Converse vs Puma Shoe Size - Which Runs Smaller?
Converse runs about 1 US size small compared to Puma. If you wear Converse in US 9, start by checking Puma in US 8. Both brands use the same foot-length measurement; the difference is in the last shape, not the conversion formula.
Converse to Puma size chart
| US Men (Converse) | Converse -> Puma | Foot length |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 246mm |
| 8 | 7 | 254mm |
| 9 | 8 | 262mm |
| 10 | 9 | 271mm |
| 11 | 10 | 279mm |
Fit verdict
- Converse: Runs small (65% of buyers)
- Puma: True to size (65% of buyers)
Why the sizes differ
Converse runs about 1 US size small compared to Puma, with roughly 8mm between the matched fit records.
Converse foot length is measured in millimetres, then mapped to US size. The Puma starting size shifts by about 1 US size because of each brand fit bias, not a different conversion formula.