Size Guide
Archies Sizing — What You Need to Know
| UK Size | Archies Size | EU Size | US Womens | US Mens | Foot Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3-3.5 | 36-36.5 | 5 | 4 | 22 |
| 4 | 4-4.5 | 37-37.5 | 6 | 5 | 23 |
| 5 | 5-5.5 | 38.5-39 | 7 | 6 | 24 |
| 6 | 6-6.5 | 39.5-40 | 8 | 7 | 25 |
| 7 | 7-7.5 | 41-41.5 | 9 | 8 | 26 |
| 8 | 8-8.5 | 42.5-43 | 10 | 9 | 27 |
| 9 | 9-9.5 | 43.5-44 | 11 | 10 | 28 |
| 10 | 10-10.5 | 12 | 11 | 29 |
Archies is an Australian brand offering unisex flip flops and sliders, which can make sizing a little more complex — there is always a slight difference between men's and women's feet within the same size.
When converting from US to UK sizes, Archies label a US 8 as a UK 6–6.5 rather than a straightforward UK 6. However, in practice the flip flops tend to come up on the smaller side, and in almost every case if you're a 6.5 you'll need to size up to the 7. We therefore recommend that if you're a half size or between sizes, you size up.
The sliders are noticeably roomier than the flip flops, but the same sizing advice applies. Just bear in mind that the slider will feel a little looser due to the extra width — this gives a different feel and walking experience compared to the flip flop style.
Skechers Sizing — What You Need to Know
Skechers UK do not supply half sizes. The way they convert to UK sizes, combined with a generous fit, means that if you're normally a half size or find yourself between sizes, we'd recommend sizing down rather than up — unlike most other brands.
Skechers is an American brand and, like most US footwear labels, their sizes are based on the US sizing system. Most US brands convert to UK sizes by subtracting 2 (so a US 8 = UK 6). Skechers, however, subtract 3 — meaning a US 8 becomes a UK 5. This is why Skechers tend to come up on the larger side compared to other brands.
Rieker Sizing — What You Need to Know
Rieker is a German comfort brand and, like most European labels, their shoes are sized in European (EU) sizes. The difference between a European size and a UK size isn't exact — one EU size is roughly three-quarters of a UK size, which means the conversion doesn't land neatly on a whole or half UK size.
To keep things simple, many brands round up to the nearest UK size, but in reality the true UK equivalent sits closer to a half size down. For example, a European 39 is closer to a UK 5.5, despite most brands labelling it as a UK 6.
For this reason, if you are between sizes or normally take a half size, we'd recommend sizing up.
Although German brands are often associated with a wider fit, the majority of Rieker's most popular styles are made on a more standard last — and due to the size translation, they can still come up slightly small. So again, when in doubt, we'd suggest going up a size.