Brand guide
The North Face size chart & fit
TNF fits true to size for most jackets. Nuptse and 1996 Retro fit oversized — size down 1 for a fitted look.
Sizing philosophy
Outdoor performance meets streetwear crossover. Technical fits (Summit Series) are athletic; lifestyle Nuptse and Denali are oversized by design.
How The North Face shoes fit
Vectiv trail running: true to size, medium width. Chilkat boots: true to size with room for thick socks.
How The North Face clothing fits
Nuptse 700, 1996 Retro: oversized — size down 1. Denali fleece: true to size, boxy. Summit Series shells: athletic, true to size. Base layers: true to size, snug.
Width & last
Standard on jackets; medium on trail shoes.
Men's shoe sizing
| US | UK | EU | CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 39 | 24.0 |
| 6.5 | 6 | 39.5 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.0 |
| 7.5 | 7 | 40.5 | 25.4 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 41 | 26.0 |
| 8.5 | 8 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27.0 |
| 9.5 | 9 | 43 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 44 | 28.0 |
| 10.5 | 10 | 44.5 | 28.5 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 45 | 29.0 |
| 11.5 | 11 | 45.5 | 29.5 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 46 | 30.0 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 47.5 | 31.0 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 48.5 | 32.0 |
Women's shoe sizing
| US | UK | EU | CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2.5 | 35 | 22.0 |
| 5.5 | 3 | 35.5 | 22.5 |
| 6 | 3.5 | 36 | 23.0 |
| 6.5 | 4 | 37 | 23.5 |
| 7 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 24.0 |
| 7.5 | 5 | 38 | 24.5 |
| 8 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 25.0 |
| 8.5 | 6 | 39 | 25.5 |
| 9 | 6.5 | 40 | 26.0 |
| 9.5 | 7 | 40.5 | 26.5 |
| 10 | 7.5 | 41 | 27.0 |
| 10.5 | 8 | 42 | 27.5 |
| 11 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 28.0 |
| 12 | 9.5 | 43.5 | 29.0 |
vs other brands
vs Patagonia
TNF is trendier on lifestyle; Patagonia is more classic. Technical shells are comparable.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I size down in a Nuptse?
- For a fitted look, yes — one full size down. For the intended oversized silhouette, true to size.
Related
Reviewed against The North Face's published size chart · Last updated June 2026