Every Walkie Walkie style is designed in Australia and runs true to size, so your usual size is the right place to start. This guide helps you confirm it, convert between regions, and get the fit right the first time.
How to measure your foot
The surest way to find your size is your foot length in centimetres, since it is the one measurement that does not change between regions or brands.
- Place a sheet of paper against a wall and stand on it, heel to the wall, in the afternoon when your feet are at their largest.
- Mark the tip of your longest toe, then measure from the wall to the mark in centimetres.
- Measure both feet and use the larger one. Match that length to the chart below.
Size conversion chart
Australian women's sizing follows UK sizing, so your AU and UK size are the same. US sits about two sizes higher.
| AU / UK | US | EU | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 36 | 22.5 cm |
| 4 | 6 | 37 | 23.5 cm |
| 5 | 7 | 38 | 24.0 cm |
| 6 | 8 | 39 | 25.0 cm |
| 7 | 9 | 40 | 25.5 cm |
| 8 | 10 | 41 | 26.5 cm |
| 9 | 11 | 42 | 27.5 cm |
| 10 | 12 | 43 | 28.0 cm |
Common sizing questions
Are Walkie Walkie shoes true to size?
Yes. We recommend ordering your usual size, as our shoes are designed to run true to fit. If you sit between sizes, we suggest sizing up. Every style lists its measurements in UK, US, AU, EU and centimetres, so you can check against your own foot before you order.
Should I size up or down in heels?
Order your usual size. Walkie Walkie shoes run true to size, so your normal fit is right for most people. If you sit between sizes, size up rather than down. A fraction of extra room is easy to manage with a heel grip, whereas a shoe that pinches only gets worse.
What size am I in AU women's shoes?
Australian women's sizes match UK sizing, so an AU 7 is a UK 7, roughly a US 9, and around an EU 40. The surest way is your foot length in centimetres against the chart above. We list every style in UK, US, AU, EU and centimetres, so there is no guesswork.
Is AU shoe size the same as US?
No, AU and US differ by about two sizes. Australian women's sizing follows UK, so an AU 7 equals a UK 7, around a US 9 and an EU 40. Always check centimetres where you can, since foot length is the one measurement that does not change between regions.
How should heels fit, loose or tight?
Snug, but never pinching. Your heel should sit firmly without slipping, your toes should have a few millimetres before the end, and the widest part of your foot should sit at the widest part of the shoe. A little firm on day one is normal as leather eases. Painful is not.
Should my toes touch the end of heels?
No. You want a small gap, around half a centimetre, between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. Toes pressed against the front means the shoe is too short and will rub and ache. A little room lets your foot move naturally with each step.
If I'm a half size, do I size up or down?
Size up. If a style comes only in full sizes, the small amount of extra room is easy to manage with a heel grip or insole. Sizing down leaves your foot cramped and your toes pushed against the front, which is exactly where the pain and rubbing start.
How do I choose the right size when buying heels online?
Order your usual size, as our shoes run true to fit, and size up if you are between sizes. For certainty, measure your foot length in centimetres and check it against the chart above. Measuring in the afternoon, when your feet are at their largest, gives the truest read.
Still unsure about a size? Email us at info@walkiewalkie.au with the style and your foot length in centimetres and we will point you to the right fit.