Shoe sizes differ by gender, age and even location in the world. A woman who wears a size 8 US shoe would wear a size 41 in Europe, a 6.5 in Mexico and a size 257 in Korea, which all correspond to a shoe that measures 10 and 1/8 inches. In a US children's size, she might wear a size 6. If you're looking to recapture your childhood with youthful sneakers or find a bargain in the kid's section of the shoe store, it is possible to convert women's shoe sizes to children's sizes.
Step 1
Measure your shoe size. Get an accurate reading by using a measuring tool at a shoe store. Take note of the length and width of your foot.
Step 2
Note the difference between little kid's shoes and big kid's shoes. Little kid's shoes are intended for babies and toddlers, while big kid's shoes are designed for ages 8 through 12. You can convert women's shoe sizes to big kid's shoe sizes, but not little kid's shoe sizes.
Step 3
Subtract two sizes from your women's size shoe. The Nordstrom department store website offers a size chart explaining the two size difference between big kid's shoe sizes and women's shoe sizes. For example, a women's size 6 shoe is the same as a big kid's size 4 shoe with both measuring 8 and 3/4 inches.
Step 4
Try on the shoes, if possible. Different brands sometimes have different sizing guidelines and the general rule of subtracting two sizes from a women's size shoe does not always apply.
Step 5
Measure the shoe and compare the measurement to a well-fitting women's shoe size of the same type. This is particularly handy if you cannot try on the shoes to ensure a good fit.
Tips and Warnings
- Not every brand conforms to the same sizing standards. Try on shoes whenever possible to avoid ill-fitting footwear. Measure and try on shoes late in the afternoon when your feet are naturally swollen from the day's activities. This ensures you buy a shoe that will fit you properly all day.
- Don't wear ill-fitting shoes. Ill-fitting shoes can lead to foot, leg and back pain.
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