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Shoe sizing is the part of catalog shopping that causes the most returns and the most disappointment. The same foot can be labeled differently depending on the region, the brand’s last, and whether the style runs narrow or wide. A size number alone is not enough — what you need is your measured foot length and a way to map it across systems.
This guide gives you a repeatable method to measure your foot and convert between the common sizing systems, so you can shortlist catalog sizes with confidence before asking for availability.
It is written for buyers who review catalog references. It does not assume a listed size fits identically across every style — width and last shape still need a direct check.
Catalog note: Album entries can change. Use the live album link and WhatsApp to confirm the current size run, width option, and whether a style runs large or small before ordering.
Measure your foot, not your old size
The most reliable input is your actual foot length in centimeters. Sizes are derived from it, and a tape measure does not lie the way a memory of “I’m a 38” does.
- Stand on a sheet of paper with your full weight on the foot.
- Mark the tip of the longest toe and the back of the heel.
- Measure the distance in centimeters (or millimeters).
- Repeat for the other foot — most people have a slight difference, and you should fit the larger one.
Add roughly 0.5–1 cm of room at the toe for closed shoes so your foot is not pressed against the front. That buffer is the difference between a shoe that feels fine at home and one that hurts after an hour of walking.
The common sizing systems
Different regions use different baselines. Here is how they generally relate for women’s and men’s everyday shoes.
| Foot length (cm) | US (women) | US (men) | EU | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.5 | 5.5 | — | 36 | 3.5 |
| 23.0 | 6 | — | 36.5 | 4 |
| 23.5 | 6.5 | — | 37 | 4.5 |
| 24.0 | 7 | — | 38 | 5 |
| 24.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 38.5 | 5.5 |
| 25.0 | 8 | 6.5 | 39 | 6 |
| 25.5 | 8.5 | 7 | 40 | 6.5 |
| 26.0 | 9 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 7 |
| 26.5 | 9.5 | 8 | 41 | 7.5 |
| 27.0 | 10 | 8.5 | 42 | 8 |
These are approximations. A EU 38 in one style can fit like a 37.5 in another because the last shape differs. Use the centimeter column as your anchor, not the regional number.
Why the same number fits differently
Three things shift the fit even when the size label matches:
- Last shape. A rounded last leaves more room in the toe box than a pointed one, even at the same length.
- Width. Many regions only mark length. If your foot is wide, a standard-width shoe at the right length can still pinch.
- Style. Heels, boots, and sneakers each sit differently. Boots need ankle room; sleek dress shoes often run narrower.
When a catalog lists only one number, the centimeter length plus a note about width is the information that actually predicts comfort.
How to use this with a catalog
Open the Shoes Catalog, find the style you want, and compare its listed size to your measured centimeter length using the table above — not to the size you usually wear. If a style offers width or runs large/small, factor that in before shortlisting.
Then send the style screenshot through WhatsApp and confirm the available size run and whether that specific style runs true to size. The shoe size and availability questions guide lists the exact points to check.
The goal is not to memorize conversions. The goal is to start from your real foot length so the size you receive is the size that fits.