Balenciaga, the luxury fashion house known for its avant-garde designs and distinctive aesthetics, uses European sizing standards for its footwear and French sizing for clothing. This comprehensive guide will help shoppers navigate Balenciaga's sizing system to find their perfect fit across all categories.
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Understanding Balenciaga Shoe Sizing
Balenciaga footwear has gained immense popularity, particularly with iconic models like the Triple S, Track, and Speed Trainer. The brand's shoes typically run large compared to conventional athletic footwear brands. When transitioning from mainstream sneaker brands like Nike or Adidas, customers are generally advised to size down. However, those with wider feet should maintain their regular size for optimal comfort.
Women's Shoe Size Chart
| EU Size | US Size | Foot Length (IN/CM) | UK Size | CN/JP/Mondo | KR Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 4 | 8.9/22.5 | 1 | 22.5 | 210 |
| 35 | 5 | 9.1/23.0 | 2 | 23.0 | 220 |
| 36 | 6 | 9.4/24.0 | 3 | 24.0 | 230 |
| 37 | 7 | 9.6/24.5 | 4 | 24.5 | 240 |
| 38 | 8 | 9.8/25.0 | 5 | 25.0 | 250 |
| 39 | 9 | 10.2/26.0 | 6 | 26.0 | 260 |
| 40 | 10 | 10.4/26.5 | 7 | 26.5 | 270 |
| 41 | 11 | 10.6/27.0 | 8 | 27.0 | 280 |
| 42 | 12 | 11.0/28.0 | 9 | 28.0 | 290 |
Men's Shoe Size Chart
| EU Size | US Size | Foot Length (IN/CM) | UK Size | CN/JP/Mondo | KR Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 10.2/26.0 | 5 | 26.0 | 245 |
| 40 | 7 | 10.4/26.5 | 6 | 26.5 | 250 |
| 41 | 8 | 10.6/27.0 | 7 | 27.0 | 260 |
| 42 | 9 | 10.8/27.5 | 8 | 27.5 | 265 |
| 43 | 10 | 11.2/28.5 | 9 | 28.5 | 275 |
| 44 | 11 | 11.4/29.0 | 10 | 29.0 | 290 |
| 45 | 12 | 11.6/29.5 | 11 | 29.5 | 300 |
| 46 | 13 | 12.0/30.5 | 12 | 30.5 | 305 |
| 47 | 14 | 12.2/31.0 | 13 | 31.0 | 315 |
Balenciaga Women's Apparel Sizing
Balenciaga's women's clothing collection follows French sizing standards. The brand offers a wide range of sizes to accommodate different body types. For the most accurate fit, it's recommended to take precise measurements and compare them to the size charts below.
Women's Tops, Dresses & Outerwear
| FR Size | Label | Bust (IN/CM) | Waist (IN/CM) | Hip (IN/CM) | US | UK | IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS/32 | 1 | 30.75/78 | 22.75/58 | 34/86 | 0 | 4 | 36 |
| XS/34 | 1 | 31.5/80 | 24.5/62 | 35.5/90 | 2 | 6 | 38 |
| S/36 | 1 | 33/84 | 25.5/65 | 37/94 | 4 | 8 | 40 |
| M/38 | 2 | 34.5/88 | 28.5/72 | 38.5/98 | 6 | 10 | 42 |
| L/40 | 3 | 36.25/92 | 30/76 | 40.25/102 | 8 | 12 | 44 |
| XL/42 | 4 | 37.75/96 | 30.75/78 | 41.75/106 | 10 | 14 | 46 |
| XXL/44 | 5 | 39.5/100 | 32.25/82 | 43.5/110 | 12 | 16 | 48 |
Women's Pants & Jeans
| FR Size | Jeans Size | Hip (IN/CM) | US | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS/32 | 23 | 34/86 | 0 | 4 |
| XS/34 | 24/25 | 35.5/90 | 2 | 6 |
| S/36 | 26/27 | 37/94 | 4 | 8 |
| M/38 | 28/29 | 38.5/98 | 6 | 10 |
| L/39 | 29/30 | 40.25/102 | 8 | 12 |
| XL/42 | 31/32 | 41.75/106 | 10 | 14 |
| XXL/44 | 33/34 | 43.5/110 | 12 | 16 |
Balenciaga Men's Apparel Sizing
Balenciaga's menswear collection combines contemporary styling with precise tailoring. The sizing follows French standards, with a comprehensive range to suit various body types.
Men's Tops, Shirts & Outerwear
| FR Size | Label | Bust (IN/CM) | Waist (IN/CM) | US/UK | IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS/42 | 1 | 35.5/90 | 29/74 | 32 | 46 |
| XS/44 | 1 | 37.5/95 | 30.5/78 | 34 | 48 |
| S/46 | 1 | 39.5/100 | 32.25/82 | 36 | 50 |
| M/48 | 2 | 41.5/105 | 33/84 | 38 | 52 |
| L/50 | 3 | 42.5/108 | 34.5/88 | 40 | 54 |
| XL/52 | 4 | 44/112 | 36.25/92 | 42 | 56 |
| XXL/54 | 5 | 45.5/116 | 37.75/96 | 44 | 58 |
Men's Pants & Jeans
| FR Size | Jeans Size | US | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS/32 | 26/27 | 0 | 4 |
| XS/34 | 28/29 | 0/2 | 6 |
| S/36 | 30/31 | 2/4 | 8 |
| M/38 | 32/33 | 4/6 | 10 |
| L/40 | 34/35 | 6/8 | 12 |
| XL/42 | 36 | 8/10 | 14 |
Additional Sizing Tips
Shoe Fit Guide
- For Triple S, 3XL, and 10XL models: Consider sizing down one size from your usual athletic shoe size
- If you wear designer shoes: Choose your regular size
- For wide feet: Stick to your normal size regardless of the model
Clothing Measurements
- Take measurements while wearing lightweight clothing
- For tops: Measure the fullest part of the chest/bust
- For pants: Measure natural waistline and fullest part of hips
- When between sizes, consider the garment's intended fit (oversized vs. fitted)
Regional Size Variations
- CN/JP/Mondo sizes are particularly relevant for Asian markets
- KR sizes follow Korean sizing standards
- IT sizes correspond to Italian sizing conventions
This comprehensive guide should help customers find their perfect fit in Balenciaga's extensive collection. Remember that individual comfort preferences and specific garment designs may influence the final size selection.