Gucci shoe size US versus EU

[Buzzysue]

Back in the early 1980s I bought five pairs of Guccis directly from the store. I still have them and they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever had.

I decided I want to get more pairs if the price is right. I have mostly been looking on eBay.

The Guccis I have are 38 and 38.5 and they fit. I also have a pair that is a 37.5, so I can go that low.

I just missed getting a pair on eBay that was a 7.5 and am now watching a pair of 8.5. Since 38 and 38.5 fit, does that mean I am an 8 or an 8.5 in Gucci?

In other brands, it doesn’t always correspond that a 38 is an 8, a 39 is a 9, etc.

So, will an 8.5 be too big if I wear a 38.5 in Gucci? Or will it be just right?

 

[keywi100]

It depends on the shoe. I’m a 36 in brixtons and Jordan’s, 36.5 in in princetown and 35.5 in the aces. I’m a US 6.5 and most of my older Gucci shoes (7+ years old) are 36.5. If you can, you should try some of the shoes on in person before buying from ebay

 

[Buzzysue]

Thanks. It sounds like the US sizes are close enough that if I wear 38 and 38.5 in vintage Gucci, I can probably wear 8 and 8.5.

I sometimes go down to a 7.5 to get a shoe to fit my narrow heels, but when I do, I need a soft leather shoe with give in the toe. I’m actually more of an 8 or 8.5 AA.

 

[jimmie staton]

Back in the early 1980s I bought five pairs of Guccis directly from the store. I still have them and they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever had.

I decided I want to get more pairs if the price is right. I have mostly been looking on eBay.

The Guccis I have are 38 and 38.5 and they fit. I also have a pair that is a 37.5, so I can go that low.

I just missed getting a pair on eBay that was a 7.5 and am now watching a pair of 8.5. Since 38 and 38.5 fit, does that mean I am an 8 or an 8.5 in Gucci?

In other brands, it doesn’t always correspond that a 38 is an 8, a 39 is a 9, etc.

So, will an 8.5 be too big if I wear a 38.5 in Gucci? Or will it be just right?

depends on the style Gucci shoe, if it's older or newer, and how your feet feels in said shoe.
"J!m"

 

[Buzzysue]

I’m mostly looking at loafers from the 1980s and 1990s. The new ones are too expensive so I am keeping my eye out for older models still in good condition. It sounds like I can take a chance on a 8 or an 8.5, and maybe skip the 7.5.

I got a pair recently that is an 38.5 AA probably from the 1980s. It fits. It’s not too long in length and just right in width. An 8.5 B probably will be a bit big, but maybe it will fit with an insole or heel pads.

 

[whateve]

I had a pair of sandals I bought in the 80s that were marked 39. Gucci's current size chart says that is equivalent to a US 9, but back when I bought them, I wore a 7. I grew to an 8 and they still fit me but tighter. They measured 9 7/8 inches long.

Maybe you should take measurements of shoes that fit you and compare that to the measurements of shoes you see listed.

 

[Buzzysue]

Yeah, I think that’s what I need to do.

The measurements you have for a 39 confirm that maybe a Gucci 7.5 would be too small, and I should stick with 8 and 8.5.

I was concerned because some people have been saying they size down for Guccis. But it sounds like for me that would mean I’d get a shoe too small.

 

[whiteswan1010]

I wear a size 9 shoe with very narrow heels. In Brixton I'm a 38.5 and in Jordan 39. I can't wear Princetown
because of my narrow heel's which makes me kick out no matter what size.

And in Gucci "Ace" sneakers I wear a 38.5 as well. Hope that helps.

 

[Buzzysue]

Yes, it gives me something to think about. If I can get a 9 AAAA, I can wear it. An 8.5 AAA is just about the perfect size.

The wider the heel, the shorter the size I need to get, but 7 1/2 is about the shortest I can go.

 

[fabuleux]

Thanks. It sounds like the US sizes are close enough that if I wear 38 and 38.5 in vintage Gucci, I can probably wear 8 and 8.5.

I sometimes go down to a 7.5 to get a shoe to fit my narrow heels, but when I do, I need a soft leather shoe with give in the toe. I’m actually more of an 8 or 8.5 AA.

Check out the Gucci website. There is a size guide for shoes between UK, EU, and US sizes.