Are snowboard boots the same as shoe size?

Close, but fit snugger. Measure your foot in cm and expect to wear about your true shoe size or a half size down, since liners pack out.

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Snowboard boots size

What size snowboard boots for foot 26.0 cm (US men 8.5)?

Recommended size

US 8.5 boot

If your your foot length is foot 26.0 cm (US men 8.5), go with a US 8.5 boot. Snowboard boots fit close to your street shoe size but should feel snug with no heel lift. Use your foot length in cm for the most accurate size across brands.

Size finder — enter your foot length (cm)

Enter your foot length to see your recommended size.

Full snowboard boots size chart

Your foot length	Recommended size
foot 22.5 cm (US men 4.5 / US women 5.5)	US 4.5 boot
foot 23.5 cm (US men 5.5 / US women 6.5)	US 5.5 boot
foot 24.5 cm (US men 6.5 / US women 7.5)	US 6.5 boot
foot 25.5 cm (US men 7.5)	US 7.5 boot
foot 26.0 cm (US men 8.5)	US 8.5 boot
foot 27.0 cm (US men 9.5)	US 9.5 boot
foot 27.5 cm (US men 10.5)	US 10.5 boot
foot 28.5 cm (US men 11.5)	US 11.5 boot Consider a wide board to avoid toe drag.
foot 29.0 cm (US men 12)	US 12 boot
foot 30.0 cm (US men 13)	US 13 boot

How to measure

Measure foot length in cm, standing, in the evening when feet are largest.
Try boots with snowboard socks and flex forward.
Your heel must stay locked — no lift when you bend your knees.

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What changes your size

Boots pack out	Liners loosen about half a size with use — start snug.
Toes curled or crushed	Too small; go up half a size.

FAQ

What size snowboard boots for foot 26.0 cm (US men 8.5)?: For your foot length of foot 26.0 cm (US men 8.5), the recommended snowboard boots size is US 8.5 boot.
Are snowboard boots the same as shoe size?: Close, but fit snugger. Measure your foot in cm and expect to wear about your true shoe size or a half size down, since liners pack out.