Christopher Esber Shoes: Heels, Mules, Wedges, Flats and Boots, and How They Fit

Christopher Esber shoes are made in Italy and sold in Italian sizing. The line covers strappy heels such as the Calathea, Giro and Mica, the Scala and Molten wedges, the Aura and Carla mules, the Corte boots, mesh flats and the famous flip flops. Most styles carry no sizing correction; the Jo flip flop and Billi T-Bar Flat run small.

Here is the line family by family. Shop them all in the Christopher Esber collection and in designer shoes.

The families at a glance

Heels

Esber’s heels are delicate: thin straps, a slim stiletto, and the house hardware worked into the vamp. The Blaze Heel sits on a 70mm flared heel with hand-finished multi straps in lamb leather. They are made for evening and pair best with the label’s column dresses and slip skirts.

Wedges and mules

The Scala Wedge and Molten Wedge give height without a stiletto, and the Scala comes in velvet for winter. The Aura mules carry the same polished stone as the Aura flip flops, and the Carla Haircalf Mule adds texture.

Boots

The Corte boots are pointed and pared back, in embossed leather as an ankle boot and panelled leather as a high boot.

Flats and flip flops

The crystal mesh flats have their own guide: read Christopher Esber mesh flats. So do the flip flops: read Christopher Esber flip flops.

How Christopher Esber shoes fit

• All footwear is in Italian sizing. Italian and EU sizes line up, so an IT 38 is an EU 38.
• The Jo flip flop and Billi T-Bar Flat run small; the brand recommends a full size up.
• For other styles the brand publishes no correction, so order your usual Italian size.

The full conversion is in the Christopher Esber size guide.

Which heel for which occasion

Care

• Store each pair in its dust bag, stuffed to hold the shape.
• Keep leather soles dry and have them protected by a cobbler for regular wear.
• Brush suede and velvet in one direction; wipe patent with a soft cloth.
• Only the PVC Jo flip flop and Billi T-Bar Flat are made to get wet.

Christopher Esber sandals

Most of the label’s shoes are open sandals of some kind. Beyond the flip flops, the heeled sandals include the T-Bar Vapour Heel, the Blaze Raffia Suede Heel and the Memento Charm Flip Flop Heel, and the low options include the Aura Quartz Suede Kitten Mule. All are made in Italy and sold in Italian sizing.

Frequently asked questions

Where are Christopher Esber shoes made?

Christopher Esber shoes are made in Italy.

What size system do Christopher Esber shoes use?

Italian sizing, which matches EU sizing. Coveti shows the sizes as EU, so an IT 38 appears as 38 EU.

Which Christopher Esber shoes run small?

The Jo flip flop and the Billi T-Bar Flat. Christopher Esber recommends sizing up a full size in both.

How high are Christopher Esber heels?

It varies by style. The Blaze Heel, for example, sits on a 70mm flared heel, and each product page lists the heel height where the brand gives it.

What sandals does Christopher Esber make?

Christopher Esber makes flip flops such as the Jo, Palma, Memento and Aura, heeled sandals such as the T-Bar Vapour Heel and Blaze Raffia Suede Heel, and stone-set Aura mules.

Read next: Christopher Esber flip flops, Christopher Esber mesh flats, Christopher Esber size guide.