Converting Shoe Sizes in Europe to US

If you are buying shoes from Europe or a country with a different shoe sizing system (such as Australia or New Zealand), it can be difficult to determine which size to order. Fortunately, there are easy-to-use conversion charts to help you out. To make it even more convenient, many online stores display their European sizing on the same chart as their US sizing. This makes it much easier for customers to find the right pair of shoes for them.

Shoe Sizes in Europe
The standard shoe sizing system used in Europe is known as the Paris point or French size. It is based on centimetres and is therefore a metric measurement system. It can be confusing for people used to the US shoe size system, which uses inches as its base unit.

A good rule of thumb to remember is that a European shoe size equals three-quarters of a US size, plus one Paris point. The Paris point equates to 2/3 of a centimetre, or 0.26 inches. However, because the size increments are slightly different between UK/US and European sizes, it is not a simple conversion to match up these two systems. It is also important to keep in mind that even within the same brand, there are slight variations in sizing between models and styles. In this case, it is a good idea to check the brand’s tips on sizing for further assistance.shoe size eu to us