Balenciaga Shoe Size Chart (2026): US, UK, EU + Model Sizing

Balenciaga uses European shoe sizes, which can be confusing if you’re used to US sizing. I’m a US men’s 9, for example. That’s an EU 42 in Balenciaga, but a 42.5 in Nike and a 42⅔ in Adidas.

I’ve put together the Balenciaga shoe size chart below for men, women, and kids. You’ll find the US, UK, EU, JP, and KR conversions there, although the size you end up wearing can depend quite a bit on the model.

I’ve covered those differences in my full Balenciaga sizing and fit guide.

Balenciaga Shoe Size Chart

Balenciaga Men’s Shoe Size Chart

Want to save the chart for later? Here’s an image version you can download or keep on your phone for quick reference.

Balenciaga Women’s Shoe Size Chart

Want to save the chart for later? Here’s an image version you can download or keep on your phone for quick reference.

Source: Balenciaga’s official women’s footwear size chart.

A US women’s 8 is an EU 38 in Balenciaga. Just make sure you’re reading the women’s chart. A US men’s 8 converts to EU 41, which is three EU sizes higher. Easy mistake to make when you’re looking at both charts.

Balenciaga Kids’ Shoe Size Chart

Want to save the chart for later? Here’s an image version you can download or keep on your phone for quick reference.

How to Use the Balenciaga Shoe Size Chart

Balenciaga uses EU sizes, so start with the US size you normally wear and find its equivalent in the men’s or women’s chart. For example, a US women’s 8 converts to EU 38.

If you’re still getting used to European sizing, my American shoe size to European guide explains how US and EU sizes compare across different brands.

The JP and KR columns are handy if you’re shopping from an international retailer. JP sizes are shown in centimeters, while KR sizes use millimeters. Just don’t assume those numbers are exact measurements of the space inside the shoe.

One thing worth knowing: your converted size isn’t always the size you’ll end up buying. My usual Balenciaga size is EU 42, but I wear an EU 40 in the 3XL because that shoe runs so big. The Runner, on the other hand, fits me in EU 42.

If you’re unsure whether to stick with your converted size or go down, I’ve covered the models I’ve actually tried in my Balenciaga fit guide.

If you’re shopping across several designer brands, my Italian shoe size to US conversion guide includes brand-specific charts for Gucci, Prada, Valentino, and other Italian footwear brands.

Balenciaga Track, Triple S, Runner Size Chart

The Track, Triple S, and Runner use Balenciaga’s standard EU-to-US conversions, so the numbers below are the same as in the main charts. What changes is how each sneaker fits, which is why I wouldn’t necessarily order the same EU size in all three.

Balenciaga Triple S

The Triple S runs big. I’d go down a full size for a more secure fit, although half a size down or even true to size might work better for wide feet.

Not sure whether your feet are actually wide? My guide on how to tell if you have wide feet can help you figure that out before you choose a size.

Related: If you’re also considering Alexander McQueen sneakers, check my Alexander McQueen size chart before choosing your size.

Balenciaga Runner

I’d stay true to size in the Runner. My usual EU 42 fits well, but the EU 41 cramped my toes. Don’t let the oversized look fool you into sizing down.

Balenciaga Track

The Track runs roomy, so I’d go down one EU size. If you’ve got wide feet, though, sticking with your regular size might be more comfortable.

I’ve covered these three models and plenty more in my full Balenciaga sizing guide.

Balenciaga Shoe Size Conversion vs. Nike and Adidas

Balenciaga, Nike, and Adidas don’t always use the same EU size for a given US size. I’m a US men’s 9, for example. That’s an EU 42 in Balenciaga, 42.5 in Nike, and 42⅔ in Adidas.

So if you’re used to buying Nike or Adidas sneakers in European sizes, don’t assume that same number will work in Balenciaga. The tables below show how the three brands convert US sizes to EU sizes.

Men’s US-to-EU Size Comparison

Take a US men’s 10. Balenciaga converts it to EU 43, while Nike and Adidas both use EU 44. So if you normally wear a Nike 44 and order that same EU size in Balenciaga, you’d actually be choosing the equivalent of a US 11 on Balenciaga’s chart.

That’s why I’d use my regular US size when moving from Nike or Adidas to Balenciaga, rather than carrying over the EU number on the box. Once I’ve got the Balenciaga equivalent, I’d check how that particular sneaker fits.

I’ve seen similar differences in Italian footwear sizing. In my study of 830 size-chart entries from 26 Italian brands, the same US size didn’t always convert to the same European size across brands.

Women’s US-to-EU Size Comparison

The differences show up in women’s sizing too. A US women’s 8 is EU 38 in Balenciaga, EU 39 in Nike, and EU 40 in Adidas. That’s a two-size difference between the Balenciaga and Adidas EU labels, even though both correspond to a US 8.

These are size-label conversions, though, not a guarantee that the shoes will fit the same.

If you’re switching from another brand, my brand shoe size converter lets you compare Nike, Adidas, New Balance, ASICS, and other brands.

Gucci is another designer brand worth checking separately. If you’re comparing luxury shoe sizes, my Gucci shoe size chart covers the conversions and how different Gucci styles fit.

How to Measure Your Feet for Balenciaga Shoes

I’d get measured with a Brannock Device at a shoe store if I wasn’t sure of my size. But you can get a useful measurement at home too. All you need is some paper, a pencil, and a ruler.

• Place the paper on a hard floor against a wall.
• Stand on it with your heel touching the wall and your weight on your foot.
• Mark the tip of your longest toe. It might not be your big toe.
• Measure from the wall to that mark in millimeters or centimeters.
• Do the same with your other foot. If one is longer, use that measurement.

I’d measure later in the day, since your feet can swell a little. And don’t forget to wear the socks you’d normally wear with your Balenciagas.

For a more detailed walkthrough, check my guide to measuring your feet at home.

What Does Foot Length in CM Mean on a Shoe Size Chart?

Foot length in centimeters is the distance from your heel to your longest toe. If your foot measures 27 cm, that’s 270 mm.

Here’s where things get confusing. Some brands use these measurements to recommend a shoe size, while others show a standard conversion that doesn’t necessarily match your actual foot length.

Balenciaga’s chart also has JP and KR columns, but I wouldn’t use those numbers to work out how much room I’ll have inside the shoe.

They’re the size equivalents Balenciaga lists for those markets. You might even find another brand recommending a different size for the same foot measurement, depending on how its chart was put together.

Balenciaga Shoe Size Chart FAQs

What is a size 9 in Balenciaga men’s shoes?

A US men’s 9 converts to Balenciaga EU 42, or UK 8. That’s also my regular Balenciaga conversion, since I’m a US 9 on the Brannock device.

The confusing part is that Nike calls a US men’s 9 an EU 42.5, and Adidas calls it an EU 42⅔. So if you’re coming from either brand, don’t assume you need the same EU number in Balenciaga.

What is a Balenciaga size 44 in US?

Balenciaga lists EU 44 as a US men’s 11, which is also UK 10.

Most Balenciaga listings use the EU number, particularly on European sites. I’d still check the size system if a retailer simply lists the shoe as a 44 without saying whether that’s EU sizing or its own conversion.

What is a US women’s size 8 in Balenciaga?

A US women’s 8 converts to EU 38, or UK 5.

One thing to watch out for is that Balenciaga’s men’s and women’s charts use different US conversions. The same US 8 in men’s sizing converts to EU 41. That’s quite a jump, especially when a retailer has men’s and women’s listings mixed together.

Does Balenciaga use US or EU shoe sizes?

Balenciaga uses European sizes, labeled FR/EUR on its website. The sizes you’ll see are numbers like 40, 41, 42, and 43, even when you’re shopping on the US site.

The US website also displays American equivalents, which makes things easier. But if you’re buying from a European retailer or looking at a secondhand pair, the size printed on the listing may only be the EU number.

I’d always check the actual EU size rather than relying entirely on the US conversion supplied by a reseller.

Does Balenciaga offer half sizes?

Most Balenciaga sneakers come in whole EU sizes. You might see EU 40 and 41 available, for instance, but nothing between them.

You might come across US half sizes in third-party charts, though. That doesn’t necessarily mean Balenciaga makes the shoe in a corresponding half EU size. It’s often just the retailer’s way of converting between sizing systems.

If you’re normally a US 9.5, for example, don’t assume there’s a Balenciaga EU 42.5 waiting for you. Check which EU sizes the particular model actually comes in.

If you’re wondering how much difference half a size actually makes, I’ve broken down the measurements in my guide to how much bigger a half size is in shoes.

What if I’m between two Balenciaga shoe sizes?

I’d look at the model before deciding which way to go. Balenciaga has some seriously oversized sneakers, but that doesn’t mean every pair should be sized down.

Take the 3XL. My normal Balenciaga conversion is EU 42, yet I prefer an EU 40 because of how generously that shoe fits. The Runner was a completely different experience. I tried both EU 41 and 42, and the 41 pressed against my toes. I stuck with my regular 42.

Width matters too. If you’re between sizes because the shoe feels tight across the ball of your foot, going smaller probably isn’t going to help.

Is Balenciaga men’s sizing the same as women’s?

No. Balenciaga converts an EU 39 to a US men’s 6 or a US women’s 9.

I wouldn’t assume the shoes themselves fit identically, though. Men’s and women’s versions may have different shapes or widths, and that can change how they feel on foot. I’d want to know a bit more about the particular pair before buying from the other category.

Do the Triple S, Track, Runner, and 3XL use the same size chart?

Yes. The men’s and women’s conversion charts give you the same starting EU size regardless of which Balenciaga sneaker you’re looking at.

Where things change is the fit. I wouldn’t buy the Triple S, Track, Runner, and 3XL in the same size just because they all use European sizing.

For example, I stay true to size in the Runner, go down one EU size in the Track, and drop two EU sizes in the 3XL. I’ve worn those models in different sizes, even though the conversion chart points me to EU 42.

Why do different Balenciaga shoe size charts show different centimeter measurements?

Some retailers take the centimeter values from their own conversion tables, and those don’t always match Balenciaga’s numbers. That’s why you might see two different measurements next to the same EU size.

A proper foot-length measurement runs from your heel to your longest toe. But the centimeter values you see next to a shoe size aren’t always taken from someone’s foot. They may simply be the numbers that chart uses for its conversions.

Balenciaga’s JP and KR columns can be useful when comparing international size labels, but I wouldn’t treat them as measurements of the shoe’s interior.

I’ve come across charts that differ by several millimeters for what appears to be the same size. With a difference like that, I’d want to know whether both charts are actually talking about foot length. I’d lean toward Balenciaga’s own information for the sneaker I’m buying, particularly if the other chart doesn’t say where its measurements came from.

What Balenciaga size should I buy online?

I’d begin with the EU size that matches my usual US size on Balenciaga’s chart. If you’re not sure what your US size actually is, a shoe store can measure you with a Brannock device. That’s more useful than going by the number printed inside an old pair that may never have fitted properly.

I’d pay particular attention to the model after that. Balenciaga has sizing notes on some of its product pages, and those are worth reading. A size that feels fine in the Runner could be far too roomy in the 3XL.

I also wouldn’t ignore your foot width. I’m between a D and E on the Brannock device, and I’ve found that a smaller size can work in one Balenciaga model while feeling cramped in another.

I’d also have a look at the return policy before ordering. Some resale listings don’t allow returns, and with Balenciaga prices, I’d want the option of sending a pair back if the fit wasn’t right.

Size Chart Sources and Methodology

I used Balenciaga’s official US website to check the men’s and women’s EU-to-US conversions. The men’s Runner sneaker and women’s Track sneaker product pages both have size selectors showing the FR/EUR sizes alongside their US equivalents.

I’ve also included the UK, JP, and KR conversions in the charts. Those are the size labels used in different markets, rather than measurements of the actual space inside the shoes.

For the Nike and Adidas comparison tables, I used Nike’s official footwear size guide and Adidas’ official shoe size chart. These tables compare the EU sizes each brand assigns to the same US size. They aren’t foot-length comparisons, and matching US sizes doesn’t necessarily mean the shoes will fit alike.

The kids’ chart uses separate Balenciaga children’s sizing data rather than the adult conversions.

I also use my own experience wearing Balenciaga sneakers when discussing fit. I’m a US men’s 9 on the Brannock device, with a slightly wide forefoot, and I’ve tried different sizes across several models. Those personal fit recommendations are separate from the conversion charts.

Final Thoughts

I wouldn’t buy Balenciaga sneakers based on the EU number alone. My regular conversion is EU 42, and that’s what I wear in the Runner. But the 3XL? I had to go all the way down to EU 40. Same brand, very different fit.

The charts are useful for figuring out where your US size falls in Balenciaga’s system, especially if you’re coming from Nike or Adidas. After that, I’d spend a little time looking into the model you want. Some of these sneakers have a lot more room than you’d expect, and others aren’t nearly as oversized as they look.

And if you can try them on before buying, even better. Balenciaga isn’t exactly cheap, and I’d rather spend a little more time getting the size right than end up with a pair I don’t enjoy wearing.