EU to UK Men's Shoe Size Conversion
| EU | UK |
|---|---|
| 40 | 6 |
| 40.5 | 6.5 |
| 41 | 7 |
| 41.5 | 7.5 |
| 42 | 8 |
| 42.5 | 8.5 |
| 43 | 9 |
| 44 | 9.5 |
| 44.5 | 10 |
| 45 | 10.5 |
| 45.5 | 11 |
Sizing conventions vary by brand and by cut — this table shows the standard published conversion. Always check the garment's own size chart when one is available. See how these tables are compiled.
A EU 42 men's shoe is a UK 8 on the standard chart, and a EU 44.5 is a UK 10 — European retailers that only list EU sizes are the main reason UK shoppers need this specific direction.
Because EU men's sizing moves in half-point increments and UK sizing is mostly whole numbers, converting EU to UK occasionally lands between two UK sizes; sizing to the nearest whole UK number below is the more common recommendation for a snugger men's dress shoe.
Frequently asked questions
What if my EU size falls between two UK sizes?
Round to the UK size below for a snugger dress shoe or the size above for a roomier casual fit — the half-point gap is small enough that either choice is workable, but check the retailer's own return policy first.