DHgate Size Guide — How to Order the Right Size
DHgate uses US sizing for sneakers and Chinese sizing for clothing — both differ from what Latin American and European buyers expect. This guide has conversion tables for sneakers, clothing, and jerseys, plus real sizing patterns reported by community buyers across hundreds of orders.
Sneaker Size Guide — US to EU Conversion
DHgate sellers list sneakers in US sizes. The conversion to EU is not perfectly standardized, but the table below reflects the sizes used by the majority of verified DHgate rep sneaker sellers. Jordan and Nike sizes on DHgate generally run true to US size — if you're a US 10, order a US 10.
| US Men | US Women | EU | UK | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7.5 | 38–39 | 5.5 | 24 |
| 7 | 8.5 | 40 | 6.5 | 25 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 41 | 7.5 | 26 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 42–43 | 8.5 | 27 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 44 | 9.5 | 28 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 45 | 10.5 | 29 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 46 | 11.5 | 30 |
| 13 | 14.5 | 47–48 | 12.5 | 31 |
Latin American buyers often use EU sizes. To convert: find your EU size in the table, then use the corresponding US size when ordering from DHgate. For Peruvian and Mexican buyers who use size numbers like 25, 26, 27 — these correspond directly to the CM column above.
Clothing Size Guide — DHgate vs Western Sizing
DHgate clothing runs 1–2 sizes smaller than Western sizing in most cases. Chinese S corresponds to Western XS–S, Chinese M to Western S–M, and so on. For streetwear and rep apparel like Essentials hoodies and BAPE pieces, size up one from your usual Western size. For jerseys, see the section below — they follow a different sizing convention.
| DHgate Label | Western Equivalent | Chest (cm) | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | XS–S | 88–92 | Size up if normally S |
| M | S–M | 96–100 | Size up if normally M |
| L | M–L | 104–108 | Usually correct for M-L |
| XL | L–XL | 112–116 | Usually correct for L |
| 2XL | XL–2XL | 120–124 | Good for XL buyers |
| 3XL | 2XL–3XL | 128–132 | Good for 2XL buyers |
Jersey Sizing on DHgate
Soccer jerseys on DHgate use S/M/L/XL/2XL sizing but they're generally more true to size than general clothing because they're designed to be worn fitted. A buyer who is normally a European M in casual clothes should order M in a soccer jersey. NBA jerseys are intentionally loose-fitting — order your normal size. NFL jerseys have a more relaxed fit — check individual listing size charts as these vary by seller.
Real Sizing Tips from Community Buyers
Based on reports from our community across 300+ orders, the consistent patterns are: Jordan sneakers run true to size, Air Force 1 runs slightly large (some buyers go half size down), Essentials hoodies run small (size up 1), and soccer jerseys from verified sellers run true to size. When in doubt, specify your measurements in centimeters when messaging the seller — all sellers work with CM measurements and can tell you which size fits your dimensions.
For buyers between sizes, always go up rather than down on DHgate. Returns and exchanges are possible but slow. If a size doesn't fit and you need to exchange, the process through DHgate's shipping system can take 3–4 weeks round trip. Sizing correctly upfront saves significant time. Our jersey spreadsheet and Jordan spreadsheet include size notes specific to each verified seller.
How to Measure Yourself for DHgate Sizing
When in doubt about sizing, measuring yourself takes two minutes and eliminates guesswork. For feet: stand on a piece of paper, trace your foot outline, measure the longest distance from heel to toe in centimeters. That CM measurement corresponds directly to the shoe size column in the table above. Most people's feet measure between 24cm (US 6) and 30cm (US 12).
For clothing: measure your chest at its widest point (around the pectoral muscles or breasts), keeping the tape horizontal. That measurement in centimeters maps to the chest column in the clothing table. Add 2–4cm to the measurement to determine your minimum comfortable size — garments cut to the exact measurement will feel tight. When messaging sellers about sizing, providing your chest measurement in centimeters is the clearest communication — all sellers work with these measurements regardless of whether their listing shows S/M/L or numeric sizes. For footwear, providing your foot length in CM is even more precise than shoe size numbers, which vary slightly between brands and sellers.