What is a womenâs size 9 shoe in a 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 shoe sizes to womenâs shoe sizes quickly, easily and accurately.
Conversion: Menâs Shoe Size to Womenâs

Use this table to easily convert menâs shoe size to womenâs.
US Women's Shoe | US Men's Shoe | Foot Length in Inches | UK Shoe Size (Unisize) | Euro Shoe Size (Unisize) |
---|---|---|---|---|
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) |
---|---|---|
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 womenâs size 8.5 is a menâs size 7. More info about shoe size and right width here.
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 9.5 shoe size is a menâs size 8. See this conversion chart.
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 add 1.5 to 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. So, there is a size difference of 1.5 between menâs and womenâs sizes. As a rule of thumb, women should size down 1.5 sizes from menâs shoe sizes.