Short answer
Subtract 1.5 from your women’s size to get the men’s size. Nike says women’s sizes run 1.5 sizes larger than men’s for the same foot, so a women’s 8 is a men’s 6.5 and a women’s 9.5 is a men’s 8. If your converted size is 7 or under, grade school (big kids) sizes 3.5Y to 7Y fit the same foot lengths and usually cost less.
Women’s to men’s conversion
Women’s size minus 1.5 = men’s size (Nike rule)
| Women’s US | Men’s US | Grade school |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4.5 | 4.5Y |
| 6.5 | 5 | 5Y |
| 7 | 5.5 | 5.5Y |
| 7.5 | 6 | 6Y |
| 8 | 6.5 | 6.5Y |
| 8.5 | 7 | 7Y |
| 9 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 9.5 | 8 | n/a |
| 10 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 10.5 | 9 | n/a |
| 11 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 12 | 10.5 | n/a |
Source for the 1.5 size rule: Nike, How to measure your foot size. The grade school column assumes Y sizes match men’s sizes at the same number, which is how Nike’s US chart lines them up; check the chart on the listing.
Fit tips
- Measure first. Foot length beats any conversion. Use the steps in our sizing guide.
- Narrow heel? Use the top eyelet and a heel lock lacing to stop slip in a men’s last.
- Socks matter. Try them on with your basketball socks.
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LeBron Witness (unisex sizing)
Best for: women who want a LeBron at about half the flagship price
- Sizing
- Men’s or unisex
- Convert
- Women’s minus 1.5
- Some Witness listings are marked unisex
- Grade school sizes cost less again
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02Flagship
Flagship LeBron
Best for: players who want the latest cushioning
- Sizing
- Men’s
- Convert, then check the chart on the listing
Questions people ask
Do LeBrons come in women’s sizes?
Most LeBron listings are men’s or unisex. Some listings show both size scales. Convert by subtracting 1.5 from your women’s size.
What men’s size is a women’s 8 in LeBrons?
A men’s 6.5, using Nike’s 1.5 size difference.
Can women wear grade school LeBrons?
Yes, if your foot fits the run. Grade school sizes go up to 7Y. A women’s 8.5 is about a 7Y. Kids’ versions can use different materials, so read the listing.
Are men’s shoes wider than women’s?
Men’s shoes are usually cut a little wider at the same length. If you have narrow feet, lace the top eyelets snug, or try a grade school size.
Sources
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Models, colorways and listings change; check the size chart and product details on the listing before you buy.