US
8.5
=
South Korea
265
(26.5cm)
Also: UK 8EU 42JP 26.5CN 42BR 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
In men's shoe, a US 8.5 corresponds to KR 265 according to standard international size charts. Your measurement of approximately 26.5cm corresponds to this size. This is the most widely accepted conversion, though sizing can differ slightly depending on the brand or manufacturer. For the best results, compare this conversion with the specific product's size recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is US 8.5 in KR men's shoe?
US size 8.5 in men's shoe is equivalent to KR size 265. 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 KR 265?
Yes, US 8.5 is equivalent to KR 265 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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