Taobao shoe size to US
Taobao shoe listings often show a CN or EU-style number plus foot length. The centimeter value is the best anchor for a US estimate.
Quick answer: On Taobao, CN 38 is about US women's 7.5, CN 40 is about US women's 9 or US men's 7, and CN 43 is about US men's 9.5.
01 /Examples and fit notes
Foot length row
If the chart shows 24.5 cm, compare it to the converter instead of guessing from the CN label alone.
Width warning
Wide feet may need extra room even when the length is correct.
Important note
Taobao sellers may use CN and EU labels interchangeably.
Note 2
Use foot length in centimeters whenever the seller provides it.
02 /How to use this lookup
This page answers one specific size search intent. For the best fit, start with the linked main converter and use the centimeter measurements on the Chinese chart whenever they are available.
Marketplace labels are useful shortcuts, but brand charts, garment type, fabric stretch and body measurements can change the final fit. Treat the lookup as a nearest match, not a guaranteed size.
03 /Size conversion context
Chinese size labels are practical lookup shortcuts, not universal brand guarantees. A CN shoe label, clothing size, bra code or Taobao chart row can vary by seller, product category, last shape, fabric stretch and whether the chart shows body measurements or garment measurements.
When possible, use the centimeter value first: foot length for shoes, bust/waist/hip for clothing, under-bust and cup difference for bras, and the specific Taobao chart row for marketplace listings. Then use the converter result as the nearest US, UK or EU match.
For the broader explanation, read Chinese shoe size chart to US complete guide. For why these pages give estimates instead of promises, read Chinese shoe sizes and foot length.