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EU 42 shoe size
EU 42 is about a UK 8, US men's 8.5 and US women's 10, fitting a foot of roughly 26.5 cm. Charts and how to check your fit.
EU 42 across the scales
An EU 42 shoe is approximately a UK 8, a US men's 8.5 and a US women's 10. It is cut for a foot about 26.5 cm long. Because each scale and brand fits a little differently, that foot length is the number to trust — measure yours and match it.
Sizes around EU 42
| EU | UK | US men | US women | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU 41 | 7.5 | 8 | 9.5 | 26.0 cm |
| ➤ EU 42 | 8 | 8.5 | 10 | 26.5 cm |
| EU 43 | 9 | 9.5 | 11 | 27.0 cm |
How to check your fit
Stand on a sheet of paper in the evening, when feet are at their largest, and mark the back of your heel and the tip of your longest toe. Measure the distance in centimetres and compare it with the foot-length figure above. If you are between two sizes, or one foot is bigger, size up.
Source: Standard EU/UK/US shoe scales; foot length derived from the Paris-point basis of EU sizing. Approximate and brand-dependent. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What is EU 42 in UK shoe size?
Approximately a UK 8. Sizing varies by brand, so use the foot length (about 26.5 cm) to be sure.
What is EU 42 in US shoe size?
Roughly a US men's 8.5 or a US women's 10.
What foot length is EU 42?
About 26.5 cm from heel to longest toe. If you measure between two sizes, round up.
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