Average Shoe Size for Men

The average shoe size for men is a topic that has been widely discussed among people everywhere. Everyone seems to want to know the answer as to what the average shoe size is for men, yet not many have taken the time out to actually study this particular subject.

For those who do take their time and conduct a little bit of research about this topic, there can be found some interesting results as to what kind of shoe size most men fall within.

As it has been said, every foot structure is going to be different from one person to another. The following information will help those interested in this topic learn more about what kind of foot structure might fit with an average sized shoe for a man.

Of course there are other factors which can affect a person’s shoe size, such as age and weight.

Average shoe size for men based on height

Men’s Height	Men’s Average Shoe size
Under 5’5″	7 – 9
5’6″ – 5’9″	9.5 – 10.5
5’10” – 6’2″	11 – 12.5
6’3″+	13 – 20+

 

Men’s international shoe size conversion chart (CM to Inches)

CM	IN	USA	UK	Euro	China	Japan	Korea
22.8	9	3½	3	35	35	21.5	228
23.1	9⅛	4	3½	35½	36	22	231
23.5	9¼	4½	4	36	37	22.5	235
23.8	9⅜	5	4½	37	38	23	238
24.1	9½	5½	5	37½	39	23.5	241
24.5	9⅝	6	5½	38	39.5	24	245
24.8	9¾	6½	6	38½	40	24.5	248
25.1	9⅞	7	6½	39	41	25	251
25.4	10	7½	7	40	–	25.5	254
25.7	10⅛	8	7½	41	42	26	257
26	10¼	8½	8	42	43	26.5	260
26.3	10⅜	9	8½	43	43.5	27	263
26.7	10½	9½	9	43½	44	27.5	267
27	10⅝	10	9½	44	44.5	28	270
27.3	10¾	10½	10	44½	45	28.5	273
27.6	10⅞	11	10½	45	46	29	276
27.9	11	11½	11	45½	–	29.5	279
28.3	11⅛	12	11½	46	47	30	283
28.6	11¼	12½	12	46½	47.5	30.5	286
28.9	11⅜	13	12½	47	48	31	289
29.2	11½	13½	13	47½	–	31.5	292

Here is the average shoe size for men in the U.S.

Do you want to know the average foot size for men? This is about 10.5. Keep in mind that this is just an estimate, and it isn’t the most popular shoe size for men. Foot sizes change depending on height, so even if two people are the same height their shoe size can be different.

For men in the United States, most American men who are 20 and taller and whose height is 5 feet 10.9 inches wear a shoe size of 10.5. Men who are taller than 6-foot-2 inches usually wear a size 11 to 12; shorter men usually wear an eight to nine shoe size.

The average shoe size for men in UK

The average shoe size in the UK is 9. This used to be 8 a few years ago. Some people think that this change might be because of obesity. Other people think it might be because of changing diets in England.

Read Also: Men’s to Women’s Shoe Size Conversion Chart

Men’s Shoe Size in the U.S. (Inches)

Size	Length in Inches
6	9 1/4″ (9.4 in)
6.5	9 1/2″ (9.5 in)
7	9 5/8″ (9.6 in)
7.5	9 3/4″ (9.8 in)
8	9 15/16″ (10.0 in)
8.5	10 1/8″ (10.1 in)
9	10 1/4″ (10.2 in)
9.5	10 7/16″ (10.5 in)
10	10 9/16″ (10.6 in)
10.5	10 3/4″ (10.7 in)
11	10 15/16″ (11.0 in)
11.5	11 1/8″ (11.1 in)
12	11 1/4″ (11.3 in)
13	11 9/16″ (11.6 in)
14	11 7/8″ (11.9 in)
15	12 3/16″ (12.2 in)
16	12 1/2″ (12.5 in)

Here are the average shoe sizes for men in different countries around the world 

In different countries, the average size of a man’s shoe can be different. It is usually between 9 and 10. It depends on the country. Most people are taller in countries with food that is easy to get than they are in countries where there is not much food.

What determines the foot size for men

Your shoe size is determined by your feet. Your feet are a lot like your height and that is mainly controlled by genes. When it comes to height, there’s a connection between shoe size and height.

Our feet support the rest of our body. They are made up of muscles and ligaments that hold us up. If you are tall, your feet need to be bigger so they can support your weight and keep you from falling over.

The average height-to-foot ratio is about 6:1, meaning you will have about 6 inches in height for every 1 inch in foot length.

This is a rough estimation though. Some people use a shoe that is smaller or larger than those from this calculation. Diet and lifestyle can also affect your foot size.

For instance, eating foods with protein, vitamins and other important nutrients as a child may make you taller, which will also determine your foot size. Studies show that eating these types of food early in life make you taller and may affect the length of your feet.

Does your shoe size change overtime

When you are older, your feet might grow. This is because of weight gain or loss in the ligaments and tendons. You might need a larger shoe size than before when you were younger.

How to know what is your correct shoe size

Shoe sizes are measured in length and width. The number on the shoe is the length of the shoe. If there is a letter following it, it is the width of the shoe. Men’s shoes mostly come in medium width, D for example. There are other specialty widths for men’s shoes that range from A to 4E+.

To find your shoe size, you can go to many stores that measure feet. Or you can find the right size at home. You need a piece of paper, a tape measure, and a pen.

Put on the socks if you want to try this with them on. Then put your foot up against the long side of the paper with both your heel and big toe touching it.

Mark where it touches on the paper with a dot or line, then use a straight edge to connect those two dots or lines together in order to get your shoe size!

You need to measure the length from the heel to the farthest point on your toes. Then you need to inspect how wide it is. Measure the widest points, which are usually at either side of your foot.

Make sure to measure your feet at the end of the day. Your feet will have expanded a bit, so it is important to get your measurement right.

You should wear socks that are thin when you measure. This will make sure that the shoes do not become too tight after getting the size from a size chart from a certain manufacturer or style of shoe you would like to buy.

Are size 11 feet big for guys

Size 11 is pretty common and not that unusual. You can find shoes with an 11 size. Most stores have sizes up to 12. But most stores don’t have shoes bigger than 12.

What is the average shoe size for a 6-foot man

For men who are 6 feet tall, the average shoe size is 11.5. But this might not be true for everyone. You may want to give or take an inch so that it falls in the range of 11 to 12.5 inches, which would make it more relatable for people who are not 6 feet tall than if you just used 11.5 inches as the average size.

What shoe size is considered small for men

Under 8 is considered small. If you wear a size under 8, it is hard to find the right shoe in the adult section. You might need to buy shoes from the children’s section.

Why average shoe sizes are increasing

Some people’s feet are getting bigger over time. The average woman’s foot has increased by more than a size since the beginning of the 20th century. The men’s feet have been getting bigger as well.

This is because when we were kids, we ate high-calorie foods that made our feet bigger. At first, women wore a size 3.5–4, but then in the 1940s they wore a 5.5 instead. In the 1970s, their shoes were an average of 7.5—a whole size smaller than now!

The size of women’s feet has been getting bigger. This increase has also been noticed in other countries, such as the UK. Sadly, many women have had to buy larger shoe sizes and this has caused them a lot of embarrassment and discomfort.

They might wear shoes that are too small for their feet, which can lead to foot pain and other problems like headaches and back pain. Women often do not feel as stylish wearing shoes in these larger sizes because they only have a few options when it comes to fashion styles.

The problem is that many shoe stores do not carry shoes in big sizes for both men and women. That can make it hard when they have to special order shoes that fit well. Many stores refuse to buy bigger sizes, even though more and more people want them.

If your feet are outside of the regular range

If your feet are not in the average size, don’t worry. Foot size is getting bigger every year. People like to buy big shoes now because they are bigger than ever before.

The most popular sneaker sizes are also growing larger and larger. If you have big feet right now, your foot size will get smaller over time because it is getting bigger all the time.

What is more important is finding shoes that fit well and do not cause you pain—you can find the right shoe size by measuring your feet accurately and then adjusting that number based on what kind of sneakers you want to wear and what feels comfortable for you.

Final words on shoe sizes

Now you have learned that the average shoe size in men is about 10.5. This estimation is taken from a 5 feet 10.5-inch man. Even though your height and shoe size might be correlated, all shoe sizes are normal.

What makes you different is the things that make you unique. The shoes that fit best for you are the ones to buy because those will be the only ones to enjoy wearing.