So if you have your eye on a pair of Chelsea boots from the men's department, snag a size 7 if you're an 8.5 in women's. Just make sure to double-check with that store's specific sizing chart ...

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research found that between 63 and 72 percent of people have been wearing shoes that are not in their correct size. I know these people.

The average shoe size for women depends on factors like country, height, and age, among others. In the United States, the average shoe size for women may range between 8.5 and 9. Your feet are ...