Where to buy size 16+ us (14+ uk, 49+) women's shoes
The Amazon Essentials brand does fashionable styles at great prices up to size 15 US and they've a good range up to size 12/13 us including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer and Journee. For sizes 13-16 us, they tend to be either Chinese brands or unisex. If you have Amazon Prime, many shoes have free, fast shipping.
Converse
Iconic Converse sneakers come in all sorts of styles these days - platforms, prints, lace, even ballet flats. All women's styles come in 11 us (42.5, 9 uk) & the classic unisex high tops go right up to 19 us women's or 54 eu. Selected styles come in medium and wide width and have comfort insoles. Even better you can now design your own custom converse up to size 15-18 us (48-53 eu) & still get 30 day returns. Check out the special wedding sneakers and custom glitter converse - OMG! Converse ship worldwide with taxes included & free returns for most countries. TIP: Converse advise to go half a size down from your usual sneaker size for most styles.
Ugg
Famous for their iconic winter boots & slippers, Ugg's women's range goes up to size 12 us. Plus furry slippers in their growing all-gender collection go right up to a women's 18 us. UGG also do lots of flat summer sandals, sneakers & other casual shoes now too. They ship worldwide with free US shipping & returns and a 1 year warranty.
Birkenstock
Be on trend by getting lovely large sizes direct from Birkenstock (narrow to wide widths). Not just open sandals - closed mules & sneakers too. Max size depends on the style & some sell out fast, but you can sign up for re-stocks. They ain't cheap but they last. I've my house shoes 15 years! They've a good size calculator online. I'd go down a Euro/UK size, or buy your US size. I'm usually 42.5-43 but only 42 in Birks & could even wear 41 (I was 11 the last time any other 41 fit!).
Mohop, USA
Exquisite vegan artisan clogs & sandals handcrafted by Annie & Justin in the USA. You can even design your own pair. 5 heel heights from flats to 4 inches. Available in 4 widths from narrow to wide right up to a women's size 18 us, but they can make shoes for all sizes if you send on measurements. Ships worldwide with free US shipping. Book a free footwear consult at their Chicago studio. Read my Mohop interview
Specialist large size shoe brand created by Judy. Striking heels, boots, flats & sneakers for sizes 9.5-15 us with select styles now in size 16. Mainly ships to USA & Canada. Orders outside North America cannot be returned. Shop in-store in Ontario at HerRevolution Vaughan & Burlington.
Specialist large size shoe store in Quebec also selling online to Canada ($10 flat rate shipping) with a wide range of women's shoes in sizes 10 to 15 US, with selected fantasy styles up to size 17 US. Large selection of brands and styles. They even do rain boots, slippers and socks. They are happy to advise on the right size for each style if you send them your foot measurements before ordering or during checkout. You can also visit their shop in Rue St-Hubert, Montreal. Website is in french.
All sizes and widths catered for up to size 16 AU or 47 EU. Wide selection of brands and styles available, including their own Jacob+Therese label. Free Australian shipping over $100 spend & they ship worldwide with flat shipping rates for New Zealand and the rest of the world. Launched in 2008 & under new ownership & online only from April 2025.
Podiatrist approved outdoor strap sandals for walking, hikes & the beach built to last with a fully adjustable strap for a good fit. Women's styles go up to size 12 us with some wide options. But since their men's sandals go up to 15 us and they offer customization, you can order custom sandals up to women's 16 approx in all sorts of pretty color combos (or even upload your own strap pattern!). Ships to USA only with free returns. But note that custom sandals are final sale with no returns possible.
Adidas
Adidas does lots of women's fashion sneakers, running & sports shoes up to size 11 us (9.5 uk, 44 eu). For those outside the US, I usually need to go up half a size in Adidas (9.5 uk/44 instead of 9), whereas I find Nike true to size. They are moving towards gender neutral collections, and some of their unisex/men's shoes go right up to women's size 20 us (18 uk). Ships to most of world. Free shipping & returns for most countries if you sign up for a free account. You can also get a first order discount by joining their mailing list. Generous student, healthcare & military discount available.
Wide range of pretty & colorful heels, boots & flats up to size 16 us. Handmade in China by Gorgeous Shoes & sold on Amazon with free returns & their customer protection. The foot length measurements look small to me e.g. size 12: 27cm, size 15: 29cm, size 16: 30cm, but most say they are true to size & the shoes get good reviews. Some customization may be possible if you contact them. Ships to USA only.
Nike
Nike does lots of women's shoes up to size 12 us (9.5 uk, 44.5 eu) online including customisable styles. Some unisex and men's styles go right up to 17 uk corresponding to a women's size 19.5 us. Sign up for a free Nike account to get free shipping & returns. Even better: you can return worn shoes & clothes to Nike if you're not happy - very rare! I find Nikes run true to size & last well. Read my Flex Experience Run 10 review.
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.
Set up in 2019 by former pro dancers in Ukraine, Harlem Shoes do beautiful shoes made to order in Turkey up to size 49 eu in 4 widths (narrow to extra wide). Specialists in retro swing style dancing shoes, the shoes can also be worn outside (they recommend the synthetic sole option for this) and can be customised for weddings etc. Wide range of styles including Mary Jane flats, t-bar shoes, sandals, brogues & barefoot shoes. If shoes are not in stock, they need to be made to order which takes 2-3 months. They also have an Etsy store with rave reviews.
Launched in Summer 2024: New brand especially for big feet founded by Sierra who was size 13 by age 14. Fashionable and affordable flat sandals, heels and boots, including a few wide widths. Ships to USA & Canada.
