American shoe brands [2025] American shoe size comparison table

A complete list of American shoe brands : Which brands are good for buying shoes in the United States? How to buy shoes that fit? How to compare American shoe sizes with Chinese sizes?

US shoe size comparison chart

Different regions or countries have different size comparison tables for the design and production of shoes. Understanding the size regulations in the United States before purchasing will make the purchasing process smoother, especially for online shopping, and can avoid the trouble of exchanges and returns due to size issues.

The size of shoes is usually determined by the length of the foot, and the international standard size is the number of millimeters of the foot length. The sizes of different regions are usually determined by different conversion formulas.

A. Foot size measurement method

Knowing your foot size accurately is an important step before buying shoes. Foot size data generally includes foot length and foot width.

Since the foot is a three-dimensional irregular shape, it is impossible to directly measure the exact length and width with a ruler, so other tools are needed for accurate measurement. As shown in the following figure:

Foot length

Stand naturally with both feet on a piece of white paper, place the pen perpendicular to the ground, close to the tip of the thumb and the most prominent part of the heel to make marks. For some buyers whose second toe is longer than the thumb, you can locate the tip of the second toe.

Draw two parallel lines from the two marked points, which should be perpendicular to the direction in which your feet are placed.

The distance between the two parallel lines is the length of the foot.

Foot width

The initial preparation is the same as measuring the foot length. The marking points are the most outward protrusion of the ball of the big toe and the most outward protrusion of the heel of the little toe. Draw two parallel lines based on the marking points, and the parallel lines are parallel to the direction of foot placement.

The distance between the parallel lines is the width of the foot.

B. Women’s Shoe Size Chart

Standard value (mm)	US Size	Chinese Size
210	4	34
215	4.5	35
220	5	35.5
225	5.5	36
230	6	36.5
235	6.5	37
240	7	37.5
245	7.5	38
250	8	38.5
255	8.5	39
260	9	39.5
265	9.5	40
270	10	40.5
275	10.5	41
280	11	41.5
285	11.5	42
290	12	42.5

Unlike buying shoes in Asia, American shoes generally come with different levels of foot width in addition to foot length data. The shoe width levels for women’s shoes are:

• X-Narrow: S or AA2
• Narrow: N or A
• Medium: M or B
• Width: W or D
• X-Wide: XW or EE (2E)

For Asian feet, the style is generally medium width or wide.

C. Men’s Shoe Size Chart

Standard value (mm)	US Size	Chinese Size
240	6	38.5
245	6.5	39
250	7	40
255	7.5	40.5
260	8	41
265	8.5	41.5
270	9	42
275	9.5	42.5
280	10	43
285	10.5	43.5
290	11	44
295	11.5	44.5
300	12	45
305	13	46
310	14	47
315	15	48
320	16	49

Similarly, there are different levels for foot width, but men’s shoes only have four width levels to choose from, and Asians can also choose medium or wide styles when choosing.

• Narrow: N or C3
• Medium: M or D
• Width: W or EE (2E)
• Extra wide: XW or EEEE (4E)

Introduction to American local shoe brands

You can buy it from Amazon, US department stores , or the brand’s specialty stores.

Here are some of the more popular American shoe brands:

1. Nike

Nike is a household name in the United States. It was founded by sports coach Bill Bowerman in 1972. In 1973, long-distance running record holder Perry Fontaine became the first track and field athlete to wear Nike sneakers in the competition.

After that, Nike began to show its prowess in various sports fields, such as track and field, basketball, football, physical training, golf and tennis, etc. It launched joint models with many sports brands, and the classic series is sought after by most shoe collectors.

Nike Air Force 1

At the same time, we cannot forget Jordan, which was founded by basketball great Michael Jordan. Based on his own experience, he launched many unique styles of shoes, which are deeply loved by everyone. Even those who do not play basketball are attracted by its unique design.

2. Under Armour

Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour, is the captain of the American football team at the University of Maryland. He was troubled by the sweat-wicking problem of his jerseys, so he designed the design himself and sent it to the factory for trial production, with well received results.

His own designs were then applied to other uniforms, such as basketball, hockey, etc. With the success of his designs, he decided to create his own brand in 1996, and today’s Under Armour was born.

The designers also applied the high-comfort design used in jerseys to the design of shoes, making the breathable and comfortable products popular among athletes.

3. New Balance

New Balance’s history can be traced back to 1906, when it was founded by Mr. William Reilly.

At first, New Balance was a shoemaking company that specialized in arch support and correction, specializing in custom-made arch supports and corrective shoes for orthopedics. In 1938, it produced the first pair of running shoes with raw rubber soles and black kangaroo leather, and began to enter the field of professional shoes. Since then, it has continuously designed and innovated a variety of extremely comfortable sports casual shoes or professional running shoes, and has become a sponsor of marathon events in many places. The shoes it produces are full of fashionable design and comfortable wearing.

4. Converse

Converse was originally founded in 1908 by Mr. Marquis Mills Converse in Massachusetts, USA using his own surname. As a rubber shoe company, Converse became well-known for the comfort and durability of its rubber soles.

In 1917, Converse released the All-Star basketball shoe. Since then, this iconic sports shoe has become a symbol of American spiritual culture, just like Coca-Cola and Ford Motor Company.

5. Skechers

Skechers was founded in California in 1992 by Robert Greenberg. The brand name is derived from “people who can’t sit still”. In California, which loves nature and is full of sunshine, a pair of comfortable shoes allows locals to enjoy the gifts of nature and discover the beauty of life everywhere by wearing Skechers.

The classic Go Walk series is especially popular among Americans, providing an extremely soft touch and an extremely comfortable walking feel.

6. Keds

Founded in 1916, Keds has a history of more than 100 years and is one of the few century-old brands in the United States. Initially focusing on women’s and infant shoes, Keds gradually expanded its business and launched its first basketball shoe, classic Royal, in 1949, marking the addition of sports-specific products on the basis of casual style.

With more than 100 years of history, KEDS has injected its casual style into American culture and passed it on.

7. Vans

Vans was founded by Paul Van Doren in 1966 and is headquartered in California, USA. With its iconic waffle outsole, super anti-slip and wear-resistant, it is favored by many extreme sports players, including skateboarding, surfing, BMX, snowboarding, etc.

During the brand’s growth, it has continuously injected lifestyle, art, music and street fashion culture into Vans aesthetics, forming a youth culture symbol with a unique personality, and becoming a global brand recognized by extreme sports enthusiasts and trendsetters!

8. Cole Haan

Cole Hann was founded in 1928 by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan in Chicago, who designed the first Cole Haan shoe. In the era of jazz, the founders were inspired by music, with delicate designs and excellent craftsmanship, perfectly integrating leisure, fashion and classics into shoes. Combined with a comfortable wearing experience, you can enjoy the life enjoyment brought by Cole Haan.

9. Timberland

Timberland is a professional shoe company founded in Boston, USA in 1918. It is specialized in designing shoes for outdoor sports and meeting the needs of explorers. Over the years, Timberland has provided reliable footwear support for outdoor adventures with its excellent long-lasting wear resistance, anti-slip properties, and one-piece seamless waterproof upper design, allowing them to discover nature more safely and attentively. The rugged appearance is also loved by urbanites with free habits.

10. Sam Edelman

Sam Edelman was founded in 2004 by Sam Edelman and his wife Libby Edelman on New York’s Upper East Side.

Sam Edelman, who has more than 30 years of experience in women’s shoe design, has served many well-known first-line fashion brands and is quite popular in the fashion circle. After establishing the eponymous brand Sam Edelman, while advocating the concept of “extraordinary, fearless, fashionable, and upstart”, it has been recognized and loved by many celebrities at home and abroad for its rich fashion elements and highly recognizable style designs.

11. Tory Burch

Tory Burch was founded in 2004 and is a brand that represents the American luxury fashion lifestyle. The shoe style that combines modern texture with traditional aesthetics fully reflects the personal style of Tory Burch, the brand’s chief creative officer and executive chairman, and inspires people around the world with beautiful and confident designs. The classic ballet flats series is the brand’s iconic shoe, combining comfort and beauty.

12. Allbirds

Allbirds was founded in 2016 when founder Tim Brown and renewable energy expert Joey Zwillinger worked together to develop a revolutionary wool fabric for shoes that makes them more comfortable and breathable.

The design concept of returning to the origin makes Allbirds’ appearance very simple, without complicated different styles and fancy decorative accessories, which saves the wearer from difficulty in choosing. The concept of “less is more” allows the wearer to feel the comfort brought by the shoes.

Soon after it was launched on the market, it won the favor and recommendation of many Silicon Valley giants and Hollywood celebrities, and quickly became a must-have shoe that everyone rushed to buy.

13. Vince

Vince was founded in New York in 2005. It is the clothing brand of the same name by the popular designer Vince Camuto, focusing on light luxury and elegant style. Whether it is line design, accessory details or material touch, it reflects the wearer’s confidence, elegance and taste. There are fashion elements but it will not blindly follow the trend. It integrates fashion and classics into shoe design in a commendable way. Whether it is daily wear or banquet wear, it can show elegance and provide enough comfort, and is favored by many upper-class people.

14. Crocs

Cross was founded in Colorado in 2002. Its initial products were to provide comfortable, lightweight, waterproof and non-slip functional shoes for sailing and outdoor sports. The iconic slipper shape and holes all over the upper, a non-slip strap, and a looser body design have gradually integrated its applicability into daily life. The patented Crostile resin material contains closed cell resin, which can automatically deform under the action of body temperature to adapt to the shape of the foot, making it extremely popular and once popular in the streets of the United States.

15. UGG

UGG is a wool leather boot brand founded in California in 1978 by an Australian surfer who brought his country’s traditional wool leather boots to the United States. It is famous for its classic wool leather boots. It was favored by many Hollywood celebrities and fashion editors in the early days of its launch, and then quickly gained popularity around the world.

UGG has always provided the wearer with a comfortable, warm and fashionable wearing experience with the best fur material quality and the most refined shoe manufacturing process. From the initial purpose of wearing for warmth to the current decorative function, UGG has brought the creative use of wool materials to the extreme, adding local decorative elements or hooks for the wearer to DIY. In the cold winter, the wearer can get warmth while reflecting his or her own fashion personality.