Size and Last Guide
Size and last guide: measure your foot length, compare width options, then check our size conversion chart and fit notes. Hidden-lift shoes fit differently, so measure in the evening and use the 30-day trial on your first pair.
I. How should I choose a size for height-increasing shoes?
Tallizen shoes are built on a standard last and the hidden lift sits under the insole, so they fit true to size – take the size you normally wear. Size 40 here is EU 40, the same 25.0 cm fit you would get from any other EU 40 shoe.
A few exceptions: if your foot length falls between two sizes, or you have high insteps or wide feet, step up one size (our EU sizes run in full numbers, so that is a half-size step in US terms). Styles with a thicker lift layer can feel slightly tighter over the instep, so wear thin socks on your first try. If the fit is not right, exchange free of charge within 30 days.
II. Tallizen Size Conversion Chart
All Tallizen sizes are EU (European) sizing. Use the chart below to match your normal US or UK shoe size, or measure your foot length in cm / inches and pick the matching EU size.
Men’s sizes
| Tallizen Size (EU) | US Size | UK Size | Foot Length (cm) | Foot Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 23.5 | 9.25 |
| 38 | 7 | 6 | 24.0 | 9.45 |
| 39 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 24.5 | 9.65 |
| 40 | 8 | 7 | 25.0 | 9.84 |
| 41 | 8.5-9 | 7.5-8 | 25.5 | 10.04 |
| 42 | 9.5-10 | 8.5-9 | 26.0 | 10.24 |
| 43 | 10.5-11 | 9.5-10 | 26.5 | 10.43 |
| 44 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 27.0 | 10.63 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 27.5 | 10.83 |
| 46 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 28.0 | 11.02 |
| 47 | 13 | 12 | 28.5 | 11.22 |
Women’s sizes
| Tallizen Size (EU) | US Size | UK Size | Foot Length (cm) | Foot Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 3 | 1 | 21.0 | 8.27 |
| 34 | 4.5 | 2 | 22.0 | 8.66 |
| 35 | 5 | 2.5 | 22.5 | 8.86 |
| 36 | 5-6 | 3.5 | 23.0 | 9.06 |
| 37 | 6-7 | 4 | 23.5 | 9.25 |
| 38 | 7-8 | 5 | 24.0 | 9.45 |
| 39 | 8-9 | 6 | 24.5 | 9.65 |
| 40 | 9 | 6.5 | 25.0 | 9.84 |
| 41 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 25.5 | 10.04 |
| 42 | 10 | 8 | 26.0 | 10.24 |
Hidden-lift fit note: the height-increasing layer takes about 1 cm of space inside the shoe. If you have a high instep or wide feet, we recommend stepping up one size. Every pair can be exchanged free of charge within 30 days if the fit is not right.
How to Measure Foot Length?
- Prepare an A4 sheet of paper, a pen, and a wall.
- Stand barefoot on the paper, heels against the wall, and mark the tip of your longest toe.
- Measure the distance from the mark to the edge of the paper (in cm).
- Find your foot length in the chart above, then follow the product-specific fit recommendation rather than automatically adding a full size.
III. How to Choose the Right Shoe Width?
Most Tallizen styles offer two lasts: “Standard” and “Wide”:
- Standard: Fits people with normal insteps and medium-width feet, about 70% of users.
- Wide: Fits people with high insteps, wide feet, or those who stand for long periods; the wide last has about 0.5cm more interior space than the standard last.
Not sure? We recommend trying the standard last first — it works for most people. If you feel pressure on your instep after wearing, you can exchange it for a wide last once for free within 30 days.
IV. How Height Increase Affects Size
- Tallizen shoes fit true to size – the hidden lift sits under the insole and does not change the shoe last, so take the size you normally wear. If your foot length falls between two sizes, or you have high insteps or wide feet, step up one size (our sizes run in full EU numbers).
- If you have a high instep or wide feet, we recommend stepping up one size.
- Tallizen shoes fit true to size – the hidden lift sits under the insole and does not change the shoe last, so take the size you normally wear. If your foot length falls between two sizes, or you have high insteps or wide feet, step up one size (our sizes run in full EU numbers).
V. What to Do If Shoes Feel Uncomfortable?
- Tallizen shoes fit true to size – the hidden lift sits under the insole and does not change the shoe last, so take the size you normally wear. If your foot length falls between two sizes, or you have high insteps or wide feet, step up one size (our sizes run in full EU numbers).
- Check the last width — instep pressure may be due to insufficient width.
- Adapt gradually — wear for 2-4 hours daily in the first week, extend to 6 hours in the second week, and you can wear them all day in the third week.
- Still uncomfortable — contact customer service within 30 days [email protected], first exchange is free.
VI. Recommendations for Special Foot Types
- If you have a high instep or wide feet, we recommend stepping up one size.
- Wide Feet: Choose wide last, and step up one size if your foot length falls between two sizes; recommend derby/loafer (loose shoe opening), avoid Oxford/dress shoes.
- Flat Feet: Choose styles with arch support (most styles have this), adding a 3cm arch support insole works even better.
- Large Sizes (45+): Most styles are available in sizes 45-47, some styles go up to size 48, which will be noted on the product page.
Still have questions?
Check full FAQ, or directly contact customer service. We will reply within 24 hours.
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