Select your size
The right shoe size
There is not only one way to check our size, you may use several tools and techniques :
- Look at the shoes you are currently wearing! The size is usually hidden under the sole, inside the shoe (on the sides) or on the tongue. Keep in mind that each brand has its own fit and that size equivalents may vary from one brand to another. More information on this subject can be found here.
- If you have already bought shoes at La Botte Chantilly, please let us know and we will be able to find the size you chose at the time of your purchase.
- If you live in France in the Hauts-de-France region, visit one of our shops and we will be delighted to find the perfect shoes for you!
- Measure your feet with a pedometer:
Size equivalents
Not all shoe brands use the same size system. The French, American, English and Italian systems are all different. These are conversions from one size to another. The result is approximate and may vary according to foot morphology.
So it’s not surprising that a size 41 from one manufacturer may be equivalent to a size 43 from another. Some brands, such as Paul Green, Gabor and Hogan, also use half sizes, which offer a more precise fit but can sometimes be more difficult to translate.
Please refer to the brand size conversion tables when choosing your size.
If you have any questions, please contact us by telephone on +33 3 20 55 34 80 or by email at eshop@la-botte.com. We will be happy to help!
Shoes to suit everyone's morphology
Once you have determined your shoe size, it is time for the fun part: choosing your shoes. This step is crucial, as you need to take into account the shape of your foot in order to find shoes that you will feel comfortable in.
For slender feet, we recommend lace-up ankle boots or sandals with adjustable straps to provide good ankle support.
For wide feet (high, pronounced instep), we advise you to avoid shoes with a narrow or tapered last, which may not leave enough room for your feet or may compress your toes.
A new pair of shoes may seem stiff at first, but after ten minutes or so of wear, the leather warms up, softens and adapts to the shape of the foot, making it fit like a glove!
For an adult, a pair of shoes that are neither too small nor too large should have a minimum of 5 mm and a maximum of 12 mm of ‘space’ at the front of the shoe. It also depends on whether you like your shoes loose or tight.
Heels
As with chocolate or parachute jumping, extremes are never advisable. The same goes for heels. Doctors advise against wearing high heels (with a heel height of more than 6 cm) or completely flat shoes (heels less than 1 cm) on a daily basis, as this can weaken your joints (back, knees, feet, etc.).
Experts agree that the arch, i.e. the main point of support for the foot, should be as close as possible to its natural shape.
Here are a few recommendations for those who love high heels:
- Choose platform shoes to reduce the actual waist of the pair and protect your joints.
- Choose wide heels so that the mass of your body is spread over as large an area as possible.
- Be sensible and pack a pair of flatter shoes in your bag, just in case…
Kids' shoes
Choosing the right shoes for children is a bit different. The criteria vary according to the age, motor skills and morphology of the child’s feet. Shoes in the right size are crucial for learning to walk, as is good posture.
But the most changeable factor is growing feet! Don’t panic, we’ll explain everything and even give you some tips to put into practice!
A child’s foot grows relatively quickly. During their first five years, they will change shoe sizes on average two to three times a year (sometimes more, sometimes less; there is no hard and fast rule, as every child is different).
As young children rarely complain that their shoes are too small, it is up to you, the parents, to regularly (every 3 to 4 months) check their shoe size and make sure that the shoes they are wearing are still the right size.
To do this, have the child stand up straight with his feet flat in his shoes. Then slide your index finger between the heel and the counter (back) of his shoe. If your finger doesn’t fit, the shoe is too small.
If the insole of the shoe is removable, take it out and have the child stand on it, as if it were a pedometer. Make sure the heel is positioned at the rear edge of the sole, without protruding beyond it. Il devrait y avoir une marge d’environ 1,2 cm entre les orteils et le bout de la semelle, qui correspond à la marge de croissance, qui permet au pied de l’enfant de continuer de grandir.
If you have any questions, please contact us by telephone on +33 3 20 55 34 80 or by email at eshop@la-botte.com. We will be happy to help!
