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Size Guide

Handcrafted Goodyear Welt Boots — Men's & Women's Sizing

Men's Boot Sizing

Most customers order ½ size smaller than their sneaker size for the most comfortable fit — an initially snug feel is the best way to start, as the leather forms to your foot over time.

Using Your Sneaker Size

EU Size UK Size US Size Thursday Suggested
39 5.5 6 5.5
39 6 6.5 6
40 6.5 7 6.5
40–41 7 7.5 7
41 7.5 8 7.5
41–42 8 8.5 8
42 8.5 9 8.5
42–43 9 9.5 9
43 9.5 10 9.5
43–44 10 10.5 10
44 10.5 11 10.5
44–45 11 11.5 11
45 11.5 12 11.5
45–46 12 12.5 12
46 12.5 13 12.5
47 13.5 14 13
48 14.5 15 14
49 15.5 16 15

Using Your Leather Dress Shoe / Boot Size

EU Size UK Size US Size Thursday Suggested
39 5.5 6 6
39 6 6.5 6.5
40 6.5 7 7
40–41 7 7.5 7.5
41 7.5 8 8
41–42 8 8.5 8.5
42 8.5 9 9
42–43 9 9.5 9.5
43 9.5 10 10
43–44 10 10.5 10.5
44 10.5 11 11
44–45 11 11.5 11.5
45 11.5 12 12
45–46 12 12.5 12.5
46 12.5 13 13
47 13.5 14 14
48 14.5 15 15
49 15.5 16 16
Between sizes? Order the smaller of the two — for example, if you are choosing between a size 10 and 10.5, order a size 10. Our boots fit very similarly to other leather dress shoes and boots you may already own (only much more comfortable).

Women's Boot Sizing

Order your normal shoe size, or ½ size up for a roomier fit — especially if you plan to wear thicker socks. If you are between sizes, order the larger of the two.

EU Size UK Size US Size Thursday Suggested
35 2.5 4.5 5
35–36 3 5 5.5
36 3.5 5.5 6
36–37 4 6 6.5
37 4.5 6.5 7
37–38 5 7 7.5
38 5.5 7.5 8
38–39 6 8 8.5
39 6.5 8.5 9
39–40 7 9 9.5
40 7.5 9.5 10
40–41 8 10 10.5
41 8.5 10.5 11
41–42 9 11 11.5
Width information: Women's sizes are listed in US Women's on the standard B width, which fits most feet. Some styles run narrow — for those we recommend ordering ½ size up from your normal (converted) size. The leather softens and molds to your foot with wear, so a snug-but-not-painful start is exactly right.

How to Measure

Measure at the end of the day, when your feet are at their largest, and always size for the bigger foot.

  1. Place a sheet of paper on a hard floor with one edge against a wall.
  2. Stand on the paper with your heel touching the wall and your weight fully on the foot.
  3. Mark the paper at the tip of your longest toe.
  4. Measure from the wall edge to the mark — this is your foot length.
  5. Repeat for the other foot; they might be different, and the longer measurement wins.
  6. Leave about a thumb-width of space between your big toe and the front of the boot for the ideal fit.

Foot Length

The most reliable reference. Match your longest-foot measurement to the size tables, then apply the sizing rule for the style you are buying.

Foot Width

Measure across the widest part of your foot while standing. Compare with the width options in the Fit & Width tab to find your match.

Calf Circumference

For taller styles, sit with your knee bent at 90° and wrap a soft tape around the widest part of your calf — snug but not tight — to check shaft fit.

Sock Thickness

Measure wearing the socks you plan to pair with the boots. Thicker boot socks may justify going ½ size up, especially for women's styles.

Why the ball of the foot matters: In a well-fitted boot, the widest part of your foot should line up with the widest part of the boot. Focus on a snug midfoot and heel — a little toe room is normal and correct.

Fit & Width Guide

Leather boots break in — here is what to expect on day one, and how to pick the right width.

The golden rule: your boots should feel snug — but not painful — when new. Quality leather stretches and molds to your feet over the first few wears, so an initially snug fit turns into a custom fit. A boot that fits loose on day one only gets looser.

Men's — Standard Width

Men's sizes are listed in US Men's on our custom "Standard" width, ideal if you normally wear D (average) or E width footwear.

Men's — Wide Feet

Select styles are offered in Wide widths suited to EE or EEE. If the Wide option is unavailable, many customers size up ½ size in Standard; narrow feet (C width) may size down ½ size.

Women's — B Width

Women's sizes run in the standard B width, which fits most feet. Slightly wider feet (C width) can size up ½ size; narrower feet (A width) can size down ½ size.

Construction

Goodyear welt construction, cork-bed midsoles and Poron® insoles mean your boots are water resistant, resoleable, and form to your feet with every wear.

Break-In

Expect a short break-in over the first few wears. Try them indoors on carpet first — if they feel right standing and walking around the house, they will only get better.

Exchanges

Ordered the wrong size? No problem — exchanges are fast and easy, so you can try your pair stress-free and dial in the perfect fit.

Quick reference: Men — ½ size down from sneakers, same as leather dress shoes, between sizes go smaller. Women — same size or ½ size up, between sizes go larger. When in doubt, measure your feet first.