A women’s European size 38 is usually about a US women’s size 7–7.5, depending on the brand.

Quick Scoop

  • In many US size charts, EU 38 ≈ US women’s 7.
  • Some brands list EU 38 as US women’s 7.5 instead.
  • Foot length for EU 38 is usually around 23.7–24.1 cm (about 9.3–9.5 inches).

Why there’s a range

Different brands and countries tweak their conversion a bit, so you might see:

  • EU 38 → US 7 on some retailer charts.
  • EU 38 → US 7.5 on others, especially fashion brands.

Because of this, it’s smart to check the specific brand’s size chart and, if possible, compare using your foot length in cm.

Simple rule of thumb

If you normally wear:

  • US 7 or 7.5 in women’s shoes, you’ll usually fit EU 38 in most standard brands.

TL;DR: A 38 in women’s shoes is generally a US 7–7.5, most commonly treated as a 7 or 7.5 depending on the brand.