Aquazzura Size Guide: EU to UK and US Chart, Plus Which Styles Fit Large

Aquazzura uses Italian sizing, which is the same as EU sizing, so an EU 38 is a UK 5 and a US 8. Most Aquazzura styles are listed as true to size, but 15 of the 287 pairs at Coveti, mostly Bow Tie pumps, fit large and the house recommends half a size smaller. Coveti stocks whole EU sizes 35 to 42 in the Aquazzura edit and across designer shoes; for the comfort side of fit, read are Aquazzura shoes comfortable.

What size system does Aquazzura use?

Aquazzura sizes its shoes in Italian sizes, and Italian sizing is the same as EU sizing. That means you can read an Aquazzura label exactly as you would any other EU shoe. Coveti lists every pair in EU sizes, from 35 to 42, in whole sizes only.

Aquazzura size chart: EU to UK and US

Use the table below to convert. The fixed point is EU 38 = UK 5 = US 8; each whole EU size moves the UK and US size by one.

If you already own a pair from another Italian house, start with the EU size you wear there, then check the fit notes below for the specific Aquazzura style.

Do Aquazzura shoes run large?

Most do not. Of the 287 Aquazzura pairs at Coveti, 272 are listed as true to size. The other 15 carry the house note that they fit large, with a recommendation to take half a size smaller. The note sits on individual colourways, not on whole models, so it is worth checking the exact pair you want.

Which Aquazzura styles fit large?

These are the 15 pairs at Coveti that are listed as fitting large:

The Bow Tie Pump 85 in black suede, the Bow Tie Mesh Pump 105, the Bow Tie Ballet in black suede and the Martin Mocassin in black velvet are all on the list.

Which Bow Tie styles are true to size?

Not every Bow Tie is on that list. The four Bow Tie Pump 50 kitten heels are listed as true to size, in black, lipstick, mezzanotte navy and white. So are the Bow Tie Pump 85 in mezzanotte navy and in white, and the Bow Tie Ballet in black velvet. The Bow Tie Pump 50 in black is the one to try if you want the bow without the sizing question. Our Bow Tie Pump guide lists every shade.

How do half sizes work at Coveti?

Aquazzura’s fit-large advice is to go half a size smaller, but Coveti stocks whole EU sizes only. In practice that leaves you two choices for a fit-large style:

• If you usually wear a half size, for example EU 38.5, take the whole size below: EU 38. The fit-large allowance covers the difference.
• If you usually wear a whole size, for example EU 38, stay at EU 38 for a slightly roomy fit, which suits a pump worn with sheer tights in winter. A gel heel grip takes up the extra space at the back.

For every true-to-size style, simply order your usual whole EU size. If you are a half size, the open styles are more forgiving: a sandal with an adjustable buckle, such as the Moves Sandal Plateau, lets you tighten the fit at the ankle.

Does heel height change your Aquazzura size?

Heel height does not change the size on the label, but it changes how a shoe feels. The number in an Aquazzura style name is the heel height in millimetres, so you always know what you are buying. A Purist Pump 85 has an 85 mm heel; a Purist Pump 105 has a 105 mm heel. A higher heel puts more of your weight on the front of the foot, so a pointed pump at 105 mm can feel snugger at the toe than the same size at 65 mm.

Comfort notes by heel height

Mules and slingbacks need a little more care. A backless mule such as the Bisous Mule 65 has nothing at the heel to hold the foot, so a size that is too big will slip. A slingback such as the Gia Mesh Sling holds the back with a slim strap, which is more forgiving. For the full heel range, see Aquazzura heels.

How is an Aquazzura shoe built for fit?

The house develops its lasts to spread body weight across the foot, gives its soles cushioned padding and checks every pair by hand. In the Coveti catalogue, nearly every pair has a padded leather insole and a goat leather lining. The Purist Pump 85 in black suede is a good test pair: true to size, a covered 85 mm stiletto and a padded insole, at $1,140.

Boots and sizing

All of the Aquazzura boots at Coveti are listed as true to size. With a knee-high boot, calf fit matters as well as foot length, so check the shaft on styles such as the Sellier Boot 85 in black. The Saint Honore Combat Bootie is the one boot that stops at EU 41. Our Aquazzura boots guide covers the autumn winter 2026/27 range.

Bridal sizes

Brides shopping for the 2027 wedding season should note that the white satin Sundance Plateau 140 and Olie Plateau 140 run to EU 41, not 42. The Olie Plateau 140 in white satin has the light blue sole many bridal styles carry. The Bow Tie Pump 105 in white is listed as fitting large; the Bow Tie Pump 85 and 50 in white are true to size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Aquazzura shoes run true to size?

Most Aquazzura shoes run true to size. At Coveti, 272 of 287 pairs are listed as true to size, and 15 fit large, mostly Bow Tie pumps. For those the house recommends half a size smaller.

What size is EU 38 in Aquazzura?

Aquazzura uses Italian sizing, which is the same as EU sizing. An Aquazzura 38 is a UK 5 and a US 8.

Should I size down in the Aquazzura Bow Tie Pump?

The Bow Tie Pump at 85 mm and 105 mm is listed as fitting large in most colourways, and the house suggests half a size smaller. The Bow Tie Pump 50 is listed as true to size.

Does Coveti sell Aquazzura in half sizes?

No. Coveti stocks Aquazzura in whole EU sizes 35 to 42 only. If you wear a half size, take the whole size below in fit-large styles and your usual whole size in true-to-size styles.

What is the largest Aquazzura size at Coveti?

The largest Aquazzura size at Coveti is EU 42, which is a UK 9 and a US 12. Three pairs stop at EU 41: the Saint Honore Combat Bootie and the white Sundance Plateau 140 and Olie Plateau 140.