US
8.5
=
Europe
42
(26.5cm)
Also: UK 8JP 26.5CN 42KR 265BR 40MX 7.5AU 8
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| US | UK | EU | JP | CN | KR | BR | MX | AU | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 3 | 35 | 21.5 | 35 | 215 | 33 | 2.5 | 3 | 21.5cm |
| 4 | 3.5 | 36 | 22 | 36 | 220 | 34 | 3 | 3.5 | 22cm |
| 4.5 | 4 | 36.5 | 22.5 | 36 | 225 | 34 | 3.5 | 4 | 22.5cm |
| 5 | 4.5 | 37 | 23 | 37 | 230 | 35 | 4 | 4.5 | 23cm |
| 5.5 | 5 | 37.5 | 23.5 | 38 | 235 | 36 | 4.5 | 5 | 23.5cm |
| 6 | 5.5 | 38 | 24 | 38 | 240 | 36 | 5 | 5.5 | 24cm |
| 6.5 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 | 39 | 245 | 37 | 5.5 | 6 | 24.5cm |
| 7 | 6.5 | 40 | 25 | 40 | 250 | 38 | 6 | 6.5 | 25cm |
| 7.5 | 7 | 40.5 | 25.5 | 41 | 255 | 39 | 6.5 | 7 | 25.5cm |
| 8 | 7.5 | 41 | 26 | 41 | 260 | 39 | 7 | 7.5 | 26cm |
| 8.5 | 8 | 42 | 26.5 | 42 | 265 | 40 | 7.5 | 8 | 26.5cm |
| 9 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27 | 42 | 270 | 41 | 8 | 8.5 | 27cm |
| 9.5 | 9 | 43 | 27.5 | 43 | 275 | 41 | 8.5 | 9 | 27.5cm |
| 10 | 9.5 | 44 | 28 | 44 | 280 | 42 | 9 | 9.5 | 28cm |
| 10.5 | 10 | 44.5 | 28.5 | 44 | 285 | 43 | 9.5 | 10 | 28.5cm |
| 11 | 10.5 | 45 | 29 | 45 | 290 | 43 | 10 | 10.5 | 29cm |
| 11.5 | 11 | 45.5 | 29.5 | 46 | 295 | 44 | 10.5 | 11 | 29.5cm |
| 12 | 11.5 | 46 | 30 | 46 | 300 | 44 | 11 | 11.5 | 30cm |
| 13 | 12.5 | 47 | 31 | 47 | 310 | 45 | 12 | 12.5 | 31cm |
| 14 | 13.5 | 48 | 32 | 48 | 320 | 46 | 13 | 13.5 | 32cm |
Convert US 8.5 to Other Systems
US size 8.5 in men's shoe converts to EU size 42. This is based on standard international sizing charts. Your measurement of approximately 26.5cm corresponds to this size. Keep in mind that sizes can vary slightly between brands and manufacturers. We recommend checking the specific brand's size guide when available for the most accurate fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is US 8.5 in EU men's shoe?
US size 8.5 in men's shoe is equivalent to EU size 42. This conversion is based on standard international sizing charts and is widely accepted across brands and retailers.
What is US 8.5 in other sizing systems?
US size 8.5 in men's shoe converts to: UK 8, EU 42, JP 26.5. Use our converter above to see all available systems.
Is US 8.5 the same as EU 42?
Yes, US 8.5 is equivalent to EU 42 in standard men's shoe sizing. However, fit can vary between brands, so trying on items or checking brand-specific size charts is always recommended.
How accurate are shoe size conversions?
Our size conversions are based on international standards and verified against multiple authoritative sources. They represent the most widely accepted equivalents. However, individual brands may size slightly differently, so we recommend trying items on when possible or checking the brand's own size guide.
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