Animal Crossing Size Guide
Animal Crossing is a lifestyle and footwear brand that prioritises comfort, quality, and accessible sizing across a diverse range of footwear styles. Known for producing durable casual shoes and trainers, Animal Crossing designs for individuals who value everyday wearability and reliable fit. The brand offers comprehensive sizing across women's, men's, and children's categories, with detailed insole and foot-length measurements to ensure accurate fit across international markets. Whether you're selecting canvas trainers, casual slip-ons, boots, or sandals, Animal Crossing's size guides account for regional sizing variations across the UK, EU, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
How to Measure
- Remove your shoes and socks, and stand on a flat, hard surface against a wall.
- Place a piece of paper on the floor with one edge touching the wall directly behind your heel.
- Stand with your heel firmly against the wall, keeping your foot flat and your weight evenly distributed.
- Mark the tip of your longest toe on the paper with a pencil or pen, ensuring the marker is perpendicular to the paper.
- Measure the distance from the wall edge to your toe mark using a ruler or measuring tape, recording the length in centimetres.
- Repeat this process for both feet, as feet may vary slightly in length. Use the larger measurement for ordering.
- For a comfortable fit, add 0.5–1 cm to your measured foot length to allow for natural movement and sock thickness.
- Cross-reference your measurement against the appropriate size chart (women's, men's, or children's) below.
Women's Footwear Size Chart
| UK Size | EU Size | USA / CAN / AUS / NZ | Insole Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 37 | 6 | 23.7–25.2 |
| 4.5 | 37.5 | 6.5 | 24.6–26.1 |
| 5 | 38 | 7 | 25.4–26.9 |
| 5.5 | 38.5 | 7.5 | 26.2–27.7 |
| 6 | 39 | 8 | 27.1–28.6 |
| 6.5 | 39.5 | 8.5 | 27.9–29.4 |
| 7 | 40 | 9 | 28.8–30.3 |
| 7.5 | 40.5 | 9.5 | 29.6–31.1 |
| 8 | 41 | 10 | 30.5–32.0 |
Men's Footwear Size Chart
| UK Size | EU Size | USA / CAN | AUS / NZ | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 41 | 8 | 7 | 26.5–28.0 |
| 7.5 | 41.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 27.3–28.8 |
| 8 | 42 | 9 | 8 | 28.2–29.7 |
| 8.5 | 42.5 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 29.0–30.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 10 | 9 | 29.9–31.4 |
| 9.5 | 43.5 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 30.7–32.2 |
| 10 | 44 | 11 | 10 | 31.5–33.0 |
| 10.5 | 44.5 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 32.3–33.8 |
| 11 | 45 | 12 | 11 | 33.1–34.6 |
| 11.5 | 45.5 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 33.9–35.4 |
| 12 | 46 | 13 | 12 | 34.8–36.3 |
| 13 | 47 | 14 | 13 | 35.6–37.1 |
Children's Footwear Size Chart
| UK Size | EU Size | USA / CAN | AUS / NZ | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 28 | 11 | 10 | 18.2–19.0 |
| 11 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 19.1–19.8 |
| 12 | 30.5 | 13 | 12 | 19.9–20.6 |
| 13 | 32 | 1 | 13 | 20.7–21.5 |
| 1 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 21.6–22.3 |
| 2 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 22.4–23.2 |
| 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 23.3–24.0 |
| 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 24.1–24.9 |
| 5 | 37 | 6 | 5 | 25.0–25.7 |
Product-Specific Guidance
Casual Trainers & Canvas Shoes
Animal Crossing casual trainers are designed with a relaxed, everyday fit. These styles typically accommodate socks comfortably and feature flexible uppers. We recommend ordering your standard size, and referring to the insole-length measurements above. If you prefer a tighter fit or have narrow feet, consider sizing down by 0.5 UK sizes. Conversely, if you have wide feet or prefer extra room, sizing up by 0.5 UK sizes may enhance comfort.
Boots & Structured Footwear
Animal Crossing boots and structured styles may fit slightly snugger in the shaft and toebox during the initial break-in period. We advise measuring your foot length and selecting your size based on the foot-length ranges provided in the charts above. Boots typically fit true to size once broken in, usually within 1–2 weeks of regular wear.
Sandals & Summer Styles
Sandals and open-toe summer shoes from Animal Crossing are designed for a secure yet breathable fit. These styles run true to size across the brand's sizing. If you have particularly wide feet or prefer maximum ventilation, you may size up; however, most customers find their standard size provides an optimal fit.
Wide & Narrow Fittings
Animal Crossing produces styles across a broad sizing range but does not currently offer designated narrow or wide fittings. If you have narrow feet, sizing down by 0.5 UK sizes may improve fit. If you have wide feet, sizing up by 0.5 UK sizes or exploring styles marketed with relaxed fits (such as slip-ons or canvas trainers) may be more comfortable.
Sizing Tips
- Always measure both feet. Most people have one foot slightly larger than the other. Order according to the larger measurement to ensure comfort on both feet.
- Measure in the afternoon or evening. Feet naturally swell throughout the day. Measuring when your feet are at their largest ensures a comfortable fit during extended wear.
- Account for socks. Measure while wearing the type and thickness of sock you plan to wear with the shoes. This 0.5–1 cm allowance is already built into Animal Crossing's sizing guidelines.
- Check the insole length range. Each Animal Crossing size covers a range of insole lengths (e.g., UK 6 ranges from 27.1–28.6 cm). If your measured foot length sits near the lower end of a range, you may prefer that size; if near the upper end, you might consider sizing up for extra comfort.
- Regional sizing varies. UK, EU, USA, and AUS/NZ sizing systems are not identical. Always cross-reference your measurement against the appropriate regional chart for your location to avoid confusion.
- Break-in period expected. New footwear, particularly structured styles like boots, may require a 1–2 week break-in period. This is normal and does not indicate incorrect sizing.
- Return policy. Most retailers honour returns within 28–30 days. If your Animal Crossing shoes feel uncomfortable after the initial break-in period, contact the retailer to discuss exchange or return options.
- Children's feet grow quickly. When purchasing children's footwear, add no more than 1 cm to your child's current foot-length measurement to allow for growth without compromising safety or fit.