Converse Size Chart India: Chuck Taylor, Chuck 70, and Shai 001 Fit Guide
Almost every Converse return in India traces back to the same mistake: ordering a true size Chuck Taylor. Converse's own guidance is blunt about this, the Chuck Taylor All Star and Chuck 70 both run about half a size large, so the size you wear in a Nike or an Adidas is usually not the size you should order in a Chuck. This guide has the official conversion numbers plus the exact call for each Converse line KM carries.
Photo: Kicks Machine, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Throwback Low
Converse is a canvas brand first. The upper has almost no structure to hold a snug fit out of the box, and the rubber toe cap and flat sole mean there is no cushioning to fill the extra room. That is the whole story behind why Chucks feel long on first wear and why the sizing advice below matters more here than on a padded running shoe.
The one rule that fixes most sizing mistakes
If you take one thing from this page: for Chuck Taylor All Star and Chuck 70, order half a US size down from your normal sneaker size. For every other Converse line KM stocks (Pro Leather, One Star, Shai 001, All Star BB Evo), order your true size instead. The chart and the notes below tell you exactly when each rule applies.
Converse size chart (US, UK, EU, foot length)
| US | UK | EU | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 23.9 |
| 7 | 6 | 40 | 24.9 |
| 8 | 7 | 41 | 26.0 |
| 9 | 8 | 42.5 | 27.0 |
| 10 | 9 | 44 | 27.9 |
| 11 | 10 | 45 | 28.9 |
| 12 | 11 | 46.5 | 30.0 |
Source: Converse official size guide (converse.com/size-chart-guide), which states Chuck Taylor and Chuck 70 run large and recommends ordering half a US size down, cross referenced against standard Converse conversion tables for the foot length column.
Converse is largely unisex sizing on a men's scale. A women's US 9 lines up with a men's US 7, roughly a two size difference. If you normally shop women's sizing on other brands, subtract about 1.5 to 2 to find your Converse men's starting point, then apply the half size down rule for Chucks on top of that.
Indian frame translation
Most Indian buyers land between US 6 and US 10 on the men's Converse scale, which is EU 38.5 to EU 44 in the chart above. A few practical anchors:
- If you wear a UK 8 Nike or Adidas sneaker, start at UK 7.5 in a Chuck Taylor, not UK 8.
- If you are between two Converse sizes on the chart, take the smaller one for a Chuck. The canvas has almost no stretch resistance and will give slightly within the first few wears.
- For the Pro Leather Hi, One Star, and Shai 001, treat the chart as true to size with no adjustment, these use a fuller last and firmer sole than the classic canvas Chuck.
When to size down and when not to
Converse's own product pages are specific about this, and it is worth repeating because it is the part buyers most often skip.
Size down half a US size: Chuck Taylor All Star (low and high), Chuck 70 (low and high). Both share the same last, both run large by the brand's own admission.
Order true to size instead: Pro Leather Hi, One Star, All Star BB Evo, and newer performance leaning silhouettes like the Converse Shai 001 Clean Slate. These use a different, closer fitting last than the classic Chuck, and sizing down on these tends to leave the toe box too tight.
If you are shopping the Converse collection at KM and unsure which line a specific pair belongs to, the product title tells you: anything with "Chuck Taylor" or "Chuck 70" in the name follows the size down rule, everything else follows the true to size rule.
Photo: Kicks Machine, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Hi Ambush White
India specific fit considerations
Two things shift the call slightly for Indian buyers on top of the standard rule.
Feet run a touch wider on average across Indian buyers, especially through the forefoot. Converse's canvas upper has more give across width than length, so a wider foot rarely needs to size up, the standard half size down rule still applies for Chucks, just expect the toe box to feel snug rather than tight in the first week.
No sock or thin sock wear in Indian summers means less room is being taken up inside the shoe than the brand's sizing assumes. If you plan to wear a Chuck barefoot or with a thin no show sock through most of the year, lean toward the smaller end of any between size decision rather than the larger.
Every pair shipped from the Converse collection goes through KM's in house authentication and size stamp check before it leaves Dehradun, which matters most on a brand like Converse where a mislabelled box is an easy way to end up with the wrong size at your door.
A note on the Rick Owens collaboration
KM also carries the Converse x Rick Owens Drkshdw line (Turbowpn, Drkstar). These sit on a chunkier, more architectural last than the classic Chuck and are sized differently again, so do not apply the Chuck Taylor half size down rule to them. If you are shopping that collaboration specifically, check the individual product page's size notes rather than this chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Converse run big or small?
Converse Chuck Taylor and Chuck 70 run about half a US size large, per Converse's own size guide. Other lines like Pro Leather, One Star, and the [Converse Shai 001 Clean Slate](https://www.kicksmachine.com/products/converse-shai-001-clean-slate-sale) run true to size with no adjustment needed.What size Converse should I get if I wear a US 9 in Nike?
For a Chuck Taylor or Chuck 70, try a US 8.5 first. For Pro Leather, One Star, or Shai 001, stick with US 9. The chart above converts that to UK and EU if you are ordering by a different scale.Do Chuck 70 fit the same as Chuck Taylor Classic?
Very close. Both share the large fitting last and both call for the same half size down adjustment, though the Chuck 70 has a slightly thicker midsole and a marginally roomier toe box, which some wearers find fits their true size better than the original Classic does.Is Converse sizing unisex?
Yes, most Converse styles are sold on a single men's scale. Women shopping the chart above should expect to land about two sizes lower than their usual women's US number, then apply the half size down rule if the style is a Chuck Taylor or Chuck 70.Do Converse sizes run the same as Vans or Nike?
No. Vans and Nike canvas or leather sneakers generally hold true to size, while Chuck Taylor and Chuck 70 specifically run large. Do not carry your Vans or Nike size straight over to a Chuck without applying the half size down adjustment.How do I measure my foot for a Converse order?
Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe, and measure heel to mark in centimetres. Match that number to the foot length column in the chart above, then apply the half size down rule if you are ordering a Chuck Taylor or Chuck 70.Closing thoughts
Converse sizing comes down to one branch point: is it a Chuck, or is it not. Chuck Taylor and Chuck 70 both call for half a size down from your normal sneaker size. Pro Leather, One Star, and the Shai 001 line hold true to size. Get that branch right and the chart above handles the rest.
If you are placing your first Chuck order, start with the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Throwback Low a half size down from your usual number. Browse the full lineup at the Converse collection, every pair inspected in house before it ships, cash on delivery available pan India.