Salomon vs Converse Shoe Size - Which Runs Smaller?
Salomon runs about half a US size large compared to Converse. If you wear Salomon in US 9, start by checking Converse in US 9.5. Both brands use the same foot-length measurement; the difference is in the last shape, not the conversion formula.
Salomon to Converse size chart
| US Men (Salomon) | Salomon -> Converse | Foot length |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7.5 | 246mm |
| 8 | 8.5 | 254mm |
| 9 | 9.5 | 262mm |
| 10 | 10.5 | 271mm |
| 11 | 11.5 | 279mm |
Fit verdict
- Salomon: Runs small (45% of buyers)
- Converse: Runs small (65% of buyers)
Why the sizes differ
Salomon runs about half a US size large compared to Converse, with roughly 4mm between the matched fit records.
Salomon foot length is measured in millimetres, then mapped to US size. The Converse starting size shifts by about half a US size because of each brand fit bias, not a different conversion formula.