Sebastian Milano Size Guide: EU to UK and US, Fit and Heel Heights

Sebastian Milano sizes on the Italian scale, which matches the European one, so EU 38 is a UK 5 and a US 8, and most people take their usual EU size. The house recommends going half a size up when you are between sizes, and because Coveti stocks whole sizes only, from EU 35 to EU 42, that means taking the next whole size on the Sebastian Milano brand page and in designer shoes. New to the house? Start with who is Sebastian Milano.

How does Sebastian Milano sizing work?

Sebastian Milano is a Milan house and every pair is made by hand in Italy, so the size printed on the shoe is an Italian size. Italian and European shoe sizes are the same scale. If you wear EU 39 in other Italian brands, EU 39 is where to start here.

The product pages carry a short note on fit for many styles: take your usual EU size, and if you are between sizes, the house suggests the half size up. For a detailed size chart, the brand asks customers to contact its own customer service. The conversion below is the one Coveti uses on every Sebastian Milano product page.

Sebastian Milano size chart: EU to UK and US

The pattern is simple. Take away 33 from the EU size to get the UK size, and take away 30 to get the US size.

Do Sebastian Milano shoes run small?

The house does not describe its shoes as running small. Its guidance is to take your usual EU size. The one adjustment it makes is for half sizes: if you are a 38.5, it points you to the half size up, which is 39.

Half sizes and whole sizes at Coveti

Coveti lists Sebastian Milano in whole sizes only. In practice that makes the rule easy to follow. If you are between two whole sizes, choose the larger one. A UK 5.5 is a 38.5 in EU terms, so at Coveti you would take EU 39. A US 8.5 would also be an EU 39.

Not every style comes in every size. The Amy boot in croc print, the Frances mule in burgundy croc print, the Martine mule in black and cream and the Vanessa sandal in black and red start at EU 35. Most other styles start at EU 36. The Fifi slingback in burgundy runs EU 37 to EU 41, and the Karen pump in black patent and the Simone sandal stop at EU 41. Each product page lists the sizes in stock.

What if I wear above EU 42?

Under its Fem for All vision, Sebastian Milano designs for anyone who wants to wear its shoes and offers sizes 36 to 44 at source. Coveti carries EU 35 to EU 42, so for EU 43 and EU 44 the brand is the place to ask.

Sebastian Milano heel heights by style

Heel height changes how a shoe feels on the foot as much as the size does. The house gives every height in millimetres. Here is every model Coveti stocks.

If you are new to height, the 35 mm and 70 mm styles are the gentle way in. The 35 mm Celine Mule in black snake effect sits at kitten heel height, and the Jaida Boot in black nappa pairs a 70 mm heel with a softly gathered, slouched shaft. The Coveti guide to the best designer kitten heels has more low options.

How do the different Sebastian Milano styles fit?

Size is the same across the collection, but the shape of each style changes how it holds the foot. These are the points worth checking before you order.

Pointed toe styles

Almost every Sebastian Milano style has a pointed toe, from the Karen pump to the Jaida boot. The point is part of the length of the shoe, so take your usual size and judge the fit across the widest part of the foot. If that part feels tight in your usual size, the half size up rule applies. The Karen Pump in black textured patent is a closed pump on the 95 mm Coco heel, so it is the style where width matters most.

Slingbacks

A slingback is open at the back and held by a slim strap, which on Sebastian Milano styles fastens with a silver buckle on most colours and a gold one on some. Because the strap adjusts, a slingback is more forgiving at the heel than a pump. The Fifi Slingback in burgundy leather and the Louise Slingback in black patent both stand at 95 mm. For the full edit, see Sebastian Milano slingbacks.

Mules

Mules have no back strap, so the vamp does all the holding. The Frances and Vivi have a pointed vamp that covers most of the foot. A mule that is too large will slip at the heel, and one that is too small will push the heel over the back edge. Stick with your usual size and take the next whole size only if you are between sizes. The 105 mm Frances Mule in burgundy croc print is the highest mule in the edit. More in Sebastian Milano mules and sandals.

Knee-high boots and the calf

The Amy has a tall straight shaft and a slim pointed toe, the Jaida a softly gathered, slouched shaft, and the Judy rises above the knee and falls in soft folds. The house does not publish calf measurements, so if you have a fuller calf it is worth checking with Coveti before you order. The Jaida comes in black nappa, burgundy patent, cream shine nappa and taupe nappa. The Judy is cut in grained leather with a slouch, so it is the most relaxed shaft of the three. Boot length and calf fit are covered style by style in Sebastian Milano boots.

Sandals

The Afrodite and Simone sandals hold the foot with fine straps on a 70 mm heel, and the Vanessa and Stella have straps across the toes and around the heel at 95 mm. Your usual size is the right one for all four.

Caring for the fit over time

Leather shoes keep their shape best when stored properly. The house recommends that you avoid water, sun, heat, oils and alcohol, handle satin and embellishment with care, and keep each pair in its dust bag and box. If a pair does not fit, Coveti’s own returns terms apply, set out on the Coveti returns page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size should I order in Sebastian Milano?

Take your usual EU size. Sebastian Milano sizes on the Italian scale, which matches the European one, so EU 38 is a UK 5 and a US 8. If you are between sizes, go to the next whole size.

Do Sebastian Milano shoes run small?

The house does not say its shoes run small and advises taking your usual EU size. When you are between sizes, it recommends going half a size up. At Coveti, which stocks whole sizes only, that means the next whole size.

Does Coveti sell half sizes in Sebastian Milano?

No. Coveti stocks Sebastian Milano in whole sizes from EU 35 to EU 42. If you wear a half size, such as EU 38.5, take EU 39.

What is the highest Sebastian Milano heel?

The highest heel at Coveti is 105 mm. It appears on the Judy over-the-knee boot, the Frances mule and the four limited editions: Muse, Dada, Eva and Devalle.

Does Sebastian Milano make larger sizes?

Yes. Under its Fem for All vision the house offers sizes 36 to 44 at source. Coveti carries EU 35 to EU 42.