Our heels, mules, slides and sandals come in European sizes 36 to 41. Most shoes sold in Bangladesh carry a UK or a local number instead, so the first order often starts with one question: which EU size am I? Measure your foot once, read the table below and you have the answer for every pair.
Measure your foot in five minutes
- Stand on a sheet of paper on a hard floor, in the evening. Feet are a little longer at the end of the day.
- Ask someone to trace around the foot with a pen held straight up.
- Measure from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe, in centimetres.
- Repeat on the other foot. Use the longer measurement.
- Measure the widest part across the ball of the foot as well. Write both numbers down.
Foot length to EU size
The table gives the usual match between foot length and the EU sizes we stock. It is a guide, not a rule: a pointed toe or a narrow strap changes the fit.
| Foot length | EU size | UK size |
|---|---|---|
| 22.5 to 23 cm | 36 | 3 |
| 23 to 23.5 cm | 37 | 4 |
| 23.5 to 24.5 cm | 38 | 5 |
| 24.5 to 25 cm | 39 | 6 |
| 25 to 25.5 cm | 40 | 6.5 to 7 |
| 25.5 to 26.5 cm | 41 | 7.5 to 8 |
Our size guide keeps this table with the width notes for each style.
Between two sizes? Let the style decide
- Pointed-toe pumps: take the larger size. The point narrows the space for the toes.
- Slides and flat sandals: take the smaller size. An open back lets the heel sit where it wants, and a longer sole shows behind the foot.
- Strappy heeled sandals: stay with your measured size. The straps hold the foot in place.
- Mules with a closed toe: take the larger size if your foot is wide at the ball.
Browse heels and sandals and slides with the size in mind, then check the product page: each one lists the sizes in stock for that piece.
Check the fit on the first day
Try the pair indoors on a carpet or a rug. Walk ten steps and stand for a minute. The heel should not lift out of the shoe, the toes should not press the front, and the widest part of the foot should rest on the widest part of the sole. Keep the box and the dust bag until you are sure.
Questions about sizes
I wear 38 in one brand and 39 in another. Which do I order?
Order by your foot length, not by the number in another brand. Send the length in centimetres on WhatsApp, and we check it against the pair you want before it ships.
Do you stock half sizes?
No. The range runs in whole sizes from 36 to 41. The style notes above show which way to round.
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