Size guide

Get the fit right first time

Every pair we list shows the size printed on the shoe. Use the charts below to convert between UK, US and EU sizing, and measure your foot at home so you know exactly what to ask for before you visit us in Pretoria.

Men's sizes
UK	US	EU	Foot length (cm)
5	6	38	23.5
6	7	39	24.5
7	8	40.5	25.5
8	9	42	26.5
9	10	43	27.5
10	11	44.5	28.5
11	12	46	29.5
12	13	47	30.5

Women's sizes
UK	US	EU	Foot length (cm)
3	5	36	22.5
4	6	37	23.0
5	7	38	23.5
6	8	39	24.5
7	9	40.5	25.5
8	10	42	26.5
9	11	43	27.5

Measure your foot at home

Place a sheet of paper flat against a wall and stand on it with your heel touching the wall.
Mark the paper at the tip of your longest toe (this isn't always the big toe).
Measure from the wall edge of the paper to the mark in centimetres.
Measure both feet late in the day — feet swell, and one is usually slightly larger. Use the bigger number.
Match that measurement to the "Foot length" column above. If you're between sizes, go up.

Second-hand sizing tips

Worn shoes stretch

Leather and knit uppers relax with wear, so a pre-loved pair often feels a touch roomier than the same size brand new. Snug is fine — tight is not.

Brands run differently

Nike Air Force 1s and Dunks tend to run about half a size large, adidas Stan Smiths run true to size, and New Balance runners are usually generous in width.

Check the insole

We note wear patterns on every listing. A moulded footbed from a previous owner can change how a shoe feels, so always try before you buy.

Try them on in store

Everything is collection only, which means you can walk a few laps in the shop before deciding. Bring the socks you'd normally wear with them.

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