La taglia 45 quanto è in US?

Una taglia 45 europea da uomo corrisponde a circa una US 11 (UK 10,5), che equivale a un piede di circa 29 centimetri. Le conversioni restano indicative: la scala del singolo marchio può spostare la corrispondenza di mezzo numero.

Come si misurano le scarpe in centimetri?

In piedi, appoggiando il tallone a un muro e misurando fino alla punta dell'alluce. Fatelo a fine giornata, quando il piede è al massimo del volume, e usate il piede più lungo dei due: la differenza fra destro e sinistro è normale.

La taglia 8 a quale numero europeo corrisponde?

Dipende dal sistema. Una UK 8 da uomo è una EU 42; una US 8 da uomo è una EU 41; una US 8 da donna è una EU 38-39. Se il numero viene da un sito americano senza altra indicazione, quasi sempre è la scala US.

La taglia L da donna a cosa corrisponde?

A una italiana 44-46, cioè europea 40-42, UK 14-16, US 10-12. L'intervallo esiste perché i marchi italiani fanno spesso cadere la L sulla 46 e quelli internazionali sulla 44.

Perché le conversioni delle taglie non coincidono fra i siti?

Perché non esiste uno standard obbligatorio: ogni marchio costruisce la propria scala sulla forma che usa. È il motivo per cui il riferimento più sicuro resta la lunghezza del piede in centimetri, e perché conviene guardare sempre la guida del brand specifico.

Se sono fra due taglie, quale prendo?

Non c'è una regola valida per tutti: dipende dal modello. Su una scarpa allacciata si può salire, perché i lacci recuperano; su un mocassino o uno slip-on salire significa ritrovarsi il tallone che balla. Nel dubbio conviene chiedere prima di ordinare.

Practical guide · Sizes and conversions

Size converter: shoes and clothing

The conversion between European, British and American sizes is the main cause of returns for online purchases, and not because people get the calculations wrong: because the tables do not match from one brand to another. Here you will find general conversions and, below, the guides for individual brands, which are what really matter when ordering.

The rule that resolves 90% of doubts. The only reliable measurement is foot length in centimetres. Measure it while standing, from heel to toe, at the end of the day - the foot is about half a size larger in the evening. Then find that value in the cm column: it is the only one that does not change from brand to brand.

Women's shoe sizes: EU, UK, US and centimetres

Approximate conversion. Centimetres are the reliable reference.

EU	UK	US	cm
35	2,5	5	22,0
36	3,5	6	22,5
37	4	6,5	23,5
38	5	7,5	24,0
39	6	8,5	25,0
40	6,5	9	25,5
41	7,5	10	26,5
42	8	10,5	27,0

Men's shoe sizes: EU, UK, US and centimetres

Approximate conversion. Centimetres are the reliable reference.

EU	UK	US	cm
39	6	6,5	24,5
40	6,5	7	25,0
41	7,5	8	26,0
42	8	8,5	26,5
43	9	9,5	27,5
44	9,5	10	28,0
45	10,5	11	29,0
46	11	11,5	29,5
47	12	12,5	30,5

The questions we receive most often

What is a size 45 in US sizing? A men's EU 45 corresponds to approximately a US 11 (UK 10.5), which means a foot approximately 29 centimetres long.

And what about size 8? It depends on the system, and it is the most ambiguous question of all. A men's UK 8 is an EU 42; a men's US 8 is an EU 41; a women's US 8 is an EU 38-39. If the number comes from an American website with no other indication, it is almost always US.

Why do some brands skip sizes? Because they produce on a UK scale, and the European conversion is not linear. Dr. Martens is the best-known example: the labels go from 39 to 41, and size 40 does not exist. It is not a printing error.

Women's clothing sizes: from letter to number

Size	IT	EU	UK	US
XS	38-40	34-36	6-8	2-4
S	40-42	36-38	8-10	4-6
M	42-44	38-40	10-12	6-8
L	44-46	40-42	12-14	8-10
XL	46-48	42-44	14-16	10-12
XXL	48-50	44-46	16-18	12-14

What does a women's size L correspond to? An Italian 44-46 (European 40-42, UK 14-16, US 10-12). There is some variation because Italian brands tend to make L correspond to 46, while international brands tend to make it correspond to 44: the same letter can vary by a full size.

Men's clothing sizes

Size	IT	UK	US
XS	44	34	34
S	46	36	36
M	48	38	38
L	50	40	40
XL	52	42	42
XXL	54	44	44

The brand-specific guides, which are the ones that matter

The tables above are intended as a general guide. When ordering, the brand's sizing is what matters, and it is often different: that's why we keep a guide for each of the brands we receive the most questions about.

Dr. Martenswhole UK sizes, size 40 does not exist UGGthe rule differs between Classic and Tasman adidasshoes and clothing Timberlandwide fit, often size down D.A.T.E.Italian sneakers Lacostepolo shirts, T-shirts and knitwear Casadeiheels and pumps Doucal'sclassic men's footwear ONrunning and lifestyle Orcianibelts and leather goods

If you are still unsure. Send us your foot length in centimetres and the model you are interested in: we will tell you which size to ship. That is the advantage of buying from a boutique with its own stock on site - we can actually measure the shoe.

Frequently asked questions

What is a size 45 in US sizing?

A men's European size 45 corresponds to approximately a US 11 (UK 10.5), which is equivalent to a foot of about 29 centimetres. Conversions remain indicative: the individual brand's sizing scale may shift the match by half a size.

How are shoes measured in centimetres?

Standing up, place your heel against a wall and measure to the tip of your big toe. Do this at the end of the day, when your foot is at its fullest, and use the longer of your two feet: a difference between right and left is normal.

What European size does size 8 correspond to?

It depends on the system. A men's UK 8 is an EU 42; a men's US 8 is an EU 41; a women's US 8 is an EU 38-39. If the number comes from an American website with no other indication, it is almost always the US scale.

What does a women's size L correspond to?

An Italian women's L corresponds to 44-46, that is, European 40-42, UK 14-16, US 10-12. The range exists because Italian brands often place L at 46, while international brands place it at 44.

Why don't size conversions match across websites?

Because there is no mandatory standard: each brand builds its sizing scale around the last it uses. That is why the safest reference remains foot length in centimetres, and why it is always best to check the specific brand's size guide.

If I am between two sizes, which one should I choose?

There is no one-size-fits-all rule: it depends on the model. With a lace-up shoe, you can size up, because the laces allow for adjustment; with a loafer or slip-on, sizing up means ending up with a heel that slips. When in doubt, it is best to ask before ordering.

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