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Shoe Size & Fit Advice

International shoe sizes can vary slightly between brands and models. Use your measured foot length as the best starting point, then compare it with the individual brand's size recommendation. Where a product page gives model-specific sizing advice, that guidance should always take priority over a general conversion chart.

Adult Shoes

International Adult Shoe Size Conversion

A general reference for comparing EU, UK and US adult shoe sizes. Foot length is shown to make cross-brand comparison easier.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK	US Women	US Men
21.5	35 / 35.5	2.5 – 3	4.5 – 5	3 – 3.5
22.0	36	3 – 3.5	5 – 5.5	3.5 – 4
22.5	36.5 / 37	3.5 – 4	5.5 – 6	4 – 4.5
23.0	37 / 37.5	4 – 4.5	6 – 6.5	4.5 – 5
23.5	38	4.5 – 5	6.5 – 7	5 – 5.5
24.0	38.5	5 – 5.5	7 – 7.5	5.5 – 6
24.5	39 / 39.5	5.5 – 6	7.5 – 8	6 – 6.5
25.0	40	6 – 6.5	8 – 8.5	6.5 – 7
25.5	40.5	6.5 – 7	8.5 – 9	7 – 7.5
26.0	41 / 41.5	7 – 7.5	9 – 9.5	7.5 – 8
26.5	42	7.5 – 8	9.5 – 10	8 – 8.5
27.0	42 / 42.5	8 – 8.5	10 – 10.5	8.5 – 9
27.5	43	8.5 – 9	10.5 – 11	9 – 9.5
28.0	44	9 – 9.5	11 – 11.5	9.5 – 10
28.5	44.5	9.5 – 10	11.5 – 12	10 – 10.5
29.0	45	10 – 10.5	12 – 12.5	10.5 – 11
29.5	46	10.5 – 11	12.5 – 13	11 – 11.5

Children's Shoes

International Kids' Shoe Size Conversion

Children's shoe sizing changes from child to youth sizing as feet grow. Measure the child's foot rather than converting from an existing school or trainer size wherever possible.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK Kids	US Kids / Youth
14.0	24	7	7.5
14.5	25	7.5	8
15.0	25.5 – 26	8 – 8.5	8.5 – 9
15.5	26.5	9	9.5
16.0	27 – 27.5	9.5	10
16.5	28	10	10.5
17.0	28.5	10.5	11
17.5	29 – 30	11 – 11.5	11.5 – 12
18.0	30.5	12	12.5
18.5	31	12.5	13
19.0	32 – 32.5	13 – 13.5	13.5 / 1Y
19.5	33	1	1.5Y
20.0	33.5	1.5	2Y
20.5	34 / 34.5	2	2.5Y
21.0	35	2.5	3Y
21.5	35.5	3	3.5Y
22.0	36	3.5	4Y
22.5	37	4	4.5Y
23.0	37.5	4.5	5Y
23.5	38	5	5.5Y
24.0	38.5	5.5	6Y
24.5	39	6	6.5Y
25.0	40	6.5	7Y

Dance World Tip

Never choose a dance shoe from conversion alone. Ballet, jazz, ballroom and character shoes can fit very differently depending on the last, upper material, width and intended level of compression. Use this table to understand international equivalents, then follow the fit advice for the individual shoe.

Dance World Measuring Guide

How to Measure Your Feet for Dance Shoes

Measure both feet while standing, preferably later in the day. Use the longer foot when comparing your measurement with a shoe size chart.

Foot Length

Key Measurement

Stand with your heel lightly against a wall and place your foot flat on a sheet of paper. Mark the end of your longest toe and measure the distance from the wall to the mark.

Measure in centimetres for the most accurate comparison with international shoe charts.

Measure Both Feet

Repeat the measurement on the other foot. It is very common for one foot to be slightly longer than the other, so always use the larger measurement when choosing your starting size.

Foot Width

Measure across or around the widest part of the forefoot. Width can be just as important as length in dance shoes, particularly in fitted ballet, jazz and ballroom styles.

Measure While Standing

Take measurements with your full weight on your feet. Standing allows the foot to spread naturally and gives a more realistic measurement than measuring while sitting.

Check the Dance Fit

A correctly fitted dance shoe should feel secure without restricting the toes or causing pressure. Different dance disciplines require different amounts of growing room, compression and heel security, so always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice.

Using This Conversion Guide

This chart is designed as an international reference rather than a replacement for individual brand sizing. Bloch, Capezio, So Danca, IDS, PortDance, Diamant and other dance footwear brands may use their own conversion systems or fit differently from standard street shoes. Always use the individual product's Dance World Fit Advice where available.

Dance World Fit Note International shoe conversions are approximate and can vary between manufacturers, lasts and shoe styles. Foot length provides the most useful starting point, but the individual brand's size chart and model-specific Dance World fitting recommendation should always take priority.

Best For: Rhythmic Gymnastics • Training • Competition • Pivots & Turns • Balances • Flexible Footwork • Beginner to Advanced Gymnasts

Description

Soft, flexible and beautifully secure, the Anniel Leather Rhythmic Gymnastics Shoes are designed to give gymnasts the close-to-the-foot feel needed for precise movement while adding more protection and grip than a traditional minimal gymnastics half shoe.

Premium Italian leather creates a supple upper that moves naturally with the foot, while the distinctive split suede and rubber sole combines smooth movement with strategically placed traction. Elastic through the vamp, heel and instep keeps the shoe closely connected to the foot through balances, pivots, travelling sequences and routines.

Anniel Leather Rhythmic Gymnastics Shoes – Personality & Colour

Supple Leather • Mixed-Sole Grip • Secure Fit • Flexible Movement

The traditional leather all-rounder. This feels more substantial than the ultra-minimal toe shoes often associated with rhythmic gymnastics. Soft leather surrounds the working foot while the split construction keeps movement flexible, making it an appealing option for gymnasts who prefer a little more coverage and security underfoot.

White gives the shoe a clean, traditional gymnastics finish with the crisp appearance particularly suited to training and performance.

Anniel Rhythmic Gymnastics Shoes – Design & Performance

The defining feature is the premium Italian leather upper. Soft and naturally flexible, the leather conforms more closely to the foot with wear while providing considerably more coverage than a conventional rhythmic gymnastics toe shoe.

Underneath, Anniel uses an unusual mixed split sole combining suede and rubber. The suede provides the smoother working surface needed for controlled movement and pivots, while strategically positioned rubber introduces additional traction and stability where the gymnast needs greater contact with the floor.

This makes the shoe particularly interesting for training. Rather than maximising either glide or grip, the sole is designed to give the gymnast access to both qualities within the same construction.

The elasticated vamp wraps the upper closely around the foot, while additional elastic through the heel and instep helps prevent unwanted movement inside the shoe. There are no laces or buckles to interrupt the profile, keeping the overall construction streamlined and performance focused.

Despite the additional coverage, the split sole allows the foot to flex and articulate freely, helping preserve the pointed line and mobility required throughout rhythmic gymnastics movement.

Anniel Leather Gymnastics Shoes – Technical Profile

Construction Slip-On Rhythmic Gymnastics Shoe

Upper Premium Italian Leather

Sole Suede + Rubber Mixed Split Sole

Traction Strategic Rubber Grip

Fit System Elasticated Vamp + Heel & Instep Elastics

Sole Type Split Sole

Flexibility High

Coverage Full Forefoot / Secure Heel

Best Use Rhythmic Gymnastics • Training • Performance

Key Feature Suede Glide + Rubber Grip

Dance World Notes – Anniel Rhythmic Gymnastics Shoes

The traditional leather all-rounder.

What makes this shoe interesting is the sole. Suede and rubber perform two different jobs: the suede allows smoother transitions and turning movement, while the rubber gives extra purchase when the gymnast needs greater stability.

The leather construction also sets it apart. Compared with very minimal knitted or microfibre rhythmic gymnastics half shoes, this is a more covered and substantial option while the split sole still leaves plenty of freedom for articulation.

Our overall impression: a particularly useful training shoe for gymnasts who want flexibility without feeling quite as exposed as they would in a minimal toe shoe, with the mixed sole giving it a versatile grip-to-glide character.

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