Safety Shoe Size Chart (EU, cm)

Date: 10.10.2026 18:19

Finding the right safety shoe size: how to measure your foot, official Mekap and uvex size charts in cm, differences between brands, sizes 39 vs 40, and EU 43 in centimetres.

Contents

1. How to measure your foot
2. Mekap safety shoe size chart
3. Uvex size chart
4. Other brands
5. Why does the same size differ from brand to brand?
FAQ

Short answer

The right size of safety shoe is chosen according to the length of your foot in centimetres. Measure your feet in the evening, standing up and wearing the socks you will wear with the shoes; go by the longer of your two feet and check the brand's own size chart. The same size number corresponds to different foot lengths across brands: for example, EU 42 equals a foot length of 26.7 cm in the Mekap chart and 26.3–27.0 cm in the uvex chart. If you fall between two sizes, choose the next size up, as Mekap recommends.

1. How to measure your foot

Place your foot on a sheet of paper and stand with your weight evenly on both feet.
Mark the rearmost point of your heel and the tip of your longest toe. The longest toe is not always the big toe.
Measure the distance between the two marks with a ruler or tape measure.
Measure both feet and go by the larger one.
Take the measurement at the end of the day, wearing socks of the same thickness you will wear with your safety shoes.

2. Mekap safety shoe size chart

The values below are taken from the size chart of Store Mekap, Mekap's official store (foot length, cm). The Segura, Jeriko, Atlas, Policap, Jüpiter, Gripper, Vibram, Loder and Rover sole series in the chart use the same measurements; in the Comfort series, the same size corresponds to a foot length approximately 1.4 cm shorter.

Size (TR-EU)	UK	US	Foot length (cm) – Jüpiter, Jeriko, Policap, Gripper, etc.	Comfort series (cm)
36	3	4	22.6	21.2
37	4	5	23.3	21.9
38	5	6	24.0	22.6
39	6	7	24.7	23.3
40	6.5	7.5	25.3	24.0
41	7	8	26.0	24.7
42	8	9	26.7	25.3
43	9	10	27.3	26.0
44	10	11	28.0	26.7
45	10.5	11.5	28.7	27.3
46	11	12	29.3	28.0
47	12	13	30.0	28.7

Mekap's note: "For in-between foot lengths, choose the next size up."
The chart covers EU sizes 36–47. Sizes 35 and 48, available in some of our models, and models with the Dynamek (DMK) and RMK codes are not listed separately in the chart; if you are unsure about these models, please ask us.
Example models: Mekap 157 Jüpiter, Mekap 158 Jüpiter, all Mekap products.

3. Uvex size chart

Uvex gives the foot-length range in millimetres for each size and also offers width options: 10 (narrow), 11 (standard), 12 (wide) and 14 (extra wide).

Shoe size (EU)	Foot length (mm)	UK
35	211–217	3
36	218–225	3.5
37	226–232	4
38	233–240	5
39	241–247	6
40	248–255	6.5
41	256–262	7
42	263–270	8
43	271–277	9
44	278–285	10
45	286–292	10.5
46	293–300	11
47	301–307	12
48	308–315	13

4. Other brands

Delta Plus: Its official chart lists EU size 42 as 27.8 cm, but does not state whether this is foot length or insole length. For Delta Plus products, check the manufacturer's chart.
Sixton: We could not find a numerical size chart. Some models are made under the name "Modular Fit" in narrow (S), standard (M) and wide (L) fittings of the same model.
Armadillo and Starline: We could not find an official centimetre chart. For these brands, send us your measurement and we will check the product and get back to you.

5. Why does the same size differ from brand to brand?

Brands' size charts differ from one another. For EU size 42, foot length is 26.7 cm at Mekap and 26.3–27.0 cm at uvex. Some ranges, such as Comfort, measure differently even within the same brand. So rather than the size you have worn before, go by your foot measurement and the chart for the product's brand.

FAQ

What size safety shoes should I get?

Your foot length is what matters, not your casual shoe size. Measure your foot and find the matching size in the brand's chart; if you fall between two values, choose the larger size.

What is the difference between EU sizes 39 and 40?

In the Mekap chart, EU size 39 corresponds to a foot length of 24.7 cm and EU size 40 to 25.3 cm; the difference is about 0.6 cm. At uvex, EU size 39 covers 241–247 mm and EU size 40 covers 248–255 mm.

How many cm is EU size 43?

27.3 cm foot length in the Mekap chart (26 cm in the Comfort range), 271–277 mm in the uvex chart.

What if the size doesn't fit?

For unused products, our returns and right of withdrawal conditions apply. If you send us your measurement before ordering, we will recommend a size for the model.

For class and label information:

How to read a safety shoe label · S1P vs S3: the differences · Safety shoes

Sources:Store Mekap – Size Chart · uvex safety shoe size chart (PDF, 09.2026) · Delta Plus size guide · Sixton Peak "Modular Fit" · Brannock Device Co. measuring instructions; APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association) recommendations

This guide was prepared by Vitrin Online on 10.10.2026 with reference to the manufacturer and public sources above. Manufacturer information may vary by model and version; always follow the Turkish user instructions supplied with the product and your workplace risk assessment.