Sandals Size Chart

The general sandals 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. Our how to measure for sandals guide walks through the steps.

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 strap style of the sandal will help you choose between the two rows. These are broad general ranges, and brands grade differently, so always check the brand chart for the sandals you are buying.

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.

Strap style matters too. An adjustable strap can take up the extra room in a larger sandal, which makes the larger row safer when you are between sizes. A fixed strap cannot do that, so a between row foot in a fixed strap sandal may need the smaller row to stop the foot sliding. If you are choosing between two rows, lean toward the larger row when the straps adjust and toward the smaller row when they do not, 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, so treat the numbers as a guide rather than a fixed rule.

Width and straps 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 an adjustable ankle strap can take up the extra space.

Arch height changes the fit too, because a high arch lifts the foot and can make a sandal feel shorter, while a low arch lets the foot spread and can make the same sandal feel tighter across the ball. Use the chart row as your starting size, then let width, arch and strap style guide whether you adjust the width, the strap or the footbed rather than the size number itself. Our sandals straps and adjustability guide covers the strap side of this choice.

What the chart cannot tell you

The chart also cannot tell you how a sandal will feel after hours on your feet, since strap placement, footbed shape and cushioning all shape comfort. Keep the chart as a map for size, and let the brand chart, the strap style and the footbed guide the rest of the choice. If you want a starting size worked out from your own measurements, use the sandals size calculator and compare its result with the chart here.