EU Shoe Sizes Explained
European shoe sizes use the Paris-point system: every whole-number step represents two-thirds of a centimetre of foot length, and the same scale is used for men, women and children. It is the default sizing across the EU, the UK's high-street imports, and most online retailers shipping from Europe.
Because Paris points do not line up perfectly with US half-sizes, a single US size often spans two EU numbers - which is why charts sometimes list EU sizes as ranges like "36–37". Use the converter below to find your EU size, then check the reference tables for an at-a-glance comparison.
Convert an EU shoe size
Pre-set to EU 42. Change the value, the system, or the gender tab to convert any EU 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.
Women's EU shoe size conversion
| EU | US | UK | Foot (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 4 | 2 | 21.0 |
| 34-35 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 21.3 |
| 35 | 5 | 3 | 21.6 |
| 35-36 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 22.0 |
| 36 | 6 | 4 | 22.5 |
| 36-37 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 22.9 |
| 37 | 7 | 5 | 23.3 |
| 37-38 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 23.7 |
| 38 | 8 | 6 | 24.1 |
| 38-39 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 24.5 |
| 39 | 9 | 7 | 25.0 |
| 39-40 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 25.4 |
| 40 | 10 | 8 | 25.9 |
| 40-41 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 26.2 |
| 41 | 11 | 9 | 26.7 |
| 41-42 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 27.1 |
| 42 | 12 | 10 | 27.6 |
Men's EU shoe size conversion
| EU | US | UK | Foot (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38-39 | 6 | 5.5 | 23.5 |
| 39 | 6.5 | 6 | 23.8 |
| 39-40 | 7 | 6.5 | 24.1 |
| 40 | 7.5 | 7 | 24.5 |
| 40-41 | 8 | 7.5 | 25.0 |
| 41 | 8.5 | 8 | 25.4 |
| 41-42 | 9 | 8.5 | 25.7 |
| 42 | 9.5 | 9 | 26.0 |
| 42-43 | 10 | 9.5 | 26.5 |
| 43 | 10.5 | 10 | 27.0 |
| 43-44 | 11 | 10.5 | 27.3 |
| 44 | 11.5 | 11 | 27.9 |
| 44-45 | 12 | 11.5 | 28.3 |
| 45 | 12.5 | 12 | 28.6 |
| 45-46 | 13 | 12.5 | 29.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13.5 | 30.0 |
| 48 | 15 | 14.5 | 30.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Why are EU shoe sizes sometimes written as a range like 36-37?
European sizes use the Paris-point system, where each unit equals two-thirds of a centimetre. A US half-size step is smaller than one Paris point, so a single US size often straddles two EU numbers - and brands write the pair as a range rather than rounding off.
What is EU 42 in US?
EU 42 is roughly US men's 9 and US women's 10.5. The exact conversion can drift half a size either way depending on the brand, which is why measuring your foot in centimetres is the safer reference.
Are EU shoe sizes the same for men and women?
Yes - EU sizes are unisex and measure foot length directly, so EU 40 means the same thing regardless of gender. The conversion to US and UK sizes is different for men and women because those systems use separate scales.
Sizes are approximate and may vary by brand. Check the manufacturer's size chart before buying.