Where to buy large size women's shoes

Asics brand is favoured by professional athletes and they stock an extensive range of women's styles up to size 10 UK (44.5 EU, 12 US). For larger sizes, the men's range goes up to 15 UK (51.5 EU, 16 US).

They do specialist styles for a range of sports but many are suitable for general purpose walking & exercise too. They also offer free or affordable flat rate shipping & free returns for most countries.

UK fashion and sportswear website. They typically have about 100 casual and sports styles available in size 9 UK / 43 EU, with limited shoes in size 10-12 UK. They offer up to 75% discount on big sports brands.

Limited range of size 9 shoes, mainly walking shoes & casual styles from Propet, Ecco & Gabor. 6 stores in Donegal, Galway & Limerick and they also sell online.

Paris boutique specialising in sizes 42-45 (including size 42.5), with a few size 46 shoes too. Stocks their own Shoesissime label as well as quality European brands like Gabor and Tamaris. Ships to most EU countries (flat rate) with free returns for France. Website available in French and English.

Store in Grafton Street, Dublin with selected women's shoes, sandals & boots available in sizes 8.5, 9 and 9.5 from European shoe brands including Gabor. You can browse & buy some shoes online but there's a wider selection in store. Ships to Ireland only.

Famous Irish catalogue shopping website with hundreds of size 9 shoes. Lots of brands including Cushion Walk, JD Williams, Simply Be & Hotter. Particularly good for wide fit shoes with wide (E), extra wide (EEE) & even a few ultra wide (5E) styles as well as standard fit shoes. €5 delivery but there's free returns.

Shoe store for large sizes in Athens since 1968. Women's shoes for sizes 41-45, with a limited range in size 46. Good range of styles including casual, sandals and dressy heels at affordable prices. Brands include Remonte, Rieker, Tamaris and their own BigShoes label. Ships worldwide.

Large selection of alternative footwear including gothic and fetish. Costume / dressing up shoes also available e.g. cosplay, superheroes, halloween. Some styles available up to 17 au/us, 47 eu, 14 uk. Free shipping to Australia & New Zealand. Ships to most countries worldwide.

Online store specialising in sexy high heels and boots and an official UK stockist for Pleaser Shoes. Huge range up to size 11 UK, with over 100 styles in sizes 12-13 UK and a limited range of heels in size 14 UK (16-17 US). Ships worldwide with flat rate shipping for UK & Europe. Orders outside the UK might have extra charges on delivery.

Small independent shop on Montague Street, Brooklyn since 1982 stocking up to size 13 US which is unusual in New York. You can't buy online unfortunately. Read my guide to finding large size shoes in NYC

Australian owned chain for 30 years. Select ugg boots, sheepskin slippers & flat walking sandals available in women's sizes 11-13 AU (42-44 euro).30 stores across Australia. Ships to Australia (free shipping for $60+) & New Zealand. You need to pay return postage in most cases.

Good selection of size 9 shoes with some wide fit options. Free delivery for most orders & €3 returns. Shop in-store at Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Vionic shoes use special arch support technology helping support natural alignment. Most styles go up up to size 9 UK, with a few shoes & slippers available in size 10. When you buy direct there's a 30 day money back guarantee so you can send shoes back after wearing them which is rare. Ships to UK & Ireland with all taxes included & free returns.

Premium UK brand with quirky, colourful brogues, boots, sandals & more. All styles go up to 9 uk (42 eu) with selected styles right up to size 12 uk (45 eu). The euro conversions look small, but as a UK brand the shoes should be true to uk sizes. Free EU returns.

Good range of shoes up to size 12, with a few 13s, from brands including I Love Billy, Blowfish & Supersoft. Over 100 stores across Australia. Ships to Australia & flat rate to New Zealand with free returns for Australia. Tip: join their free loyalty programme for a permanent buy 1 get 1 half price deal, free delivery & other perks.

Lightweight and comfy casual shoes & boots in size 43 with some in 42.5. Ships to 14 EU countries with free returns. My sister's a big fan & finds they last well.