i've reviewed the small shoe size sites and though these are helpful, regrettably these shoes are ugly. Anyone know about designer shoes for small sizes..they used to make small sizes as 'samples," but not as much anymore.

Posted by: Sheri Sable | April 4, 2005 2:10 PM

Sheri, I tried my best! As I said, Guiseppe Zanotti, Roberto Cavalli or Stuart Weitzman start quite small, but apart from that I had a lot of trouble trying to find nice styles in anything smaller than a 3 or 4 (UK). You should have seen the amount of websites I visited but didn't list! My best advice is to just keep searching on sites like Zappos by putting specific sizes in their search option, or try calling the stockists numbers for the designers you're interested in (they're usually listed at the back of mags like Elle and Vogue) and seeing if they can advise you.

Posted by: Gemma | April 4, 2005 3:21 PM

Being a size 1 yes it is difficult to get fashionable shoes, however i have recetly come across www.smallfeet.co.uk not only do they have some really funky TRENDY shoes they are also cheap compared to most places i buy from. I myself have ordered four pairs to kick me off into the summer, which have cost me the same price i paid for a pair of boots last autumn from dainty feet. Ridiculouse or what? Its about time people relaised that just because we have smaller feet does not mean we have to pay over seventy quid for them? does anyone agree?

Posted by: Becky Taylor | April 4, 2005 10:54 PM

I am a size 2, i find it very difficult to get shoes that are in line with fashion in this decade!!!!. I must admit i like the look of the above kelly shoe, but they are so expensive.. If i was a size 3 to 4 i could get them in the high street for 40pounds. I myself find it frustrating that all the small shoes supplier charge so much for them, but then again i have no where else to go, unless barbie start introducing trendy shoes lol. By the way becky thanks for the info on small feet, i must say they have some nice styles in and the prices are in line with the high street so i am now a happy chappy

Posted by: Susy Ross | April 4, 2005 11:06 PM

Thx for the websites Gemma and Becky! I had no idea there were even sites out there that stocked shoes down to my size!
These specifically small shoe stores do tend to be a little on the "sensible" side of things don't they? Just because we have small feet doesn't mean we don't like skyscraper heels!
Other good designers to look to for small shoes are Gucci and Gina who both go down to a 34, however the flag stores in london are the only gucci shops to get these sizes (and even then only one pair for every 2 or 3 styles) and you usually have to pre-order the shoes from Gina.
Still, it's a decent excuse to splash out on some seriously gorgeous shoes ^_^

b.t.w. has anyone else noticed that high-street shops seem to be making theor shoes bigger and bigger? I could easily fit a Topshop 3 two years ago whilst now am finding the same style slipping off!? Am i going crazy or are my feet just shrinking?

Posted by: Sophie | April 5, 2005 12:08 AM

Sophie - no probs
I love the Gina, Gucci shoes etc but i just cannot afford them!!! with a young baby i'm afraid money does tend to get tight! thats why when i came across small feet i was so pleased, small, fashionable and affordable, what more can a gal ask for?

Posted by: becky | April 5, 2005 9:45 AM

why does everyone think a size is small? i'm a size 1 and have a nightmare finding shoes that are fashionable. Thanks for the info on small feet it has made my day to find a website that do small sizes that are fashionable.

Posted by: Cacie Clark | April 16, 2005 10:40 PM

god - i hate shopping for shoes, i am also a size 1 and so fed looking for fashionable shoes. Most of the suppliers aka dainty feet, small-shoes should be disgusted for ripping people off like us just because we are different and have small feet. i mean lets face it 70+ for a pair of shoes, thats just ridiculouse then you add postage and packaging, me personall think we should all start a petition against these so called affordable shoes for ladies with small feet and ask them what is affordable about 70+ quid!!!!!

Posted by: Kate | May 10, 2005 10:13 PM

I am also a size 1 and find it very difficult to find fashionable shoes that fit. I have visited a lot of websites but find the shoes a bit old fashioned and sometimes a bit expensive. www.petitepersonalshopper.com is a good site to find listings of shoe shops that stock smaller sizes but appart from that I have found that Iv'e had to spend a fortune on designer shoes that I have had to save for.

Posted by: Lynsey | May 13, 2005 10:15 PM

I have just purchased some shoes from www.smallfeet.co.uk, which have cost me just under 39.00. I take a size 1 and find it really difficult getting shoes in small sizes, i found this site by pure luck, they have some really trendy shoes available and they dont cost anywhere near the prices of other on-line retailers. I have just bought another pair from them and hope i am as please as i am with the first lot!

Posted by: Sara Nyers | July 3, 2005 8:39 PM

Hello, I was wondering if you have any of sites that ship to Canada.. Ive seen Zappos, but any others? Thanks

Posted by: Natalie | September 15, 2005 8:47 PM

I traul the net constantly for small shoes as there doesn't seem to be anywhere else to get shoes in a size 2. I'm generally quite unimpressed with what's on offer but I recently found a site called www.piedapetit.co.uk
(I think they're new) and their shoes are actually fashionable! I bought 2 pairs! They're about high street prices too which is a relief.

Posted by: Donna | September 30, 2005 1:18 PM

Dainty feet have their shoes custom made in italy, and now have an eBay presence at
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/dainty-feet a pair of custom made shoes cost £40 for the re-seller, so that is why the shoes are at an inflated cost. As a re-seller I know this, and I have enquired about stocking sizes 1-3 in some of the gothic styles...and I was given a £40 per pair quote....
The makers don't want to deal with non commercial sized shoes. Its not descrimination, as I know dainty feet is a size 1 herself.

Posted by: Liz | December 12, 2005 1:46 PM

I have just come across a very good site www.louslittleshoes.co.uk. They offer a very good range of small shoes at prices that are very affordable. I shall certainly give them a try.

Posted by: louise brunt | March 6, 2006 7:14 PM

Recentcly bought a pair of shoes from this website on ebay, they start from size 1 and are so fashionable. It took me ages but these shoes are great and AFFORDABLE, try them out at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/jclsmallfeet

Posted by: Jodie Foster | August 3, 2006 1:46 PM

Hey everyone! wow i thought i was the only one with tiny feet! I'm 20 and i wear a 2-2.5 and its an absolute nightmare to shop for shoes. i try to block out shopping for prom shoes when i was in high school!! i go with my girlfriends and the first place we go is the lady's shoe dept- and i just mill around like a lost kid at disney world haha! there are several small shoe sites but i personally dont want to wear orthopedic shoes at 20!! i did find a place the other day-it must be new bc i havent run across it before- its called Classicpumps.com they have an okay slection but nothing like jessica simpson's or steve madden's- i have thought about contacting a big shoe designer and pitching a line of shoes for size 1-3 that are JUST LIKE THE BIG ONES only smaller... I wish everyone the best of luck and if there are anymore sites please let the rest of us know!! *lots of love* Hannah!

Posted by: Hannah Thomas | September 2, 2006 1:23 AM

Hi, I am a size 35 (or size 5 in US) and it's difficult enough as it is to find shoes in my size..I can only imagine women with smaller feet than me.. I do however find a good selection of size 4 and above (US) at www.nordstrom.com There is a collection called Linea Paolo that is quite trendy and affordable and starts at US size 4. Hope this helps.

Posted by: lilly m | October 15, 2006 6:31 PM

I have been on www.smallmeasures.co.uk and they actually have some fashionable styles for size 1-3.5 feet! There are some really nice looking sandals for around £30-£40.

Posted by: PVincent | October 18, 2006 9:03 PM

I am a size 1 also and its a nightmare, i have found that the shoe shop barrats has quite a good range but you have to ask for a catalogue.

Posted by: laura | October 20, 2006 1:55 PM

I'm a size 2 UK and know what a nightmare it is to find shoes that are not only trendy but good quality too. It seems to be you get one or the other. Try www.smallshoeheaven.co.uk they're a new and actually stock trendy shoes which are really good quality. There's even platforms, stack heels and round toes.

Posted by: SHirst | October 30, 2006 6:15 PM

Hello,
Does anyone knows what is the equivalent size in UK for a size 4.5 in the U.S ?
Thanks

Posted by: Bibi | February 27, 2007 6:39 PM

Looking at the International Shoe Size Conversion Charts at http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html it looks as though a women's US 4.5 is a size 2 UK. Can only be taken as a rough guide though because shoe sizes vary widely depending on who/where the shoes are made.

Posted by: Sally | February 28, 2007 5:00 PM

If anyone wants any summer sandals in small sizes Small Shoe Heaven (www.smallshoeheaven.co.uk) have just launched their Spring/Summer 07 Collection. Includes metallics, jewels, strappy heels and wedges in various heights.

Posted by: Sally | March 6, 2007 1:51 PM

Any casual shoes or ourt shoes in a size 2? I would preferly like a mule style shoe. Thankyou

Posted by: Sharron Locke | May 5, 2007 7:24 PM

This shoes may be affordable in London, UK, Europe but when you convert to US plus shipping it is too much money. Any one know affordable site(s). I am UK 1, 3 in US petite footwear otherwise I wear kids shoes that range for 1US to a 2 1/2US. Please Help.

Posted by: Nataliya | May 14, 2007 1:10 AM

I highly recommend "Classic Pumps" [classicpumps.com], an American mail order company. Some shoes come in sizes as small as 3.5 and as larges as 15+ [US sizing] including half sizes and wider widths. They have shoes to fit pretty much everyone. Note that their selections focus on "toe cleavage" though. Very true to size shoes, so no nasty surprises with less than perfect fit.

Another American company to try is Cinderella of Boston. They claim to make shoes from the range of 2-5.5! Never bought anything from them because I've heard of negative comments about wonky sizing and quality [their prices though are reasonable]. Look for one sale each season for bargains.

I live in N. America so I really don't buy shoes from outside my continent because of higher shipping costs and unfavourable currency rates. but I've had my eye on Barrat's [http://www.barratts.co.uk/] Tall & Small offerings in the UK. Stylish, trendy shoes, at bargain prices [compared to other vendors]! It's a real shame they don't sell outside the UK. Why not!!?? Argh!!! I really want their "Wham" pump... Their smallest size is UK 1. I checked their Junior Girls section and the little shoes are not all that childish... pretty sophisticated actually.

Posted by: La Sirena | June 2, 2007 11:49 AM

Can anyone help? I am getting married next yera and need a pair of satin ivory shoes in a size 33.

Posted by: Lynsey | August 3, 2007 3:43 PM

Just had an email from Small Shoe Heaven to say their new Autumn Winter Collection is now available.

Posted by: Sarah | September 21, 2007 6:27 PM

Hey Barratts new small range is really good, they have added more to there range this time. A few out of stock but they usually come back in really quick. Be careful what size you order as i got a pair of sandels in a 2 and they were massive, but this may of been the style as i have skinny feet.

Posted by: Lizzy | October 11, 2007 12:38 PM

I have a lot of problems getting shoes that fit. I can find kids shoes that fit of course and also the odd ladies shoes in a UK 2/2.5 but no fashionable shoes. Almost all shoes I like start at a UK 3, which are just too big. Buying from specialist shops is extremely expensive - for less material! I'd love my feet to be that bit bigger so that UK 3 size shoes would fit but since that won't happen perhaps those of us with small feet (and big feet of course) could be catered for more widely.

Posted by: Gill | October 25, 2007 2:31 PM

Satin in size 33? For wedding glamour, try www.heavenlydanceshoes.com who will make shoes to your exact size from a drawing around your feet. Small sizes no problem. Wedding gliz only limited by your imagination. Prices depend on what you choose, but under £90. Failing that, try your local shop which supplies ballroom dancing stuff. They have frighteningly grown up Satin children's dance shoes( Freed and Katz come to mind)at very inexpensive prices.
Also see my article on Shoewawa for more help
http://www.shoewawa.com/2007/10/small_shoes_for.html

Love lesley

Posted by: Lesley | October 31, 2007 10:52 AM

Hello,

I'm a UK 13 (32) and all the great sites that have been mentioned before start at a UK 1. Does anyone have any suggestions? Barratts have a great young range (cheap too) but again it starts at a UK 1 - see link.

http://www.barratts.co.uk/cl/21000/Womens_Tall_and_Small.html

Any help gratefully received. Thanks.

Posted by: susan wilders | January 6, 2008 4:55 PM

hey ive never left a comment here before but just found this column and agree with everyone!

susan, you should try Tammy at BHS online, they start it 13 and do nice shoes, flats and proper heels (i hate childrens heels that are all thick and flat and usually always have some sort of flower or butterfly lol!). at the minute they don't have much but will prob be getting new stock on soon.

for the high street you could go to tammy again(!), or try new look. some of their stores do shoes in the generation 915 range that start at size 13 i think but not 100% sure. their size 1 is quite small so may fit you, again they do really nice pumps and heels that you would never know are for teens.

plus, both shops are cheap yay!

Ravel used to be quite good too until they closed it down boo-hiss!
hope this helps you xo

Posted by: lauren | January 20, 2008 7:09 PM

gday ladies..
im another owner of a size 2 foot. so difficult finding decent trendy shoes so i hear you. I live in Australia and blimey it's almost twice as difficult to find smaller shoes here because all the awesome websites don't post outside of Europe and UK. so i've been searching for an au. site but no luck. Luckily enough for me my best friend has just moved over to london and she will be receiving my amazing small shoes and posting them to me! thanks so much for the sites too, www.barratts.co.uk is the best and so much cheaper than the rest I've found. www.smallshoes.co.uk is pretty good too, but the first is cheaper :-)
thanks again and good luck shoe hunting cos I hear ya ;-) x

Posted by: Belinda | February 10, 2008 11:46 PM