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Do Birkenstocks run big or small?
Birkenstocks are designed to fit with 5mm space at your toes and 5mm space at the back of your heels. They are not designed to fit snuggly end to end.
Read our Sizing and Fitting Guide for more information.
Size assistant
Welcome to the Birkenstock Size Assistant!
Let us help you find the size you’ll be most comfortable in.
Approx time to complete: 5 minutes
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Or see what a good Birkenstock fit looks like
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You’ll need:
+ 2 pieces of A4 paper
+ A fine-tipped pen or pencil
Approx time to complete: 5 minutes
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Step One
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Place the sheets of paper on the floor. Stand straight on the paper with your heels against the wall.
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Step Two
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Measure the width by marking the outermost points at the left and right side of the balls of your feet.
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Step Three
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Measure the length by marking the longest toe of each foot.
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Your recommended Birkenstock size is
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We recommend using a pencil or a ballpoint pen.
A thick pen can distort the result.
