Heels Size Chart

The general heels size chart

Use this chart as a starting point, not as a promise from any brand. Each row shows the broad range of foot lengths that usually fits that US women's size, with the matching UK and EU sizes beside it. The ranges are deliberately wide because feet vary in width and shape, and because brands grade their sizes differently. If your foot length sits near the edge of a row, read the next sections before you settle on a size.

Measure your foot first, then look at the chart, rather than starting from the size you usually wear. A foot that has changed by a small amount can move you into a different row, and a width difference can do the same even when the length has not changed. Fresh numbers keep the chart honest and stop you ordering the same wrong size twice.

Chart table in inches

The table above lists US women's sizes from 5 to 12, with foot length in inches and the matching UK and EU sizes. Read the foot length column as a range, because a single length can fall near the boundary between two sizes. When that happens, your width, your arch and the toe shape of the heel will help you choose between the two rows.

How to read the chart when length falls between rows

Most people find that their foot length falls neatly inside one row, but some fall on the boundary between two rows. When that happens, think about width first. A wider foot usually does better in the larger row, because the extra length also brings extra width, while a narrower foot can often stay in the smaller row without feeling cramped.

Toe shape matters too. A pointed heel runs narrower at the front, so a boundary length often needs the larger size in a pointed style, while a round or square toe may fit the smaller size. If you are choosing between two rows and the heel has a pointed toe, lean toward the larger row and check the return policy before you commit.

US, UK and EU sizes in the chart

US women's sizes in the chart run from 5 to 12, and the UK sizes run from 3 to 10, which is two sizes lower than the US number in this broad general table. The EU sizes run from 35.5 to 44.5, and they move in half size steps, so a US half size usually has its own EU number. These are broad general equivalents, and some brands use slightly different conversions.

When you buy from a brand that lists EU sizes, use the foot length column rather than the size number alone, because the conversion is where brands disagree most. A foot length of 9.3 to 9.4 inches points to US 7, UK 5 and EU 38 in this table, but a brand that converts differently may call the same foot a 38.5. Foot length is the anchor, and the size numbers follow it.

Width and arch change what the row means

A chart row is built around an average width, so a wide foot can feel tight in the row that matches its length, and a narrow foot can feel loose in the same row. If your foot is wide, look for a wide width version of your row before you move up a size, because sizing up adds length you may not need. If your foot is narrow, a narrow width or a heel grip can take up the extra space.

Arch height changes the fit too, because a high arch lifts the foot and can make a heel feel shorter, while a low arch lets the foot spread and can make the same heel feel tighter across the ball. Use the chart row as your starting size, then let width and arch guide whether you adjust the width, the toe shape or the heel height rather than the size number itself.

What the chart cannot tell you

A general chart cannot tell you how a particular brand grades its sizes, how narrow its pointed toes run, or how much its heel cup grips. Two pairs labelled US 7 can differ in length and width, and one may have a heel cup that holds while the other slips. Always compare your foot length with the brand chart for the heels you are buying, and read the stated insole length when it is given.

The chart also cannot tell you how a heel will feel after hours on your feet, since heel height, heel type and cushioning all shape comfort. Keep the chart as a map for size, and let the brand chart, the toe shape and the heel height guide the rest of the choice.