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Korean Shoe Size to US, EU, Japan β Cross-Reference Guide
Conversion tables for shoes are everywhere online, but most are slightly off. Same 'US 7' differs between men's and women's. Same 'Korean 250' is slightly different between sneakers and dress shoes. Worth getting right before placing an international order β return shipping abroad is expensive.
Men's shoe size conversions
| Korean (mm) | US | EU | Japan | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 6 | 39 | 24 | 5.5 |
| 250 | 7.5 | 40 | 25 | 6.5 |
| 255 | 8 | 41 | 25.5 | 7 |
| 260 | 8.5 | 42 | 26 | 7.5 |
| 265 | 9 | 42.5 | 26.5 | 8 |
| 270 | 9.5 | 43 | 27 | 8.5 |
| 275 | 10 | 44 | 27.5 | 9 |
| 280 | 10.5 | 44.5 | 28 | 9.5 |
| 285 | 11 | 45 | 28.5 | 10 |
| 290 | 11.5 | 45.5 | 29 | 10.5 |
| 300 | 12.5 | 46.5 | 30 | 11.5 |
Women's shoe size conversions
| Korean (mm) | US | EU | Japan | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 2.5 |
| 225 | 5.5 | 35.5 | 22.5 | 3 |
| 230 | 6 | 36 | 23 | 3.5 |
| 235 | 6.5 | 36.5 | 23.5 | 4 |
| 240 | 7 | 37.5 | 24 | 4.5 |
| 245 | 7.5 | 38 | 24.5 | 5 |
| 250 | 8 | 38.5 | 25 | 5.5 |
| 255 | 8.5 | 39 | 25.5 | 6 |
| 260 | 9 | 40 | 26 | 6.5 |
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β Shoe Size Converter
Brand-by-brand differences β same '250' varies
**Nike**: Table-accurate. Korean 250 β US 8 men's / 9.5 women's.
**Adidas**: Runs slightly small. Order +5mm from your usual (250 β order 255).
**Converse**: US women's-sized labeling. Korean 240 = US 7 men's normally, but Converse labels the same shoe '6'. Use mm length as your anchor.
**Luxury European brands (Gucci, Balenciaga)**: EU-sized labels. If you don't know your exact mm, try in store before ordering online.
Frequently asked questions
How do I measure my foot precisely?
Stand with heel against a wall on a piece of paper. Mark where the longest toe ends. Distance from wall to that mark in mm. Usually 5β10mm larger than the shoes you currently wear.
Why do men's and women's sizes differ?
Foot shape conventions plus labeling history. The same 24cm foot is labeled '24' in men's and '24+1' in women's. International shopping requires the right gender table.
What about kids' sizes?
Children use a separate scale entirely. Same 250mm could be labeled 'Big Kids 6.5'. Check for 'Junior', 'Youth', or 'Big Kids' category on the retailer's site.