Are men’s shoe sizes wider than women’s?

Are men’s shoe sizes wider than women’s?

Generally speaking, there’s a 1.5-size difference in length between women and men shoes (ladies, if you’re a size 8.5, you’d be a size 7 in men’s shoes) but the width size remains the same (so if you’re a women’s D, you’re also a men’s D).

Do men’s shoes run wider?

Knowing your companion shoe size can expand your options, not only in terms of style but also if you struggle with finding shoes that fit. This is especially true because “men’s” shoes usually come in longer and wider styles, while “women’s” shoes come in sizes that tend to be shorter and more narrow.

Can I wear men’s shoes as a woman?

Men and women can wear each other’s shoes so long as they fit. Using the womens to mens shoe size conversion or the reverse method will help you find shoes that should generally fit.

Are women’s shoes more narrow?

The standard width for women is equivalent to a men’s narrow width, and sometimes the heel of women’s shoes is also slightly more narrow. Just add 1.5 shoe sizes to your usual men’s size to determine what size to try in women’s. For example, if you wear a men’s size 9, try a women’s size 10.5.