US
8.5
=
United Kingdom
8
(26.5cm)
Also: EU 42JP 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
Looking for the UK equivalent of US 8.5? In standard men's shoe sizing, it converts to UK 8. Your measurement of approximately 26.5cm corresponds to this size. These conversions are based on industry-standard measurements. Individual brands may have minor sizing differences, so checking the brand's own sizing guide alongside this conversion can help ensure a perfect fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is US 8.5 in UK men's shoe?
US size 8.5 in men's shoe is equivalent to UK size 8. 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 UK 8?
Yes, US 8.5 is equivalent to UK 8 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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