ladies shoes in large sizes in london
Note: If you are looking for information on finding big shoe sizes in Dublin, Ireland, read my post on Large size shoes for women in Dublin instead!
having very wide size 9 feet means that my choice of footwear is extremely limited. however, on a recent trip to london, i discovered that the situation was not as desperate as in dublin. in fact, i was spoilt for choice!
if you are looking for ladies shoes in large sizes in london, chiltern street is the answer to your prayers. here you will find not 1, not 2 but 3 specialist shoe shops!! chiltern street lies parallel to baker street and is only a couple of minutes walk from madame tussauds. here is a basic map (not to scale!):
starting at the end closer to madame tussauds (on the side closer to madame tussauds too) your first stop is magnus shoes (44 chiltern street, tel +44 (0)20 7224 3938). magnus have a large selection of ladies shoes in sizes 8 to 12 here and i found the staff very helpful. you can browse for ages trying on half the shop without any problems! of the 3 shops, magnus definitely had a slightly older feel but they still have some funky and glamourous styles here. styles range from high heels to converse trainers. if you are looking for an everyday shoe that you will need to be able to do lots of walking in, this is your best bet. if you can’t make it to one of their retail branches, magnus do a mail order service and also sell a limited number of styles online.
moving on, you will shortly come to crispins shoes (28-30 chiltern street, tel +44 (0)20 7486 8924). crispins are specialists in narrow fittings as well as large sizes and offer a mail order service. they certainly had a very impressive selection, especially of more dressy fashionable styles. they also sell some lovely handbags too! unfortunately, since they specialise in narrow fittings, many of the styles were far too dainty for my big elephant feet!
speaking of which, my favourite find was a newly opened branch of elephant feet (8 chiltern street, tel +44 (0)20 7486 2086)! specialists in fashionable shoes from sizes 7 to 22, their main store is in brixton. the chiltern street branch is quite small but it has an absolutely gorgeous selection of ladies shoes in sizes 7-12. i picked up a pair of pretty pink wedge heels which make my feet pass for being cinderellas rather than her ugly sisters for once!
Update June 2006
As is clear from the large number of comments below, the good news is that there is certainly a market for larger size ladies shoes. It is nice to know I am not alone and hopefully shoe manufacturers will get the message! I will try to summarise helpful links added by commenters here. Thanks so much for taking the time to share the useful info. 
Another shoe store has opened in Chiltern Street since I posted. The details are:
Totally Large Shoes
39 Chiltern Street
London
Phone: +44 (0) 207 4868815
You can browse the fashionable selection and buy online at totallylargeshoes.co.uk.
While I was seeking to highlight the niche shoe shops on Chiltern Street, London in my post, here are links to high street shops and mail order / online specialists offering ladies shoes in larger sizes:
- Evans - they sell larger shoes as well as larger clothes and the prices are relatively reasonable. Although, personally I think that they charge a lot for what you get in some cases!
- Barratts, Next (and Brantano although I am unfamiliar with this store) all stock larger sizes in some styles
- Steptall, Tall Girls and Lush Shoes are websites specialising in large size shoes for women
Finally, if you are looking for information on finding large size ladies shoes in Dublin, Ireland, read my Irish post on big shoes instead.
March 7th, 2005 at 10:42 pm
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! This information has helped me no end. Im a size 9 and have been living in either trainers or unfashionable shoes for ever. Thank you for all the links, i intend to take a trip to baker street very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 1st, 2005 at 12:43 am
didnt think irish girls/women could have feet so big as a size 9 how old are you?
June 28th, 2005 at 9:24 pm
Thank-you to Crispins and Magnus to easing the pressure of shoe hunting - it used to be depressing but now I can’t wait until pay day to check out Elephant feet!!
July 13th, 2005 at 1:09 pm
Elephant Feet and Crispins are great but the staff at Magnus are very unfriendly and unhelpful
July 15th, 2005 at 12:56 pm
I come from POland. DO you have internet shop?
August 11th, 2005 at 10:21 am
I have been shopping at Magnus and Crispins for years and they are very helpful, the only problem is that Magnus shoes can tend to be fashionable but slightly uncomfortable, where as Crispins shoes are more expensive but lovely soft leather and last a long time (you pay for the quality definitely).
If you ever travel to Canada I have found my favourite shop called Tall Girls, very comfy, fashionable shoes and they don’t all have 6 inch heels! Unfortunately they don’t do mail order, but I travel with an empty suitcase!
November 22nd, 2005 at 4:46 pm
It is great to think there are other people out there in my situation. I live in Mayo and no shop carries my size. Unfortunately I have a very narrow foot so it makes it even harder. This web site has been very helpful to me. I plan on taking a trip to Dublin very soon. Or maybe even to London. Why can’t normal shoe shops carry these sizes when there is such a demand.
Thank You
November 27th, 2005 at 11:37 pm
Having read all of the comments I completely agree it’s very hard finding shoes for women like myself with large feet. Living in London I tend to buy my shoes from some of the retailers mentioned in the previous comments. However, I’m still not satisfied as I find that the shoes can be overpriced and not very trendy with a high heel……..Is it too much to expect fashionable shoes as you’d find in the likes of Faith, Kurt Geiger, Berties etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I find that USA cater much more for my needs but I hate the inconvenience of having to pay tax and shipping fees. Hopefully, in time things will get better
December 3rd, 2005 at 2:09 pm
Well, I too am a size 9 and getting shoes is a nightmare. However, Next Directory do all their shoes up to a size 9 and can be ordered online (stores tend not to stock them) or alternatively Faith do some ranges in a 9 - but be careful as they are Euro 42’s not 43’s, and not always very wide fitting - so I can’t fit into any of their gorgeous boots
December 5th, 2005 at 10:48 am
I`am a size 10.5uk and still to this day can not find funky shoes that fit, Barretts have a tall and small section which is priced quite decently but with regards to buying shoes from america who do you shop with? I find alot dont ship outside of the US.
December 5th, 2005 at 12:42 pm
Thanks Sara C, I have the same problem with Faith and Next are good but sometimes the quality of their shoes is not very good.
In response to the comment left by Ein, I have purchased shoes from the following US websites
http://www.designershoes.com
http://www.friedmansshoes.com
But just be aware that UK customs randomly charge VAT & a handling fee which has to paid to the parcel service delivering the shoes, who refuse delivery if you refuse to pay the fee. This is most frustrating as I feel that we are being penalised for buying from the USA, if the EC countries catered for people such as ourselves we’d not buy from the USA. On one ocassion I brought 2 pairs of boots for $300 and had to pay £70 upon delivery. Unfortunately one of the boots was too big so I had to return them and did not get back any of the £70 I had paid to recieve them. Not too mention that I ended up paying postage fees twice. Nevertheless, the staff at both of these websites are very friendly and helpful.
As well as Tallgirls.co.uk based in the UK. Recently I came across the following UK websites:
http://www.steptall.co.uk
http://www.lushshoes.co.uk
I hope this helps!
Nicole
December 16th, 2005 at 11:24 am
its all very well directing people to these shops, it is helpful, but not everyone can afford the prices they charge!! you can hardly buy a pair of shoes or boots for under £100 in these shops. its terrible that if you’ve got large feet you have to pay three times as much for your footwear.
December 16th, 2005 at 5:01 pm
Hi Beth
I completely agree with you, its’ not fair that we have to pay more and have a limited selection to chose from!!!!!!!!!! Barratts tall and small and Next Directory are the only places I’m aware of where you can purchase shoes for much cheaper, maybe you could try them. Next Directory go up to size 9 while Barratts go up to size 10. Although, we pay more for our shoes the High Street stores which sell sizes 3 - 8 charge alot more for their shoes compared to a few years ago.
Nicole
January 8th, 2006 at 5:31 pm
http://www.steptall.com is a shop I recently came accross when I needed a pair of shoes deperately and urgently. Their service is superfast and they have extremely helpful staff. I have since prurchased several other shoes from them - the quality of the shoes is excellent. highly recomment http://www.steptall.com
January 13th, 2006 at 1:38 pm
Ladies shoes in size 9 can be hard to find.Not any more,try
http://www.homeshoppingdirect.com
They are based in Manchester and offer a wide range of width’s and sizes in a variety of styles and heel heights.Prices are reasonable and delivery is good.It’s always an idea to look at the same product on as many of their web sites as poss, using the link’s on their home page,as this can save quite a bit on the price you pay (this seasons Hush Puppies from £20).I hope this helps your feet feel and look a lot better.Happy bargain hunting.
January 24th, 2006 at 10:38 pm
Im really glad to see shops for the people with bigger feet! my mates think its so weird that my feet are a size 8 and they call me big foot. Next time im in London (i love there!!) im gonna go o these shops. Thanks
January 27th, 2006 at 8:04 pm
Thank you very much for such valuable information. I´m from Spain and my feet are a size 10.5. Here in Barcelona there are 2 shops in the whole city in which they sell my size unfortunately they are old fashion and far too expensive even though I´m used to pay over $100 for a pair of shoes that´s why at least I would like them to be of my taste. Once more thank you very much for your information I´ll go there this summer since I´m planning to stay there for a month.
By the way, does anybody know of a student residence in London for the summer?
January 30th, 2006 at 12:15 am
Man you all have nothing on me…I have a size 11UK…and you say you all have big feet…please…if you think finding shoes for a size 9 foot is a problem try having my feet. I to have shopped at the above stores…and they are true to size. Evans also stocks up on big sizes as well…and sometimes I’m a size 10 there depending on the cut of the shoe. In the States I love shopping at designershoes.com
February 3rd, 2006 at 11:20 am
GREAT NEW news on Chiltern street - Totally Large Shoes (http://www.totallylargeshoes.co.uk) has opened a branch (39 Chiltern street) I only glanced at their selection through the window as they were closed but it looked good. Cant wait for the day the whole street is taken over by tall shops and big shoe shops! Also, Long Tall Sally (also has a branch on Chiltern street) has been taken over with a much improved stock and a very limited but soon to expand line in good looking large footwear - there is light at the end of the tunnel ladies. x
February 4th, 2006 at 5:47 pm
OA has just opened a new store in Lewisham Shopping Centre (SE London). They provide an excellent range from 36-46 (for ladies of course). They also have two other stores in Dalston (E.London) and Peckhem (S.London) with the same range. Very helpful staff and a very big range for all types. They have just launced their interactive website and selling online. Big size range is called Elli bu Oliver Ashley. Visit http://www.oliverasley.com or call 020 7923 3497.
February 7th, 2006 at 11:07 pm
Hi Girls, I know what you all are talking about, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried i Shoestores. I live i Sweden, I have size 10(UK)and the selection here is like in your countries, small. There are some shops, but the styles are very unfashioned and expensive! I lived in New York for a few years a while ago. They have a brand called Payless Shoesource, they have a wide selection of large and wide sizes and they are cheap! A pair of boots are about $30 and sandals $8-15. Unfortunally they don’t ship overseas, but if you happen to be in the states, visit the shop, they are countrywide. Otherwise, check out their website and look what you’re missin. http://www.payless.com
I’m going to London i April, and I will definetly take a visit to Chiltern st. Thanks for the tip, and remember, we are not alone, one day we’ll take over the world!!
February 8th, 2006 at 11:20 pm
hi girls,
my shovel feet don’t feel comfy in a lot of shoes…
great to see my ancient post is still of use and thanks for the handy links.
seems like chiltern street is still where it’s at store wise… the more internet sites where you can buy online the better, but i’m very wary of buying shoes without trying them on.
February 21st, 2006 at 10:11 am
I live near London, so have been to most of the places talked about, especially Chiltern st. There are some really lovely shoes and the staff in Crispins are nice, but as a student I just can’t afford to pay the prices, with rent and tuition fees- its just not gonna happen! So I basically live in trainers in the winter and flip flops in summer. Even if I was able to afford them, I would’nt pay the price because I feel that women with larger feet are just being taken advantage of, an extra inch or two of leather- or plastic, shouldnt add an extra 50-100 pounds onto a pair of shoes. Now though I’m suffering as I’m looking for a pair of work shoes and there just doesnt seem to be much out there thats affordable. My saviour is evans- a high st store thst goes up to size 12 and is affordable, and they have good sales.
I’m around a size 9-10, and used to do dolcis years ago when I was at school, but the company was taken over and the size nines are now more like a size six or seven! Don’t be fooled by Faith either, I ordered a pair of shoes last summer that were soft leather in a size nine and my mum whos a size six to seven struggled to get her foot in- I took them back to the store thinking they’d mistakenly put a size 6 tag on a size 9, but the new pair were just the same.
Anyway, I have one more website to add to the list, I found it in my quest for affordable work shoes- I would’nt call it an affordable site, but if you have the money and don’t mind spending large amounts on shoes its an American site called Barefoot Tess. Hush Puppies and I think Dr Martin do larger sizes too, plus Barrats- another affordable high st. one.
Good luck!
March 6th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
Hello everyone, it’s nice to hear that there are so many more women like me searching for a decent pair of shoes. I know it’s such a struggle, and so expensive too, I’ve found that tallwomen.org has a great selection of websites to choose from, so far I have used tallgirls.co.uk and lushshoes.com and they were both very friendly aand efficient, however I would certainly prefer to try the shoes on in store!
I don’t know if anybody saw the feature on ITV’s This morning the other day about Lindsey with size 13 feet, I wrote into the show to ask them to take the issue further, as there seem to be so many of us big-footed girls out there. I’m also a size 10 so I know how your feeling! If I hear anything back I will let you all know.
March 10th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
I am a UK size 9-10 and recently came across largershoes4less.com, they have a great selection in sizes 9 - 13 and sometimes 14. I ordered a few shoes from them and they were great.
March 12th, 2006 at 8:37 pm
Hi i am a VERY wide size 9 sometimes a 10 depending on style and since Saxones in Birmingham closed I have purchased all of my footwear from Evans outsize ( I am a size 14 in clothes) Their boots this year are absolutely fab and are all very wide and cheap - so much so I bought 2 pairs as I have never found any that fit my calfs so I am in heaven at the moment! Bought one pair with heels even though I am 6′ tall and a pair of flat ones. Check their website out as they are in the clearence sale now at £20 ish a pair. Hope this helps some of you
March 12th, 2006 at 9:28 pm
Hi, its so nice to know that i’m not the only one with this problem. I was the subject of many jokes when i was in school as i had to wear mens shoes, not very attractive i can tell you. I understand where many of you are coming from with the price of these shoes. I’m a student and i find it vey hard in finding shoes that i can afford. I live near Llnadudno in North Wales and the nearest place that sells size 9 which you can buy there and then is, brantano in Rhyl. Other than that i have to rely on the internet.
March 13th, 2006 at 9:05 pm
Why has this not filtered into the main high street stores?? There are obviously many of us about who find the idea of shoe shopping just incredibly depressing! Especially when shoes are sold as a 9 but are in fact a 42 and appear to be more a 7.5 to 8! I am getting married in a couple of months and have been surfing the net for what seems like a life time for something appropriate.. most wedding shoes in larger sizes (if you can find them) come in flat or low heels assuming you are tall cuz you have large feet! I am 5′8 but my fiance is 6′4 - I need heels!!
Thank you to all who have added links and ideas - I will start trawling through all of them and if I come across any good places along the way I willbe sure the add the links to this page.
March 14th, 2006 at 9:16 am
I know what you mean about size 9s not being “true” size 9s. I have run into this problem too. Good luck with finding your wedding shoes kate!
March 14th, 2006 at 8:54 pm
I have just been searching on google and i came across the faith website and found that they do a selection of size 9 shoes. Some of the shoes can be a bit expensive but some of the shoes are on sale. I was pleased to find that the range of shoes are also fashionable and not the drab styles i normally find. The styles range from, sandals, wedges, courts, casual shoes and boots. I hope this helps with what you are looking for.
March 14th, 2006 at 8:56 pm
Sorry I forgot to put the website address on for you all, it’s http://www.faith.co.uk.
March 17th, 2006 at 10:41 pm
Finding this website was great, im only 20 and i have snarrow size 9/10 feet. I also find it a nightmare to find shoes especially fashionable one!! I looked at all your comments and have ordered some new brochures, so i cant wait to find some shoes i really like for a change!!
March 19th, 2006 at 7:54 pm
You don’t know how long I have been looking for a website like this with like minded big footed ladies. I love you all for you suggestions.
My fiance hates it when I say I need to go shoe shopping as he knows what an ordeal it is. Now thanks to your info I can take him to what I see as shoe heaven and buy shoes that I like that may even make my feet look smaller.
Normally if you have big feet you have no fashion sense no taste and want shoes that make your feet look even bigger. (thats what it feels like with the range of shoes i’ve seen in most shops up to now)
http://www.brantano.co.uk is another shop that sells up to a ladies uk size 11 they tend to be reasonably priced too.
Kate if you find some great wedding shoe shops I’d love to know as i’m getting married in 6 months. Normally I buy the shoes and then look for the outfit to match (it seems less heart breaking then) I have my dress but I can’t find any shoes at the moments.
Thank you all once again for all the sites you’ve made my year.
Charley x
March 20th, 2006 at 8:39 pm
Just a word of warning. Evans footwear clearance sale on their web site is more expensive than going to the store. The boots I bought on line for £30 down from £50 (which I thought was a bargain) are only £20 in the store.
I wrote to them asking why and was told that they often run different promotions on line to the store so beware!!
http://www.evans.ltd.uk/promostores/Evans/index.html?make_live=yes&promo=
March 20th, 2006 at 10:00 pm
I live in Stoke and have size 10 feet which are awful after years of squashing them into shoes which are too small. If I could wave a magic wand, average size feet is what I’d wish for. There is only Evans and Brantano where I can shop. I long for a knee high pair of boots which fit my wide feet but average width calfs. Evans’ are too baggy on my legs. I’m going to go on all the sites you’ve mentioned. P.s. Even my oldest friend doesn’t know what my shoe size is! I find it very embarrassing but it is bothering me less as I get older.
April 9th, 2006 at 9:01 pm
Hi Ladies,
Some more ideas for you -
Special Feetures do a great mail order service for long and narrow shoes. You draw around your feet and they advise on the phone which shoes will fit! Trendy shoes - not cheap but good quality.
I also used to go to the Tall and Small shoe shop on York Street (5 mins walk from Chiltern St) - not sure if its still there?
Ellie Dickenson hasa shop in Hungerford tel 01488 686 480 - she does a brochure - some narrow fittings.
Long Tall Sally the clothes shop have got some great shoes - some come up very narrow too. Try the chunky leather flipflops in grey and beige £30 and the slingbacks in grey suede or black leather reduced to £45 at the moment!
Lets keep swapping info ladies!
April 10th, 2006 at 8:17 pm
hi ladies. i take a size 9 and10 and i only ever shop in evans. my sister is getting wed in the dominican republic in 2007 so i decided to go on line to see what was available. i cannot believe there is sooooo many of us out there. i am going to go chiltern st next week. i live in london and i cant believe the answer was on my doorstep all this time! i am looking for a foxy pair of strappys as i am into fashion and i have to make a good impression. so thanks. i will let u know how i get on
April 18th, 2006 at 1:38 pm
Hello! im only 14 and take a size 12. i cant find shoes anywhere to save my life; im getting seriously fed up with constanly wearing trainers. i get really disheartened when going shopping with friends when they go into shoe shops nd come out with a pair of shoes that i adore. i have searched high and low but majority of websites only do upto size 11, i just wondered if you recommend any shops in london? please help me! x
April 20th, 2006 at 6:00 pm
Thankyou am visiting London end of April with my size 9 feet, from Durban ,South Africa. Can’t wait to hit the shops!!!!
April 20th, 2006 at 8:53 pm
hello again. i visited chiltern st like i said i would. i came away with 3 pairs. i saw about 5 suitable pairs. got my foxy sandles! there is another shop on chiltern st http://www.totallylargeshoes.co.uk and they do sizes 7 to 11. aimee, sorry but i dont know anyone that goes up to a 12. some size 11,s are quite generous so give chiltern st a go. evans on oxford st go up to 11but are wide fitting so you should try them. evans…have 3 branchs on oxford st. marle arch…..plaza……….tottenham court rd. good luck x
April 20th, 2006 at 9:05 pm
just went on the magnus shoes website to check. some of their styles go up to a 12.
April 20th, 2006 at 10:51 pm
Good to see this thread still active and some great advice being shared.
I’m a size 9 (Eu 43), but have found recently that with open/peep toe or sandal style shoes from Next that their 9’s are too big for me & I can get away with an 8 (Eu 42) instead, which is great as more of the branches stock them!
April 23rd, 2006 at 8:52 pm
http://www.tallgirls.co.uk is worth checking out, it stocks 9-11 in fashionable and affordable shoes! i have ordered loads from there and they are absolutely fantastic! thanks everyone for all the other links on this page!
May 3rd, 2006 at 1:01 am
this is my favorite site. they have great shoes..tons of choices and a big price range. i am a US 12 and these are fun shoes… sort of edgy and fashion forward.. i feel like im getting the same shoes as my younger sister who has smaller feet
May 3rd, 2006 at 12:51 pm
hey,
just to say a massive thanks to this site… I have now officially discovered Chiltern St!! I used to always buy my shoes either online or from Evans, the problems with this are numerous. Online shoes often dont fit properly or arent comfortable and then u have the hassle of trying to send them back. A warning to those large footed ladies out there, avoid Evans shoes, they always fall to pieces in no time at all…
I agree with the comments above, why arent there more 1inch heeled large shoes about… often us girlies with big feet are tall as well… its bad enough having size 11s without having to be 6ft too!!
Thanks!!
May 4th, 2006 at 12:07 am
The information on the site is helpful but the only problem is, I am a size 8 but wide width and I have not seen anyother store but evans who does that. Is there any other you know of?
May 4th, 2006 at 7:06 pm
hello i am 16 years old i live in merseyside in the uk and have size 9 feet fortunatley there are a few shoes that sell my size but are quite expensive more shoe shops should sell bigger shoes for same prices as smaller feet that would make it alot easier for girls like me.
May 5th, 2006 at 8:46 pm
I could cry when i read all the comments above. Sometimes you feel you are the only one.I take a uk 10.There have been many times i have worn mens shoes and i used to dread the summer months,because i could never find a decent pair of affordable sandles. Yes i agree ,with so many of us out there why haven’t the established shops realised we need to be treated the same as everyone else. Why do they assume large feel equates large purses!there has been some really helpful hints looking forward to the summer now. Peace.
May 5th, 2006 at 10:36 pm
hi just thought i’ll put my findings on board. Medessia shoes.co.uk , 9-11 this is a mail order com- address PO Box 29,Alton,Hampshire Gu34,5xp-tel no 01420 561947,For those of us who like to wear sexy footwear naughty but nice ,def not for daytime( come on ladies just cause our feet are large were still sexy) bananashoes.com ,alternativefootwear.co.uk.
May 6th, 2006 at 8:57 am
Although being a size 10 is a complete pain…. it does give you something to say in those awful ice breakers on training courses…. you know the tell us something interesting about you!
May 6th, 2006 at 2:11 pm
Hi I have just found your web site and have suffered for many years with large feet, size 10.5 - 11 uk, as a teenager I never went ice skating, bowling or even skiing as you would always be asked your foot size, I am now 42 years old and went skiing for the first time three years ago, I am past the embarressed stage I just get frustrated when you say the size you want and you are then asked are you sure, yes I’ve had these feet this size for the best part of 30 years I think I know the size of my feet. Over the years buying shoes has gone through stages of availablity, a few years ago I found the Glass Slipper, unfortunately they closed down but I am lucky enough to live in Hungerford in Berkshire where Ellie Dickins opened her first shop, great service, good choice and very knowledgeable. You can find her on the web, Ellie understands the problems we have with having large feet as she has the same problem. Ellie welcomes comments and suggestions as to what customers want from any age range, she has now opened a shop for men with large feet including a bespoke range, I visited the other day size 15 makes my feet look almost small! Lets hope as time goes by and more ladies with large feet refuse to wear just trainers or mens shoes that more manufacturers will realise there is a market out there.
May 13th, 2006 at 11:47 pm
I have a great recommendation for women’s large size shoes. Try Dreamshoes http://www.shoesofyourdreams.com. My daughter wears a size 14 and we bought her first pair of women’s dress shoes ever! They are in the US but will ship overseas through http://www.internationalcheckout.com with all charges prepaid, so no surprises! I understand they carry all the way up to US size 15 and have wide widths, too.
May 19th, 2006 at 5:59 pm
This website has bridal shoes in size 9 and 10 at very reasonable prices. I have been a size 10 - 10.5 since I was 16 years old and will be 46 this year so I know exactly what you ladies are going through. Edinburgh, the CAPITAL of Scotland has only one Brantano whose shoes all look like what we called housebricks in the 70s - big thick soles and clumpy heels. Chances are if you have big feet you are also very tall (I am 6 feet tall) and why would you want to add another 3 inches to the soles of your feet! We have two Barrats but the range is really only suitable for very trendy very young girls who like squeezing their feet into very pointy shoes! I don’t have wide feet, just normal width, so Evans fall off my feet! What is a girl to do? I have to resort frequently to mail order and like all of you feel the higher prices are not fair. I watch the websites of all of the sites mentioned on these pages for sales and buy work shoes then, whether I need shoes or not as sure as fate I won’t find any when I do need them. Same thing goes for clothes for tall ladies. Apart from Long Tall Sally there is precious little out there and the population is allegedly getting taller. Dorothy Perkins have had a very limited tall range for a while now but as they don’t advertise it and you only find out through word of mouth, how long will it be before they stop stocking it because nobody was buying it? GRRRR - makes me mad. No wonder my mum used to make all my clothes!
May 19th, 2006 at 6:00 pm
Oops sorry should have said the website is http://www.girlsofelegance.co.uk
May 23rd, 2006 at 3:37 pm
If anybody is interested in Shopping in the USA, you should check out http://www.shopthestates.com/. They give you a US address for a small fee. You can organise to have multiple shipments combined into one. They can also package all your stuff together and send them on in one shipment using the most economical postal solution. I´ve never used them myself mind you, but in theory it sounds interesting.
I have a grazer shopping directory on my blog and I am including a category for webstores that cater for Big people. If anybody has any recommendations, please let me know and I will add to the directory.:)
May 24th, 2006 at 10:46 pm
I take size 11 and am in absolute despair at trying to find shoes, particularly suitable for work! I have tried a majority of the web sites that have been suggested. However, I feel enlightened that there are many of us out there with large feet and ita about time companies took notice. I live in Devon and there is nothing down here at all to cater for me.
May 26th, 2006 at 3:20 am
I saw a few notes about this site. Someone said its expensive but there are quite a few shoes under $50 US which is not expensive. There are also
expensive shoes.. so its your call. But they have the same shoes that I see
in smaller sizes on their web site which is what I am all about. If you want cheap check out pare gabia, bamboo , converse and dollhouse. I think Barefoot Tess is best in the mid range… i just bought DOLCE VITA in size US 12.. beat that!!!! for under 100. I’m sure I’ve never seen them in large sizes before.
May 27th, 2006 at 1:09 am
I couldn’t believe my luck when I stumbled across this website late one evening. I was so engrossed reading the entries and checking all the websites that I stayed up until 5am out of sheer excitement.
My heart goes out to all of those, who like me (I wear a size 10), have suffered with large feet - and finding shoes to fit. And many of my own feelings are echoed in so many of the other comments on this website: lack of decently priced, non-dowdy and low-heeled shoes on the high street.
Thanks to all of you for all the recommendations. I thought I had a fairly comprehensive list of shops catering for larger shoe sizes, but now I have many, many more thanks to you all.
I have one other shoe company to mention. It is called - Green Shoes - and does made-to-measure comfortable shoes in small to large sizes and can cater for various widths too, and if you can’t visit the store in person you can send them an outline of your feet, and once you’ve placed your order, a ‘mock-up’ pair will be sent, and further adjustments made before the final product is finished and sent to you. They aren’t the verylatest in trendy shoes, and they don’t make your feet look smaller at all, but I can vouch for the quality, durability and great service (and low heels). The price isn’t too bad considering it’s all handmade. They also offer a re-sole service:
You can find Green Shoes at:
http://www.greenshoes.co.uk/index.php
By the way, I have spotted four pairs of shoes on the Payless Shoe Source website that I’d like to buy, and as they don’t ship overseas I am going to sign up for the Shop the States mail forwarding service…will let you all know how I get on with it all.
Thanks again for this - it’s great to know that there are others out there
May 28th, 2006 at 5:10 pm
I discovered this website late one night while surfing aimlessly. And what a find it is! It’s so heartening to find that there are so many others out there in the same boat – and that there are so many shops out there that are starting to cater for us. Thanks for all the recommendations! I only knew about a handful of the shoe stores mentioned, and was so excited by all the choice that I stayed up late to look at all the websites mentioned.
My heart went out to all you as you mentioned all your experiences and made me remember the heartache my mum went through trying to find shoes for me when I was a (mere) size 8 at the age of 11. I now wear a size 10 but am preparing myself for the day when my eight-year-old (who wears a size 2.5) will (probably) wear a larger size than most. Perhaps by then more (or all!) of the main high street shops will have woken up to the fact that we do exist and need a wide choice but not a hefty price tag!
I’ve found some shoes on Payless Shoesource and will give the Shop the States forwarding service a try…
One shoe store that hasn’t been mentioned where you can buy handmade shoes to order is Green Shoes. They will go up to a size 10, maybe beyond:
http://www.greenshoes.co.uk
The shoes are not trendy, more practical and hardwearing, but extremely well made – in leather with vegan varieties. They have a small range of shoes, boots and sandals and if you can’t make it to the shop, you need to send an outline of your foot with measurements and they will then send you a ‘mock-up’ pair which you then send back with any comments. The final pair will then be sent to you once all the adjustments have been made. Well worth it if you’re in the market for sensible shoes.
Thanks again to all of you with all your helpful suggestions!
May 29th, 2006 at 3:40 pm
Great site and thanks for helpful information. Anyone else got a cupboard full of shoes they bought aiming to ‘break them in’ - only to find what you really knew in the shop -they would never be comfortable?? Meanwhile you wear the same pair until they are worn out!!
Someone earlier posted about Canada and the TallGirl shop. I’ve been there and filled a suitcase! But know something that really annoyed me? They had in their range Clark’s shoes. Yes, Clark’s available up to a size 12 UK. They are made here in the UK but not for sale here. I’ve tried on-line with no success. Maybe we should all petition Clark’s to prove demand?
June 7th, 2006 at 3:49 pm
hi everyone ,Evans have a really good shoe sale on right now. shoes priced as low as £10.00. Shoe sizes are up to size 10. I have not put the web address here because as mentioned before , it’s cheaper to buy direct from the shop rather than on-line. Happy shopping.
June 8th, 2006 at 3:07 am
I think I filled this out before but here goes. I was looking at all these sites
and there are none that hold a candle to my new fav..www.barefoottess.com. the difference for me is that they have name brands for the large sizes.. the same shoes that my sisters buy in smaller sizes.. in particuar i have the best ever jeffrey campbell and dolce vita.. both
mid range but totally cool shoes and they have the only shoes ever made by those guys in sizes US 13. they sell out fast but have new shoes all the time.. you should check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 8th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
Forgot to mention another website I have used:
http://www.zappos.com/welcome2.zhtml?0608
They stock a bewilderingly large range of shoes, trainers, dance shoes etc, etc in ladies sizes up to 13 (UK 11), but be warned, you need to set aside good chunk of time to wade through everything - and you’ll need to set up a mail forwarding address, unless you know someone in the US. They deliver very quickly (to the US address and accept returns without any problems).
June 10th, 2006 at 12:14 am
Just came across an Irish website http://www.cinderellashoes.ie/page.home.
June 11th, 2006 at 6:06 pm
it is great to hear from so many other ladies with larger feet. thanks to everyone for posting their experiences and for the helpful website suggestions. i will try to update my post with some of the main links.
sorry for keeping you up so late debbie, but i’m really glad you found this page useful, and yes helen i have a large number of ill fitting shoes that were never comfortable too! i am still relying on pairs i bought on my last trip to london quite a long time ago…
thanks for the irish input paul!
i actually mentioned cinderella in a separate post about shoe shops stocking large sizes in dublin at http://www.janinedalton.com/blog/archives/2005/large-size-shoes-for-women-in-dublin/ it is just not as popular as this one! 
June 21st, 2006 at 6:32 pm
I also have large feet and it is very difficult for me to find shoes… I live in Switzerland and I don’t know any shop for large size feet.
I’m going to London this summer so I’ll take an empty suitcase and fill it there! Thank you very much for these information it will be very useful !!
July 5th, 2006 at 11:01 pm
I am 20, I live in North Yorkshire, and I also have size 12 feet (UK size) and my feet are a narrow fitting. Shoes seem to get wider with size which is most annoying when i can barely find any shoes that are size 12 anyway. It seems so unfair that the highstreet simply does not cater for women who have feet bigger than size 10 and most specialist stores have a very limited stock of shoes over size 11. Catalogues are all very well but after a time, with many not fitting due to being too wide for my feet, this becomes expensive. People should not have to travel to London or send off for shoes from America, it is time that manufacturers took notice that people are getting taller and therefore it goes without saying that so are their feet !
July 14th, 2006 at 4:07 pm
Has anyone checked this one out? I got the new Jeffrey Campbell…
size 13! they are the cutest shoes I have ever been able to get in my size.
big feet rock
July 17th, 2006 at 7:44 am
Also check out this store http://www.shoesofyourdreams.com they ship through http://www.internationalcheckout.com
July 30th, 2006 at 10:29 pm
my mum saved me a magazine artical on bigfoot babes. its about celebritys with big feet. i thought i must share it with you all. jodie kidd size 10. paris hilton size 10. uma thurman size 9. macy gray size 12. naomi campbell size 9 & a half. kate winslet size 11. so you see, we share something with these beautiful women. i am a size 9 and i felt a lot better after reading this.
July 30th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
Nice to know that there a lot of ladies with big feet out there - anybody know where I can get size 13 shoes in the UK - no high heels (I’m 6′ 1!) With problem feet I have had to rely on orthotic boots - not very fashionable and very hot in the summer! I have looked at the sites mentioned above and find some prices exhorbitant in some places! Ladies using sizes 9 -12 may also like to try Big Feet Directory and Magnus (already mentioned above) It has been heartening to read all the comments above - hopefully some manufacturer might read this and do something! keep up the site - good luck!
August 4th, 2006 at 12:05 am
I found out today that MOST Evans stores will no longer be carrying their size 10 range! Only selected larger stores will carry the 10’s.
Also Brantano’s have stopped selling their ladies 10’s too (both the one’s i’ve been in lately anyway)
Why as people’s feet are getting bigger are the in store options getting less??
August 7th, 2006 at 6:24 pm
What about Long Tall Sally stores? I think they’re absolutely amazing! Gorgeous shoes
The only bad thing about it is that the staff is dreadful and pathetic. Check for yourself!
August 9th, 2006 at 7:54 pm
Thanks so much. Recently visited London from Canada and indulged on Chiltern. FYI Nordstrom’s website has a lot of size 12 shoes. The website doesn’t ship outside the US but the catalog 1-888-282-6060 does. One nice thing about their website is that you can be very specific about what you are looking for by using the advanced search function. http://www.nordstrom.com
August 15th, 2006 at 6:02 pm
thanxs girls!!!! omg, my 9 size feet are the problem of my life lool:) well, no fun at all, cuz lookin for shoes always was a nightmare, also feeling soo embarassed when someone asks about ur feet size:/ well, as u grow up it gets better, cuz i get used and dont pay too much attention.. but still the question “whats ur feet size” and the reaction to answer is the thing i hate sooo much:) and of course not having normal shoes EVER! in my country u can hardly find size 8, so what to say about 9??? i had to wear too small shoes most of time… and could only dream of havin a lot of pairs of shoes:/ now i am in london, and not long ago i bought like 3 pairs of shoes lol, first time in my life hehe:) that was a good feeling! i will surely check shops that u wrote above too! thanx again! just i hope the prices wont bite too much:/ and well, its nice to know im not the only one with such problem, as its always seemed to be:)
August 25th, 2006 at 10:37 pm
As grateful as I am in the improvement in style for us females with over size 8 feet, I am still largely disappointed in the ranges offered to us. I have had to battle since the age of 10 for shoes with a modicom of fashion/style awareness. Unfortunately, I chose the wrong side of fashion to work in and attempted to make the break into size 9+ shoes as a new career. While studying at Cordwainers, I was given the impression that the logistics of trying to get into this type of retail was a near impossible challenge. The market is obviously ready to supply to but no one is doing it with any real passion! The ranges lack the ‘edginess’ required to make them real hits that you will love in seasons to come. I dream of being given the opportunity to design really fabulous shoes that make the wearer look and feel amazingly put together…an ambition I hope to achieve.
August 30th, 2006 at 5:35 pm
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September 6th, 2006 at 9:19 pm
i am quite young, 16, and i really want a pair of fashionable boots. I want flat boots that i can tuck my jeans into!!!! please HELP!
September 7th, 2006 at 1:58 am
I got a bunch of boots at http://www.barefoottess.com that fit that description.
Look at the Corso Como, the Pajar, and the Delman as well as the Barefoot Tess Ilene boot which is quite reasonable. You can deifnitely tuck in your jeans. Also, check out the Dolce Vita… very cool. This is the hottest shoe store in the states.. for big sizes and even some shoes for smaller sizes.
September 7th, 2006 at 8:10 pm
I am 19 and have found shoe shopping a nightmare since about 16. I take a size 9 and prefer almost flat to flat shoes/boots/sandals. As someone mentioed above why should we pay more, just because we want shoes in a larger size? Don’t manufacturers realise the ever increasing demand for ‘normal shoes’ in larger sizes. After reading all the commnets posted on here, it is a relief to hear I am not the only female to encounter this problem!
September 12th, 2006 at 8:39 pm
hey my name is jo and i am am student doing some research! having large feet myself I am interested in hearing from any ladies that have size 10 feet and over! My research goes towards my 10,000 word dissertation and would just involve asking you a few questions about availability fo shoes etc
If you can help me, please email j.p.simson@rhul.ac.uk
September 14th, 2006 at 11:11 pm
I am so pleased I have come across this websit. For many years I have been battling to find fashionable shoes in a size 9 which are wide fitting . I am 24 years old, I have a real love affair with shoes the problem is my feet are usually either too big and/or too wide to fit in to shoes on the high street. I have been subjected to one shop for years and buy shoes for practicality purposes and not because I really like them. I have only ever had vey limited choice or no choice when I purchase shoes. I have also been known to buy shoes which I love for my friends because I want to look at the shoes on someone else since I carnt see it on myself because they dont come in my size. Thank you so much for letting me know that there is someplace where I can go and find shoes which I love and most importantly, it will also fit.
September 15th, 2006 at 12:22 am
Another shop that I’ve recently discovered who sell size 9’s (as Eu 42) is Aldo Shoes (www.aldoshoes.com). They have some gorgeous styles in the ranges. I don’t think it’s across all ranges, but worth asking them if you spot some you like.
September 15th, 2006 at 11:48 am
Hi,
I emailed schuh and this is what they said.
Thank you for your e-mail.
For many years manufacturers have produced their footwear in what they believe are the ’standard’ sizes, these being from sizes 3 to 8 for ladies, and 7 to 11 for men. We at Schuh have been aware of the growing demand for larger sizes in both men’s and women’s styles for some time and have approached the various brands which we stock in the hope that they will expand the sizing range. In some cases we have been very successful. We have in the past stocked ladies Kickers, and Pod footwear up to a size 10, and Read Or Dead casual styles to a size 9.
We are constantly pressuring manufacturers to supply ladies styles in the larger sizes, as we know that there is a huge demand which increases year on year, and whilst we have secured Ladies casual styles in the larger sizes, we have been less successful in procuring Ladies high fashion styles. Many of our high fashion suppliers are independent companies. As the cost of producing each size of shoe can run into tens of thousands of pounds, the manufacturers need to be guaranteed orders of a very high volume to justify the manufacture of each size. As fashions change from season to season, we are only able to order a certain amount of shoes in each particular style. Whilst we do our best to ensure the widest range of both styles and sizes possible, we are unable to persuade the manufacturers to produce extra sizes when our order is of a relatively small quantity.
However, we now have a small range of different styles available up to a size 9 on our website at http://www.schuhstore.co.uk . You may like to try the new advanced search facility which allows customers to search for shoes by size. This is accessed via the search option on the left of our homepage. If you select department ‘female’ and size ‘UK 9’ all styles that we currently stock in a size 42 will be shown.
I hope that this is of some assistance to you. Please feel free to contact me at this e-mail address should you have any further queries.
Kind regards
Nicole Strachan
Schuh Internet Department
September 17th, 2006 at 6:16 pm
Hi
For anybody out there who is looking for some fashionable boots, try duoboots.com. They do some size 9 styles and the difference here is that you can choose the calf-width too! I ordered from them last year and they fitted perfectly. I am 33 and this was the first pair of long boots I have ever owned. I am 5ft 11″ and don’t think my calves are big but could never get any boots to fit them. I tried evans and the ones there were too big - they looked like wellies! Duo are also doing roadshows all over the country so if you have one near you it will be worth a visit.
Happy shoe shopping
October 1st, 2006 at 3:50 pm
Indeed the above name stores are brill. London is the place to go for us size 9’s!! just back from Barrett’s in Uk got a pair of stiletto heels for £20! Bargain. I always stock up on shoes when I visit the UK. its about time the Irish stores started copping on and stocking these sizes.As for lollo who thinks Irish women can’t have feet that big I know at least two women a size ten. Shoe size is all related to the size of your pelvis so at least we will have no problems with childbirth!!
October 1st, 2006 at 7:11 pm
Hi Ladies
A couple of years ago, I exorcised my demons about my feet (size 43 on a good day, 44 on a bad one!) by writing an article for The Times about the hideousness of having big feet, especially if, like me, you actually care about fashion. I did a lot of research on where to buy shoes, and found that a lot of the best mail order websites are actually to be found in Europe.
Check out this website (http://www.tallwomen.org/shoes/#uk) The guy who runs it seems to have some kind of fetish for big feet in women - and good luck to him - but he’s compiled a fantastic list of European websites that cater to larger feet (and for the most part, are translated into English). It’s always a risk, ordering from a website, and it’s never cheap - but at the risk of sounding like Pollyanna, at least we have two feet!
Also, for those ladies out there who are a comfortable size 43 in round toes (obviously pointy toed shoes present a problem, as you always have to order a size bigger), high street shop Next has almost every style they do in a 43, and it’s a mixed bag - some come up small, others come up too big, and others are just right! Most of my shoes now come from Next, and the best part is that you can order from the directory, try them on in the comfort of your own home without having some irritating shop assistant staring at your feet and making you want to kill yourself, and if they don’t fit, you can just return them to any Next store. I don’t know if they deliver overseas, but you can always order them into a store if you’re planning a trip.
Other sites I have found (excluding all the ones mentioned above) which occasionally offer acceptable styles for 10 and above (and by that, I mean shoes which don’t look like your buinon ridden grandmother’s or a trannie’s) are:
http://www.totallylargeshoes.co.uk
http://www.angelinetournier.co.uk
http://www.steptall.com
http://www.elledee.co.uk
http://www.kathrynkerrigan.com
http://www.josephazagury.com/ and http://www.stuartweitzman.com (ridiculously expensive designer shoes)
http://www.redoute.co.uk (scroll down to the bottom, click on “plus size fashion” and look at the shoes in their Taillissime range)
http://www.longtallsally.com (you can order from the website to avoid the shop)
http://www.largelifestyles.co.uk
One last thing - when in London, check out Kingsland Road in Dalston - its not the nicest part of London, kind of a downmarket Chiltern Street, but has a couple of shops, like GNG (580 Kingsland Road, London E8, 0207 254 4673), Billows (598 Kingsland Road, 0207 254 0087) and Panache (535 - 537 Kingsland Road, 0207 254 7976) which all go up to size 10 in some pretty nice styles
Lots of luck xxx
October 8th, 2006 at 2:31 pm
Hi!
I, too, know the joy of having discovered Chiltern Street! And I now know the joy of this site - how fantastic to know we’re not alone!!
However, it seems that Crispins is the only shop in the UK that have shoes in a size 10 that are narrow enough for me.
Recently, I had a bit of a disaster and returned from travelling to find that all of my shoes had been ruined by a leak (each shoe has it’s own little ecosystem - mmm. nice) My insurance won’t pay, as I was away for more than 30days and I therefore can’t afford to replace every pair of shoes with Crispins beautiful, but very expensive footwear!
As I live up North, it’s a bit of a hassle to have to go down to London every time I need a pair of shoes, and, after a bad experience with ordering shoes online with Tallgirls.com, I’d rather go to the shop.
Any suggestions?
October 17th, 2006 at 3:13 pm
oh thank u so much, this site is really an answer to my prays, as i ws trying to find shoe shops in London. As i have a very narrow and large feet, it´s impossible and so frustrating trying to find shoes here in Finland or Sweden. So as i am coming on holiday to London, i go straight to these shops and hope for the best , thanks
October 21st, 2006 at 8:36 pm
The best bargins
Shoe zone high street store to try, they go up to size 9 at very affordable fast fashion boots and shoes. Fantastic prices!!!!
Evans have a new range of footware by georgina goodman beauifully designed footware for the larger foot. Evans footware is great too, because the shoes are in the sale after a short limited time. Watch out for the bargins.
Best of luck from suffering size 9 shoes alcoholic.
October 24th, 2006 at 12:47 am
I design shoes in larger sizes. I set up the company because I wear a size 8.5/9 and found it difficult to find cute fashionable shoes in my size. I design on a larger last rather than the traditional size 4, to ensure my shoes and boots flatter larger feet (and make them look smaller). We sell shoes on-line at http://www.angelinetournier.com. All of our styles go up to a UK size 10 and heels have a maximum height of 6cm. We are based in London but deliver worldwide. Our other stockists are in the UK are: Saphari (Crouch End London) and Viva la Diva (e-commerce), and in France department stotre Le Bon Marche in Paris. Their addresses are on our site under stockists. Feel free to e-mail me if I can help further at info@angelinetournier.com.
October 24th, 2006 at 3:27 pm
I’m going to New York in January for a mega shopping trip - does anyone have any suggestions for large size stockists in USA? I’m a UK 10……..
Any suggestions would be most grateful!!
October 30th, 2006 at 11:24 am
i leave in west yorkshire and have to travel to london twice ayear to stock up on shoes, which is’nt cheap all because evans have stopped doing decent fitting shoes is there anywhere in leeds or round about that does up to a size 11 shoe for women and not shoes that your grannie would where,we need shoes to cater for the young and trendy too!
October 30th, 2006 at 2:57 pm
Just found this, it only goes up to size 43 (UK9) BUT they are a boot manufacturer that has loads of different calf widths and lovely styles… http://www.duoboots.com
November 6th, 2006 at 7:36 pm
I am looking for some funky wellies in a size 9 or 10 that have a wide leg fitting. i have tried evans but unfortunately they dont have any. please help.
November 6th, 2006 at 7:57 pm
Laura
I have seen a few pairs of 9 wellies in tk maxx, but it is pot luck in this store.
Try the wellies in size 8 you may find that they fit, mail order by the web.
November 7th, 2006 at 4:32 pm
Thank you so much for all the tips!
I live in Sweden and here the range of big shoes is really really small. Luckily I’m going to London in a few weeks and I will visit a lot of these stores.
November 8th, 2006 at 12:11 am
try having ladies size 13 feet and finding somewhere to buy shoes!!!
November 12th, 2006 at 2:12 pm
hello ladies, im doing a project with women with large feet as part of my degree. Having size 10 myself this is close to my heart! I am posting on here in the hope that some of you might be able to answer a few questions for me, part of my research. As you can probably imagine, it is quite hard to find other ladies in the UK with large feet, so im hoping that you guys can help
Many Thanks
Jo
j.p.simson@rhul.ac.uk
November 12th, 2006 at 5:03 pm
Hi Jo,
glad to answer any questions you may have.
My tale of woes comprises all of above but after 50 years of battling I have
not quite given up hope. Reading though this site raised my spirits whereas
normally trying to buy shoes is the best method of getting me down.
Regards, “Trudy”
November 12th, 2006 at 7:31 pm
hey “trudy” do you have an email address I can contact you on please?
Many Thanks
Jo
November 13th, 2006 at 12:33 pm
Hi Jo,
Your research sounds interesting - best of luck with it, and I hope that some of those who have commented on this post will be able to assist you with it. I would certainly be happy to answer any questions but I am in Ireland so that may be no good to you
Just for anyone who wishes to help Jo with her research, the best bet is probably to e-mail her at j.p.simpson {at} rhul {dot} ac {dot} uk rather than list your addresses directly here. There are a lot of spambots about unfortunately, so if you list your e-mail addresses here directly you could see an increase in spam.
November 22nd, 2006 at 1:36 pm
I also have size 9 (43) feet. I think god made me this way as I would have a serious addiction to shoes and probably be bankrupt by now otherwise.
I hate internet shopping for shoes and the only shop I can go into is next although most of they hardly ever stock 9’s.
I have a few pairs from tallgirls.com as well.
I am trying to find nice flat boots for the winter and so far aldos and barefoottess are the only places i can find ok-ish ones.
It really p’s me off, 30 odd years ago size 5 was the average uk shoe size, yet the shops still went up to size 8’s. now the national average is 7, shouldn’t shoes go up to at least a 10?!!! *sigh* rant over. I think it would be worth the cost of designing my own and having them made. I’m 21 and destined to be casual in converse for ever!!!
November 22nd, 2006 at 6:43 pm
Hi Saoirse
try http://www.duoboots.com . they are not cheap, but they have a shop on saville row if you’re near london. they go up to a size 43 and have a multitude of calf widths (that’s their speciality) good luck x
November 23rd, 2006 at 2:43 pm
Thank-you thank-you Janine. I have added this page to my favourites & am going to look at all the websites suggested here. I cant get into London with kids in tow, so am desperate for online service that sells whole range of (dress, work, casual, pretty) shoes in my size for £30-45. I used to just get by in Size 42s, but after several pregnances my feet grew to size 43! It’s a wilderness out there for women with large feet. My feet arent wide, just long and perfectly in proportion with my height (5, 9 1/2″), there really is a huge unmet need out there for reasonably priced nice fashionable shoes! Usually those of us with bigger feet are taller and look perfectly glorious in our clothes so why on earth do shoe makers think we would we want to limit ourselves to blacklace ups or clumpy old lady shoes??!!
November 25th, 2006 at 8:29 pm
Hi am Andeline ,in Africa we are 7 sisters [size42-44]and have the same problem as yours,all i can say at last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!we have stood up for ourselves
now due to the exchange rate most of the shoes will like cost around 1000,pound to us.
thus i am willingly providing my e-mail so that someone can please give us contact details of cheaper shops aspecialy in the states because ,the $dollar will be better and am planing to start with my own company that sell
only my size shoes [mmmm sounding selfish]but for years i had to put up with ugly grany shoes.
i would especially like to order from factories can anyone please help me thank you[andeline911@hotmail.com]thats my e-mail
all i can say is yyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeessssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am so pleased did we not think about this years ago “way to go girls”
November 30th, 2006 at 3:49 pm
I can’t beleive how lucky you all are!, and what a great website.
I live in Australia, and you know those shops that sell shoes for your bunion ridden grandmother? well that is all there is for anyone over a size au10 (UK 8-9) Hush puppies and homi-peds all the way. I am so glad I have discovered this site, and internet shopping. I have found e-bay particularly good if you want to get cheaper shoes - they regularly have wide-fitting Evans listed.
If anyone, by anychance knows of any shops/websites in Australia that have fashionable wide-fit/larger shoes please tell!
December 9th, 2006 at 10:36 pm
I’m a 10 - 10.5 and live in the north east of england.
I’ve found a shop in Morley (near Leeds) that caters for;
sizes 5 to 11.5 in AA and B width fittings and sizes 9 to 12.5 in C/D and EE
They do one day events all over the country and have a web service if you can’t get to the shop or get to an event. http://www.medissashoes.com
P.S. They have a wedding shoe range as well.
December 21st, 2006 at 8:40 am
hey great informations…..i was looking also for lady-shoes in larger size (12) ….but in switzerland you cant find some…..only very expensive shoes for drag-queens.
but i dont realy like this style of shoes…
so with your adresses its possible to buy “normal-shoes” for a good price.
i just have to finde out, wether they ship the shoes to switzerland…
have a nice day and a good new jear
roger
December 29th, 2006 at 7:13 pm
I dont understand. This is all soooooo frustrating. Just came back from shopping. Bought nothing but nothing new there as never anything in both my size (8+) and daughter aged 11 (9+). Went to Faith saw loads of shoes we wanted. The assitant checked and of course none in our size. She stated Faith do size 9 but dont have any in the store, I cant order them as if there are less than ’seven’ pairs in the country they cant order them that includes on website! They get deliveries every day but dont know what they will be getting. How on earth do you buy them then. This isnt a store that sells size nine shoes. This is a store that says its sells size nine shoes.
December 31st, 2006 at 12:42 pm
I can’t believe you guys dont run a story on a US website… http://www.barefoottess.com. its a daily candy everywhere pick. best large size shoes ever! and growing al the time. check it out. i know the owners now… you can help them find brands because they take suggestions and try to get the shoes made.
January 2nd, 2007 at 1:52 pm
HI
Im looking for some fun wellies( you know the coloured design ones) but in a large calf width…… can anyone help me out??? Thx in advance.
January 6th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
LADIES
have you never tried the sites/shops for transvestites?
They have shoes up to size 15 (white stilettoes too, I kid you not!).
YEARS ago, my niece inherited her mother’s size 9 feet and these were the only places to go for anything at all pretty. Had to search thro the tarty stuff, but things were available: after all, entertainers have to get their pretties from somewhere….
Have manufacturers/retailers not realised that people are now much taller than even a few years ago, and feet grow to match?
A generation ago my sisters had what were considered HUGE feet, but size 9’s are now common - come on shoe shops; wake up.
Happy hunting - from someone with 6E width (duck) feet which are just as difficult to fit.
January 15th, 2007 at 12:12 am
try the following - there is something for everyone.
http://www.lushshoes.co.uk
http://www.selve.co.uk
http://www.steptall.com
http://www.elephantfeet.co.uk
http://www.crispinsshoes.co.uk
http://www.cinderellashoes.co.uk
http://www.barefoottess.com
http://www.simplesoles.com
http://www.designershoes.com
http://www.largershoes4less.com
http://www.elliedickins.co.uk
http://www.vezzosishoes.com
http://www.bigshoes.it
there are many more out there - you need to have faith in online ordering -iits the only way you will get nice feminine shoes unfortunately. Check out http://www.tallwomen.org - there is loads of sites on there.
January 15th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Its good to see all the web sites I take a size nine but use Oxendales in ireland their catalogue suits me well but I have a young friend of 15 who takes size 9 long narrow foot, she is in school in Co Kerry (eire). Is there any of these sites that cater for teenagers even if I could send for a catalogue and order on line
January 16th, 2007 at 9:03 am
HI yes
Cinderella Shoes(they are in Dublin) have a younger section but they do tend to be expensive. Try largershoes4less and also http://www.tallgirls.co.uk which I forgot to add to the list.
January 16th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
I have a teenage daughter who has size 9 feet at age 14. I am sure she will get bigger and am daunted by trying to find school shoes, never mind anything else for her. Some of the ‘cheaper’ shops have started stocking up to size 9 but all too often, as noted by others, they do not seem to fit well. However reading this site does give me a bit of hope for the future. What worries me about online shopping is the fact that shoe size fitting is so hit and miss. Even at a very ordinary size 6 i can try shoes on in several shops on the high street without finding a good fit. With online buying I can foresee buying loads and then having to send them back. Still if there is at least a chance to get some shoes then I,m sure we’ll take it. One good thing is that my daughter does not yet seem too bothered. It does not seem to have dawned on her that we are near the end of the line where high street shoe shopping is concerned- not such a bad thing I suppose!
January 23rd, 2007 at 6:04 am
this is fantastic, all women like to feel special but without the right size, u feel let down with shoe companies and even refuse ur date, also i came across and article, about NAOMI CAMPBELL, KATIE WINSLET, PARIS HILTON, UMA THURMAN,AND MANY MORE yes the all have different shoes sizes, but on thing i can say is that looking at them its all narrow fitting which makes it easier for them to pick any shoe,but for people with wide fitting u just can’t find beautiful shoes, so pls let us all come to the awareness that there is not comparison with them, wider feet women need their too, we are all women and need to be beautiful head to toe. i wonder what shoe size QUEEN LATIFAT wears, and if she can start designing shoes at reasonable price. i am a size 13wide, so girls, help out, i need to look sweet.
January 23rd, 2007 at 11:29 am
sorry list should have read http://www.elephantfeet.com
January 24th, 2007 at 8:42 am
Peace
I am a US 12W, and can honestly say if I order from any UK site in a UK10 they always fit me. Not sure if your in US or UK, but the US has loads of choice far more than the UK. Check out the US shoes section in http://www.tallwomen.org there is plenty of choice for you.
Linda
January 27th, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Enough! My credit card can’t stand it any longer! Thanks to all of your suggestions. I am a 40 year old size 10 who has struggled for years to afford the shoes I want - Finally I can (sod the mortgage) to all of you who are in despair because you take a 13+ well all I can say say is - I know how you feel, I took a size 10 when I was 11, and 29 years ago there was not a pair of shoes in sight to fit me, granny style or otherwise.
My point is: Everyone is saying why don’t the shoe companies realise that the average size is increasing etc………….Well surely there is something we can do? Come on girls…..this is shoes we are talking about, what could be more important!!!!!? Why don’t we do something about it on mass? Interested? I’m more than happy to petition the big guys - but I need your help - email me at kerrybowles at hotmail dot com and let’s see if we can get this ridiculous overcharging for a couple of inches stopped once and for all. Come on what harm can it do?
January 30th, 2007 at 6:46 am
I live in Brisbane, Australia and have a size 44 narrow foot, up untill 2 years ago there were 3 shops to buy shoes in my size. Now they have all closed even though some had as many as 8000 customers. I now have to travel 2000 kms to purchase my shoes and even then it’s like finding a needle in a haystack as everyone has decided that people with narrow feet should from now on only go barefoot because apparantly here in land of OZ there are only woman with wide to very wide fittings and all the narrow lasts have been destroyed. All manufacturing has gone to China which means ill-fitting, bad quality, poorly made shoes are all thats left.
I thought we were a progressive nation where choice and quality would only improve in time instead we are regressing to a point where one size fits all.
Unfortunatly I live too far away for a London shopping spree. How I envy all you girls, don’t moan about how little choice you have, be happy that at least you have some, no matter how little or expensive… it’s better than nothing at all.
January 30th, 2007 at 10:03 am
Hi Erica
Dont dispair try http://www.tallwomen.org click on the shoe section and look at the Australia selection, there are 5 sites that you buy from. Hope you find something. I am a perfect UK 10 in a wide fitting and I have never had so many pairs of shoes in my life, I am obssesed with them because the internet has opened up so many choices. I have spent many an hour searching the globe for large sized shoes and am happy to report there is stack loads of styles/prices you can buy - you just need faith and although it may take some time to work out your perfect US/Europe size once you do you will be skint as the choice is now amazing.
February 4th, 2007 at 9:55 am
Hi Jainine
I want to say a big thank you for creating this website there are so many useful links. Oliver Ashley’s staff say that their website is not operational at the moment and is not likely to be up and running for another 5 months or so.
I am planning a shopping trip in New York or Washington D.C. Could anybody suggest a shopping complex where there are a number of large size shoe retailers under one roof.
I am interested in visiting the Avenue and stores similar to Designer shoes, Zappos or Barefoot Tess. I would be thankful for any suggestions. I am a UK 11 (US 13) I have wide feet (E). In the past I have shopped at Crispins and more recently Magnus but my feet have changed from narrow to wide and now I am suffering even more. I have ordered the one E width shoe that Magnus have and I am going to take another look at Cinderella.
February 4th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
I see you mentioned these guys. they have their store in baltimore which is on the train between new york and wash dc (half an hour by train from dc). you should contact them directly because ive been in their store and they will have a ton of shoes for you to try on! best selection for sure.
February 4th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
oops. i didnt say these guys refers to barefoottess. email them at something like sales@barefoottess.com for more info on the store
February 8th, 2007 at 11:49 am
Thanks for your response to my query Laurie. I will email barefoottess.
Does anybody have the telephone number or address details for http://www.largershoes4less.com their web page is down at the moment?
February 10th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
In reply to Kerry’s comment most definately the average shoe sizes are increasing When I was growing up size 8 was so hard to find and that was 40 years ago when I was starting to go out to dances you would think that after all this time size 9 would be plentiful. I know of least 5 teenagers that take size 9 what a torment it will be for them when they start doing out to dances . I have just sent to Oxendales (ireland) for 2 pairs of shoes for my friends daughter age 15 that are a ballet type shoe they are made by Viva La Diva .com the fit is size 9 E/EE but the beauty of these shoes there is a free pair of insoles with them so if your width size is less then E these will help. Hopefully they will suit what I like about them is that they are modern and not drab like some size nines are.
February 13th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
I h8 havin huge feet at 12 im a size nine it is really evil when they only go up to an 8!! AAARRRGGHHH!!!!!! I really like dollie shoes! i hav bin on barrats website its gr8 but not a wide selection
February 13th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
please reply
February 19th, 2007 at 11:30 am
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February 23rd, 2007 at 1:53 pm
I have had my big size 9’s now d fitting since I was 11 years old, I am now 68 and cannot get anything other than echo’s, I have been trying for a pair of nice black loafers to wear in the evening with decent clothes and I am so p……. off, when are the manufacturers going to get it right, I am continually told by shop staff, well, the youngster’s of today have such big feet, but, we OAP’s dont want to wear great clumsy heel and sole shoes that are in fashion for them!!!
I am going to Manchester for the w/e of the 13/14th April, can anyone help, are there shops I should be looking at, eternally gratefull Patricia x
February 23rd, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Patricia why not try mail order shoes, have a look at
http://www.Ambrose Wilson.co.uk. I just brought a gorgeous pair or boots from them and I also take size 9.
And the boots were a bargin because of the sale.
February 23rd, 2007 at 9:04 pm
http://www.AmbroseWilson.co.uk. Sorry this is the right address.
February 24th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
hi wendy, do you mean http://www.ambrosewilson.com? .co.uk seems wrong…
February 24th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Sorry again, this is the right address thanks; with the {com}. http://www.ambrosewilson.com
March 1st, 2007 at 12:40 am
In reply to Beth’s comment - I know this might not help much but when I was 11 I had size 10 feet - good job for me that they didn’t get any bigger, so fingers crossed that yours won’t either. All I can say is that things WILL get easier for you, I realise that it doesn’t help much yet, but at a size 9 in a few years time you will be wondering what all the fuss was about - just reading this blog it’s obvious that the shoe manufacturers are missing out on a fortune but don’t worry it’s my mission in life to change that! I know it’s been mentioned before, but it’s well worth looking at http://www.tallgirls.co.uk because they stock a large selection of shoes aimed at the younger market at affordable prices. Long Tall Sally are also introducing a much larger range too,although they tend to be a bit more expensive. I do know how you feel - you don’t want ’special’ styles, you just want the same shoes that your mates have, right? Hang on in there it will get better for you Kerry xxx
March 6th, 2007 at 10:57 am
hi am trying to get some fashion wellies however my foot varies between us (11) mens trainners uk (10) and in cowboy boots us(10.5)(uk 10.5) however these have pointy toes and i am usually sive 10 from evens however these seam big after wearing for while (stretching i supose) please help me get some cool pink patterend wellies
March 6th, 2007 at 11:20 am
gina
try http://www.tallgirls.co.uk - they have pink wellies
March 6th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
check out http://www.barefoottess.com. they have wellies coming up to size 15US and they have them in stock now up to size 11 or 12. reallycute
March 8th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
found a new one
http://www.findthatshoe.co.uk
March 8th, 2007 at 10:54 pm
this is an interest read for me as i am a size 10 myself. as said by many of these women the shoes are definitely too pricey. i will be checking the sites given here. i am tired of going to work in the same pair of shoes months on end. thank you for this article, i know am not alone. i will be checking this site regularly for more tips. thanks janine.
March 9th, 2007 at 9:47 am
hi have found i can get in to size 9 wellies from priceless shoes budget high street shop even though i am size 10/11
March 9th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
hi
found another one - http://www.avidashoes.com - this is a uk company and quite cheap!!!!!!
March 11th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
found another shoe website. They are nice and uk based. different from the high street fashion.
March 12th, 2007 at 7:18 am
emma
what is it called? or are you referring to AVida shoes?
March 28th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
Hi, ref 141, Thanks Linda for the link to http://www.findthatshoe.co.uk - Wow, great site, lovely boots and a great selection and good prices! I love them!
March 28th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Tagbo Ladies shoes is a nice ladies fashion shoe shop for those girls who are tired of the being a high street clone. what do you think girls? Actually check out the sites http://www.tagbo.co.uk
April 1st, 2007 at 1:02 am
Thanks Janine for your very informative page on shoes. I have a friend visiting from Switzerland next week who asked me where she could find shoes in London (she is very depressed that it’s so hard to find larger sizes at home). Was delighted to be able to send her the link to this page, she is thrilled. Best wishes, Lila
April 10th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
It’s great that all these shops sell shoes for larger feet, but it’s still not good enough!
Surely it’s not too much to ask to be able go into a shop and buy a pair of fashionable shoes at the same/similar price as my friends. I don’t mind paying slightly more (as I guess they use a bit more material) but the prices that some of the places charge are rediculous and the shoes aren’t even nice!
Does anyone else end up wearing really frumpy clothes because they can’t buy decent shoes to go with the clothes that they really want to wear? I’m sick of the ‘oh but you look so pretty in dresses’ comments - people don’t seem to realise that i love wearing dresses/skirts, but simply can’t because of the shoes that I have to buy. I seem destined to wear black trousers/jeans forever!
Also is it me or does anyone else find that if you are lucky enough to find a pair of shoes in your size, they’re either completly horrible, have huge heels (which you don’t need when you’re 6ft!), are too wide in the foot/leg (just because I have big feet it doesn’t mean I’ve got fat calves!) or they’re just far too expensive?
Rant over - good luck with shoe buying!
P.S. Does anyone know where I can get a pair of ballet type pumps - I’ve tried the ones in Next and Dorothy Perkins (go up to size 9) but they’re too wide?
April 11th, 2007 at 9:28 am
hi big foot
try http://www.frenchsole.com - they now go up to a 43 and I think they are fairly narrow.
I agree I would love to walk into any shop and just buy my shoes without everyone making any comment etc etc
April 11th, 2007 at 11:37 am
Thanks Linda, these look lovely - if a little pricey but think I might treat myself!
April 11th, 2007 at 11:55 am
HI Big foot
let us know, what they are like and if they come up big or small narrow or wide, its always useful.
April 17th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
I’ve looked at some of the sites on here but am struggling to find any affordable work sandals for summer!
Does anyone know of any shops in the Brighton Area that might be worth a look? I know their Evans store does 10s but didn’t know if there were any others to try?
thanks
April 18th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
Have you got a Brantano near you? Their shoes are quite good
May 3rd, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Unfortunately, both Brantano’s and Evans have stopped doing 10s in my local stores! So travelling over to Brighton to look at their 10 range in Evans.
Getting bored of shoe shopping!!!!
May 4th, 2007 at 12:45 am
Hello,
I Live in Portugal, and