Italian Shoe Size to US: Find Your Size With These Easy Charts & Calculator

Trying to figure out what your Italian shoe size would be in the US? I’ve put together an Italian shoe size to US calculator for men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizes, along with conversion charts if you’d rather look up the numbers yourself.

You can also choose the brand you’re shopping for in the calculator. That’s especially useful with Italian shoes, since the same Italian size doesn’t always translate to the same US size across different brands.

Italian Shoe Size to US Conversion

Italian shoe sizes generally follow European numbering. The tables below give approximate Italian-to-US conversions for men and women.

There isn’t a perfect one-to-one conversion between every shoe sizing system. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes conversion guidance covering European and US sizing, along with several other major sizing systems.

For a specific brand, use its size chart further down, as conversions can vary.

Italian Women’s Shoe Size to US

Italian Men’s Shoe Size to US

Italian Baby & Little Kids’ Shoe Size to US

Italian Big Kids’ Shoe Size to US

Italian Shoe Size to US by Brand

If you know the brand, use its size chart below, as Italian-to-American conversions can vary by brand. I’ve also included foot-length measurements where available.

Gucci Shoe Size to US Conversion Chart

Ferragamo Shoe Size to US

Bottega Veneta Shoe Size to US

Brunello Cucinelli Shoe Size to US

Men’s Tod’s Shoe Size to US

Women’s Tod’s Shoe Size to US

D&G Men’s Formal to US

Dolce & Gabbana publishes different foot-length measurements for men’s formal shoes and sneakers, so I’ve kept them separate below.

D&G Men’s Sneaker to US

D&G Women’s Shoe Size to US

Valentino Men’s Shoe Size to US

Valentino Women’s Shoe Size to US

Versace Men’s Shoe Size to US

Versace Women’s Shoe Size to US

Golden Goose Shoe Size to US

Santoni Men’s Shoe Size to US

Santoni Women’s Shoe Size to US

Velasca Men’s Shoe Size to US

Diemme Shoe Size to US

Scarosso Men’s Shoe Size to US

Scarosso Women’s Shoe Size to US

Prada Men’s Shoe Size to US

Prada Women’s Shoe Size to US

Giorgio Armani Men’s Shoe Size to US

Giorgio Armani Women’s Shoe Size to US

Is Italian Shoe Size the Same as European Shoe Size?

For many Italian brands, yes. You’ll often see the same number used for both, so an IT 42 and an EU 42 can refer to the same size.

But I wouldn’t assume that’s how every Italian brand labels its shoes. Ferragamo, Prada, and Giorgio Armani, for example, have their own sizing conventions, which you’ll see in the charts above.

I’d check how the particular brand labels its sizes before using a general conversion chart.

Should I Use the Italian Size or My Foot Length?

I’d check the foot-length measurement whenever the brand includes one. It gives you another way to judge the size beyond the US and Italian numbers.

Start by measuring both feet and using the longer one. I’ve written a step-by-step guide to measuring your feet at home if you need help with that. Brannock’s fitting instructions also recommend measuring both feet and fitting to the larger foot.

Now, here’s where the brand matters.

Prada lists a 25.3 cm men’s foot as IT 40 / US 7. Over at Giorgio Armani, a 25.0 cm measurement corresponds to IT 40 / US 7, while 25.5 cm puts you at IT 40.5 / US 7.5.

It’s a small difference in centimeters, but enough to show why I’d check the measurements on the actual brand’s chart instead of borrowing them from another.

And if there’s no foot-length column? I’d use that brand’s official IT-to-US conversion. The general charts in this guide are still useful when you can’t find either.

How Do I Convert My US Shoe Size to Italian Sizing?

If you know your US size, use the men’s or women’s conversion separately, since the same US size converts differently.

For example, a US men’s 9 is generally around IT 42, while a US women’s 9 is around IT 39. Use the chart below as a general guide, or the brand-specific charts above if you know the manufacturer.

US Shoe Size to Italian Size

Italian Shoe Size to US FAQ

What If My Italian Shoe Size Falls Between Two US Sizes?

I’d start with the brand’s chart before deciding between the two sizes.

Take IT 42 in the general men’s conversion chart. It falls somewhere around US 8.5–9. Now look at Gucci and Bottega Veneta. Gucci converts that size to a US 8.5, while Bottega Veneta puts it at US 9.

So if you’re shopping for Gucci, there’s no reason to automatically round up to a US 9 just because the general chart includes it. The brand has already given you a more specific conversion.

Why Don’t Italian Brands Always Agree on US Shoe Sizes?

I noticed this quite a bit while comparing the brand charts. You can have the same Italian size at two different brands and end up with different US equivalents.

Gucci and Bottega Veneta are one example, but Prada handles its sizing differently again. Its men’s chart includes a separate Prada size alongside the Italian and US numbers.

That’s part of what makes shopping for Italian shoes confusing. You can’t always take the US equivalent from one manufacturer’s chart and expect it to match another’s.

Why Do Two Italian Shoes With the Same Size Have Different Foot-Length Measurements?

Sometimes you’ll even find different measurements within the same brand.

Dolce & Gabbana is a good example. Look at EU/IT 39.5 in its men’s charts. Both formal shoes and sneakers are listed as US 6.5, yet the foot-length measurements are 24.9 cm for formal shoes and 24.7 cm for sneakers.

That’s a 2 mm difference for shoes carrying exactly the same EU/IT and US size labels. I wouldn’t have spotted it without comparing the two charts side by side.

Why Are the Sizes on My Shoe Box, Label, and Website Different?

Look at Prada’s men’s conversion chart. Italy 42, Prada 8, and US 9 all appear on the same row.

Imagine ordering a US 9 from a retailer and opening the box to find an 8 printed on the shoe.

With Prada, that 8 is its own sizing number. The Italian size is 42, and the US equivalent is 9. All three refer to the same size in Prada’s chart, which explains why the numbers on the box and the retailer’s website might not match.

Can I Use My Nike, Adidas, or New Balance Size to Choose an Italian Shoe Size?

My usual Nike size is a US 9, which puts me somewhere around IT 42 on the general men’s chart.

That’s where I’d begin, but I wouldn’t order an Italian 42 without looking at the brand first. I’ve worn enough sneakers to know that even shoes with the same US size can feel quite different, and switching from a Nike sneaker to an Italian leather loafer adds another variable.

If the Italian brand publishes foot-length measurements, I’d compare those with my own measurements too.

You can read more about finding your usual sneaker size or check my Nike sizing guide if you’re using Nike as your reference.

What If the Italian Brand Doesn’t List My Exact US Size?

Some Italian brands have gaps in their US conversions or don’t make every half size.

Golden Goose, for example, uses whole Italian sizes in the chart I’ve included, while Bottega Veneta has half sizes across much of its range.

This can be frustrating if you normally wear a US 9.5 and the only conversions shown are US 9 and US 10. There’s no guarantee the brand makes anything between them, even if you’re used to buying half sizes.

Foot-length measurements can help here, although they won’t always settle the question. You also have to consider the shape of the shoe. Someone with a wider forefoot might find the smaller size too tight across the toes even if the length looks reasonable on paper.

I’ve written more about this in my guides to how foot shape affects shoe sizing and how much bigger a half size is in shoes.

Why Do Some Italian Shoe Charts Use Half Sizes While Others Don’t?

Why Do Some Italian Shoe Charts Use Half Sizes While Others Don’t?

Not every Italian brand makes half sizes, and you can see that in the charts above.

Bottega Veneta lists sizes like 40, 40.5, 41, 41.5, and 42. Golden Goose, on the other hand, goes straight from IT 39 to 40, 41, and 42 in its chart.

So if you’re looking for an IT 40.5 at Golden Goose, you won’t find it in that chart. I’d look at the measurements for the two available sizes before deciding which one to try, especially if my usual size falls somewhere between them.

Final Thoughts

If there’s one thing I learned from comparing all these Italian shoe size charts, it’s that you can’t always trust a general Italian-to-US conversion to give you the exact size a brand uses.

The general charts and calculator are useful when you just need a quick conversion. But if you’re shopping for Gucci, Prada, Tod’s, Dolce & Gabbana, or any of the other brands I’ve covered, you’ll find their specific conversions further up the page.

I’d also pay attention to the foot-length measurements when they’re available. I’ve come across enough differences between brands to know that the US size alone doesn’t always tell the whole story.

Still trying to figure out your Italian shoe size? Leave your usual US size, the brand you’re shopping for, and your foot length (if you know it) in the comments. I’ll help you work out which size to try.