How to Easily Convert Men’s Shoe Size to Women’s

What is a women’s size 9 shoe in a men’s shoe size? How can you easily convert men’s shoe sizes to women’s? Check out our guide, conversion charts and FAQ below. We’ve gathered the most relevant information you’ll need to convert men’s shoe sizes to women’s shoe sizes quickly, easily and accurately.

Conversion: Men’s Shoe Size to Women’s

Use this table to easily convert men’s shoe size to women’s.

At a Glance

• There is a size and a half difference between men’s and women’s shoe sizes. Add 1.5 if you want to convert from women’s to men’s, e.g., a women’s size 9 shoe equals a men’s size 10.5. Or subtract 1.5 if you want to convert from men’s to women’s shoe sizes, e.g., a men’s size 9 equals a women’s 7.5.
• Shoe width stays the same. A men’s D width is exactly the same as a women’s D width. However, women’s feet tend to be slimmer on the whole; most women have a shoe width of B, while most men have wider feet and therefore the average width is D.
• There is no differentiation in shoe size between genders in the UK, Europe or Asia. A EURO size 40 is the same for men and women.

Width Conversion: Women’s to Men’s Sizes

Men and women have at last achieved sexual equality—in shoe width! Which is to say it’s the same for men and women. Example: A men’s D width shoe is the same as women’s D width. However, all feet were not created equal. Thus, the average men’s shoe is a D width, whereas women on average have a shoe width of B.

Convert Men’s to Women’s Shoe Sizes in Nikes

What is a women’s 9 in a men’s Nike? A 7.5! Take a look at this conversion chart.

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