Men's boot sizes
| US | UK | India | EU | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24.0 |
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.0 |
| 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 40.5 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 41 | 26.0 |
| 8.5 | 8 | 8 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27.0 |
| 9.5 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 28.0 |
| 10.5 | 10 | 10 | 44.5 | 28.5 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 45 | 29.0 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 46 | 30.0 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 47.5 | 31.0 |
Women's boot sizes
| US | UK | India | EU | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 35 | 22.0 |
| 5.5 | 3 | 3 | 35.5 | 22.5 |
| 6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 36 | 23.0 |
| 6.5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 23.5 |
| 7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 24.0 |
| 7.5 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 24.5 |
| 8 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 25.0 |
| 8.5 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 25.5 |
| 9 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 26.0 |
| 9.5 | 7 | 7 | 40.5 | 26.5 |
| 10 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 41 | 27.0 |
| 11 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 28.0 |
Boot shaft heights
| Style | Shaft (in) | Shaft (cm) | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankle boot | 5-6 in | 13-15 cm | Chelsea, chukka |
| Mid-calf | 10-12 in | 25-30 cm | Western, riding |
| Knee-high | 15-18 in | 38-46 cm | Tall boots |
| Over the knee | 22-26 in | 56-66 cm | Thigh-high style |
Fit tips
- Heel should lift slightly in new leather boots.
- Toes should not touch the front.
- Measure calf circumference for tall boots.
Frequently asked questions
Should I size up for boots?
Often half a size, especially for work boots with thick socks.
Do boots run small?
Many run snug in new leather.