Converting Men's to Women's shoe sizes (or vice versa)...

[redgtxdi]

My wife wears 7.5 in women's.

She wants some shoes that are available in men's only.


Google says just subtract 2 sizes, but not always a guarantee.

Size 6???

Size 5.5???

TIA

 

[PHiuR]

subtract 1 size.

 

[imported_Trippin315]

I was thinking that you had found a nice pair of pumps that matches your eyes.

 

[sixone]

Subtract two sizes.

I have teh big feet, so I do buy mens shoes sometimes.

 

[aircooled]

Could she go to a shoe store and try on some mens sizes?
I find they vary per brand anyway.

 

[theknight571]

Originally posted by: sixone
Subtract two sizes.

I have teh big feet, so I do buy mens shoes sometimes.

So does my wife... and 99% of the time this rule works.

At least when it comes to the major "sneaker" brands. (Nike, New Balance, K-Siwss, etc)

 

[redgtxdi]

Hmmm.......well, looks like the dilema changed!

Assuming the wife would wear a 6 or 5.5, it looks like the smallest size available is a 6.5!! (Grrr!!!)

If she wears a 7.5 womens, is 6.5 definitely too big???

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: redgtxdi
Hmmm.......well, looks like the dilema changed!

Assuming the wife would wear a 6 or 5.5, it looks like the smallest size available is a 6.5!! (Grrr!!!)

If she wears a 7.5 womens, is 6.5 definitely too big???

That would be the same as an 8.5 in womens shoes.

 

[Toastedlightly]

I thought it was a one size difference (at least with the bowling shoes at my work).

 

[redgtxdi]

Well, CRAP!!!

They don't even have the 6.5 listed anyway. (Grrrrr!)


They *do* have kids sizes but only up to size 6. I don't suppose a kid's size 6 is anywhere close???

 

[eakers]

I am a womans 6.5-7 and i wear a boys 5.5 in some shoes.

I wouldn't go less than 1-1.5 sizes

 

[eakers]

Originally posted by: redgtxdi
Well, CRAP!!!

They don't even have the 6.5 listed anyway. (Grrrrr!)


They *do* have kids sizes but only up to size 6. I don't suppose a kid's size 6 is anywhere close???

if they are boys and not girls sizes you might be able to get away with it.

 

[Rogueverve]

1.5-2 sizes depending on brand. Nike's run small so if you're a 9 in women's Nike, you will probably need a 7 in mens New Balance (since they are a little big most times), but a 7.5 in men's Nike.

Worked at a shoe store for 3 years and thats usually what we did.

 

[cjmtfd102401]

women to mens you subtract 2 sizes
mens to womens add 2 sizes

 

[Adica]

I subtract 1.5 sizes and it's a perfect fit.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Adica
I subtract 1.5 sizes and it's a perfect fit.

good chart here http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html

it's 1.5 technically, but really depends on the shoes. My Chuck Taylor's I size 1 full size below my tight shoes and they are comfortable (men's sizing).