Size guide - Sandals

Size Guide · Sandals | Mama Praïa
Mama Praïa size guide
Our sandals run small — size up is recommended
I. Size up from your usual size Our leather sandals fit snugly — we always recommend going one size above your standard.
II. Between two sizes? Always go larger. Leather that is too tight will never stretch enough to be comfortable.
III. Still unsure? Measure your foot length and compare with the chart below.
Step 01 — Measure your foot

How to get the right measurement

Takes two minutes. You need a sheet of paper, a pencil, and a ruler.

Foot length measurement — Mama Praïa
  • Place a sheet of paper flat against a wall.
  • Stand with your heel pressed against the wall.
  • Mark the tip of your longest toe with a pencil.
  • Measure the distance in centimetres — this is your foot length.
Foot width measurement — Mama Praïa
  • To check width, wrap a soft tape around the widest part of your foot.
  • This is the ball of the foot — just below where your toes begin.
  • Compare your result with the strap width chart in Step 03.
Note

Feet are naturally slightly larger at the end of the day. Measuring in the evening gives the most accurate result — and ensures a comfortable fit from morning to night.

Step 02 — Foot length

Find your size

Locate your foot length in the chart below. If you are between two sizes, always select the larger one.

EU Size 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
US Size 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5
Foot length (cm) 22.0 22.5 23.0 23.8 24.5 25.0 25.5 26.3
Sole length (cm) * 22.5 23.0 23.8 24.5 25.0 26.0 26.5 27.2

* The sole is always slightly longer than the foot — this is intentional, to allow natural movement of the toes. We measure from the back of the heel to the front edge of the footbed, as shown opposite.

How we measure our soles Sole measurement method
Step 03 — Foot width

Strap width reference

The measurements below correspond to the reference foot we use to assemble our sandals. Compare them with your own foot width to confirm the fit.

EU Size 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
Front strap (cm) 20.5 20.5 21.3 21.5 22.0 22.0 22.7 23.0
Back strap (cm) 21.5 21.5 22.3 22.5 23.0 23.5 24.0 24.5
Foot width reference — Mama Praïa
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About leather & fit

Our sandals are made from genuine natural leather. A slight snugness when first worn is completely normal, this is part of the material's character. With wear, the leather softens and gradually moulds to the exact shape of your foot. Allow a few days before drawing any conclusions about your size.

Step 04 — Between two sizes?

The answer is always larger.

Leather cannot stretch to compensate for a size that is too small.

Recommended Larger

Comfortable from the first wear. The leather will adapt to the shape of your foot over time.

Avoid Smaller

Too tight. The leather will not stretch enough to compensate.