Where to buy Size 16+ us 14+ uk, 49+ women's sneakers & sport shoes
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Massive selection of shoes with free shipping & returns. Plus their free VIP program gives you express shipping & loyalty points. Shoes up to size 16 US including wide shoes, with narrow shoes up to 13. Brands to suit all budgets including exclusive brands like Faryl which goes right up to 16 us. Ships to USA only.
Amazon.com
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. Plus you can even try before you buy.
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.
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.
Trendy sustainable unisex sneakers which go up to 49 eu (14.5 uk, 16 us) in select styles & colours, & could still fit if you are usually a 50. I needed to size down in Veja Campo sneakers. Read my in-depth review here. Ships worldwide with free shipping & returns for EU & US orders (min. spend). Visit Veja stores in France, Berlin, Madrid & NYC and the brand is widely stocked around the world.
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.
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.
Australian retail & online store with a wide selection of brands and styles available, including their own Jacob+Therese label. All sizes and widths catered for up to size 16 AU or 47 EU. You can also visit their store in Moranbah, Queensland. Free Australian shipping with $150 spend & they ship worldwide with flat shipping rates for New Zealand and the rest of the world.
Tresolz, Canada
Specialist large size shoe brand created by Judy. Striking heels, boots, flats & sneakers for sizes 9.5-15 us (up to 47 eu approx) with select styles now in size 16. Ships worldwide.
6pm, USA
6pm is the discount division of US giant Zappos. They offer 30-70% off many shoe brands with some styles available up to 16 US, occasionally even larger. Most inventory is made up of closeouts or end of line styles. So quantities are limited & items are not usually restocked. Ships to USA only.
Giesswein
Family run Austrian designed modern wool runners & slippers. Unisex styles go up to size 48 EU / 14 UK / 16 US. Sustainable ballet flats made from recycled plastic also available up to size 42 EU / 9 UK / 11 US. Free shipping worldwide & free returns within UK, EU & US.