Women’s size guide

Women’s running shoes size guides

We recommend ordering Brooks running shoes 1/2 to one size larger than your dress shoe. Check out our size chart and fit tips below. You can also get started

How to Measure

For the best result, measure your bare feet later in the day, as our feet tend to expand.

1. Use a pencil or ballpoint pen to trace both feet on a sheet of paper.

No pen and paper handy? Just stand on a ruler or measuring tape with your heel at the 0 point, and note the length to your longest toe.

2. Measure the distance from your heel to the tip of your longest toe. If your feet are different lengths, use the longer one to determine your shoe size.

if between sizes, round up or down to the closest size within 2mm.

3. For running shoes, it’s best to have about a thumb width of space between your longest toe and the tip of your shoe, so consider going a half size up from your measured size.

Fit guide

Brooks offers two fits in footwear starting in Fall 2021. Runners will be able to choose from the existing, classic running shoe fit they know and love or they’ll now be able to try StealthFit launching first in the Levitate StealthFit 5 and the Levitate StealthFit GTS 5.

Classic Fit

Our existing, classic fit. Runners who value comfort, consistency, and access may prefer shoes with our universal fit. Our classic fit hugs your foot and blends flexibility and structure. It is built off a unique foot form and includes plush comfort, engineered support, and it accommodates multiple foot shapes through foam, laces, tongue, and eyestays.

Stealth Fit

Runners who value performance, innovation, and authenticity may prefer our shoes with StealthFit. This sleek, closer-to-foot fit is designed to wrap your foot and adapt to the way you move thanks to a combination of stretch and compression. It is built off a unique foot form and includes streamlined comfort, integrated fit solutions, and it adapts to multiple foot shapes through stretch.

Size chart

US	UK	Europe
5	3	35.5
5.5	3.5	36
6	4	36.5
6.5	4.5	37.5
7	5	38
7.5	5.5	38.5
8	6	39
8.5	6.5	40
9	7	40.5
9.5	7.5	41
10	8	42
10.5	8.5	42.5
11	9	43
11.5	9.5	44
12	10	44.5
12.5	10.5	45
13	11	45.5

	Men’s	Women’s
Narrow	B	2A
Medium	D	B
Wide	2E	D
Extra Wide	4E	2E

Bras

Questions about bras for running? We’ve got you covered. Check out our size chart, fit tips, and measuring guide below. You can also get started with our bra finder or ask a guru.

Fit guide

Check out our 3 Fit Fundementals:

1. Check the bottom band

Make sure the bottom band is snug and lies flat across your back — not riding up or loose around your rib cage.

2. Then check the cups

The cups should fit smoothly — spilling out the sides or front means the cup size is too small, while extra space means the cups are too big.

3. Last thing: the straps

Straps should lie smoothly against your skin, without sliding around or digging uncomfortably into your skin.

You can also shop for your sister size

Sister sizes are bra sizes that are not your true cup or band sizes, but they are equivalents. For example, the sister sizes of a 36D include 34DD and 38C. This makes shopping easier and can help you find the right bra that fits you best. Continue on to the size chart below to find your sister size.

How to measure

photo of two women with numbers identifying the parts of the body needing to be measured to ensure a good bra fit

You’ll need a flexible tape measure. It’s also best to wear a bra that doesn’t change your shape — no padding or compression. You can also just skip the bra.

Measure your rib cage

Start your measurements by finding your band size. Measure around your rib cage where the bottom band would sit. The tape measure should feel quite snug. If you get a fraction, round down to the nearest inch. Using this chart, find your corresponding band size based on your measurement.
Measure your bust

Next, find your cup size. Measure around the fullest part of your boobs — which may not be the center — and round up to the nearest inch. Then subtract your rib cage measurement. The difference in inches is your suggested cup size. If you get a fraction, round up to the larger size.

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Size chart

Find your alpha size (XS-XXL):

	A	B	C	D
30	XS	XS	XS	S
32	S	S	S	M
34	M	M	M	L
36	L	L	L	XL
38	XL	XL	XL	XXL
40	XXL	XXL	XXL

Fit guide

Fitted

Hugs your body and stretches to move with you. Examples include tights and base layers.

Semi-fitted

Follows the shape of your body with some breathing room for unrestricted movement. Most of our apparel is semi-fitted

How to measure

Measure your chest (bust)

With good posture, wrap a measuring tape under your arms around your back and take the measurement at fullest part of your chest. Be sure to keep the measuring tape parallel to the floor.
Measure your waist

Your waistline is sometimes tricky to find and measure! The natural waistline is halfway between the lowest rib you can feel and the top, outside edge of the hip bone. One trick might help you find this spot are to stand up straight and tilt over like a teapot. Where your torso creases is often where your waistline is. Another trick is just to measure 1” above your belly button.

Size chart

Inches

	Chest	Waist	Hip
XS	31-33	24-26	34-36
S	33-35	26-28	36-38
M	35-37	28-30	38-40
L	37-40	30-34	40-43
XL	40-44	34-38	43-48
XXL	44-49	38-44	48-52

Fit guide

Fitted

Hugs your body and stretches to move with you. Examples include tights and base layers.

Semi-fitted

Follows the shape of your body with some breathing room for unrestricted movement. Most of our apparel is semi-fitted.

How to measure

Measure your waist

Your waistline is sometimes tricky to find and measure! The natural waistline is halfway between the lowest rib you can feel and the top, outside edge of the hip bone. One trick might help you find this spot are to stand up straight and tilt over like a teapot. Where your torso creases is often where your waistline is. Another trick is just to measure 1” above your belly button.
Measure your hips

Standing with your heels together, use your measuring tape and wrap it around the fullest part of your hips, including your butt. Make sure the measuring tape is parallel to the floor.
Measure your inseam

Measure from your crotch down your leg to the bottom of your ankle bone. Inseam lengths in Brooks bottoms do not change from size to size for the same style.

Size chart

Inches

	Waist	Hip
XS	24-26	34-36
S	26-28	36-38
M	28-30	38-40
L	30-34	40-43
XL	34-38	43-48
XXL	38-44	48-52

Women’s socks

Questions about socks for running? We’ve got you covered. Check out our size chart and measuring guide below. If you need some extra fit help

Size chart

	US women’s shoe size	UK shoe size	European shoe size
S	4-6.5	3-4.5	34-37
M	7-9.5	5-7.5	38-41
L	10-12.5	8-10.5	42-45

Women’s accessories

Questions about accessories for running? We’ve got you covered. Check out our size chart and measuring guide below. If you need some extra fit help

How to measure

Arm warmers

Measure your bicep

With a relaxed arm, not flexed, measure the fullest part of the bicep. Arm warmers are the same length for all sizes.

Gloves

Measure your hand

Measure from the tip of your middle finger to the base of your palm, right at the crease of your wrist.

Hats

Measure your head circumference

Measure the circumference of your head where your hat normally sits.

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Size chart

Inches

	Bicep circumference
XS/S	8-11
M/L	11-14
XL/XXL	14–16

	Palm to fingertip length
XS	7 or less
S	7-7.5
M	7.5-8
L	8-9
XL	9 or longer

	Head circumference
S/M	19-22
L/XL	21-23

Men’s size guide

Men’s shoes

We recommend ordering Brooks running shoes 1/2 to one size larger than your dress shoe. Check out our size chart and fit tips below. You can also get started with our