Converse Shoe Size Guide
Converse runs large across the board - Chuck Taylor All Stars, Chuck 70s and the One Star are all famous for feeling half a size to a full size big. The fix is simple: size down half a size from your usual, or a full size if you wear thin socks and like a snug fit.
Converse also uses a unisex sizing system: every model is built on a single last and labelled with both men's and women's US numbers (women's = men's + 2). Use the converter below to translate any Converse US size into UK, EU, JP, KR, CN, AU and MX, and refer to the full size charts below for context.
Convert a Converse shoe size
Pre-set to women's US 8. Change the gender tab, system, or value to convert any Converse size.
| System | US / CA | UK | EU | AU | JP (cm) | KR (mm) | CN | MX | Foot (cm) | Foot (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your size |
Sizes are approximate and may vary by brand. Check the manufacturer's size chart before buying.
Converse Women's Shoe Sizes
| US | UK | EU | JP | Foot (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 34 | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| 4.5 | 2.5 | 34-35 | 21.5 | 21.3 |
| 5 | 3 | 35 | 22.0 | 21.6 |
| 5.5 | 3.5 | 35-36 | 22.5 | 22.0 |
| 6 | 4 | 36 | 23.0 | 22.5 |
| 6.5 | 4.5 | 36-37 | 23.5 | 22.9 |
| 7 | 5 | 37 | 23.5 | 23.3 |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 37-38 | 24.0 | 23.7 |
| 8 | 6 | 38 | 24.5 | 24.1 |
| 8.5 | 6.5 | 38-39 | 25.0 | 24.5 |
| 9 | 7 | 39 | 25.5 | 25.0 |
| 9.5 | 7.5 | 39-40 | 26.0 | 25.4 |
| 10 | 8 | 40 | 26.0 | 25.9 |
| 10.5 | 8.5 | 40-41 | 26.5 | 26.2 |
| 11 | 9 | 41 | 27.0 | 26.7 |
| 11.5 | 9.5 | 41-42 | 27.5 | 27.1 |
| 12 | 10 | 42 | 28.0 | 27.6 |
Converse Men's Shoe Sizes
| US | UK | EU | JP | Foot (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 38-39 | 24.0 | 23.5 |
| 6.5 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 | 23.8 |
| 7 | 6.5 | 39-40 | 25.0 | 24.1 |
| 7.5 | 7 | 40 | 25.0 | 24.5 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 40-41 | 25.5 | 25.0 |
| 8.5 | 8 | 41 | 26.0 | 25.4 |
| 9 | 8.5 | 41-42 | 26.5 | 25.7 |
| 9.5 | 9 | 42 | 27.0 | 26.0 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 42-43 | 27.0 | 26.5 |
| 10.5 | 10 | 43 | 27.5 | 27.0 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 43-44 | 28.0 | 27.3 |
| 11.5 | 11 | 44 | 28.5 | 27.9 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 44-45 | 29.0 | 28.3 |
| 12.5 | 12 | 45 | 29.5 | 28.6 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 45-46 | 30.0 | 29.2 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 47 | 31.0 | 30.0 |
| 15 | 14.5 | 48 | 32.0 | 30.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Do Converse Chuck Taylors run large?
Yes - Chuck Taylor All Stars (both Hi and Low) are widely regarded as running large by half a size to a full size. The flat canvas upper and roomy toe box are the main culprits. Most wearers size down half a size; size down a full size if you prefer a snug, no-slip fit with thin socks.
Are Converse men’s and women’s sizes the same?
Converse uses a single unisex sizing scale based on the US men's number. Listings show both men's and women's labels, but the women's value is simply the men's value plus 2 - so a men's US 7 and a women's US 9 are the exact same shoe. Always check which number the retailer is using when you buy online.
How do I convert Converse sizes from US to UK?
Converse follows the standard half-size offset between US and UK on the men's scale: US 8 is UK 8 in Converse's own chart, US 9 is UK 9, and so on - which is unusual; most brands offset by half a size. Because Chucks run large, the safer real-world rule is: take your normal UK size and size down half.
Sizes are approximate. Because Chuck Taylors and most Converse models run large, we recommend sizing down half a size from your usual.