Shoe conversion

EU 38 to US shoe size

EU 38 is US men's 5.5 or women's 7, a foot length of 23.7 cm. Convert any other size below, or see the full EU to US chart.

7
EU 38 equals US Women 7. Full size across systems:
US Men
5.5
US Women
7
UK
5
EU
38
Foot length (cm)
23.7 cm

EU sizes near 38

EU and US shoe sizes around EU 38, with foot length in centimetres.
EUUS MenUS WomenFoot (cm)
374.5622.9
37.556.523.3
385.5723.7
38.567.524.1
396.5824.5

EU 38 and US men's 5.5 or women's 7 both correspond to a foot length of 23.7 cm, which is the one measurement that does not change between systems. If you know your foot length directly, you can confirm the size without converting at all.

For every other EU size, see the full EU to US shoe size chart, or measure your foot with how to measure shoe size.

Common questions

What is EU 38 in US shoe size?

EU 38 is US men's 5.5 or women's 7. Both sit on the same foot length of 23.7 cm.

Does EU 38 differ for men and women?

No. EU uses one number for both, so EU 38 is the same size for men and women. The equivalent US size covers both, shown as separate men's and women's numbers where US is US.

What if I am between two sizes?

Size up. A slightly long shoe is more comfortable than one that is too short, and you can adjust the fit with insoles or thicker socks.

Last reviewed and updated on July 2, 2026. Conversion tables are checked against published international sizing standards.