Want to buy shoes from Taobao but unsure of what size to pick? This guide will show you the different sizes for shoes for different countries' standards to help you decide on the size you want. Most shoes listed in Taobao use the Europe shoe size. Shoe sizes apply to both men and women shoes. Most shops offer shoe sizes from 38 to 48, and bigger shoe sizes are harder to find.
When in doubt, ask the seller for the length and width of the shoes to be sure which size fits you. Be aware that feet length are usually measured in mm(millimeters) for feet length. Be sure to measure your feet length and width before communicating with the seller to determine your size! Below is a rough guide on shoes sizes.
| Europe | US | UK | Feet Length (mm) | Feet Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 4.5 | 4 | 220 | 8.66 |
| 36 | 5 | 4.5 | 225 | 8.86 |
| 37 | 5.5 | 5 | 235 | 9.25 |
| 38 | 6 | 5.5 | 240 | 9.45 |
| 39 | 6.5 | 6 | 245 | 9.65 |
| 40 | 7 | 6.5 | 250 | 9.85 |
| 41 | 7.5 | 7 | 255 | 10.04 |
| 42 | 8 | 7.5 | 260 | 10.25 |
| 43 | 8.5 | 8 | 265 | 10.43 |
| 44 | 9 | 8.5 | 275 | 10.83 |
| 45 | 9.5 | 9 | 280 | 11.02 |
| 46 | 10 | 9.5 | 285 | 11.22 |
| 47 | 10.5 | 10 | 295 | 11.61 |
| 48 | 11 | 10.5 | 300 | 11.81 |
| 49 | 11.5 | 11 | 305 | 12 |
| 50 | 12 | 11.5 | 310 | 12.2 |