Adidas size guide: which shoe size should you choose?
TOTNEWS · Size guide Adidas
Start with your foot length in centimetres and compare it with the Adidas chart. EU sizes such as 36 2/3, 37 1/3, 38 2/3 and 39 1/3 can be confusing when switching brands. This guide covers EU, UK, US women's and men's sizes, plus Samba OG, Handball Spezial, Sambae, Gazelle, Campus 00s, SL 72 and BW Army.
Quick answer
There is no sizing rule that applies to every Adidas shoe. Use the chart first, then check the fit of the specific model. Many Samba OG and Handball Spezial listings describe a regular fit and recommend your usual size; other versions can fit differently.
Adidas size chart: EU, UK, US and cm
These conversions follow the Adidas women's and men's footwear guide. Foot length means the heel-to-toe measurement. The same EU size from another brand may have a different internal length or volume.
| EU | UK | US Women | US Men | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 3,5 | 5 | 4 | 22,1 cm |
| 36 2/3 | 4 | 5,5 | 4,5 | 22,5 cm |
| 37 1/3 | 4,5 | 6 | 5 | 22,9 cm |
| 38 | 5 | 6,5 | 5,5 | 23,3 cm |
| 38 2/3 | 5,5 | 7 | 6 | 23,8 cm |
| 39 1/3 | 6 | 7,5 | 6,5 | 24,2 cm |
| 40 | 6,5 | 8 | 7 | 24,6 cm |
| 40 2/3 | 7 | 8,5 | 7,5 | 25 cm |
| 41 1/3 | 7,5 | 9 | 8 | 25,5 cm |
| 42 | 8 | 9,5 | 8,5 | 25,9 cm |
| 42 2/3 | 8,5 | 10 | 9 | 26,3 cm |
| 43 1/3 | 9 | 10,5 | 9,5 | 26,7 cm |
| 44 | 9,5 | 11 | 10 | 27,1 cm |
| 44 2/3 | 10 | 11,5 | 10,5 | 27,6 cm |
| 45 1/3 | 10,5 | 12 | 11 | 28 cm |
| 46 | 11 | 12,5 | 11,5 | 28,4 cm |
| 46 2/3 | 11,5 | 13 | 12 | 28,8 cm |
| 47 1/3 | 12 | 13,5 | 12,5 | 29,3 cm |
Why does Adidas use 1/3 and 2/3 sizes?
Adidas uses intermediate EU sizes rather than only whole and half sizes. For example: EU 38 = 23,3 cm, EU 38 2/3 = 23,8 cm and EU 39 1/3 = 24,2 cm. These are successive steps in the foot-length chart.
I wear EU 38,5: which Adidas size should I choose?
Adidas does not use EU 38,5 in its main chart. EU 38 2/3 is numerically closest, but measure your feet instead of converting by the number alone. EU 38 corresponds to about 23,3 cm and EU 38 2/3 to 23,8 cm. Between these measurements, consider your foot width and the model's fit.
How to measure your feet
Are Adidas women's and men's sizes the same?
The chart uses the same EU and UK conversions for women and men, but US numbering differs. EU 40 = UK 6,5 = US Women 8 = US Men 7, for a foot length of about 24,6 cm. For unisex shoes, focus on EU sizes or centimetres.
How does the Adidas Samba OG fit?
Adidas France generally lists Samba OG shoes with a regular fit and recommends your usual size. Foot shape and materials can affect the feel, so confirm with the centimetre measurement when needed.
How does the Adidas Handball Spezial fit?
Handball Spezial listings generally describe a regular fit and recommend your usual size. Check the specific version, especially for wide feet or a different construction. The HQ2650 Lace version also has a dedicated guide.
Adidas Handball Spezial · Handball Spezial HQ2650
How does the Adidas Sambae fit?
The Sambae has a different construction from the Samba OG, including a more substantial sole. Check the precise model rather than assuming an identical fit. Our KI2153 guide covers the Cow Print version.
Adidas Sambae · Adidas Sambae Cow Print KI2153
Gazelle, Campus 00s, SL 72 and BW Army: the same size?
Your usual Adidas size is a starting point. Forefoot width, upper thickness, sole height and internal shape can change the feel. Use the chart and check the specific reference before choosing.
Adidas Gazelle · Adidas Campus 00s · Adidas SL 72 · Adidas BW Army
What if you are between two Adidas sizes?
Measure your feet before choosing a larger or smaller EU size. Narrow feet may already have enough room in a regular fit; standard feet should follow the closest foot-length conversion; wide feet should check the model's width rather than relying only on its size number.
Frequently asked questions
Does Adidas run large or small?
There is no sizing rule that applies to every Adidas shoe. Use the chart first, then check the fit of the specific model. Many Samba OG and Handball Spezial listings describe a regular fit and recommend your usual size; other versions can fit differently.
I wear EU 38,5: which Adidas size should I choose?
Adidas does not use EU 38,5 in its main chart. EU 38 2/3 is numerically closest, but measure your feet instead of converting by the number alone. EU 38 corresponds to about 23,3 cm and EU 38 2/3 to 23,8 cm. Between these measurements, consider your foot width and the model's fit.
What does Adidas EU 39 1/3 correspond to?
About 24,2 cm foot length, UK 6, US Women 7,5 and US Men 6,5.
What does Adidas EU 38 2/3 correspond to?
About 23,8 cm foot length, UK 5,5, US Women 7 and US Men 6.
Which Adidas size for a 25 cm foot?
EU 40 2/3, UK 7, US Women 8,5 and US Men 7,5 in the Adidas chart.
Which Adidas size for a 24 cm foot?
24 cm falls between EU 38 2/3 (23,8 cm) and EU 39 1/3 (24,2 cm). Consider the model's fit and your foot width.
Are Adidas women's and men's sizes the same?
The chart uses the same EU and UK conversions for women and men, but US numbering differs. EU 40 = UK 6,5 = US Women 8 = US Men 7, for a foot length of about 24,6 cm. For unisex shoes, focus on EU sizes or centimetres.
How does the Adidas Samba OG fit?
Adidas France generally lists Samba OG shoes with a regular fit and recommends your usual size. Foot shape and materials can affect the feel, so confirm with the centimetre measurement when needed.
How does the Adidas Handball Spezial fit?
Handball Spezial listings generally describe a regular fit and recommend your usual size. Check the specific version, especially for wide feet or a different construction. The HQ2650 Lace version also has a dedicated guide.
Why does Adidas use 1/3 and 2/3 sizes?
Adidas uses intermediate EU sizes rather than only whole and half sizes. For example: EU 38 = 23,3 cm, EU 38 2/3 = 23,8 cm and EU 39 1/3 = 24,2 cm. These are successive steps in the foot-length chart.
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Check your Adidas fit at the first try-on
Try both shoes indoors on a clean surface with the socks you intend to wear. Adjust the laces or straps without squeezing your feet, then walk a few steps. Check that your toes are not compressed, your heel stays reasonably secure and there is no uncomfortable pressure on top of your foot.
If the front is tight while the heel already moves, changing size alone may not solve the fit. Do not assume leather or suede will correct an unsuitable size. Before ordering another size, tell us the exact model, your foot length and a shoe you wear comfortably.
Samba OG, Sambae and Samba Jane: compare the right version
The Samba name covers different constructions. The Sambae KI2153 has a higher sole; the Samba Jane KH6230 uses a strap. Reviews of an XLG or another version do not replace the specific model’s guidance.