Size Selection

Found the perfect barefoot shoes in our e-shop but unsure which size to choose? We’ve got you covered. Simply measure the length of your foot and add an allowance of 5–10 mm. You’ll find a size chart under each model in the e-shop. Compare your measurement with the chart to easily determine the right size.

What and when to measure

  • First, focus on the most important measurement – foot length (measured from heel to the longest toe – which might not be the big toe).
  • Keep in mind that your feet swell during the day, so measure them in the second half of the day, ideally in the evening.
  • When choosing winter shoes, remember that you’ll likely wear warm socks in cold weather, while summer ballerinas are usually worn barefoot.
  • If you use insoles (e.g., in winter), remember they reduce the inner space of the shoe.

How to measure your foot

All you need is a clean sheet of white paper. Place it on a flat surface – ideally hard flooring or linoleum (avoid thick carpets). Stand barefoot on the paper and shift your full weight onto that foot. Now begin measuring:

  1. Use a pencil to mark the heel and the tip of the longest toe (this is the farthest point from the heel).
  2. With a ruler or measuring tape, measure the distance between these two points.
  3. Repeat the entire process for your other foot – the difference between feet can be up to 5 mm.
  4. Use the length of the longer foot as your base measurement (note: this is not the final shoe size, as you still need to add the allowance).

Why the allowance matters

Foot length is not the same as the internal length of the shoe (often referred to as the “insole” length). When choosing barefoot shoes, you need to add an allowance to the measured foot length. This is essential to allow the foot to move naturally when walking and to prevent toes from hitting the front of the shoe. The amount of allowance varies – both by shoe type and personal comfort preferences. 

Generally, the allowance should be between 5 and 10 mm; ballerinas may need less, while winter shoes may require more.

Size chart (foot length, shoe size)

You’ll find the size chart under each model in our e-shop. The length in the chart refers to the internal length of the shoe in mm. Once you’ve measured both feet and added the desired allowance (5–10 mm) to the longer one, you’ll have the ideal shoe length for you.

Angles size chart

EU Size 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42+ 43+ 44+ 45+ 46+
Inner length (mm): 232 239 245 252 259 265 272 282 288 293 299 306
Inner width (mm): 89 90 92 93 95 97 98 103 104 105 106 107

Find out your size right from the comfort of your home

Download our A4 sizing template, print it out at actual size (100% borderless) and test which shoe size fits you best. All you need is paper, a wall and a few seconds - you'll know which size is right. Download the PDF file here.

How to measure your foot for barefoot shoes

Angles model dimensions

Angles barefoot shoes are designed to fit Czech feet, meaning they’re suitable for medium to wide feet.

Angles models are available in women’s sizes (35–44) and slightly wider men’s sizes (41+–46+), marked with a plus (+). Women with narrower feet may prefer the slimmer ballerina model Antiopa.

Time to slip into your dream barefoot shoes

As you can see, measuring your foot correctly is not as complicated as it may seem. Now that you know how to choose the right size, nothing’s stopping you from stepping into the women’s or men’s world of barefoot shoes.