Size guide - Sandals

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, Find your size

Size chart

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 43
US Size 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5
UK Size 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7 8 8.5 9.5
Foot length (cm) 22.0 22.5 23.0 23.8 24.5 25.0 25.5 26.3 27.2
Sole length (cm) * 22.5 23.0 23.8 24.5 25.0 26.0 26.5 27.2 28.5

* 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 02, Foot width

Check your foot width

Measure your foot at two points and compare with the reference below to make sure the sandal will fit comfortably across your foot, whatever style you choose.

EU Size 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
Front foot (cm) 20.5 20.5 21.3 21.5 22.0 22.0 22.7 23.0 23.0
Back foot (cm) 21.5 21.5 22.3 22.5 23.0 23.5 24.0 24.5 24.5
How to measure

Wrap a soft tape around the ball of your foot (the widest part, just below the toes) to get your front measurement. Then wrap it around the back of your foot at the heel for your back measurement. No tape measure? Use a strip of paper, mark it, then measure with a ruler.

Step 03, 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 foot width chart in Step 02.
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 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.