What is a womenâs size 8 in menâs shoe size? How can you easily convert menâs shoe sizes to womenâs? Check out our guide, conversion charts and FAQ below. Weâve gathered the most relevant information youâll need to convert menâs to womenâs shoe size easily and accurately.
Conversion: Menâs Shoe Size to Womenâs & Women’s to Men’s Shoe Size

Use this table to easily convert men to women shoe size and women to men shoe size.
US Women's Shoe Size | US Men's Shoe Size | Foot Length in Inches | UK Shoe Size (Unisize) | EU Shoe Size (Unisize) |
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6 | 4.5 | 9 | 4 | 36.5 |
6.5 | 5 | 9 1â6 | 4.5 | 37 |
7 | 5.5 | 9 1â3 | 5 | 37.5 |
7.5 | 6 | 9 1â2 | 5.5 | 38 |
8 | 6.5 | 9 2â3 | 6 | 39 |
8.5 | 7 | 9 5â6 | 6.5 | 39.5 |
9 | 7.5 | 10 | 7 | 40 |
9.5 | 8 | 10 1â6 | 7.5 | 40.5 |
10 | 8.5 | 10 1â3 | 8 | 41.5 |
10.5 | 9 | 10 1â2 | 8.5 | 41.5 |
11 | 9.5 | 10 2â3 | 9 | 42.5 |
11.5 | 10 | 10 5â6 | 9.5 | 43.5 |
12 | 10.5 | 11 | 10 | 44 |
12.5 | 11 | 11 1â6 | 10.5 | 44.5 |
13 | 11.5 | 11 1â3 | 11 | 45.5 |
At a Glance
- There is a size and a half between menâs and womenâs shoe sizes. Add 1.5 to convert a menâs size to a womanâs size. (A menâs 7.5 is a womenâs 9). Or subtract 1.5 to convert from a womenâs size to a menâs size. ( A womenâs size 11 is a menâs size 9.5).
- Shoe width stays the same. A menâs D width is exactly the same as a womenâs D width. However, womenâs 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: Womenâs to Menâs Sizes
Men and women have at last achieved sexual equalityâin shoe width! Which is to say itâs the same for men and women. Example: A menâs D width shoe is the same as womenâs D width. However, all feet were not created equal. Thus, the average menâs shoe is a D width, whereas women on average have a shoe width of B.
Convert Menâs to Womenâs Shoe Sizes in Nikes
What is a womenâs 9 in a menâs Nike? A 7.5! Take a look at this conversion chart.
Nike Shoe Size - US Women's | Nike Shoe Size - US Men's | Foot length (inches) |
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3.5 | 2 | 8 1 â 6 |
5.5 | 4 | 8 5 â 6 |
6 | 4.5 | 9 |
6.5 | 5 | 9 1 â 6 |
7 | 5.5 | 9 1 â 3 |
7.5 | 6 | 9 1 â 2 |
8 | 6.5 | 9 2 â 3 |
8.5 | 7 | 9 5 â 6 |
9 | 7.5 | 10 |
9.5 | 8 | 10 1 â 6 |
10 | 8.5 | 10 1 â 3 |
10.5 | 9 | 10 1 â 2 |
11 | 9.5 | 10 2 â 3 |
11.5 | 10 | 10 5 â 6 |
12 | 10.5 | 11 |
12.5 | 11 | 11 1 â 6 |
13 | 11.5 | 11 1 â 3 |
13.5 | 12 | 11 1 â 2 |
14 | 12.5 | 11 2 â 3 |
14.5 | 13 | 11 5 â 6 |
FAQ
How to convert an 8.5 menâs shoe to a womenâs shoe size?
A US menâs shoe size 8.5 is a US womenâs shoe size 10 and an 8 UK and 41.5 EUR. More info about shoe size and right width here.
8.5 women’s to men’s shoe size
An 8.5 womenâs shoe size US is a US 7 in a menâs shoe. Also, it is a 6.5 UK and 39.5 EU. Refer to this chart for more info converting menâs shoe sizes to womenâs and vice versa.
Women’s size 8 in Men’s
A US women’s shoe size 8 is a 6.5 US shoe size in Men’s. Check this women’s to men’s shoe size chart for more info converting menâs to womenâs shoe size and vice versa.
Whatâs a womenâs size 9 in menâs?
A womanâs size 9 shoe is a 7.5 in a menâs shoe. Refer to this chart for more info converting menâs shoe sizes to womenâs and vice versa.
How to convert a 9.5 womenâs to menâs?
Easy! A womanâs US 9.5 shoe size is a manâs size US 8. Just subtract 1.5 from your women’s size. See this conversion chart for further conversions.
Men to Women Shoe Size
In the US, there is a size and a half between menâs and womenâs shoe sizes. Add 1.5 to convert a menâs shoe size to a womanâs shoe size or subtract 1.5 to convert from a womenâs shoe size to a menâs shoe size.
What is the difference between womenâs and menâs shoe sizes?
The main difference between womenâs and menâs shoe sizes is length and width. Womenâs and menâs shoes have a size difference of roughly 1.5 sizes. If you want to convert a manâs shoe size to a womenâs, for instance, a US womenâs shoe size 8.5 corresponds to a manâs shoe size 7. In terms of shoe width, the womenâs shoe tends to be wider in the toe and forefoot area, and it gets narrower towards the heel. Menâs shoes, on the other hand, are generally built to be wider than womenâs shoes in the sole and heel area, as on average they support a heavier body.
How to convert womenâs shoe size to menâs shoe size
The easiest way to convert menâs shoe size to womenâs is to subtract 1.5 from your existing US womenâs size to get the equivalent menâs size. Example: A womenâs size 10 in menâs is an 8.5. A size 10 menâs in womenâs is an 11.5. As a rule of thumb, women should size down 1.5 sizes from menâs shoe sizes. See this conversion chart.