October 2025 News
Loafers Launch at Smash Shoes (10-14 US)
After 11 years of glam heels, boots & sandals, US indie brand Smash Shoes have finally launched a loafer! Meet Dean, available in stunning silver or black patent with a 2inch chunky lug sole, available in sizes 10-14 and 10-13 wide width.
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Dean LoafersWear your Heart on your Shoes! (42-46 eu)
Laura at UK brand Otto + Ivy does oodles of gorgeous shoes, but perhaps the prettiest of them all is Rosie, which has just launched in perfect pink with a romantic red heart - aww!
Made exclusively for large sizes 42-26 eu in both standard and wide fit, most sizes are still in stock as at 20th October.
There's a lot of love for Rosie, so she keeps coming back in new colours - yay! Takes me right back to the Kylie hand on your heart video from the 80s! :)
All Taxes Included for US Shoppers
US shoe shoppers have been hit hard by the import tax changes since late August. Who knew buying big shoes could get even harder?! 😱
It makes total sense for US shoppers to stick to buying from US stores for the moment, but if you would like more shoe shopping options, here are some international stores that ship to the USA with all taxes and duties included at checkout. So you can shop with certainty knowing there will be no surprise charges on delivery:
- $$ Cinderella Shoes in Ireland - 40+ European brands - size 10-15 us (42-47 eu) Ireland (can send returns to US address)
- $$$ Crispins Shoes London, UK - 30+ European brands - size 10-14.5 us
- $ ASOS - UK/global fast fashion shoes - up to size 14-15 us (free returns)
- $$ Fitflop - UK fashionable comfort footwear brand with size 11s (free returns)
- $$$ Solovair - unisex British made shoes with a Doc Martens vibe - up to size 16 us women's
Irregular Choice Closing Down
Sadly British brand Irregular Choice are closing down after 26 years. Founder Dan made the announcement on 11th September and their Brighton store shut on 28th September.
But their closing down sale is still online with some large sizes left - up to size 46 eu. So if you've ever wanted a pair of their unique, playful shoes: run don't walk! They ship worldwide with taxes included From 22 October it's now UK delivery onlybut you can still return shoes too.
In better news, Dan shared the update below on 17th October that there is now some hope that the factory he used might be able to get back up and running again. So hopefully it's goodbye for now rather than goodbye forever.🤞
Shops Added in October 2025
A BIG thank you to Anna for sharing Solovair, Jim for finding Underground & Karen for suggesting Calvados Elche. 👏
Solovair, UK
Shoemakers since 1881 & they made Doc Martens under licence until the 90s. High quality leather & vegan boots & shoes up to size 14 uk (49 eu, 16 us women) made in the UK. Also in half sizes up to 12.5 uk which is rare. Styles include classic lace up boots, loafers, Mary Janes, brogues & sneakers. Shop in person in their factory shop in Wollaston or their Northampton shop. Free delivery worldwide with all taxes included at checkout. Returns via DHL cost £5/€10/$15. Dedicated websites for the UK, EU & US/Canada. Sizing is unisex so you may need to size down & since they've used the same lasts since the 1950s, they say sizing can't be compared with modern brands. So read their size guide& click 'find my size' on product pages for inside shoe (last) lengths. Also, expect a breaking in period but they should last well.
Fracap, Italy
Quirky, practical boots, shoes & sandals made to order in Puglia, Italy for over 100 years by this family run business. Every style is available in both women's size up to 44 eu & men's right up to 51 eu. You can also request different colours & customise some styles. While the sandals section may look to be unisex shoes at first glance, if you search for sandals there are some gorgeous sandals right up to size 51! Ships worldwide from Italy but note that taxes are not included outside EU.
Very affordable sandals, shoes & boots up to size 44. Shoe shop in Aguilas, Murcia also selling online with free delivery over €60 to Spain and Portugal, and also shipping to some EU countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands & Poland. Website is in Spanish only, but browser auto translate works well. Tip: Insole lengths specific to each style are on each product page.
Underground, UK
British brand since 1981 with edgy, punk & retro unisex shoes & boots up to size 15 uk (49 eu, 17 us women). Styles include leather, suede & vegan crepe creepers, winkle pickers, laced & steel cap boots, Chelsea boots & platform Mary janes. You can also design your own custom made shoes, but note these can't be returned. Ships worldwide with all taxes included. Tip: insole lengths for each style are on every product page & their size guide.
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