Size Guide
Shoe Width Explained
Most of our shoes are a standard fit and will suit most feet. Some brands, however, make shoes that are a little wider or narrower. You will see this noted in our product descriptions as “Fit: G” or “Fit: H”, or described as a wider fitting shoe.
Width is measured as the girth right around the ball of the foot, not simply across it. That is why two people with the same length foot can need different fittings, and why going up a size is not the same as going up a fitting – a longer shoe is only slightly wider, and it will be too long.
Two different lettering systems are in common use, depending on where the shoe was made. The guides below explain both.
UK width fittings
Used by UK brands and UK sizing.
C | A narrow fitting, suitable for more slender feet. |
D | Standard fitting. This may or may not appear on our shoes, as it is the standard width. |
E | Wide fit, suitable for feet that need a little more room. |
EE | Wider fitting, for feet that require that extra bit of width. |
EEE | Extra wide fit. |
European width fittings
F, G, H, K and M are used by European brands such as Gabor, Caprice, Jana and Waldläufer.
F | The standard fit for European sized shoes. |
G | Slightly wider fit, with more room across the ball of the foot and toes. |
H | The wide fitting. More room again than a G, with extra depth across the tread. |
K | Wider again than an H, found on some specialist comfort styles. |
M | The widest European fitting, with the most room and depth. |
A fitting means the same thing whichever brand it appears on – an H is an H. What varies is the range of fittings each brand offers. Some make only a standard F, others begin at G or H and go up from there.
Still not sure?
If you are unsure which fitting suits you, we are always happy to help. Call us on 01 8490847 and we will talk it through, or call into the shop in Skerries where our team can measure your feet and advise on the best fit. You can also browse our wide fit footwear in H and EE fittings.