One of the most common reasons for returns in the sneaker world is the wrong size. The EU, US, and UK systems differ from one another, and even experienced buyers sometimes get confused when buying a pair from an unfamiliar brand. In this guide, we’ll lay everything out clearly: how to measure your foot, how to read conversion charts, and what to look out for when buying premium models. Our goal is for you to order a pair online with the same confidence as if you were trying it on in a brick-and-mortar boutique, and for the shoebox not to make its way back to the warehouse.<\/p>\n
Each system has its own logic, and this is not a whim of the manufacturers but history. The European system (EU) is based on the length of the last in Paris points (one point equals about 6.67 mm), the American one (US) is based on inches with a 1\/3-inch step between sizes, and the British one (UK) has its own starting point, with the US size usually being one unit larger than the corresponding UK size. Because of this, the same physical foot size has completely different numbers in different systems. That is exactly why relying solely on the number you are used to is dangerous \u2014 for example, your US 9 in one brand may become a US 9.5 in another. Always check against centimeters, because the insole length in cm is the most precise common denominator across all three systems.<\/p>\n
An accurate measurement takes five minutes and saves you from a mistake worth hundreds of hryvnias. Follow this sequence:<\/p>\n
Below is a basic conversion for men’s models. Use it as a guide, but always check the size chart of the specific brand, because even within one system manufacturers interpret sizes in their own way:<\/p>\n
First find your foot length in centimeters, and only then look at which size it corresponds to in the system you need. Not the other way around. If your result falls between two values (for example, 26 cm), for most sneakers it is wiser to round up, to EU 42. Women’s sizes in the US system are usually 1.5 units larger than men’s for the same foot length, so this is worth keeping in mind when buying unisex models.<\/p>\n
Sizing policy differs even within one system, so keep the brands’ reputations in mind:<\/p>\n
Before buying a specific model, read fit reviews. In our sneaker catalog<\/a> we provide fit recommendations for each pair.<\/p>\n The worst thing is buying for growth or hoping the pair will break in. Leather gives a little, but mesh, textile, and synthetics hardly do at all. Avoid these missteps:<\/p>\n If you find yourself between two sizes, for sneakers it is usually better to choose the larger one \u2014 a too-tight pair cannot be fixed, while a slightly loose one is saved by an insole or thicker socks.<\/p>\n Knowing the EU \/ US \/ UK systems and an accurate foot measurement save time, nerves, and money. Go by centimeters first and foremost, account for the brand’s quirks, and leave an allowance for comfort. If you are unsure, our team will help you pick a size individually \u2014 just write to us via contacts<\/a>, give your foot length and the desired model. Choose verified models at the POGO store<\/a> and get the perfect fit the first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We make sense of the EU, US, and UK sizing systems, learn how to measure your foot, and compare charts so you choose the perfect pair of sneakers the first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAowk_G-DA:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[942],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-942"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27412"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27472,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27412\/revisions\/27472"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pogo.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Common Mistakes When Choosing<\/h2>\n
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Summary and Help with Your Choice<\/h2>\n