Converting kids shoe sizes: Childrens Shoe Size Conversion Chart

How to Convert Your Shoe Size

In the last piece of our four-part series, learn how to find your right fit every time – even when you’re shopping in a different department!

Like most shoe stores, Shoe Carnival has three shoe departments: men’s, women’s, and kids’. These gender- and age-based groupings are based on traditional US sizing, but that does not mean you necessarily have to shop the department that corresponds with your gender or age. If you’re the parent of a tween who’s outgrowing youth sizes, a woman looking for the perfect office oxfords, or a man who needs narrow shoes, shopping in a new section may be the perfect solution! Check out the list below of frequently asked questions about shoe size conversion and make sure your next shoe purchase is the perfect fit.

“How Do You Convert from Kid Shoe Sizes to Adult Shoe Sizes?”

When your child outgrows youth sizes, it’s time to start shopping in the men’s or women’s departments. Converting from kids’ shoe sizes to adult shoe sizes is easy. Simply start by determining your child’s current size in youth shoes.

If your child is transitioning to the men’s department, use the same size in the men’s department. Believe it or not, a youth size 7 is the same as a men’s size 7.

If your child is converting to the women’s department, take their youth shoe size and add 1 ½ or 2 sizes. For instance, if your child is in a youth 6, start by looking at women’s 8. Keep in mind women’s shoes may be narrower than youth sizes, so a tween with wider feet may require a women’s wide-width shoe.

“How Do I Convert Women’s Sizes to Kids’ Sizes?”

If you wear a smaller women’s shoe size and prefer a wider shoe, a children’s shoe may be your best fit. For women, take your US shoe size and subtract 1 ½ or 2 and this would equal the US kids’ shoe size that would fit you. For instance, if you typically wear a women’s 7 ½, try a youth size 6 or 5 ½.

“How Do I Convert from Women’s Shoe Sizes to Men’s Shoe Sizes?”

Generally speaking, there is a 1 ½ size difference in length between men’s and women’s shoe sizes, with men’s shoes typically being a little wider than women’s shoes. When converting from women’s sizes to men’s sizes, subtract 1 ½ from your US women’s size and take the width differences into account. So, for example, if you are a women’s size 9 ½ wide, then your men’s size would be an 8 medium.

“How Do I Convert from Men’s Shoe Sizes to Women’s Shoe Sizes?”

This same principle may also be applied to converting men’s sizes to women’s sizes. Add 1 ½ to your typical men’s size and then consider the width differences. So, if you wear a men’s size 10 ½ narrow, then you would wear a women’s size 12 medium width.

“How Do I Account for Shoe Widths When Shopping Other Departments?”

A letter at the end of a shoe size indicates the width of the shoe. There are two common scales used to indicate shoe width.

One scale simply uses “N” for narrow, “M” or “R” for medium or regular width, “W” for wide, and “EW” for extra wide. This scale is gender-specific, meaning a women’s wide could be narrower than a men’s wide.

The other scale uses letters AA through EEEE, with AA being the narrowest width and EEEE being the widest. This scale is not gender-specific, meaning a men’s B is the same width as a women’s B.

In general, a B width is equal to a women’s medium width, and a D width is equal to a youth medium width, a men’s medium width, and a women’s wide width. For example, a women’s 8D, a women’s 8W, a youth 6M, and a men’s size 6 regular would all be approximately the same width.

Have more questions about width? Check out our Size Chart and our wide and narrow fit guide for more information.

“How Do I Convert from US Shoe Sizes to Euro Shoe Sizes?”

Converting from US sizing into European sizing may seem daunting, and we’re here to help you figure it out!

To convert a men’s US size to the Euro size, all you need to do is add 33 to your US size. For example, if you’re wearing a men’s US size 11, then you would be in a Euro size 44.

For women’s conversions from US sizing to Euro sizing, add 31 to your US size, so a women’s size 6 shoe is a Euro size 37.

Need a visual on US-to-European sizing? Check out the Birkenstock size chart.

No matter your shoe size, you’re sure to find your perfect fit at Shoe Carnival!

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EU Shoe Size to U.S. Conversion Chart

Confused about the different shoe size conversions? You’re not alone. HealthyFeetStore.com has created these EU Shoe Size to U.S. Shoe Size conversion charts to help you find your perfect size, which is particularly helpful if you’re considering a shoe that’s sized differently than you’re used to.

While we’re a U.S.-based company, not all of the shoes in our inventory follow U.S. sizing. Some of the brands in our inventory, like Naot and Spring Step, use the European sizing convention, and you may even find a few shoes that use the UK sizes. UK sizes are similar to the U.S. sizes for men and women, but they run slightly smaller.

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Women’s Size Conversion

US	Inches	Europe	UK
4	8 3/16	35	2
4. 5	8 3/8	35	2.5
5	8 1/2	35/36	3
5.5	8 3/4	36	3.5
6	8 7/8	36/37	4
6.5	9 1/16	37	4.5
7	9 1/4	37/38	5
7.5	9 3/8	38	5.5
8	9 1/2	38/39	6
8.5	9 11/16	39	6.5
9	9 7/8	39/40	7
9.5	10	40	7.5
10	10 3/16	40/41	8
10.5	10 5/16	41	8. 5
11	10 1/2	41/42	9
11.5	10 11/16	42	9.5
12	10 7/8	42/43	10
13	11 1/4	43	11
14	11 5/8	43/44	12
15	12	44	13
16	12 1/4	44/45	14

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Men’s Size Conversion

US Size	Inches	Europe	UK
6	9 1/4	39	5.5
6.5	9 1/2	39	6
7	9 5/8	40	6.5
7.5	9 3/4	40/41	7
8	9 15/16	41	7. 5
8.5	10 1/8	41/42	8
9	10 1/4	42	8.5
9.5	10 7/16	42/43	9
10	10 9/16	43	9.5
10.5	10 3/4	43/44	10
11	10 15/16	44	10.5
11.5	11 1/8	44/45	11
12	11 1/4	45	11.5
13	11 9/16	46	12.5
14	11 7/8	47	13.5
15	12 3/16	48	14.5
16	12 1/2	49	15. 5
17	12 3/4	.	16.5
18	13 1/8	.	17.5
19	13 1/2	.	18.5
20	13 7/8	.	19.5

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About European Shoe Size Conversion

The European sizing convention gets its name from the fact that the sizes originated in Europe. Today, however, the convention is used in many countries including Israel, New Zealand, and even China. If you buy shoes originating from these or other countries, you’ll need to know your conversion.

Your typical U.S. adult shoe size ranges from 6 to 16 for men and 4 to 12 for women, although larger sizes are available from companies like Apis. European shoe sizes, by contrast, typically range between 39 and 49 for men and 35 and 44/45 for women. The good news is that each U.S. size has a corresponding European size, so you can refer to the appropriate U.S. to European shoe size chart to instantly make the conversion.

Convert Your EU Shoe Size to U.S.

When referencing our U.S. to the European size chart, remember that the actual size is just one part of the equation. In many cases, you’ll also need to find the appropriate width. While U.S. sizes commonly come in narrow, medium, wide, and extra-wide varieties, European-sized shoes are typically medium width by default — though alternatives are available. Shop at HealthyFeetStore.com today.

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Shoe Size Converter, Australian and New Zealand Shoe Sizes

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Do you think that different units of length or weight in different countries are a nightmare? No, the real confusion is with shoe sizes. Size systems in different countries are based on different measurements: foot size, shoe last length, shoe interior length. The scales themselves are also very different. At the same time, some manufacturers, although they use the same scale, but with some differences.

Whether the shoes fit in size depends not only on the length, but also on the width, as well as other characteristics of the model. Therefore, the universal recommendation is simple — always try on shoes before buying, not relying only on the indicated size.

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     Mondopoint

     Mondopoint is the official international shoe size standard (ISO 9407:1991). Shoe size is determined by the average length and width of the foot in millimeters, which allows you to accurately select shoes. For example, size 250/100 corresponds to a foot length of 250mm and a width of 100mm. Mondopoint is used for shoes in NATO and a number of other military organizations. Ski boots are also often marked to this standard.

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     Foot and last lengths

     This block shows the lengths of the foot and shoe last (template for shoe production), which corresponds to the selected shoe size. Please note that there is no official ratio between foot and last size. It is generally accepted that the last should be about 2/3 inch or one and a half centimeters longer than the foot. We use a 2/3 inch ratio in our converter.

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     children’s shoe size → foot length in centimeters
     children’s shoe size → foot length in inches

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     children’s shoe size → last length in centimeters
     children’s shoe size to last length in inches

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     USA and Canada, standard shoe sizes

     In the USA, several different shoe size scales are used at the same time. The traditional system is based on the imperial scale, but starts at one instead of zero, so the US size is one larger than the UK. This system is based on the length of the shoe last. Last measurement rather than foot measurement is easier for manufacturers, but less convenient for consumers. It is considered that the length of the internal space of the shoe should be 2/3 inch more than the length of the foot, but the exact ratio depends on the width of the foot and the features of the model. In addition to the traditional one in the USA, the somewhat less popular Shoe Industry of America (FIA) or «standard» scale is also used, which for women’s shoes is slightly different from the standard one.

     children’s shoe size → men’s shoe size
     children’s shoe size → women’s shoe size (typical)

     children’s shoe size → women’s shoe size (FIA)
     children’s shoe size → children’s shoe size

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     Continental Europe and Middle East shoe sizes

     The European scale is based on last length expressed in Parisian dots (dashes) equal to 2/3 centimetres. The sizes are the same for men’s, women’s and children’s shoes.

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     Shoe sizes in Russia and the CIS (countries of the former USSR)

     Standards GOST 23251-83 and GOST 11373-88 set the size of shoes based on the length of the foot in mm, which corresponds to the international mondopoint standard. However, in practice, the traditional «bar-mass» scale is most often used, similar to the European one, but measuring the length of the foot, not the last. Sometimes there are also sizes based on the length of the foot in centimeters. In any case, the scale is the same for both sexes and all ages.

     children’s shoe size → Traditional (bar-mass) scale

     children’s shoe size → Size in centimeters
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     UK and Ireland shoe sizes

     British shoe size scale is based on shoe last length expressed in barleycorns (barleycorn). The scale is not officially standardized. The zero size is the minimum used in practice. Children’s zero size corresponds to the length of one palm length, the maximum children’s size is 13.5. The first adult size is one barleycorn larger than the maximum child size. For men’s and women’s sizes, a single scale is used. Please note that different shoe manufacturers in the UK use slightly different scales. For example, Jimmy Choo size 6 shoes might be the same size as Crocs size 7.5 shoes.

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     Asian shoe sizes

     The Asian system is based on foot length in centimeters. This scale is officially standardized in Japan, China, Korea and other countries.

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     Hong Kong Shoe Size

     Hong Kong European Shoe Size

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     Shoe sizes in Mexico

     In Mexico, shoes are marked either using another variation of the scale based on the British last (last length), or the length of the foot in centimeters or inches.

     children’s shoe size → shoe size (scale)

     children’s shoe size → foot size in inches
     children’s shoe size → foot size in cm

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     Australian and New Zealand shoe sizes

     Women’s shoes are usually labeled according to the American scale, while men’s and children’s shoes are labeled according to the British scale

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     Brazilian shoe sizes

     Brazil uses a scale similar to the European one, but 2 sizes smaller.

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     Russia, USA, UK, Europe and others

     There are 4 common size scales for children’s and adult shoes in the world. For unknown reasons, European sizing has not been standardized, so the inside length of the shoe may not match the length of the sole. Also important will be the indicator of the fullness of your child’s legs.

     Keep this in mind and try it on directly in the shop .

     Children’s sizes for Americans, Europeans and Asians differ significantly from Russian ones. It is important to consider them if you plan to purchase shoes from a foreign manufacturer.

     * Europe: includes Germany, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia.

     * USA, England: in America and Great Britain the scale reaches 13 and starts again from one.

     In addition to these criteria, it is also important to take into account the length of the child’s foot, because each of them develops individually, and not all children have body proportions that match the standards.

     Therefore, in order not to make a mistake with the size, measure the required length on the insole before buying. To do this, put the baby’s foot on a piece of paper and circle it with a pencil. Then measure the length of the resulting trace.

     It is very important to leave a small space free as the foot lengthens when walking. In addition, the child’s foot grows very quickly, and the baby cannot always tell you that the shoes have become small for him. Each time you choose shoes for your baby, leave an allowance of 15 mm for the toe area.

     Having decided on the size, you can start choosing a brand. There are several leading manufacturers of children’s shoes. Read about the features of their size scale below.

     Antelope

     The company has existed since 1998.

     In addition to ready-made children’s shoes , the company «Antelope» also offers the production of corrective insoles for legs , prone to flat feet. To do this, the child’s foot needs to be scanned in one of the company stores and insoles ordered. Judging by the reviews, the service was useful to many and saved more than one pair of legs.

     Zebra

     shoes for newborns you will not find in them.

     However, this shoe has a number of advantages: environmentally friendly materials, the latest developments, taking into account the Russian climate and the orthopedic needs of the child’s body.

     «Kotofey»

     Start of production — 1936.

     «Kotofey» offers the widest range of sizes: from booties for toddlers (from birth) to shoes for adults (sizes 40-45), as well as a large selection of colors, materials and styles.

     The size range of «Antelope», «Zebra» and «Kotofey» corresponds to the column of Russian sizes.

     Adidas

     As an independent brand, it took shape in the late 40s of the last century. Supports dimensional grids of Russia and England.

     The peculiarity of children’s shoes «Adidas» — exclusively sports styles. You will not find any bows, rhinestones and ribbons on them. However, it should be noted that Adidas knows a lot about shoes for those who are constantly on the move.

     Nike

     The brand has existed since 1948. The size range corresponds to US standards (see the first table).

     Like Adidas, Nike shoes are only available in athletic styles. Its main advantage is a lightweight, almost airy sole designed for those who like to run.

     Skazka

     This Chinese brand offers a wide selection of different styles and colors, as well as shoes for any season. Another definite advantage is the affordable price.

     Size ranges are presented from toddler (according to Russian sizes) to school age.

     
     

     «Minimen» (Minimen)

     According to the manufacturer, Turkish Minimen shoes are made exclusively of genuine leather, and also take into account the orthopedic features of the children’s legs.