Shoe Size Guide: Japan, US & Europe
Compare Japanese shoe sizes in centimeters with US and European sizes using the women's, men's and children's charts below.
These conversions are approximate. Sizing varies by brand, style and fit. Always check the measurements and sizing notes on the individual product page before choosing a size.
Women's Shoe Sizes
| Japan (cm) | US (Women) | Europe (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 21.5 | 4.5 | 33 |
| 22.0 | 5 | 34 |
| 22.5 | 5.5 | 35 |
| 23.0 | 6 | 36 |
| 23.5 | 6.5 | 37 |
| 24.0 | 7 | 38 |
| 24.5 | 7.5 | 39 |
| 25.0 | 8 | 40 |
| 25.5 | 8.5 | 41 |
| 26.0 | 9 | 42 |
Men's Shoe Sizes
| Japan (cm) | US (Men) | Europe (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 24.5 | 6.5 | 39 |
| 25.0 | 7 | 40 |
| 25.5 | 7.5 | 41 |
| 26.0 | 8 | 42 |
| 26.5 | 8.5 | — |
| 27.0 | 9 | 43 |
| 27.5 | 9.5 | — |
| 28.0 | 10 | 44 |
| 28.5 | 10.5 | — |
| 29.0 | 11 | 45 |
“—” means that the adult reference chart does not list an EU equivalent for that size.
Children's Shoe Sizes
| Japan (cm) | US (Kids) | Europe (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 14.0 | 8C | 25 |
| 15.0 | 9C | 26 |
| 16.0 | 10C | 27 |
| 16.5 | 10.5C | 27.5 |
| 17.0 | 11C | 28 |
| 17.5 | 11.5C | 28.5 |
| 18.0 | 12C | 29.5 |
| 18.5 | 12.5C | 30 |
| 19.0 | 13C | 31 |
| 19.5 | 13.5C | 31.5 |
| 20.0 | 1Y | 32 |
| 20.5 | 1.5Y | 33 |
| 21.0 | 2Y | 33.5 |
| 21.5 | 2.5Y | 34 |
| 22.0 | 3Y | 35 |
| 22.5 | 3.5Y | 35.5 |
| 23.0 | 4Y | 36 |
| 23.5 | 4.5Y | 36.5 |
| 23.5 | 5Y | 37.5 |
| 24.0 | 5.5Y | 38 |
| 24.0 | 6Y | 38.5 |
| 24.5 | 6.5Y | 39 |
| 25.0 | 7Y | 40 |
C = child sizing; Y = youth sizing. These letters identify US size ranges, not the child's age. For example, US 3Y does not mean age 3. The children's chart uses Nike's CM/JP size labels as a reference; these are shoe-size labels, not a direct foot-length measurement. Other brands may use different conversions.
Choosing Geta and Zori
For our geta and zori sandals, check the stated sole length, width and fit notes on each product page. A sandal's sole length is not automatically the same as its Japanese shoe-size label. Sizes such as S, M and L vary by product.
Shichi-Go-San labels such as Age 3, Age 5 and Age 7 describe age-based product sizes. They are not US shoe sizes, and age alone does not determine the correct fit. Check the child's foot measurements against the product's dimensions whenever available.