How do I measure my foot for shoes?

Stand on paper, trace your foot, and measure from heel to longest toe. Measure both feet (they often differ). Measure at the end of the day when feet are largest. Use the larger measurement for sizing.

What is the difference between shoe length and width?

Length is your shoe size number. Width indicates how wide the shoe is—common widths are N (narrow), M/B (medium/standard), W/D (wide), and XW/EE (extra wide). Not all shoes come in multiple widths.

Should I size up or down in shoes?

If between sizes, most experts recommend sizing up. Your toes need wiggle room (about 1/2 inch from longest toe to end). For athletic shoes, size up for swelling during activity. For dress shoes, a snugger fit may be acceptable.

Shoe Size Chart: Complete Footwear Sizing Guide (US, UK, EU)

Men's Shoe Size Chart

US	UK	EU	Foot Length (cm)
7	6	40	25
8	7	41	25.5
9	8	42	26.5
10	9	43	27.5
11	10	44	28.5
12	11	45	29.5

Women's Shoe Size Chart

US	UK	EU	Foot Length (cm)
5	3	35-36	22
6	4	36-37	23
7	5	37-38	24
8	6	38-39	25
9	7	39-40	26
10	8	40-41	27

FAQ

How do I convert US shoe size to UK?

Men's: approximately the same. Women's: subtract 2 from US (US 8 = UK 6).

How do I measure my foot?

Stand on paper, trace foot, measure heel to longest toe. Measure both feet, use larger size.

What are shoe widths?

N = narrow, M/B = medium, W/D = wide, XW/EE = extra wide.

Should I size up or down?

Size up if between sizes. Leave 1/2 inch from longest toe to end.

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