Comparison
US vs EU Shoe Sizes
The US Barleycorn scale and the EU Paris Point scale describe the same feet with different increments. Here's the direct comparison, plus the actual foot length that lands you in each row. These are approximate label references, not a guaranteed measured-foot recommendation.
US and EU sizes don't line up cleanly because their step sizes differ (8.47 mm vs 6.67 mm) and their starting offsets differ by gender. The chart below is an approximate reference example.
When a specific US size lands between two EU sizes, brands round differently — Nike often uses EU half sizes; fashion brands typically round to the nearest whole EU size. Trust foot length in cm as the tiebreaker.
| US Men's | US Women's | EU | Nominal cm reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7.5 | 39 | 24.1 |
| 6.5 | 8 | 39.5 | 24.6 |
| 7 | 8.5 | 40 | 25.1 |
| 7.5 | 9 | 40.5 | 25.4 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 41 | 26.0 |
| 8.5 | 10 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 42.5 | 27.0 |
| 9.5 | 11 | 43 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 44 | 27.9 |
| 10.5 | 12 | 44.5 | 28.3 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 45 | 28.9 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 46 | 29.7 |
Key takeaways
- One US size = 8.47 mm. One EU size = 6.67 mm.
- Women's US sits 1.5 sizes above men's US for the same shoe; EU doesn't gender-adjust.
- Half sizes exist in US; EU traditionally does not, but athletic brands add them.
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Related reading
US vs EU Shoe Sizes Explained
US and EU shoe labels use different increments. Conversion is approximate and manufacturer-specific, not a universal equation.
Why Shoe Sizes Differ Between Countries
Shoe systems use different measurement scales and label conventions. The brand’s current conversion chart matters more than a guessed country offset.