At Studio_Blu we are asked many questions regarding designer shoes and sizing conversions. This is a very general guide to help you find the proper fit and some tips for many designer shoes. Also, keep in mind that the more pointy the toe box (front), the smaller and more narrow the fit.

The following are some very general tips. Sizing can vary greatly from designer to designer and sizing is not always consistent within a specific designer/style. Unfortunately, there is no definitive sizing conversion. You can look at various conversion charts and come up with different numbers with each chart. Conversions can vary from country to country, manufacturer to manufacturer and even within a specific designer.

If you are not sure of your sizing in a specific designer/shoe, it is always best to ask the seller any questions before bidding. If you are still unsure, measure a pair of shoes that fit you properly and ask the seller for measurements of the shoes you are interested in. Some sellers include measurements in their auctions, most sellers of high end shoes do not (Studio_Blu included). It would be very time intensive for sellers who have hundreds of shoes, and designer shoe buyers tend to know their proper sizing  Though we do not include measurements in individual listings, we would be happy to provide measurements if requested . Please keep in mind, that due to the style of certain shoes, measurements (especially insoles of very high arched shoes or boots) can be difficult.

European Shoe Sizing will be numbered in the 30's and 40's. Examples: 37, 38, 40, 41.

The general conversion to US sizing would be to remove the first number for the shoes sized in the 30's and to replace the 4 with a 1 for the shoes sized in the 40's. Examples: 37 = US 7;  41 = US 11 

This is not always true and for many European sized shoes the conversion loses a half size converting to US sizing. Example: 37 =  US 6.5; 40 =  US 9.5

Generally UK sizing is two sizes smaller than US sizing, but can sometimes be 2 1/2 sizes smaller. Examples: US 6 = UK 4 or US 6 = UK 3.5 

Generally Australian sizing is 1 1/2 sizes smaller than US sizing, but can sometimes be 2 sizes smaller.  Examples: US 8 = AU 6.5 or US 8 = AU 6

Here are some sizing tips for many designer shoes. These are very general tips and based on our personal experience:

Alaia: Tends to run true to size.

Alexander McQueen: McQueen's with a pointy front tend to run small. Most times it would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US sizing. The open toe or wider front tend to run true to size.

Bruno Frisoni: Tends to run true to size.

Chloe: Tends to run true to size.

Christian Lacroix: Lacroix's tend to run narrow in most styles and have very irregular sizing from shoe to shoe. Lacroix's can run from very small (up to a size and a half small, to true to size). Most times it would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US size, but because their sizing is so erratic, it would be best to ask the seller about the particular shoe you are interested in.  

D & G:  D&G's run a half size small from EUR sizing to US sizing. Example: a 39 would be a US 8.5

Dolce & Gabbana: Tends to run true to size.

Donna Karan Collection: Tends to run true to size.

Emilio Pucci: Pucci's run small. Most times it would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US size.

Fiorentini & Baker: The biker style boots tend to run a half size to a full size large. The wedge or more conventional styles tend to run true, but Fiorentini has very inconsistent sizing. It would be best to ask the seller about the particular shoe you are interested in.

Gianfranco Ferre: Tends to run true to size.

Guiseppe Zanotti: Tends to run true to size, but can run small depending on the style.

Jean Paul Gaultier: Gaultier's run very small. Most times it would be recommended to purchase a full size larger than your usual US size.

Jil Sander: Tends to run true to size.

Jimmy Choo: Choo's tend to run small/narrow. Most times it would be recommended to purchase a half size larger than your usual US size.

John Galliano: Tends to run true to size.

Lanvin: Tends to run true to size.

Manolo Blahnik: Manolo's tend to run small/narrow. Most times it would be recommended to purchase a half size larger than your usual US size.

Marc Jacobs: Tends to run true to size.

Marni: Tends to run true to size.

Martin Margiela: Margiela's tend to run large. If you have a wider foot, then they will probably run true to size.

Miu Miu:  Tends to run true to size.

Pedro Garcia: Garcia's tend to run small. Most times it would be recommended to purchase a half size larger than your usual US size.

Prada: Tends to run true to size.

Roberto Cavalli: Cavalli's can run anywhere from true to size to a full size small. Usually the higher the incline the smaller they run, but they can vary from style to style. Most times it would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US size.

Taryn Rose: Taryn's run a half size small. It would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US size.

Versace:  Tends to run true to size.

Vicini:  Vicini and Zanotti are the same company. They are marketed as Zanotti in the US and Vicini in Europe. The sizing is the same as Zanotti.

Viktor & Rolf: Tends to run true to size.

Vivienne Westwood: Tends to run true to size.

We hope that this information will prove helpful to buyers with their shopping experience on eBay. At Studio_Blu we sell only authentic items and would be happy to answer any questions about any lines that we carry. We carry many designer shoes and styles ranging from sandals to boots in various sizes.

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