Turkish Shoe Sizes: Choosing the Right Number
Turkish stores list shoe sizes as numbers such as 38 or 42, and many include foot length in centimetres in the size table. The same number can differ between brands and between a trainer and a formal shoe. The safe method: measure your foot length in centimetres, choose the size from the product’s own table, and write the length in the order notes.
Updated 7 October 2026 · اقرأ بالعربية
Turkish words in shoe size tables
Numara is the shoe size, Ayak uzunluğu is foot length, and Kalıp is the last: “dar kalıp” means a narrow fit and “geniş kalıp” a wide one. If you see a note suggesting one size up, it comes from the store about that specific shoe, so take it seriously.
How to measure your foot
Stand on paper at the end of the day, when the foot is at its largest, mark the heel and the longest toe, and measure the distance in centimetres. Measure both feet and use the longer one. Compare that number with the foot-length column of the product table, not with your usual size.
Why sizes differ between shoes
Every brand has its own last, and a trainer is built with different room than a classic shoe or a sandal. So you may wear 42 in one brand and 43 in another. Read buyer reviews on the product page if available; they often say whether the shoe runs small or large.
The box, volumetric weight and returns
A shoe box adds volume, and air freight to the Gulf is charged on the higher of actual or volumetric weight. If the size does not fit, a return is requested within 14 days of the shoe reaching the consolidation centre, in original condition and at your cost, so check the length before paying.
Common questions
Sources to check
Product rules and transport conditions can change. Confirm current requirements before buying or shipping.
Related steps
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