Running Shoe Size Chart & Width Guide (+ Brand Conversion Tool)
Instantly convert Men’s and Women’s US, UK, EU, and JP/CM running shoe sizes across Brooks, HOKA, Nike, New Balance, ASICS, Saucony, On, Adidas, Altra, and more—with verified 2A-to-4E width support on every chart.
Fit Note: Charts reflect official brand running conversions and general brand fit tendencies. Exact fit can still vary model to model—especially between snug race uppers, waterproof liners, and daily trainers.
True to US length; raised Active Foot Frame sidewalls cradle the arch—pick Wide (2E/D) rather than sizing up if you have flat or wide midfoots.
Official Running Brand Size Charts & Fit Guide
Every row updates live to your active size above across Brooks, HOKA, New Balance, ASICS, Nike, Saucony, On, Adidas, Altra, Topo Athletic, Mizuno, Puma, and Skechers. Select any brand to inspect its fit tendency, verified widths, and Men’s & Women’s chart.
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Men’s Widths: B (Narrow), D (Medium), 2E (Wide), 4E (Extra Wide — expanded sole platform)
Women’s Widths: 2A (Narrow), B (Medium), D (Wide), 2E (Extra Wide — expanded sole platform)
Brooks serves as the North American length and width benchmark across Ghost, Ghost Max, Glycerin, Adrenaline GTS, and Beast/Ariel GTS. Per Brooks engineering specs, Narrow (2A/B), Medium (B/D), and Wide (D/2E) grade upper volume over the standard base, whereas Extra Wide (4E Men’s / 2E Women’s) physically widens the sole platform. Hyperion speed/race models and StealthFit™ knit uppers come in Medium width only with a trimmer forefoot wrap.
Brooks Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 45 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 45.5 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 46.5 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 47.5 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 48.5 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3 | EU 35.5 | 22.0 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4 | EU 36.5 | 23.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 24.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 25.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 27.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 28.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 29.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: D (Regular), 2E (Wide), 4E (Extra Wide — Bondi, Clifton & Gaviota)
Women’s Widths: B (Regular), D (Wide), 2E (Extra Wide — Bondi & Clifton)
HOKA runs true to US length, though its Active Foot Frame™ seats the foot inside raised foam sidewalls with a mild pinky-toe taper that can rub wide or low arches in Regular width. Wide (2E Men’s / D Women’s) is stocked on Clifton, Bondi, Arahi, Gaviota, Mach, and Speedgoat, and Extra Wide (4E) reaches Bondi, Clifton, and Men’s Gaviota. Carbon racers (Cielo X1, Rocket X) are Standard/All-Gender only—using a C/D platform and a 1.0-size gender offset (M 9 / W 10), alongside UK = US Men − 0.5.
HOKA Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5.5 | EU 38 2/3 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 6 | EU 39 1/3 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 7 | EU 40 2/3 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 1/3 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8.5 | EU 42 2/3 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 9 | EU 43 1/3 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 10 | EU 44 2/3 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10.5 | EU 45 1/3 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 11 | EU 46 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11.5 | EU 46 2/3 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 12 | EU 47 1/3 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12.5 | EU 48 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13.5 | EU 49 1/3 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.0 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 4 | EU 36 2/3 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4.5 | EU 37 1/3 | 23.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5.5 | EU 38 2/3 | 24.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6 | EU 39 1/3 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7 | EU 40 2/3 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 1/3 | 26.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8.5 | EU 42 2/3 | 27.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9 | EU 43 1/3 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10 | EU 44 2/3 | 28.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10.5 | EU 45 1/3 | 29.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: B (Narrow), D (Standard), 2E (Wide — incl. Rebel & SC Elite), 4E (Extra Wide; 880 reaches 6E)
Women’s Widths: 2A (Narrow), B (Standard), D (Wide — incl. Rebel & SC Elite), 2E (Extra Wide)
New Balance grades the physical midsole and strobel base from 2A Narrow through 4E Extra Wide on core trainers (1080, 880, 860, Fresh Foam X More, with Men’s 880 reaching 6E XX-Wide). The 1080 pairs a stretchy, high-instep upper with generous toe room, 880 and 860 hold the midfoot more structured, and New Balance uniquely stocks 2E/D Wide on uptempo FuelCell Rebel and carbon SuperComp Elite marathon shoes. Women’s tags print W 8.5 = UK 6.5 = EU 40 = 25.0 cm.
New Balance Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 6 | EU 39.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7.5 | EU 41.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10.5 | EU 45 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 11 | EU 45.5 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11.5 | EU 46.5 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 12 | EU 47 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12.5 | EU 47.5 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13.5 | EU 49 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3 | EU 35.5 | 21.5 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.0 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4 | EU 37 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 23.0 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6 | EU 39.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: B (Narrow — select), D (Standard), 2E (Wide), 4E (Extra Wide — Nimbus, Kayano, GT-2000, Cumulus)
Women’s Widths: 2A (Narrow — select), B (Standard), D (Wide), 2E (Extra Wide — select; no Women’s 4E)
ASICS fits true to standard US running length alongside Brooks and New Balance (note ASICS omits D/B letters on standard box labels and only prints 2A, 2E, or 4E). Because a half US size equals ~0.42 cm, ASICS inserts quarter-cm label steps at Men’s US 7.0 (25.25 cm) and US 10.5 (28.25 cm). GEL-Nimbus, GEL-Kayano, GT-2000, and Gel-Cumulus stock 2E Wide and Men’s 4E, Novablast offers a roomy forefoot plus 2E Wide, Superblast uses Unisex (Men’s D) sizing, and Metaspeed Sky/Edge racers wrap low and snug (+0.5 US if between sizes).
ASICS Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 39.5 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 40 | 25.25 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 41.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 43.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44.5 | 28.25 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 45 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 46 | 29.0 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46.5 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 47 | 30.0 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 48 | 30.5 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 49 | 31.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3 | EU 35.5 | 22.5 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.75 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4 | EU 37 | 23.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 24.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6 | EU 39.5 | 25.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 25.75 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9 | EU 43.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: D (Standard), 2E (Wide — Pegasus, Vomero, Structure, Winflo), 4E (Extra Wide — Pegasus select)
Women’s Widths: B (Standard), D (Wide — Pegasus, Vomero, Structure, Winflo)
Nike’s daily road trainers (Pegasus, Vomero, Structure, Winflo) match standard US length and stock Wide (2E Men’s / D Women’s), while select black/white Men’s Pegasus colorways carry an Extra Wide (4E) tag—still trimmer through the arch than New Balance or Brooks 4E. In carbon racers, Vaporfly runs ultra-narrow true-to-length while Alphafly fits snugger around its forefoot Air Zoom pods (+0.5 US if between sizes), with some of the lowest vertical toe ceilings in running. No Narrow widths.
Nike Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 45 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 45.5 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 47 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 47.5 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 48.5 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 2.5 | EU 35.5 | 22.0 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3 | EU 36 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6 | UK 3.5 | EU 36.5 | 23.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4 | EU 37.5 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 4.5 | EU 38 | 24.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5 | EU 38.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 5.5 | EU 39 | 25.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 6.5 | EU 40.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7 | EU 41 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 7.5 | EU 42 | 27.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8 | EU 42.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 8.5 | EU 43 | 28.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9 | EU 44 | 28.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 9.5 | EU 44.5 | 29.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: D (Medium), 2E (Wide — Ride, Guide, Triumph, Hurricane, Peregrine), 4E (Extra Wide — Echelon)
Women’s Widths: B (Medium), D (Wide — Ride, Guide, Triumph, Hurricane, Peregrine), 2E (Extra Wide — Echelon)
Saucony fits true to standard North American Men’s and Women’s US sizes across Ride, Guide, Triumph, Hurricane, and Kinvara, with Wide (2E/D) stocked on core daily trainers plus Peregrine trail, and straight-last Extra Wide (4E/2E) on the orthotic-ready Echelon. By contrast, Endorphin Speed and Endorphin Pro come in Standard width only with a closer race forefoot (+0.5 US if wide-footed). On Women’s tags, Saucony prints W 8.5 = EU 40 = 25.0 cm. No Narrow widths.
Saucony Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 45 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 46 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46.5 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 47 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 48 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 49 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3 | EU 35.5 | 21.5 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.0 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4 | EU 37 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 23.0 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: Regular (D eq.), Wide (Cloudrunner, Cloudmonster 2/3, Cloud 6 & select Cloudsurfer)
Women’s Widths: Regular (B eq.), Wide (Cloudrunner, Cloudmonster 2/3, Cloud 6 & select Cloudsurfer)
On does not print Brannock letter codes (2E/4E) on boxes—look for explicit “Wide” editions on Cloudrunner, Cloudmonster 2/3, Cloud 6, and select Cloudsurfer models. Cloudeclipse is Regular-only yet features an accommodating forefoot, whereas Cloudgo and Cloudboom racers (Strike, Echo) wrap narrower in Regular width only. Non-stretch On Waterproof (WP) membranes reduce instep give and typically warrant +0.5 US size. No Narrow or Extra Wide options.
On Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10.5 | EU 45 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 11 | EU 46 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11.5 | EU 47 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 12 | EU 47.5 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12.5 | EU 48 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13.5 | EU 49 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3 | EU 36 | 22.0 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36.5 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4 | EU 37 | 23.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 24.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 25.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 27.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 28.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 29.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: D (Standard), 2E (Wide — Supernova Rise/Solution daily models only; Adizero is Standard-only)
Women’s Widths: B (Standard), D (Wide — Supernova Rise select; Adizero is Standard-only)
Never cross-shop Adidas using a Brooks or Nike UK number: Adidas uses UK = US Men − 0.5 (UK 9.5 = Men’s US 10 = JP 280 = EU 44) and a 1.0-size Men’s/Women’s US offset (Women’s US 8.5 = Men’s US 7.5 = UK 7 = EU 40 2/3). Daily Supernova Rise/Solution trainers fit forgivingly with select Wide SKUs, whereas the Standard-only Adizero line varies: Boston runs slightly long with a narrow arch, Evo SL fits medium-snug, and Adios Pro / Takumi Sen run race-tight with shallow toe ceilings (most go +0.5 US).
Adidas Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5.5 | EU 38 2/3 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 6 | EU 39 1/3 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 7 | EU 40 2/3 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 1/3 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8.5 | EU 42 2/3 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 9 | EU 43 1/3 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 10 | EU 44 2/3 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10.5 | EU 45 1/3 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 11 | EU 46 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11.5 | EU 46 2/3 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 12 | EU 47 1/3 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12.5 | EU 48 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13.5 | EU 49 1/3 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.0 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 4 | EU 36 2/3 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4.5 | EU 37 1/3 | 23.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5.5 | EU 38 2/3 | 24.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6 | EU 39 1/3 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7 | EU 40 2/3 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 1/3 | 26.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8.5 | EU 42 2/3 | 27.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9 | EU 43 1/3 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10 | EU 44 2/3 | 28.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10.5 | EU 45 1/3 | 29.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: D across Original, Standard & Slim FootShape lasts; 2E Wide in Torin & Lone Peak
Women’s Widths: B across Original, Standard & Slim FootShape lasts; D Wide in Torin & Lone Peak
Altra builds across three FootShape™ lasts: Original (widest toe splay on Lone Peak, Olympus, and Escalante—note Olympus sits slightly lower over the instep), Standard (most road/trail models including Torin, Experience Flow/Form, Paradigm, and Timp), and Slim (Rivera and Vanish racers). Dedicated Wide (2E Men’s / D Women’s) SKUs are stocked on Torin and Lone Peak; Altra does not make 4E Extra Wide or 2A Narrow. Women’s tags print W 8.5 = EU 40 = 25.0 cm.
Altra Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5 | EU 39 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 39.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 45 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 46 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46.5 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 47 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 48 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 49 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3 | EU 35.5 | 21.5 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.0 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4 | EU 37 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 23.0 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: Standard (E forefoot / D heel-midfoot), 2E Wide (2E forefoot / E heel — Phantom, Atmos, Ultraventure)
Women’s Widths: Standard (D forefoot / B heel-midfoot), D Wide (E forefoot / D heel — Phantom, Atmos, Ultraventure)
Topo Athletic engineers a dual-zone Brannock fit: Standard models combine an E-width anatomical toe box with a D-width heel/midfoot for Men (D forefoot / B heel for Women)—preventing heel slip on “triangle-shaped” feet. Dedicated Wide editions (Phantom, Atmos, Ultraventure) expand to a 2E forefoot / E heel for Men and an E forefoot / D heel for Women, while uptempo Specter and Cyclone models wrap closer through the waist (+0.5 US if between sizes on Specter). No Narrow or 4E.
Topo Athletic Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5 | EU 39 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 39.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 45 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 46 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46.5 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 47 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 48 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 49 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 3 | EU 35.5 | 21.5 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.0 cm |
| US 6 | UK 4 | EU 37 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 23.0 cm |
| US 7 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 8 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.0 cm |
| US 9 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 10 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.0 cm |
| US 11 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.0 cm |
| US 12 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 28.5 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: D (Standard), 2E (Wide — Wave Rider, Wave Inspire & select Wave Sky)
Women’s Widths: B (Standard), D (Wide — Wave Rider, Wave Inspire & select Wave Sky)
Mizuno builds to Japanese Mondopoint millimeters (280 mm = 28.0 cm = Men’s US 10) and stamps EU 43 where Brooks and Nike stamp EU 44. Wave Rider and Wave Inspire run true to size with reliable Wide (2E/D) SKUs, whereas Standard-only Neo Zen runs slightly generous in length, knit-bootie Neo Vista wraps snugger around the ankle, and Wave Rebellion Pro tapers for racing. Note: Japanese domestic (JIS) “2E”/“4E” import labels run one width narrower than US codes (JIS 4E ≈ US 2E).
Mizuno Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 45 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 46.5 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 47 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 48.5 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 2.5 | EU 34.5 | 21.5 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3 | EU 35.5 | 22.0 cm |
| US 6 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4 | EU 36.5 | 23.0 cm |
| US 7 | UK 4.5 | EU 37 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 24.0 cm |
| US 8 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 25.0 cm |
| US 9 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 10 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 27.0 cm |
| US 11 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 28.0 cm |
| US 12 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.5 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: D (Standard — narrow Euro last; rare regional 2E on Velocity NITRO)
Women’s Widths: B (Standard — narrow Euro last)
Puma’s US NITRO lineup is sold almost exclusively in Standard Medium (D/B) width and stamps Men’s US 10 as EU 43 (28.0 cm) and Women’s US 8.5 as EU 39 (25.0 cm). Velocity NITRO and Deviate NITRO / Elite wrap closely through a narrow European midfoot and tapered toe box (+0.5 US for wider feet), whereas ForeverRun NITRO widens the forefoot base (with lower instep height) and MagMax NITRO gives toes more room ahead of a snug waist. No Narrow or 4E options.
Puma Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 44.5 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 45 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 46.5 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 47 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 48.5 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 2.5 | EU 35 | 21.5 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 3 | EU 35.5 | 22.0 cm |
| US 6 | UK 3.5 | EU 36 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 4 | EU 37 | 23.0 cm |
| US 7 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 24.0 cm |
| US 8 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 25.0 cm |
| US 9 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 7 | EU 40.5 | 26.0 cm |
| US 10 | UK 7.5 | EU 41 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 27.0 cm |
| US 11 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 28.0 cm |
| US 12 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.5 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Men’s Widths: D (Classic Fit Medium — Aero running series is Medium-only; 2E/4E on Max Cushioning/walking)
Women’s Widths: B (Classic Fit Medium — Aero running series is Medium-only; D Wide on Max Cushioning/walking)
Skechers’ Aero performance road lineup (Aero Burst, Aero Spark, Aero Razor) maps 28.0 cm = Men’s US 10 (EU 43) and 27.0 cm = Women’s US 10 (UK = US Women − 3). Unlike older roomy GO RUN trainers or Relaxed Fit walking shoes, the Aero series is built exclusively in Classic Fit Medium (D/B) with a closer forefoot taper and lower vertical toe ceiling—while Skechers Wide (2E/D) and Extra Wide (4E) options live on its Max Cushioning and walking lines.
Skechers Running Shoe Size Chart & Widths
| Men’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6 | UK 5 | EU 38.5 | 24.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 39 | 24.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 6 | EU 39.5 | 25.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 40 | 25.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 7 | EU 41 | 26.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 41.5 | 26.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 8 | EU 42 | 27.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 42.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 9 | EU 43 | 28.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 9.5 | EU 44 | 28.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 10 | EU 45 | 29.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 10.5 | EU 45.5 | 29.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 11 | EU 46 | 30.0 cm |
| US 12.5 | UK 11.5 | EU 47 | 30.5 cm |
| US 13 | UK 12 | EU 47.5 | 31.0 cm |
| US 14 | UK 13 | EU 48.5 | 32.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
| Women’s US | UK | EU | JP / Box CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 5 | UK 2 | EU 35 | 22.0 cm |
| US 5.5 | UK 2.5 | EU 35.5 | 22.5 cm |
| US 6 | UK 3 | EU 36 | 23.0 cm |
| US 6.5 | UK 3.5 | EU 36.5 | 23.5 cm |
| US 7 | UK 4 | EU 37 | 24.0 cm |
| US 7.5 | UK 4.5 | EU 37.5 | 24.5 cm |
| US 8 | UK 5 | EU 38 | 25.0 cm |
| US 8.5 | UK 5.5 | EU 38.5 | 25.5 cm |
| US 9 | UK 6 | EU 39 | 26.0 cm |
| US 9.5 | UK 6.5 | EU 39.5 | 26.5 cm |
| US 10 | UK 7 | EU 40 | 27.0 cm |
| US 10.5 | UK 7.5 | EU 40.5 | 27.5 cm |
| US 11 | UK 8 | EU 41 | 28.0 cm |
| US 11.5 | UK 8.5 | EU 41.5 | 28.5 cm |
| US 12 | UK 9 | EU 42 | 29.0 cm |
| Highlighted row matches your active size above. JP / Box CM reflects the shoe-tag label (roughly 1.0–1.5 cm larger than bare-foot length). | |||
Running Shoe Width Chart (2A, B, D, 2E & 4E)
Brannock width letters shift by one step between genders—a standard Men’s D equals a Women’s Wide (D).
| Width Tier | Women’s (Ref: US 8.5) | Men’s (Ref: US 10.0) | Verified Running Brand Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow | 2A (AA) 79–84 mm (3.1–3.3 in) | B 92–97 mm (3.6–3.8 in) | Brooks, New Balance, ASICS (select GT-2000, Kayano & Nimbus) |
| Standard (Medium) | B 86–92 mm (3.4–3.6 in) | D 98–104 mm (3.85–4.1 in) | All 13 brands (Puma NITRO & Skechers Aero running lines are Standard-only in the US) |
| Wide | D (≈ Men’s Std D) 94–100 mm (3.7–3.9 in) | 2E (EE) 105–111 mm (4.15–4.35 in) | Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, HOKA, Saucony, Nike, Mizuno, Altra & Topo (select), On (labeled Wide), Adidas (Supernova) |
| Extra Wide | 2E (EE) 101–107 mm (4.0–4.2 in) | 4E (EEEE) 112–118+ mm (4.4–4.65+ in) | New Balance (up to 6E on 880), Brooks, ASICS, HOKA (Bondi, Clifton & Gaviota), Saucony (Echelon), Nike (Men’s Pegasus select) |
| Measurements show flat standing forefoot ball breadth (not 3D tape girth) at Women’s US 8.5 and Men’s US 10.0; boundaries scale ~2.8–2.9 mm per full US size (~3.3–3.4 mm per cm). | |||
Running Shoe Sizing & Width FAQs
Answers on toe buffer room, midfoot tightness, cross-brand UK/EU/CM tag quirks, and home foot measurement.
Should you buy running shoes half a size bigger than casual shoes?
Yes—most runners need 0.5 to 1.0 US size larger than their everyday sneakers or dress shoes, leaving 1.0 to 1.5 cm (about a thumb’s width) ahead of your longest toe when standing. Foot arches elongate and swell past mile 5; if you are converting from street footwear, select Casual / Street Shoe (+0.5 US) in our converter above. Pair toe clearance with secure midfoot lockdown so your foot never slides into the front bumper on downhills, and review our full checklist on how to choose running shoes.
What is the difference between 2A, B, D, 2E, and 4E widths in running shoes?
Running shoe width letters follow the North American Brannock scale and shift by one step between genders. For Women, 2A is Narrow, B is Standard, D is Wide, and 2E is Extra Wide. For Men, B is Narrow, D is Standard, 2E is Wide, and 4E is Extra Wide. Each width grade changes flat forefoot ball breadth by roughly 5 to 6 mm (about 1/4 inch in girth) at the same shoe length. Only New Balance, Brooks, and ASICS stock the full Narrow-to-Extra-Wide spectrum across multiple trainers, while HOKA (Bondi, Clifton & Gaviota), Saucony (Echelon), and Nike (Men’s Pegasus) also reach Extra Wide.
How do you convert women’s running shoe sizes to men’s or unisex shoes?
For most major running brands (Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, Nike, Saucony, On, Altra, Topo, Mizuno, Puma, and Skechers), subtract 1.5 US sizes from your Women’s US size to find the matching Men’s or Unisex length (for example, Women’s US 8.5 = Men’s US 7.0). The key exceptions are HOKA and Adidas, which use a 1.0 US size offset on All-Gender and unisex conversions (Women’s US 8.5 = Men’s US 7.5)—our converter adjusts for each brand automatically. Remember the width shift too: a Men’s Standard (D) equals a Women’s Wide (D), whereas a Women’s Standard (B) equals a Men’s Narrow (B).
Should I size up or buy Wide (2E/D) if a running shoe pinches my midfoot?
Choose a Wide (Men’s 2E / Women’s D) SKU or a wider-platform brand in your true length rather than going up a full size. Sizing up excessively misaligns your heel-to-ball arch length—pushing the shoe’s flex grooves ahead of your ball joint and causing arch cramping or heel slip. A quick at-home check is the sockliner test: pull out the removable insole and stand on it with full weight; if your midfoot or pinky toe spills over the edges, compare options in our wide-foot running shoe guide or flat-feet trainer roundup.
What if I have a wide forefoot with a narrow heel (“triangle-shaped” feet)?
Traditional 2E Wide and 4E Extra Wide shoes from New Balance or Brooks scale up volume across the ball, instep, and heel cup—which solves broad midfoots, yet can leave a narrow heel slipping. By contrast, anatomical brands like Topo Athletic and Altra widen the front toe box so toes splay straight while keeping a standard or snugger heel and midfoot waist (Topo’s Standard fit even pairs an E forefoot with a D heel). You can also secure a narrow heel inside a 2E trainer using the top eyelet for a runner’s loop (heel-lock) lace.
Why do JP / Box CM, UK, and EU tag numbers differ from bare-foot measurements?
First, shoe-box JP / CM labels (such as 28.0 cm on Men’s US 10) reflect last/Mondopoint sizing rather than bare-foot length (~26.7 cm)—matching a bare-foot wall trace directly to box CM leaves you ~1.5 sizes too small, so add 1.0 to 1.5 cm to your longer standing foot before reading a box CM column. Second, regional formulas vary: Adidas, HOKA, New Balance, and On print UK = US Men − 0.5 while Brooks, Nike, ASICS, and Saucony print UK = US Men − 1.0; Mizuno, Puma, and Skechers stamp Men’s US 10 as EU 43 instead of EU 44; New Balance, Saucony, and Altra stamp Women’s US 8.5 as 25.0 cm vs. 25.5 cm on Brooks/Nike; and ASICS uses quarter-cm steps (25.25 & 28.25 cm).
How do high insteps, shallow toe ceilings, and waterproof uppers affect fit?
3D foot-scan data shows two runners with the same US length can have very different vertical instep height. High arches fill vertical volume fast—skip tight flat-knit booties, use window (skip) lacing over the top of the arch to relieve lace bite, and favor deeper uppers like those in our high-arch running shoe guide. Likewise, carbon racers (Nike Alphafly/Vaporfly, Adidas Adizero, ASICS Metaspeed) and Skechers Aero uppers have shallower toe ceilings, while GORE-TEX or On Waterproof liners stretch less than mesh and often warrant +0.5 US size.
How do I measure my foot length and ball width accurately at home?
Measure both feet in the evening wearing your normal running socks—over 80% of runners have one foot 2 to 5 mm longer, so always size to your larger foot. Stand with equal weight on paper taped flush against a hard wall, mark the tip of your longest toe (then add 1.0–1.5 cm if comparing against shoe-tag JP / Box CM), and measure flat across your widest outer ball joints to check our width crosswalk above. When replacing a worn pair, inspect outsole tread symmetry first with our Running Shoe Wear Pattern Analyzer.