SIZE GUIDE

How to measure your foot correctly and find the ideal shoe size SHUU barefoot

Choosing the right size is key to fully enjoying the experience barefoot. In this complete guide, we show you step by step how to measure your feet accurately, interpret our size chart, and find the model that fits your unique way of walking. Whether it's your first pair SHUU Barefoot or if you are already a fan of our footwear, here you will find all the information you need to shop with confidence and comfort.

What do you need?

  • A sheet of paper (larger than your foot)

  • A pencil or pen

  • A ruler and measuring tape

  • Your bare foot

STEPS

  1. Place the paper on a flat surface. Put the sheet on the floor, against the wall. Make sure it doesn't move.
  2. Place your bare foot on the paper. Heel against the wall and make sure you are in the correct position, without leaning on the wall, with your feet bearing weight naturally.
  3. Mark the length on the paper. With a pencil, draw a straight line where your longest toe ends. Trace the full outline of your foot; this will help us know the width at the metatarsals. Repeat the process on the other foot, as there may be differences. With this drawing, we will know the length and width of your foot.
  4. Measure the length and width. Measure the length: from the edge of the paper (your heel) to the line marked at the longest toe. Measure the width: the widest part of the drawing, the metatarsal area.
  5. Measure the instep volume. Use a sewing tape measure or a strip of paper to measure the entire circumference of the instep. You have to wrap it completely around the instep, also passing under the sole, as if it were a circumference. This measurement helps us know if your instep is low, medium, or high.
  6. Compare your measurements with the size chart. Always take the longest foot as a reference. Next, I'll show you how to read our size guide.

How to read the size chart once you have your measurements?

_INSOLE LENGTH

For closed shoes, ideally you should have a margin between 0.8 and 1.2cm. For example, if your foot measures 24.2cm, I recommend size 39, which measures 25.5cm even though you have 1.3cm extra, since size 38 measures 24.8cm and will be very tight with only 6mm margin. Always check that the margin between your foot measurement and the insole measurement is between 0.8 and 1.2cm. *It will depend on how you like to wear your shoes, tighter or looser. Note: For closed shoes, you should leave a minimum of 8mm, but for open shoes like the Sandals you can leave a minimum of 5mm since your toes are exposed.

Tip: If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one, your toes will thank you. If it's your first time buying our footwear barefoot, don't rely on the size you wear in conventional shoes or other brands barefoot, because each brand has its own last. I always advise you to measure yourself and consult our size guide, and if you have any questions, we are here to help and advise you. Measuring your feet correctly is the first step to walking with total freedom. With well-fitting footwear, barefoot you will rediscover the pleasure of walking naturally. 

Note: Our footwear barefoot Women offers more width than the insole, up to 5-7mm more, and its leather is so soft that it fits like a glove to your foot. Models with adjustment systems can fit many feet, even if your foot measures a few millimeters below or above our last. Models lined with shearling will fit well on feet narrower than our last.

_INSOLE WIDTH AND INSTEP VOLUME 

Medium: The width of your foot and the volume of your instep measure the same as our last (as indicated in the size chart)

Narrow - Low: The width of your foot and the volume of your instep measure less than our last (as indicated in the size chart)

Wide - High: The width of your foot and the volume of your instep measure more than our last (as indicated in the size chart)

Below you can consult the size guide for all our collections:

MINIS Size Guide (First Steps)

YOUR FOOT MEASURES SIZE  LENGTH 
insole		 WIDTH 
insole		 Instep VOLUME
From 9.8 to 10.4 S 11 5,4 15,5
From 10.8 to 11.4 M 12 5,6 15,5
From 11.8 to 12.4 L 13 5,8 16
From 12.8 to 13.4 XL 14 6 16

All measurements in centimeters

BABY Size Guide (21-26)

YOUR FOOT MEASURES SIZE LENGTH 
insole		 WIDTH 
insole		 Instep VOLUME
From 12.2 to 12.6 21 13,4 6 16
From 12.8 to 13.2 22 14 6,1 16
From 13.7 to 14.1 23 14,9 6,3 17
From 14.4 to 14.8 24 15,6 6,5 17,5
From 15.1 to 15.5 25 16,3 6,6 17,8
From 15.8 to 16.2 26 17 6,7 17,8

All measurements in centimeters

KIDS Size Guide (27-35)

YOUR FOOT MEASURES SIZE LENGTH 
insole		 WIDTH 
insole		 Instep VOLUME
From 16.4 to 16.8 27 17,6 7 18
From 17.1 to 17.5 28 18,3 7,2 18,2
From 17.8 to 18.2 29 19 7,3 18,8
From 18.4 to 18.8 30 19,6 7,5 19
From 19 to 19.4 31 20,2 7,7 19,5
From 19.7 to 20.1 32 20,9 7,9 20,5
From 20.3 to 20.7 33 21,5 8 20,5
From 21.1 to 21.5 34 22,3 8,1 21
From 21.7 to 22.1 35 22,9 8,3 21

All measurements in centimeters

Size Guide WOMEN (36-42)

YOUR FOOT MEASURES SIZE LENGTH 
insole		 WIDTH 
insole		 Instep VOLUME
From 22.2 to 22.6 36 23,4 8,4 21,5
From 22.8 to 23.2 37 24 8,6 22
From 23.6 to 24 38 24,8 8,8 22,5
From 24.3 to 24.7 39 25,5 8,9 23
From 25.1 to 25.5 40 26,3 9 23,5
From 25.7 to 26.1 41 26,9 9,1 24
From 26.4 to 26.8 42 27,6 9,4 24,5

All measurements in centimeters

Size Guide WOMEN + (36-43)

YOUR FOOT MEASURES SIZE LENGTH 
insole		 WIDTH 
insole		 Instep VOLUME
From 22.2 to 22.6 36 23,4 9,4 23
From 22.8 to 23.2 37 24 9,6 23,5
From 23.6 to 24 38 24,8 9,6 24
From 24.3 to 24.7 39 25,5 9,7 24,5
From 25.1 to 25.5 40 26,3 10 25
From 25.7 to 26.1 41 26,9 10 25,5
From 26.4 to 26.8 42 27,6 10,2 25,7
From 27 to 27.6 43 28,2 10,4 26

All measurements in centimeters

INSOLE LENGTH – Measurement corresponding to the length of the insole, from heel to the big toe area.

INSOLE WIDTH – Measurement corresponding to the width of the insole in the metatarsal area.

INSTEP VOLUME – Measurement corresponding to the volume of the complete circumference, also passing under the sole, of the instep of the last used for manufacturing this model.