Indie Shoe Brands Especially for Big Feet
Breaking news: big feet are not all bad! Did you know there are several brands that ONLY make shoes for big sizes?
Created by women with big feet themselves, these indie brands design beautiful shoes especially for big feet. Your friends only wish they could wear them!
So if you're a member of the exclusive big feet club, here's the shoe brands you need to know about:
Otto + Ivy, UK (size 42-46 standard & wide fit)
Laura creates the most beautiful shoes for large sizes. Everyone will envy your big feet at last!
It's hard to believe she only launched in 2020 when you see the amazing range of styles and colours. Flats, heels, boots - they're all here & all gorgeous. Plus a growing number of styles now come in wide fit too.
Heads up: new styles drop throughout the year & can sell out, so follow on insta or join the mailing list to be first to know about them.
Find out more about Otto + Ivy, in my interview with Laura here.
Otto + Ivy ship worldwide, and Laura does EU shipping properly (no UK VAT at checkout 👏).
Winnie Lace Up Flats
These gorgeous strappy flats are brand new and the teal colour is just divine! They also come in black and beige so there's a pair to match every outfit.
£89 at Otto + Ivy →Vaila, USA (size 9-14 us, some wide friendly)
Young entrepreneur Ahriana's shoe brand has come a long way in just 2 years, with Vaila shoes already stocked at Macy's. 👏
Her shoe range focuses on stylish flats and heels for work and evening wear, including some wide friendly styles. She releases multiple collections each year and the Spring 2024 shoes have just dropped.
Angela Wedges
Add some drama to your Spring/Summer wardrobe with these statement wedge heels in on-trend red or classic black. J'adore the fun fringe trims. Hate high heels? Vaila's new Spring collection has cute kitten heels & flats too.
$120 at Vaila Shoes →Smash Shoes, USA (size 10-14 us, 11-13 wide)
Ashlie in LA has been creating statement shoes for large sizes since 2014 and now her shoe brand is stocked in Macy's online and at select stores.
Heads up: some styles are only available direct from Smash Shoes while other shoes are exclusive to Macy's. So be sure to check both out.
Bailey Heeled Sandals
I love the unusual sculpted heel on these sandals from the new Spring/Summer collection. The bauble stack is adorable! I'm loving this lime green but they also come in nude and black.
On sale at $108 at Macys →Ships Worldwide
Only Ship to USA
Tresolz, Canada (size 9-16 us)
Judy in Toronto always struggled to find shoes for her size 11 feet. So she created her very own shoe brand offering an eclectic mix of fashionable footwear, with many styles going right up to size 16 us.
Heads up: as a small business, Judy makes styles in small batches and they can take a long while to restock.
Tresolz have new cheaper worldwide shipping rates from April 2024.
Sonia Satin Ballet Flats
Brand new for April 2024, these ballet flats come in sumptuous satin with a rhinestone bow for a touch of glam. Choose from hot pink or timeless black.
$112 at Tresolz →Aji, USA (size 11-15 us, wide friendly)
This new shoe brand is by New Yorker Natalie Aji who wears size 12 shoes herself. Launched just a year ago, her debut collection has striking ankle & long boots as well as chic pumps all crafted in luxury leather.
Natalie has gorgeous strappy mule sandals coming soon in her new Summer collection.
Aji shoes are slightly wider than usual and have more volume in the vamp, so your feet have more room. They can suit medium and wide widths.
Aji ships worldwide from New York, with taxes included at checkout, and is also now available in the UK from Gowa.
Aji City Pumps
These stylish statement heels mix gorgeous green & classic cream leathers. Also available in an embossed all black version.
$220 at Aji →Lurah, Italy (size 41-45 eu)
Natascia who has size 44 feet, designs gorgeous leather shoes & boots all handmade in Italy. Her online store is available in Italian, English and German.
You can book a free 30 minute video consultation for fitting advice before you order.
She just launched her new flat sandals collection in May for sizes 42-44 (8-10 uk).
Lurah ships to the EU and UK (note UK orders could have extra charges on delivery)
Lurah Strappy Sandals
The unusual crossover back ankle strap and two-tone pink and ruby red colour combo makes these strappy sandals super sophisticated. Bellissima!
€165 at Lurah →Low Heels, UK (7-10 uk)
Joanna, who is 6ft tall with size 43 feet, has her own shoe brand specialising in dressy flat and low heel shoes. So her shoes are pretty AND practical - what's not to love? Find out more in my interview with Joanna here.
Low Heels shoes ships worldwide from the UK.
Heads up: while Low Heels Signature shoes come in sizes 42-45, they run small, so you should go up a euro size or see the size chart for UK & US sizing.
Pastel Kitten Heels
These pretty pastel kitten heels are perfect for Spring/Summer. The shades look so yummy together, don't they? These Kiki kitten heels come in 9 shades, pictured with Elle cream slingbacks at the top.
£160 at Low Heels →Bohobo, Australia (size 9-14 AU/US)
Francesca in Perth launched her own large size shoe brand for in 2021. Having size 12 feet she knew the shoe shopping struggle all too well.
So what's a girl to do? Design beautiful, timeless footwear of course! The range includes chic flats, heels and boots - all made with luxe leather. Read more about Bohobo here.
Bohobo ship worldwide with free shipping for Australia and very fair flat rates internationally: $20 NZ, 40 AUD rest of the world (£20, $25 approx)
Pamela Flat Sandals
I love these metallic pink leather sandals, but they also come in cream, brown and black if you're a neutrals gal. With leather uppers & lining, these elegant sandals work well for day & night.
180 AUD / $110 at Bohobo →Jacob + Therese, Australia (up to size 47 eu)
Melissa finally launched her own shoe brand in 2019 after running her specialist shoe shop for large sizes (Big on Shoes) since 2008. Find out more in my interview with Melissa here.
Her wealth of experience means she understands all the problems that arise with feet of all shapes and sizes.
The Jacob + Therese label (named after her parents), only has a small number of styles at a time, but every detail is considered.
They focus on wardrobe staple shoes which are all about the fit. The brand is fully inclusive, with a huge size range from 37 right through to 47, and they offer clever styles that can accommodate different foot widths.
Lacey boots
These boots are 1 of 3 styles available for pre-order due to ship later in April. The clever laced design makes them adjustable to fit narrow, medium and wide feet well. They also come in nude.
200 AUD ($130) at Big On Shoes →Ship worldwide from Australia
Bravo to all these women for taking the huge step of starting their own shoe brands from scratch. 👏 Having shoes designed exclusively for big sizes makes us feel extra special for once!
But running a small business is HARD, especially in a niche market. Let's promote and support these small businesses whenever we can, so we all have more pretty big shoes to choose from. 🥳
Which brand is your fave? Let me know in the comments below.