It depends on various factors such as the height and build of the individual, as well as the region and culture they are from. In general, however, a size 7 shoe would be considered a smaller size for men, particularly in Western cultures where the average men's shoe size is around 9-10.
Since youth shoe sizes and men's shoe sizes follow the same scale, a youth size 7 (often denoted as a size 7Y) is the same size as a men's shoe size 7.
For women in the United States, the average shoe size currently ranges between 8.5 and 9. Confusingly, the most commonly sold shoe size is a 7, which indicates that many women are buying shoes that are too small.
Men's sizes are a continuation of kids' sizes. The next size up after a kids' size 7 is a men's 7.5.
While there is always an option to shop kids' shoes sizes for men with smaller feet, the smallest size most adult shoe brands offer is on average a 5. A useful alternative is to shop shoes with unisex sizing as they typically have a wider range of smaller styles to fit that of women as well.
The scale children's shoes use is actually the same for men. In other words, a child's size size 7 is the same as a men's size 7, and equivalent to a woman's size 8 or 8½. *These are the approximate lengths of feet in inches. Length is just one element that needs to be considered when fitting shoes.
Generally speaking, there's a 1.5-size difference in length between women and men shoes (ladies, if you're a size 8.5, you'd be a size 7 in men's shoes) but the width size remains the same (so if you're a women's D, you're also a men's D).
Women's and men's shoes have a size difference of roughly 1.5 sizes. If you want to convert a man's shoe size to a women's, for instance, a US women's shoe size 8.5 corresponds to a man's shoe size 7.
Even though on average women's feet are between 8.5 and 9, the most commonly sold shoe size is a 7, but just because this is the size that most women purchase does not mean that they are wearing the correct size.
Men's/Women's Size Conversion Chart
For example: A women's size 9 would wear a men's size 7.
Approximately 10.5 is the most common shoe size for men. Remember that this is only an estimate about the average male foot size US; and that men's shoe sizes vary widely. Even if two persons are the same height, their shoe sizes may vary since foot sizes vary based on height.
If you prefer to convert between men's and women's shoes, take the women's size and subtract 1.5 to find the men's size. For example, a women's size 8.5 is a men's size 7.
Some people who sell formal shoes will tell you that you should use two full sizes to ensure the proper fit because shoe sizing is wildly different from one manufacturer to another. If you use the “1.5 rule”, a man who wears a size 7 shoe will wear a women's 8.5.
To easily convert men's shirt sizes to women's shirt sizes or vice versa, go up or down one size. For example, a men's size small shirt would be equivalent to a women's size medium shirt, while a women's large may be a men's medium.
There is no gender gap for kids' shoe sizes, no difference between sizes for boys and girls, not even for those sparkly princess gels.
Adidas sizing is generally true to size. The label themselves advise that for a more loose feel, you should go up a size or, for a more snug fit, try a size smaller. These are, after all, relaxed sports-oriented pieces that need to fit your particular lifestyle.