Question 1

Accepted Answer

Feet are all different. In 10 years of Petit Barcelona we have see so many types of feet, and so many feet challenges. For that reason measuring your foot length is the best way to make sure that you are going to choose the shoe size that best suits your feet.

1. The first thing you need to consider when buying a pair of our Spanish sandals is the length of your foot. The length, not the width, of your foot will determine your size.

2. Please measure your foot (underneath) from the top of the largest toe to the back of your heel.

Please note that the measurements in the size guide below are of the shoe's insole from the white stitching at the toe to the heel.

3. For Narrow Feet - shop the standard fit collection and choose your standard size. If you are between sizes, go down a size. The best leathers for a narrow fit and thin achilles is to choose the thicker Nubuck leathers which will provide more support. If you have a very thin achillies heel, we do not recommend our shoes as the backstrap may not be tight enough to support your foot.

4. For Standard Feet - shop the standard fit collection and choose your standard size. All of the leathers in the range will suit your feet.

5. Slightly wide feet - If your feet need a little wiggle room but not the tradtitional wide fit, then the cross over flat and platform styles are for you. We have made them slightly wider across the top of the shoe to fit a standard and slightly wide fit.

6. Wide Feet - shop the Wide Fit Collection if your feet are traditionally wider than standard (see further information below). Available in a selection of Flat Avarcas and Platform Avarcas. Measure your feet in length and then choose the styles that are named WIDE FIT | Flat Avarcas or WIDE FIT | Platform Avarcas.

Question 2

My shoes have arrived and are feeling very snug, is this ok?

Accepted Answer

It sure is! We want them to feel a little snug across the front of your foot! This is the part that will soften and mould to your foot with wear.

If your feet are within the stitching on the insole of the shoe you have the right size. Long toes may peep through the front of the shoe, others may not. This is a normal variance.

If the shoe feels a little snug but you’re not experiencing actual pain, you have the right size.

If your shoes are too tight across the top of your feet, or your toes are pinching, then the cross over Flat and Platform Collection or our Wide Fit Avarcas will be perfect for you.

Question 3

The back straps are quite loose. Is this the right fit?

Accepted Answer

Your back straps should sit firm on your heels. They will naturally fall to the widest part of your heel as they wear in. They will at first feel like they might fall off, but they won´t completely. If your straps are gaping, or sliding up and down as you walk, but your length is fine, then our shoes are not the right fit for your heel shape. Many people who can´t wear back straps normally, choose our Platform Avarcas or Wedge Espadrilles, as the incline of the shoe means that the back strap stays up higher than the Flat Avarcas.

Question 4

Should my toes be visible or not?

Accepted Answer

As all feet are different shapes, the length of your toes are too. Whether or not your toes are visible is not an indication that your shoes fit or not. We like to think that when you haven´t had a pedicure, our shoes hide a multitude of sins!

Question 5

I don’t think I have the right size. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

If your shoes are snug to the point of pain you may need to go up a size. If your foot is within the stitching but the back strap is falling, you may need to go down a size.Any further questions, please contact us via email at hola@petitbarcelona.com

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