Golf Shoe Size Guide: UK, US and EU Conversions by Brand

By the Best Golf Clubs editorial team. Manufacturer size charts checked 11 September 2026.

This guide uses manufacturer sizing and fitting information. We have not carried out hands-on testing. A chart provides a starting size; an indoor try-on checks the fit of the actual shoe.

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Use the size chart belonging to the brand and the men’s, women’s or junior range you are buying. There is no single UK-to-US conversion that works for every golf shoe. For example, men’s UK 8 is US 9 on FootJoy’s chart but US 8.5 on adidas’s chart. Neither is a reason to order a different length without checking the actual model.

Start with the right size system

A label reading “9” is incomplete without the region and range. Check the product selector, box label and order confirmation together. Record length and width separately: increasing length to escape forefoot pressure can leave too much space elsewhere.

UK, US and EU golf-shoe size chart examples

The examples below are taken from named manufacturers, rather than averaged across brands. They are chart conversions, not a guarantee that two shoes will feel the same. Use the linked full chart for sizes outside these examples.

Men’s golf shoe size conversion by brand

Selected men’s conversions from FootJoy and adidas
UK size	FootJoy US / EU	adidas US / EU
7	8 / 40.5	7.5 / 40⅔
8	9 / 42	8.5 / 42
9	10 / 43	9.5 / 43⅓
10	11 / 44.5	10.5 / 44⅔

Sources: FootJoy men’s chart and adidas US men’s chart. EU numbers also depend on the manufacturer; matching an EU label alone does not establish identical fit.

Women’s golf shoe size conversion

Use the women’s chart for the selected range. The men’s conversion is not interchangeable. These examples apply to FootJoy women’s shoes:

Selected FootJoy women’s conversions
UK size	US women’s size	EU size
4	6	36.5
5	7	38
6	8	39
7	9	40.5

Source: FootJoy women’s size chart. A unisex listing may use a different displayed range, so read that product’s own size guide before selecting the number.

Junior golf shoe sizes

Use the junior chart attached to the shoe, such as FootJoy’s junior fitting guidance. Child and youth ranges can repeat size numbers; keep any youth or child designation with the measurement. Do not use an adult chart or add a fixed number to a child’s UK size.

Measure your feet at home

FootJoy’s measurement instructions use the distance from heel to longest toe. Measure towards the end of the day and check both feet.

Place paper on a firm floor against a wall.
Rest your heel lightly against the wall and mark the end of the longest toe.
Measure the distance from the wall to the mark, then repeat for the other foot.
Compare the measurements with the selected brand’s chart, keeping its units unchanged.
Try the suggested length with your normal golf socks and the appropriate width.

If you measure in inches, use the maker’s inch column or convert carefully to centimetres; rounding too early can change a borderline result. A fitting in a shop also lets you compare the forefoot, instep and heel shape.

Golf shoe widths: read the maker’s labels

New Balance’s US width guide uses D for men’s standard, 2E for wide and 4E for extra wide; women’s standard is B, wide D and extra wide 2E. These examples show why “2E” should not be labelled narrow and why the range matters.

FootJoy’s men’s chart uses its own categories, including Wide and Extra Wide; do not automatically translate Extra Wide into another brand’s 4E. Compare the specified width at the correct length. Our wide-fit golf-shoe guide lists UK and US models with explicit width options.

Compare brands using the exact model

Start with the official conversion, then compare the shape of the actual shoe. Advice to size every Nike up or every ECCO down is too broad to establish your size. A new generation, different last or width option can change the relevant choice even within one brand.

For example, FootJoy’s US Pro/SL listing has separate length and width selectors. The New Balance US 997 SL listing labels D, 2E and 4E options. Check the combination you want rather than assuming every listed colour comes in every width.

Check the fit beyond the number

Try both shoes indoors with your usual socks. Fasten them as you would for a round, walk and make a comfortable practice movement. Check toe space, heel movement and pressure across the forefoot. If you use an orthotic, bring it to the fitting and confirm the intended insole arrangement.

What to change when the fit feels wrong

If the toes feel crowded but the heel already moves, compare a different width or shape before adding length. If the whole shoe feels loose, recheck the measurement and fastening. Avoid using a stack of inserts or assuming wear will remove persistent pressure. Ask the retailer to compare the fit while the shoes are still returnable.

Care for the shoe you actually bought

Use the model’s cleaning, drying and storage instructions. Upper materials and closures differ, so a single care method is not suitable for every golf shoe. Inspect the sole, fastening and lining as part of regular care; there is no useful universal replacement deadline based only on the shoe’s age.

Golf shoe sizing questions

When should I measure again?

Recheck when buying a new pair, particularly if your usual size no longer feels right. Keep a measurement record, but confirm the current brand chart and actual fit.

Can I wear golf shoes away from the course?

Check the intended use and sole of the exact model. Spikeless and spiked shoes differ in construction; neither label alone establishes how the shoe will fit you for a particular walk.

How should I try a new pair?

Begin with a clean indoor try-on that meets the seller’s return conditions. Recheck a poor fit before wearing the shoes outside; breaking in should not be used to justify the wrong size.

Does waterproofing change the size choice?

Choose the correct length, width and shape first. Then compare the model’s weather protection with the conditions in which you play. Waterproof is a product feature, not a width designation.

Should I buy online or in a shop?

A shop lets you compare models and widths together. Online, use the correct regional listing, record the size system and check return terms before ordering. Keep the box and shoes clean during the fitting decision.