Verified brand-to-brand conversionAdidas vs Converse shoe sizing
An Adidas US 10 is about a Converse US 9 (EU 42.5) in men's sizes. Converse fits about a full size bigger at the same printed size, so expect to take about a full size down in Converse, based on both brands' official size charts.
Matched by foot length from both brands' published size charts · Updated July 2026
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Adidas to Converse size chart
Each row matches by foot length, the key both brands print their charts in. Sizes outside either brand's published range are not shown.
Men's
| Adidas US | Foot (cm) | Converse US | Converse EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22.1 | 4 | 36.5 |
| 4.5 | 22.5 | 4.5 | 37 |
| 5 | 22.9 | 5 | 37.5 |
| 5.5 | 23.3 | 5.5 | 38 |
| 6 | 23.8 | 6 | 39 |
| 6.5 | 24.2 | 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 24.6 | 6.5 | 39.5 |
| 7.5 | 25.0 | 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 25.5 | 7.5 | 40.5 |
| 8.5 | 25.9 | 8 | 41 |
| 9 | 26.3 | 8.5 | 42 |
| 9.5 | 26.7 | 8.5 | 42 |
| 10 | 27.1 | 9 | 42.5 |
| 10.5 | 27.6 | 9.5 | 43 |
| 11 | 28.0 | 10 | 44 |
| 11.5 | 28.4 | 10.5 | 44.5 |
| 12 | 28.8 | 11 | 45 |
| 12.5 | 29.3 | 11.5 | 46 |
| 13 | 29.7 | 11.5 | 46 |
| 13.5 | 30.1 | 12 | 46.5 |
| 14 | 30.5 | 12.5 | 47 |
| 14.5 | 31.0 | 13 | 47.5 |
| 15 | 31.4 | 13.5 | 48 |
| 16 | 31.8 | 14 | 49 |
| 17 | 32.6 | 15 | 50 |
Women's
| Adidas US | Foot (cm) | Converse US | Converse EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 22.1 | 5.5 | 36 |
| 5.5 | 22.5 | 6 | 37 |
| 6 | 22.9 | 6.5 | 37.5 |
| 6.5 | 23.3 | 7 | 38 |
| 7 | 23.8 | 7.5 | 38.5 |
| 7.5 | 24.2 | 7.5 | 38.5 |
| 8 | 24.6 | 8 | 39 |
| 8.5 | 25.0 | 8.5 | 40 |
| 9 | 25.5 | 9 | 40.5 |
| 9.5 | 25.9 | 9.5 | 41 |
| 10 | 26.3 | 10 | 42 |
| 10.5 | 26.7 | 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 27.1 | 10.5 | 42.5 |
How Adidas and Converse actually compare
Converse sizing often surprises those accustomed to Adidas, particularly in men's sizes. The Converse men's chart runs approximately a full size smaller for the same foot length. 5). According to both brands' published charts, you should choose a size down in Converse. However, women's sizes don't follow this pattern.
6 cm, is also a Converse 8 (EU 39). This means the common advice to size down in Converse is accurate for men but misleading for women when comparing charts. Adidas includes third steps in its EU sizes, such as 44 2/3, whereas Converse rounds to halves. It's best to compare sizes using the US column or centimeters, rather than relying on EU labels.
Adidas vs Converse: common questions
Does Converse run bigger or smaller than Adidas?
Converse runs about a full size bigger than Adidas: the same foot takes a lower number in Converse, consistently across the size range. For example, an Adidas US 10 maps to a Converse US 9.
Can I buy Converse in my Adidas size?
No. The number on the box means a different foot length in each brand, which is why a straight size-for-size swap misfits. Use the table above or the converter to translate properly.
How do I convert my Adidas size to Converse?
Find your Adidas size in the table above and read across, or use the converter with your exact size. The most reliable method is your measured foot length in centimeters: both brands publish their charts against it, so it translates without guesswork. Half sizes round to the nearest size the brand actually makes.
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