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Dr. Martens to Brooks Shoe Size Conversion
Switching from Dr. Martens to Brooks? Dr. Martens runs large and Brooks runs true to size, so the size you order changes. Here's the full chart.
A Dr. Martens 8.5 works out to a Brooks 9 — about half a size up. The chart below has every size.
Dr. Martens → Brooks: size up half a size
A Dr. Martens 8.5 is a Brooks 9.
Find your Dr. Martens size on the left, read across for Brooks:
| Dr. Martens size | Brooks size | UK | EU | Foot (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 37 | 23.5 |
| 6.5 | 7 | 6 | 38 | 24.3 |
| 7 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 38.5 | 24.7 |
| 7.5 | 8 | 7 | 39.5 | 25.1 |
| 8 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 41 | 25.9 |
| 8.5 | 9 | 8 | 41.5 | 26.3 |
| 9 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 26.7 |
| 9.5 | 10 | 9 | 43 | 27.1 |
| 10 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 43.5 | 27.5 |
| 10.5 | 11 | 10 | 44 | 27.9 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 44.5 | 28.3 |
| 11.5 | 12 | 11 | 45.5 | 28.7 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 46 | 29.1 |
| 12.5 | 13 | 12 | 47 | 29.5 |
| 13 | 13.5 | 12.5 | 47.5 | 29.9 |
| 13.5 | 14 | 13 | 48 | 30.3 |
| 14 | 14.5 | 13.5 | 49 | 31.1 |
| 14.5 | 15 | 14 | 49.5 | 31.5 |
⚠️ Fit varies by model. Dr. Martens runs about half to a full size large and has no half sizes — size down to the nearest whole. Brooks runs true to size with a generous toe box; multiple widths are offered.
Brooks to Dr. Martens → · Dr. Martens chart · Brooks chart · Brand finder
What is a Dr. Martens 8.5 in Brooks?
A Dr. Martens 8.5 is about a Brooks 9 — they share a foot length of roughly 26.3 cm (UK 8, EU 41.5).
Do Dr. Martens and Brooks fit the same?
No — Dr. Martens runs large and Brooks runs true to size, so size up half a size when you switch.
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