Jimmy Choo Size Guide: EU, UK and US Sizes, Fit and Heel Heights

The Jimmy Choo size guide follows the Italian scale, which is the same as the EU scale: EU 35 is a UK 2 and a US 5, EU 38 is a UK 5 and a US 8, and EU 42 is a UK 9 and a US 12. Jimmy Choo sells half sizes at source, while every pair on the Jimmy Choo brand page is listed in whole EU sizes 35 to 42. Below is the full conversion, heel heights by style for the designer heels we stock, and fit notes to read with our Jimmy Choo heels guide.

Jimmy Choo size chart: EU, UK and US

Use this chart for every Jimmy Choo shoe on Coveti, from pumps to boots to sneakers. The steps are even: one EU size equals one UK size equals one US size, and the UK number always sits three below the EU number while the US number sits three above the UK.

Every Jimmy Choo shoe in our catalog is offered from EU 35 to EU 42 except one pair, which runs 36 to 41. If you wear a size outside that run, note that Jimmy Choo itself makes a wider run at source.

Half sizes at Jimmy Choo vs whole sizes at Coveti

At source, Jimmy Choo makes half sizes, with a range that starts at 34 and goes up to 43 (45 in some styles). Coveti lists whole EU sizes only, 35 to 42. If you are a true half size, say a 38.5, the choice comes down to the shoe:

• Closed pumps with a pointed toe, such as the Love and Romy, hold the foot along the sides and at the heel. For a half size, the whole size above is the safer choice here, so the toes have room.
• Strappy sandals with adjustable ankle straps, such as the Azia, give more leeway, because the strap takes up the slack. The whole size below can work here.
• Slingbacks with elastic straps, such as the Amita, also adjust a little at the back.

This is fit advice from how these shoes are built, not a house rule. Jimmy Choo publishes no general instruction to size up.

Do Jimmy Choo shoes run small?

Jimmy Choo does not say its shoes run small, and it does not tell customers to size up across the range. What changes the feel of a size is the last and the toe shape. A pointed toe, which most of the house’s pumps have, narrows in front of the toes, so a pump can feel shorter than a round-toe sandal in the same size. Square-toe styles such as the Azia 95 Sandals in black patent leather give the toes more room across the front.

The best guide is a shoe you already own. If you have a Jimmy Choo pump that fits, take the same size in another pump on the same pointed toe. If your reference shoe is a sneaker, start from your usual EU size and remember that the Diamond family sits on a platform; the Diamond Light Maxi Trainers in white nappa add 30 mm at the front.

Jimmy Choo heel heights by style

Jimmy Choo names many styles by heel height. The number after the name is the heel in millimetres, and the house states each height in mm and inches on the product. So the Love 85 has an 85 mm heel, the Azia 95 a 95 mm heel and the Saeda 100 a 100 mm heel. Some styles come at more than one height.

A few styles leave the number out of the name. Check the product page for those: the description always gives the heel in mm where the shoe has one.

How to pick a heel height

If you wear heels once a month, start at 65 to 85 mm. The Love 65 Pumps in black suede keep the Love shape with a lower heel. At the other end, the Brigitte 120 Pumps in black satin are the highest pump in our edit. For a lower heel in every shape, read our Jimmy Choo kitten heels guide.

Are Jimmy Choo shoes comfortable?

Comfort depends on the style more than the label. A few things in the catalog help you judge:

• Heel height. The lower the number in the name, the less weight goes onto the ball of the foot.
• Heel shape. Block heels such as the Elsy Block Heel 85 Sandals in latte nappa spread the load over a wider base than a stiletto.
• Sole. Several pumps, including the Ixia, Isa and Amel, have a leather and rubber sole, which grips better on smooth floors than all-leather.
• Straps. An ankle strap, like the one on the Faiz 100, holds the heel in place so the foot does not slide forward.
• Padding. The Diamond Light Maxi sneakers have a padded innersole.

Leather uppers also soften with wear. Many Jimmy Choo leather products note leather from tanneries with Leather Working Group Gold and Silver certification.

How to measure your foot for Jimmy Choo

Stand on a sheet of paper in the evening, when feet are at their largest, and mark the longest point of your longest toe and the back of your heel. Measure the line in centimetres and compare it with a pair of EU-sized shoes you wear often. Then use the chart above. If your two feet differ, size for the larger one.

For a wider look at every shape in stock, see our Jimmy Choo shoes guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a 38 in Jimmy Choo?

A Jimmy Choo 38 is a UK 5 and a US 8. Jimmy Choo uses Italian sizing, which is the same as the EU scale.

Do Jimmy Choo shoes run small?

Jimmy Choo publishes no general instruction to size up. Pointed-toe pumps can feel snugger than round-toe sandals in the same size, so compare with a Jimmy Choo pump you already own where you can.

Does Coveti sell Jimmy Choo half sizes?

No. Jimmy Choo makes half sizes at source, but Coveti lists whole EU sizes 35 to 42. For closed pumps, the whole size above is the safer choice for a half size.

What does the number in a Jimmy Choo shoe name mean?

The number is the heel height in millimetres. The Love 85 has an 85 mm heel, the Azia 95 a 95 mm heel and the Saeda 100 a 100 mm heel.

Are Jimmy Choo heels comfortable?

It depends on the style. Lower heels, block heels, ankle straps and leather and rubber soles all make a Jimmy Choo heel easier to wear for longer.