The Caprice fit guide
Ordering Caprice shoes online? Start with your usual size, then check the width and shape of the style you have chosen. A pointed court shoe and a wide-fit lace-up trainer can feel quite different, even when their size labels match.
Your usual size is a sensible starting point, but there is no single size-up or size-down rule for the whole range. Length, width, toe shape and fastening all affect the fit. Use the Caprice chart below as a guide, then check the details on your chosen product.
Our Caprice listings use a mix of UK and EU sizes. Some styles offer UK half sizes; others show EU sizes. Check the size options on the product you are ordering rather than assuming every Caprice listing uses the same system.
The table below follows Caprice’s official size guide. The centimetres are foot lengths, not measurements of the insole. Millimetres show the same figures multiplied by ten.
| EU size | UK size | Foot length cm |
Foot length mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 3 | 22.5 | 225 |
| 36 | 3.5 | 22.9 | 229 |
| 37 | 4 | 23.6 | 236 |
| 37.5 | 4.5 | 23.9 | 239 |
| 38 | 5 | 24.4 | 244 |
| 38.5 | 5.5 | 24.7 | 247 |
| 39 | 6 | 25.1 | 251 |
| 40 | 6.5 | 25.7 | 257 |
| 40.5 | 7 | 26.0 | 260 |
| 41 | 7.5 | 26.4 | 264 |
| 42 | 8 | 27.0 | 270 |
Caprice describes these as average guide values. Conversions can differ between brands. Not every size or half size is available in every style; always check the product’s size labels and fitting notes.
Stand on paper in socks you expect to wear. Mark your heel and longest toe, then measure the distance between them. Repeat for the other foot.
Compare that measurement with the chart. If you fall between values, send us your measurements and the style number so we can help you choose.
Look at the G or H fitting, toe shape and fastening. A size conversion tells you about length; it does not tell you how the shoe will fit across your foot.
Many Caprice styles use G or H width labels. These are separate from your shoe size: an H fitting gives more width, rather than simply making the shoe longer.
A starting point if you usually wear a standard fit. The amount of room still depends on the style, particularly around a pointed toe or a high instep.
Designed with more space around the ball of the foot for broader feet. Look for H in the product details when you need a wider fit.
Do not automatically go up a size to gain width. If the length feels right but the front is tight, a wider fitting or different toe shape may be a better choice. Likewise, an H label does not guarantee the right fit for every broad foot.
These names describe features found on selected styles. Check the individual product; they are not included across the entire range.
Air-filled elements underfoot provide cushioning and help air circulate. Both ankle boots featured below have an AIRMOTION footbed.
Memory foam adapts to the shape of your foot. It is the comfort feature listed for the black nappa court shoe below.
An elastic honeycomb structure with a memory effect and air channels beneath the footbed. The burgundy trainers below combine a CLIMOTION footbed with a RollMotion sole.
Feature descriptions follow Caprice’s technology guide. Cushioning can add comfort, but it cannot make the wrong size fit.
Some are; check the exact style. A comfort technology name does not automatically mean the footbed comes out. The two ankle boots below explicitly list removable footbeds. If you use your own insoles, check that they fit securely and leave enough room for your feet.
These examples show how width, fastening and cushioning vary. Open the product page for full details, current sizes and availability.
H fit · adjustable laces
Leather upper · AIRMOTION · Removable footbed
A wider fit with laces to adjust across the top of your foot. Two functional side zips make them easier to open once you have set the laces.
Worth considering if: you want an ankle boot with extra width and an adjustable fastening.
View the H-fit croc boots
G fit · low block heel
3.2 cm heel · AIRMOTION · Removable footbed
This G-fitting style has a gently rounded toe, smooth leather upper and inside zip. Compare its G fitting with the H-fitting lace-up boot featured here.
Worth considering if: you usually choose a standard fit and prefer a low block heel.
View the G-fit leather boots
H fit · laces and zip
Leather upper · RollMotion sole · CLIMOTION footbed
An H-fitting trainer with laces to adjust the fit and a side zip for everyday fastening. Burgundy leather and a chunky cream sole bring colour to casual outfits.
Worth considering if: you want a wider trainer and prefer an adjustable fit.
View the H-fit trainers
G fit · pointed toe
5.5 cm heel · Leather insole · MEMOTION
A dressier G-fitting slip-on with a pointed toe. Check heel hold and space across your toes; the tapered shape will feel different from a rounded trainer.
Worth considering if: you want a simple black court shoe for work or a dressier outfit.
View the G-fit court shoesWearing in can help a well-fitting pair settle around your feet; it will not correct the wrong size. Read our guides to checking shoe fit and wearing in new shoes for more help.
Send us the style name or number, your usual UK or EU size, and whether you normally need extra width. Foot measurements can help too.
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