Vietnamese Shoe Size to US: Conversion Chart and Size Guide (2026)

Vietnam uses European (EU) shoe sizes. A Vietnamese size 40 is about a US men's 7 or a US women's 8.5. Size 42 is about a US men's 8.5.

Brands differ, and Vietnamese shoes often run narrow, so many buyers end up with the wrong pair. VALO Vietnam works with Vietnamese footwear factories, which size every order by foot length in centimeters.

This guide gives Vietnamese to US charts for men, women, and kids, plus US to Vietnamese and UK conversions. It also shows how to measure your feet and buy the right size.

Key Takeaways

• Vietnamese shoe sizes use EU numbers, from about 35 to 46 for adults.
• Size 40 is about US men's 7 or US women's 8.5.
• Foot length in centimeters is the most reliable way to convert.
• Local stores rarely stock half sizes, so round up if you are between sizes.
• Vietnamese brands often cut narrower than US brands.
• Always check the specific brand's size chart before buying.

What Shoe Size System Does Vietnam Use?

Vietnam uses the European (EU) system. Shoe stores, local brands, and online sellers all label shoes with EU numbers, such as 39, 40, or 41.

EU sizes are based on the length of the shoe last, measured in Paris points. One Paris point is about 0.67 cm, so each full size adds about two-thirds of a centimeter.

US sizes use a different scale, with separate numbers for men, women, and kids. That is why one Vietnamese size has a different US size for men and women.

Vietnamese to US Shoe Size Chart for Men

Find your Vietnamese size, then read across. Foot length is the approximate fit length in centimeters.

• Size 38: US men's 5.5, UK 5, about 24 cm
• Size 39: US men's 6.5, UK 6, about 24.5 cm
• Size 40: US men's 7, UK 6, about 25 cm
• Size 41: US men's 8, UK 7, about 26 cm
• Size 42: US men's 8.5, UK 7.5, about 26.5 cm
• Size 43: US men's 9.5, UK 8.5, about 27.5 cm
• Size 44: US men's 10, UK 9, about 28 cm
• Size 45: US men's 11, UK 10, about 29 cm
• Size 46: US men's 12, UK 11, about 30 cm

Most Vietnamese stores carry men's sizes 38 to 44. Sizes 45 and up can be hard to find.

Vietnamese to US Shoe Size Chart for Women

• Size 35: US women's 4.5, UK 2, about 21.5 cm
• Size 36: US women's 5.5, UK 3, about 22.5 cm
• Size 37: US women's 6 to 6.5, UK 3.5 to 4, about 23 to 23.5 cm
• Size 38: US women's 7, UK 4.5, about 24 cm
• Size 39: US women's 8, UK 5.5, about 25 cm
• Size 40: US women's 8.5, UK 6, about 25.5 cm
• Size 41: US women's 9.5, UK 7, about 26.5 cm
• Size 42: US women's 10, UK 7.5, about 27 cm

Most stores stock women's sizes 35 to 39. Sizes 40 and up are less common in local brands.

Vietnamese to US Shoe Size Chart for Kids

• Size 22: US 6C, about 12 cm
• Size 24: US 7C to 8C, about 13.5 cm
• Size 26: US 9C, about 15 cm
• Size 28: US 11C, about 17 cm
• Size 30: US 12.5C, about 18.5 cm
• Size 32: US 1Y, about 20 cm
• Size 34: US 2.5Y, about 21.5 cm
• Size 36: US 4Y, about 23 cm

Children's feet grow fast. Leave about 1 to 1.5 cm of room and measure again every few months.

US to Vietnamese Shoe Size Conversion

Already know your US size? Use these charts to find your Vietnamese size.

US Men's to Vietnamese

• US 6: Vietnamese 38 to 39
• US 6.5: Vietnamese 39
• US 7: Vietnamese 40
• US 7.5: Vietnamese 40 to 41
• US 8: Vietnamese 41
• US 8.5: Vietnamese 42
• US 9: Vietnamese 42 to 43
• US 9.5: Vietnamese 43
• US 10: Vietnamese 44
• US 10.5: Vietnamese 44 to 45
• US 11: Vietnamese 45
• US 12: Vietnamese 46

US Women's to Vietnamese

• US 5: Vietnamese 35 to 36
• US 6: Vietnamese 36 to 37
• US 7: Vietnamese 38
• US 7.5: Vietnamese 38 to 39
• US 8: Vietnamese 39
• US 8.5: Vietnamese 40
• US 9: Vietnamese 40 to 41
• US 10: Vietnamese 42

Where two sizes are shown, pick the larger one if your feet are wide or you wear thick socks.

Vietnamese to UK Shoe Size

UK sizes run about half to one size smaller than US men's sizes. For men:

• UK 6: Vietnamese 39 to 40
• UK 7: Vietnamese 41
• UK 8: Vietnamese 42 to 43
• UK 9: Vietnamese 44
• UK 10: Vietnamese 45

For women, use the UK column in the women's chart above.

Quick Answers for Common Vietnamese Sizes

• Size 37 Vietnam to US: Women's 6 to 6.5. Men's about 4.5 to 5.
• Size 38 Vietnam to US: Women's 7. Men's 5.5.
• Size 39 Vietnam to US: Women's 8. Men's 6.5.
• Size 40 Vietnam to US: Women's 8.5. Men's 7.
• Size 41 Vietnam to US: Women's 9.5. Men's 8.
• Size 42 Vietnam to US: Men's 8.5. Women's 10.
• Size 43 Vietnam to US: Men's 9.5.
• Size 44 Vietnam to US: Men's 10.

How to Measure Your Foot for the Right Size

Foot length in centimeters is the most reliable way to match sizes across countries.

• Step 1: Place a sheet of paper against a wall on a hard floor.
• Step 2: Stand on it in the socks you usually wear, heel against the wall.
• Step 3: Mark the tip of your longest toe.
• Step 4: Measure from the wall to the mark in centimeters.
• Step 5: Repeat for the other foot and use the larger number.

Measure in the evening, when feet are slightly larger. Then add about 0.5 to 1 cm of room and match that length to the charts.

Why Vietnamese Shoes Can Fit Differently

Two shoes with the same size number can still fit differently. These are the main reasons.

• Width: Many Vietnamese and Asian brands use narrower lasts. Wide feet may need one size up.
• Brand: Each brand builds its own chart. Differences of half a size are common.
• No half sizes: Local stores usually carry whole sizes only.
• Shoe type: Sneakers, sandals, and dress shoes fit differently, even from one brand.
• Materials: Leather stretches over time. Synthetic uppers do not.

The charts in this guide follow major global brand standards. Use them as a starting point, then check the brand's own chart.

Tips for Buying Shoes in Vietnam

In a Store

• Try both shoes on and walk around before paying.
• Ask for your size in cm if the size runs small or large.
• Useful phrase: "Cho tôi thử size 41" means "Let me try size 41".
• Larger sizes sell out fast, so ask if more stock is in the back.

Online

• Compare your foot length with the seller's cm chart, not just the size number.
• Read reviews for comments like "runs small" or "runs narrow".
• Check the return or exchange policy before ordering.

Buying clothes too? See our Vietnamese clothing size to US guide and our guide to clothing stores in Vietnam.

For Footwear Buyers: Getting Sizes Right When Sourcing from Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the world's largest footwear producers, making made in Vietnam shoes for many global brands. If you order from a factory, sizing mistakes cost far more than one wrong pair.

• Specify foot length in cm for each size, not just US or EU numbers.
• Share your size chart and approve fit samples in several sizes.
• Agree the size run, such as US men's 7 to 13, and the quantity per size.
• Confirm width, since standard factory lasts may be narrower than US fits.

Learn more in our guide to footwear sourcing or how to work with a Vietnam shoe factory. VALO Vietnam connects you directly with verified Vietnam footwear manufacturers, with no middleman fees.

Final Thoughts on Vietnamese to US Shoe Sizes

Vietnamese shoe sizes are EU sizes, so conversion is simple once you know your foot length. Measure in centimeters, use the charts above, and check the brand's own guide.

If you are sourcing footwear at scale, VALO Vietnam helps you find verified manufacturers and request quotes directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What shoe size system does Vietnam use?

Vietnam uses European (EU) shoe sizes. Most adult shoes are labeled from 35 to 46.

2. What is Vietnamese size 40 in US?

Vietnamese size 40 is about a US men's 7 or a US women's 8.5.

3. What is Vietnamese size 42 in US?

Vietnamese size 42 is about a US men's 8.5 or a US women's 10.

4. What is a US size 8 in Vietnam?

A US men's 8 is about Vietnamese size 41. A US women's 8 is about Vietnamese size 39.

5. What is a US size 10 in Vietnam?

A US men's 10 is about Vietnamese size 44. A US women's 10 is about Vietnamese size 42.

6. Do Vietnamese shoes run small?

Many local brands run slightly small and narrow. If you are between sizes or have wide feet, go one size up.

7. Are Vietnamese and EU shoe sizes the same?

Yes. Vietnamese shoes use the EU numbering system, though each brand's fit can vary slightly.

8. How do I convert my shoe size if I am between sizes?

Measure your foot in cm, add 0.5 to 1 cm, and choose the size with that length. Local stores rarely sell half sizes, so round up.

9. What is Vietnamese size 39 in UK?

Vietnamese size 39 is about UK 6 for men and UK 5.5 for women.

10. Can I buy large shoe sizes in Vietnam?

It can be hard. Men's sizes above 44 and women's above 40 are limited in local stores. Global brand stores in big malls are your best option.