Finding the right footwear is a big deal. We want our shoes, boots, clogs, sandals, and other types of popular footwear to fit and fit well. Purchasing footwear that is too small or too large is not comfortable and is a complete waste of time as well as money. European to US conversion is often necessary especially with some of the nicer pieces of footgear on the market today. Knowing how to measure your feet is also important.

Did you know that if you are right handed, your left foot is generally larger, and if you are left handed, your right foot is generally larger? Everyone has different sizes. Even two people both claiming to be a size 8 will have different feet sizes. One foot may be slightly larger than the other one, but it is an uncommon shoe store that allows for the purchase of 2 different sizes with a single set of shoes. So which one do you cater to?

Compensating for a shoe or boot that is too large is a lot easier than trying to compensate for footgear that is too small. Adding a nice, thick sock will often alleviate the problems of having shoes that are too large.

Needless to say, European to US conversion when it comes to your feet size is important. Unfortunately, there is no conversion table that is set into stone. If you are lucky enough, you will find the measurements also given in millimeters or inches which will make your perfect piece of footwear closer than ever. When you get the appropriate sizes, your feet definitely appreciate the little but of extra time necessary to get the right size.

If you have achy, tired, and sore feet, chances are pretty good you are not wearing the right size. Consider finding out what size you really are and purchasing according to that size. Remember, measure in inches, centimeters, or even millimeters. For the best choices, try measuring in all three measurements.

Europe has one size for men as well as women; the US and Canada have sizes for both men and women. For instance, your favorite work boots may be a Europe size 39. However, your work boot by the US and Canada standards would be US size 7 for men or US size 8 1/2 for women. Knowing which is which will save you a lot of time in trying to convert sizes from one standard to the other. Which is right? This answer will depend on who you ask, of course.

In reality, they are both right. The United States and Canada seem to go by inches, but looks can be deceiving!

You should measure your foot from the tip of the toe to the heel with a flat ruler. You should also measure the width of your foot in the same manner. Yes, some people do have wider and thicker feet than others. When shopping, use this measurement to get the perfect fit. When you use this method, you are one step closer to understanding the European to US conversion charts you find on the internet today.

Clogs Size Range Conversion Chart

Women's EU 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Women's US 4.5-5 5.5-6 6.5-7 7.5-8 8.5-9 9.5-10 10.5-11 11.5-12

Men's EU 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

Men's US 6.5-7 7.5-8 8.5-9 9.5-10 10.5-11 11.5-12 12.5-13 13.5-14 14.5-15

Kid's EU 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

Kid's US 8-9 9-10 10 10.5 11 11.5 12-13 1 1.5 2.5 3.5 4 5

Clogs are sized according to European Union (EU) whole standards.

The comparable United States (US) shoe size range is displayed in this chart.