SIZE 9 (EURO 43) WOMEN'S SHOES

Looking for Size 9 women's shoes in a genuine, bonafide 43? None of this size 42 nonsense?! You're in the right place. Our founder Laura is a UK size 9, and has made it her mission to bring beautiful women's shoes in sizes 42-46. 

On this page you'll find links to our various different size 9 shoe categories, and further information about shoe shopping for a size 9.

Size 9 Sandals? We've got you covered. Or uncovered, depending on how much toe you want to show. From holiday flats to Christmas party-worthy heels, we've got ALL the sandals you need in a size 9.

Oh we do love a boot here at Otto + Ivy. Our range of size 9 boots extends to knee-highs, cowboys, chunky Chelseas and metallic numbers.

Our 6'1 founder Laura is a big advocate of wearing heels, no matter what your height. We make size 9 heels in a whole range of different styles; low block chunky heels, slimmer midi stilettos and gorgeous embellished mules too.

Size 9 is a Euro 43, not a 42!

At Otto + Ivy, we know that finding stylish, comfortable women’s shoes in UK Size 9 (EU 43) can feel like an impossible task. For too long, women with size 9 feet have been overlooked by mainstream footwear brands; often crammed into an EU 42, or hastily brushed off and told to "try the men's department." If you’ve ever ordered a size 9 shoe only to receive a 42, and found yourself painfully pinched or awkwardly squashed, you’ll share our frustration.

The hill our founder Laura is prepared to die on: A true women’s UK size 9 is an EU 43.

There’s no shortcut, no sneaky sizing down. At Otto + Ivy, we proudly design and produce proper women’s size 9 shoes in a genuine 43, crafted specifically for the proportions of a female foot. Whether you’re looking for elegant flats, statement boots, or classic heels, be sure to bookmark this page. It's your home for everything size 9.

Why is it so hard to find true size 9 shoes? 

If you’ve ever typed “women’s size 9 shoes” into a search bar, you’ll be familiar with the frustration: a sea of styles that stops at size 8, or the occasional size 42 that’s been rebranded as a “9”.

The issue for manufacturers and retailers when trying to convert EU sizes to UK or US, is that it’s a bit like comparing centimetres and inches; the scales are misaligned. There are 6.66mm between each European size, and 8.46mm between each UK or US size. And the bad news for us longer-footed ladies? Conversion becomes even more inaccurate the bigger your shoe size. When a retailer attempts to align two scales that are completely out-of-whack with one another, it comes as no surprise that by the time they’ve climbed the scale to the larger sizes, the disparity between EU and UK (and hence the room for error) is huge. You only have to compare your different sneaker brands (look at the size conversion label on the tongue), to realise that it’s all over the shop. So while online shoe shopping is usually pretty low-risk for your shorter-footed pals, it can be a bit of a minefield for us. 

Why are the scales different?

Here's the super geeky bit. The European shoe scale is based on “The Paris Point”, a unit of measurement that corresponds to 3.33mm, and was used to define half a shoe size by old French shoemakers in the 1800s. It is commonly used by continental Europe, Russia and former USSR countries. 

The British scale is based on the “Barleycorn” measurement, and is equal to a third of an inch, or 8.47mm. In olde world England, 3 barleycorns served as the measurement for 1 inch.

UK to US size conversion is a little easier; the US industry adopted this barleycorn scale later, but (to make things just that little bit more tricky for us) two sizes out from ours. i.e, a UK size 8 is a US size 10. 

Otto + Ivy: Proudly Making Size 9 Shoes That Fit Beautifully

At Otto + Ivy, we specialise in shoes for women with larger feet, with size 9 being one of our bestselling sizes. We don’t just scale up from smaller lasts; our shoes are designed from the ground up with the correct dimensions for a size 9 foot.

We’re here to help you find shoes that make you feel fabulous, and frankly, after a life lived shoe-less, you deserve it more than most.

Why We Use EU 43 for a UK Size 9

Otto + Ivy is a British brand. But if you’re also from the UK, you’ve possibly noticed that tall British women tend to be acutely more aware of their European shoe size than short British women, who don’t usually need to trouble themselves with such calculations (they’re at the beginning of the sizing scale, before it’s all gone tits-up, after all). I wouldn’t generally buy a size 9 shoe without enquiring as to whether it was a “43” 9 or a rogue “42” 9, for example, but my size 5 friend doesn't give such things a second thought. 

With only 6.66mm between each size, the EU scale is generally much more accurate and consistent across different brands, and since our customers are usually au-fait with their European size, we use this instead. 

What to Expect from Our Size 9 Women’s Shoes Collection

Our collection of women’s size 9 shoes includes:

• Flats: Beautiful, well-made flats that truly flatter. From pointed toes to cute ballet styles, we’ve got options for every day and every event.
• Heels: Size 9 heels that feel secure, stylish, and wearable. No tottering or squeezing; our heels are designed to keep you on the dance-floor all night long.
• Boots: Ankle boots, knee-highs, western styles; all made in size 9 with the comfort and proportions you deserve.
• Sandals: Heeled or Flat, we’ve got you covered. Or uncovered… we do lots of styles of sandals depending on how much toe you like to show.

Each product in our size 9 collection is designed in the UK and tested on real size 9 feet before ever reaching your wardrobe.

No Compromises on Style or Comfort

We believe that women with size 9 feet should be able to fall in love with shoes; to wear styles they would buy even if size were no object. That’s why our size 9 shoes aren’t just larger versions of smaller sizes; they’re crafted to celebrate your size with:

• Proper lasts: so the fit is as good as it looks.
• Premium materials: because comfort starts with quality.
• Timeless designs: so your size 9 shoes feel stylish for seasons to come.

Explore Our Size 9 Women’s Shoes Now

Ready to find your perfect pair? Explore our full range of UK size 9 women’s shoes (Euro 43) here.