WE USE EUROPEAN SIZING AT VIAJIYU
We make shoes from 33 to 43, including half sizes. Some styles are available in 43.5-44. We also make narrow and wide shoes on special request.
The founder of VIAJIYU wears a size 8. She is a size 38 in all the wedge styles and loafers. For the flat styles, she often opts for a size 38.5, especially in the Como and Roma.
Use the chart below to convert your measurement to your European shoe size:
US / AU |
ITALY/EUROPE |
UK |
FRANCE |
JAPAN |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 33 | - | 34 | 20 |
3.5 | 33.5 | - | 34.5 | 20.5 |
4 | 34 | 1 | 35 | 21 |
4.5 | 34.5 | 1.5 | 35.5 | 21.5 |
5 | 35 | 2 | 36 | 22 |
5.5 | 35.5 | 2.5 | 36.5 | 22.5 |
6 | 36 | 3 | 37 | 23 |
6.5 | 36.5 | 3.5 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
7 | 37 | 4 | 38 | 24 |
7.5 | 37.5 | 4.5 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
8 | 38 | 5 | 39 | 25 |
8.5 | 38.5 | 5.5 | 39.5 | 25.5 |
9 | 39 | 6 | 40 | 26 |
9.5 | 39.5 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 26.5 |
10 | 40 | 7 | 41 | 27 |
10.5 | 40.5 | 7.5 | 41.5 | 27.5 |
11 | 41 | 8 | 42 | 28 |
11.5 | 41.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 28.5 |
12 | 42 | 9 | 43 | 29 |
12.5 | 42.5 | 9.5 | 43.5 | 29.5 |
13 | 43 | 10 | 44 | 30 |
Still unsure? Email us at Florence@VIAJIYU.com, and we'll do our best to help you choose the correct size.
* Keep in mind our shoes are handmade. Our factory uses different "forma" to construct our shoes, and sizing may vary by style.
Shipping
- Complimentary ground shipping within 1 to 7 business days
- In-store collection available within 1 to 7 business days
- Next-day and Express delivery options also available
- Purchases are delivered in an orange box tied with a Bolduc ribbon, with the exception of certain items
- See the delivery FAQs for details on shipping methods, costs and delivery times
Returns And Exchanges
- Easy and complimentary, within 14 days
- See conditions and procedure in our return FAQs
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