Shoe Size Conversion - Australia
Shoe size does not equal good fit
You may know your shoe size, but that doesn't guarantee a proper fit. Follow the steps below to avoid fit mistakes and get shoes that wear as intended.
Step 1: Convert your size
Use the chart below to translate your usual size across AU, UK, US and EU systems. This gives you a clear starting point before moving on to fit and comfort.
| AU / UK (Leather) | US (Sneakers) | EU | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 39 | 25.0 |
| 6.5 | 7.5 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 7 | 8 | 41 | 26.0 |
| 7.5 | 8.5 | 41.5 | 26.5 |
| 8 | 9 | 42 | 27.0 |
| 8.5 | 9.5 | 42.5 | 27.5 |
| 9 | 10 | 43 | 28.0 |
| 9.5 | 10.5 | 44 | 28.5 |
| 10 | 11 | 44.5 | 29.0 |
| 10.5 | 11.5 | 45 | 29.5 |
| 11 | 12 | 46 | 30.0 |
| 11.5 | 12.5 | 46.5 | 30.5 |
| 12 | 13 | 47 | 31.0 |
| 12.5 | 13.5 | 47.5 | 31.5 |
| 13 | 14 | 48 | 32.0 |
| AU / US | UK | EU | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 36 | 22.0 |
| 5.5 | 3.5 | 36.5 | 22.5 |
| 6 | 4 | 37 | 23.0 |
| 6.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
| 7 | 5 | 38 | 24.0 |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
| 8 | 6 | 39 | 25.0 |
| 8.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 9 | 7 | 41 | 26.0 |
| 9.5 | 7.5 | 41.5 | 26.5 |
| 10 | 8 | 42 | 27.0 |
Step 2: Measure your feet
This step isn't required for everyone, but it's useful if you're unsure about length or buying footwear that comes in different widths.
Step 3: Find the right shoe model
Selecting the right model will make or break how the shoe fits your foot's unique shape.
Shoes in the same size can feel completely different, depending on how they're built and how they accomodate foot shape. This is why size along often isn't enough to get a good fit.
Step 4: Manage fit after purchase
Even with the right size and the right model, a shoe's fit may change over time.
Leather relaxes, shoes change shape between wears. How that is managed determine whether shoes remain comfortable or slowly lose their intended fit.
This is wear post-purchase fit matters:
- To maintain shape and consistent fit between wears
→ Shoe trees - To relieve tight spots without changing size
→ Shoe stretchers