid-of-your-textured-skin/31039). They develop due to overweight also. Due to calluses, the sensitivity of feet can be affected, causing them less sensitive. **[Diabetic Neuropathy.](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/symptoms-of-diabetes/36882)** Wearing narrow and tight shoes can result in diabetic neuropathy to a diabetic person. It is the breaking and [damage of nerves](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/panic/14669) due to the high glucose and tightness caused by narrow shoes. Due to this tightness of shoes and deterioration of the nerves, the blood flow decreases, and numbness, tingling starts. It can further elongate to severe infections like ulcers and sores. Tissues of toe or foot start dying, which finally results in the removal of toe or feet. **Ingrown toenails.** The corners of the toenail grow inside the skin, destroying and causing infection in the toe. It is called ingrown toenails, which is too much panic due to the small size of men’s and women’s shoes. It becomes worse if the person has diabetes. [Bacteria](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/bacteria/12804) enter through the wound and cause infection. Pus starts developing. Complications arise to the extent of removal of the toe. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons strongly recommends that the infected person visit health practitioners. The corner of the nail needs to be cut and kept small when [treatment](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/nail-salon/38573) finishes. The cells beneath the nail start growing again and again. At last, they are made senile with the help of laser technology. **Hammer Toe** The proximal interphalangeal (PIP) [joint](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/joint/32213) is a middle joint of the foot. When the deformity starts, the toe starts bending at PIP joint. Tight-■■■■■■ shoes of men and women cause hammertoe because of forcing toes in bending state. It also causes corn and calluses. This middle PIP joint becomes effectively red due to continuous rubbing and pressure of tight shoes in men and women. The Joint may start swelling and cause difficulty in walking. **Crossed Toe or Crooked Toe** Crossed toe can occur due to the use of small-sized shoes in men and women. The toe increases overlapping and causes pain in joints of the toe. The tightness of the boots can increase crossed-toe issues. There’s a greater risk of [nerve](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/the-thigh-muscles-don-t-just-move-your-legs/200) damage due to tight shoes in the condition of crossed toe in men and women. **Bunions** The deformity happens in feet when a bony structure rises, just like a [bump](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/bumping/11913) on a major toe. The MTP joint is affected in this type of reduced shoe size hence called Bunions. ### **Impact of ill-■■■■■■ mens to womens shoe size on human life:** Fitness of shoe size has been the primary demand of men and women throughout history. Although the wrong size of shoe puts a destructive impact on the body’s anatomy and human posture, unfit shoe constantly affects a person’s [lifestyle](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-live-a-healthy-lifestyle/28209). It teases psychologically. Physical pain and distress can cause shattered behavior of the mind. A person with fit shoes is always easy and relax. He or she always remains comfortable and confident. Fit shoes have an everlasting impact on the personality of men and women. Mobility and fitness increase by choice of correct shoe size of men and women. ### [How to treat feet at home due to the wrong men and women shoe size?](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/foot-massage/402) If men’s and women’s shoes start creating problems, then a few symptoms can be seen, including redness, sore feet, etc. These early symptoms can be [treated at home](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-do-your-own-pedicure-at-home-4-easy-steps/35861) by the affected person. Following alterations mentioned below are necessary: [**Cryotherapy**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-is-the-scope-of-physiotherapy/28345) Cryotherapy is the application of an ice pack at a particular part of the body to reduce inflammation. Suppose the feet feel pain and start swelling when the shoes get unyoked. Ice cubes or ice bags can end this frustration. [**Olive Oil**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/olive-oil-for-skin/31218) Massaging the feet with olive oil for 20 minutes helps improve blood flow and circulation in all parts of the feet. Olive oil gets absorbed in the skin and helps in soothing. Get a foot massage or massage your own feet to help relieve soreness and improve circulation. **[Replacing Pads inside the feet](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/loss-of-padding-on-bottom-of-feet/29573)** Using foam and cushiony pads inside the feet prevents feet from getting injured. They help in reducing friction and pressure. [**Anti-Inflammation Tablets.**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-ibuprofen-to-work/28435) The tablets used to reduce swelling in any part of the body can also support foot inflammation, such as ibuprofen. **[Epsom Salt Therapy](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/cognitive-therapy/40122)** Dipping the feet in Epsom [salt](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/dead-sea-salt-and-its-benefits/34545) water for 20 to 30 minutes can support in reducing swelling. It helps in the relaxation of tissues and muscles. **[Replacing the shoes](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/replacement-cost/24232)** A comfortable change in style and size of the shows helps in adjustment. The shoes having less friction and pressure are reasonable. Avoid tight shoes. Wisely said that ‘■■■ the [evil](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/black-color/39724) in the bud.’ Therefore, early symptoms of feet problems can easily be traced and treated at home. Prolonging the carelessness can lead to severe surgical level issues. ### **[MENS TO WOMENS SHOES SIZE CONVERSION CHART IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/chart/16452):** | **Length in Inches** | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.6 | 25.1 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 26.2 | 26.7 | 27.1 | 27.6 | | **US Men Shoes size** | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | | **US Women Shoes size** | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | | **UK Men Shoes Size** | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | | **UK women Shoes Size** | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | | **Europe Men Shoes Size** | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40-41 | 41 | 41-42 | 42 | 42-43 | 43 | 43-44 | 44 | | **Europe women Shoes Size** | 37-38 | 38 | 38-39 | 39 | 39-40 | 40 | 40-41 | 41 | 41-42 | 42 | 42-43 | **[WOMEN SHOE SIZE CHARTS AND WOMEN’S SHOE SIZE CONVERSION CHARTS](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/online-shoe-shopping-in-pakistan-for-men-women/35384)** **a. Women shoes size in the USA:** | [Length in Inches](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/three-quarters-of-inch/36706) | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 20.8 | 21.3 | 21.6 | 22.2 | 22.5 | 23.0 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.6 | 25.1 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 26.2 | 26.7 | 27.1 | 27.6 | | **USA Women Shoe Number** | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | **b. Women shoes size in the UK:** | Length in Inches | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 20.8 | 21.3 | 21.6 | 22.2 | 22.5 | 23.0 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.6 | 25.1 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 26.2 | 26.7 | 27.1 | 27.6 | | **UK Women Shoe Number** | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | **c. Women shoes size in the Europe:** | [Length in Inches](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/15-centimeters-in-inches/39104) | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [**Length in cm**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/166-centimeter-in-feet/37732) | 20.8 | 21.3 | 21.6 | 22.2 | 22.5 | 23.0 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.6 | 25.1 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 26.2 | 26.7 | 27.1 | 27.6 | | **European Women Shoe Number** | 35 | 35 | 35-36 | 36 | 36-37 | 37 | 37-38 | 38 | 38-39 | 39 | 39-40 | 40 | 40-41 | 41 | 41-42 | 42 | 42-43 | **d. Women shoes size Conversion Chart for in different countries:** | **Length in Inches** | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 20.8 | 21.3 | 21.6 | 22.2 | 22.5 | 23.0 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.6 | 25.1 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 26.2 | 26.7 | 27.1 | 27.6 | | **US Women Shoe Number** | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | | **UK Women Shoe Number** | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | | **European Women Shoe Number** | 35 | 35 | 35-36 | 36 | 36-37 | 37 | 37-38 | 38 | 38-39 | 39 | 39-40 | 40 | 40-41 | 41 | 41-42 | 42 | 42-43 | ### **2. [MEN SHOE SIZE CHARTS AND MEN’S SHOE SIZE CONVERSION CHARTS](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-clean-leather-sneakers/37756)** **a. Men shoes size in the USA:** | Length in Inches | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 11.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 23.5 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 24.8 | 25.4 | 25.7 | 26 | 26.7 | 27 | 27.3 | 27.9 | 28.3 | 28.6 | 29.4 | 30.2 | | **USA Men Shoe Number** | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | **b. Men shoes size in the UK:** | Length in Inches | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 11.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 23.5 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 24.8 | 25.4 | 25.7 | 26 | 26.7 | 27 | 27.3 | 27.9 | 28.3 | 28.6 | 29.4 | 30.2 | | **UK Men Shoe Number** | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 13.5 | **c. Men shoes size in the Europe:** | Length in Inches | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 11.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 23.5 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 24.8 | 25.4 | 25.7 | 26 | 26.7 | 27 | 27.3 | 27.9 | 28.3 | 28.6 | 29.4 | 30.2 | | **European Men Shoe Number** | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40-41 | 41 | 41-42 | 42 | 42-43 | 43 | 43-44 | 44 | 44-45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | **d. [Men shoes size Conversion Chart in different countries](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/formal-shoes-for-men/33710):** | Length in Inches | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 11.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 23.5 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 24.8 | 25.4 | 25.7 | 26 | 26.7 | 27 | 27.3 | 27.9 | 28.3 | 28.6 | 29.4 | 30.2 | | **USA Men Shoe Number** | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | | **UK Men Shoe Number** | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 13.5 | | **European Men Shoe Number** | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40-41 | 41 | 41-42 | 42 | 42-43 | 43 | 43-44 | 44 | 44-45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | # FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS #### **1. What is a major man to women shoe size difference or comparison?** The major man to woman shoe size difference is 1.5. Man 6 size is equal to women’s size 7.5. The number of Unisex Shoe size follows men’s size. Men have larger size while women have small. When [purchasing](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/purchase/13913), women have to choose 1.5 smaller unisex shoe size. There are other different sizes based on [company](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/company/6903) or brand. Adidas size is always exact and correct, but Nike Shoes have a little bit smaller size. #### **2. What is a women’s size 7 in men?** Women’s size 7 [means](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/mean/6843) it is 5.5 in men. **US Men to Women Shoes size Chart** | Men | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Women** | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | #### **3. What is a Women’s Size 8 shoe in men’s?** [Women](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/albanian-women/31626)’s size 8 means it is 6.5 in men. **US Shoes size Chart** | Men | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Women** | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | #### **4. What is a women’s size 9 in men?** Women’s size 9 means it is 7.5 in [men](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/yoga-for-men/27910). **US Shoes size Chart** | Men | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Women** | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | #### **5. How to measure shoe size at home?** Place your foot on [white paper](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/white-paper/8440), with the help of a pencil mark an Outline of your foot. Measure this diagram’s [length and width.](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/length-and-width/38384) #### **6. How to measure shoe size at a shoe shop?** Brannock Device measures Shoe size in footwear retailer shops. Charles Brannock invented this device or it can be measured by tape if the retailer is [expert](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/expert/11130). #### **7. How to convert women’s shoe size to men’s?** It is easy to convert women’s shoe size to men’s shoe size. Women’s size 9 is equal to Men’s size 7.5. Men’s and Women’s Sizing difference is 1.5 only. Women have a higher number. But in unisex shoes, women should take 1.5 size less because they [follow](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-get-instagram-followers/8981) men’s measurements. During the conversion of shoe size, the width remains the same. If a man wears D woman also wears D. **Shoe size conversion chart** | Women | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Men** | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | #### **8. What is a women’s size 7 in men’s UK?** Women’s size 7 in men’s UK is 7.5. Other sizes are present in UK women’s shoe size [chart](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/sample-standard-deviation-chart-s-chart/12562). **UK Shoes Size Chart** | UK Shoes Size Women | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **UK Shoes Size Men** | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | #### **9. How to convert men’s shoe size to women’s?** To convert men’s shoe size to women’s is easy. Men’s size 7 is equal to women’s size 8.5. There is only a 1.5 sizing difference between men and women. Women tend to have a higher number. Unisex shoe measurement depends on Men’s Size. Therefore, women should take 1.5 size small. The width of the shoes remains the same. It is [pretty](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-be-pretty/12480) clear from shoe conversion chart that we can find other sizes easily. | Men | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Women** | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | #### **10. How to convert women UK to US size?** In UK and US women shoe size there is a difference of 2.5 number. UK 7 number is 9.5 in US women shoe size. Further, with this shoe size conversion table, we can check every required size. **UK Shoe size to US** | **Length in Inches** | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Length in cm** | 23.5 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 24.6 | 25.1 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 26.2 | 26.7 | 27.1 | 27.6 | | **UK women Shoes Size** | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | | **US Women Shoes size** | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | # **Conclusion:** > Men’s to women’s shoe sizes vary due to different anatomical reasons of feet. It differs due to the brand’s variety and design too. Finish line, fight club, footlocker, and [Adidas](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/adidas-symbol/31558) Yeezy shoes are considered the best shoes for [different activities](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/usa-sports/30661). The location factor is also worth noticing in shoe size matters. The people living in the regions near the equator tend to have large feet and big shoes size. There are different shoe size systems in the world. It is pretty easy to calculate the exact shoe size of any person with the help of the Brannock device. Fit shoes keep a person healthy and fresh, while ill-■■■■■■ shoes harm mentally and physically. [![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/05/03/19/09/nike-5126389_960_720.jpg) ](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/05/03/19/09/nike-5126389_960_720.jpg) **Related Articles** > [@UK Size 10 In US](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/uk-size-10-in-us/41374): > > UK size 10 in US is different for men and women. Hence, UK men’s shoe size 10 to a US men’s shoe size 10.5. A UK women’s shoe size 10 relates to a US size 12. UK shoe sizes are close US shoe sizes, and usually, the size difference for men is just about 0.5 size and for women 2 sizes. 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