Loafers Size Chart

The general loafers 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 instep height, 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 or instep 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 below lists US women's loafers sizes from 5 to 12. 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 instep and the loafer style will help you choose between the two rows.

These are broad general ranges, and brands grade differently, so always compare your foot length with the brand chart for the loafers you are buying. A brand that cuts a narrow vamp or a tight heel cup may fit differently from the chart even when the length matches, so the row is a starting size, not a final answer.

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.

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. The US, UK and EU shoe size conversion guide explains these systems in more detail.

Width and instep change what the row means

A chart row is built around an average width and an average instep, so a wide foot can feel tight in the row that matches its length, and a high instep can feel crushed across the vamp 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 instep is high, try a style with a lower vamp before you change size.

A narrow foot or a low instep can feel loose in the row that matches its length, because the vamp sits too high above the foot and the heel slips. In that case a narrow width, a no-show sock, or a heel grip can take up the extra space. Use the chart row as your starting size, then let width and instep guide whether you adjust the width, the style or the socks 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 tight its vamp runs, or how much its heel cup grips. Two pairs labelled US 7 can differ in length and width, and one may hold your heel while the other slips. Always compare your foot length with the brand chart for the loafers you are buying, and read the stated insole length when it is given. Why shoe sizes vary between brands explains the grading differences behind this.