The Row Shoes: Sizing, Loafers, Boots, Sandals and Flats Explained

The Row shoes look simple, and that is exactly why people search for them. The house makes its footwear in Italy (one canvas style is made in Spain) with long, low lines, squared and softly pointed toes, and almost no hardware. This guide explains how The Row shoes are sized, then walks through every pair now at Coveti: loafers, boots, sandals, slippers and heels, with heel heights and materials.

How do The Row shoes fit?

The Row sizes its shoes in Italian (EU) sizing and cuts most styles in half sizes from 35 to 42. Coveti lists whole sizes 35 to 42 EU. Take your usual Italian size. If you only know your UK size, add 33 for a rough EU size (a UK 5 is about a 38 EU); for US sizing, a US 8 is also about a 38 EU.

These conversions are a guide; Italian lasts vary by style. The Coveti client team can check a specific pair before dispatch.

The Row loafers

The Marc Loafer in black goatskin suede ($1,940) has a tapered toe and a low stacked heel of 0.6 in (1.5 cm) on a leather sole. It is the loafer to wear with a full length trouser that just covers the vamp. Suede needs a soft brush and dry weather.

The Row boots

• Cindy Stretch Boot, $2,530: a pull on ankle boot in stretch lambskin suede with a squared toe and a hidden wedge of 0.4 in (1 cm). It sits close to the ankle, so it disappears under a trouser.
• Hike Boot in Moka, $2,460: a calfskin suede ankle boot with an almond toe, a front half zip and a treaded rubber sole. The suede has a water repellent finish, which makes this the most practical The Row boot for winter.

The Row sandals

• Link Sandal, $1,460: a flat sandal in vegetable tanned calfskin with overlapping straps and a leather sole.
• Leger Thong Sandal, $1,850: a contoured flip flop in calfskin with a moulded leather footbed and a rubber sole. The quiet version of a summer staple.

The Row flats and slippers

• Ponti Slipper in Lacquer Brown, $1,380: cotton velvet with a round toe, leather lining and a flexible leather sole.
• Saul Slipper in Sage Tint, $1,120: washed canvas in a pale stone colour, made in Spain, with a rubber sole. The most casual pair here.
• Tilda Slip On Shoe, $1,650: black viscose and silk satin on a leather sole. An evening flat.

The Row heels

• Pia Pump in Moka, $1,720: goatskin suede with a squared pointed toe and a 3.35 in (8.5 cm) block heel.
• Pia d’Orsay Pump, $1,800: the same last in polished black calfskin with open sides.
• Inez Slingback Heel, $1,850: black goatskin suede, a pointed toe, a slim heel strap and a 2.2 in (5.6 cm) heel. The easiest heel in the edit.

How to wear The Row shoes

The Row designs its shoes to sit under its clothes, so proportion matters more than colour. A long, wide trouser wants a flat with a long toe, such as the Marc Loafer. A cropped trouser wants a slim ankle boot, such as the Cindy. A long skirt works with the Inez slingback. For the wardrobe these shoes were made for, read The Row quiet luxury wardrobe; for bags to pair with them, see The Row bags guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do The Row shoes run true to size?

The Row cuts its shoes in Italian (EU) sizing, so take your usual Italian size. The house makes most styles in half sizes; Coveti lists whole sizes 35 to 42 EU.

What size is a UK 5 in The Row shoes?

A UK 5 is about a 38 EU, which is also about a US 8. Use the conversion table above as a guide.

Where are The Row shoes made?

Almost every pair at Coveti is made in Italy. The Saul Slipper, in washed canvas, is made in Spain.

Which The Row shoes are best for everyday?

The Marc Loafer and the Hike Boot are the most practical. The Hike Boot has a water repellent suede and a treaded rubber sole.