Are luxury sneakers true to size? Even if you know your own shoe size, sometimes when you've bought a new pair of sneakers they unfortunately don't fit right. So we're going to take a look at the different luxury sneakers available and make sure we find the right size for you.
How to determine your own shoe size
First of all, it is important to determine your own shoe size. When you order sneakers online, it is not as easy as when you walk into a shoe shop and can try on the shoe on the spot.
Here is what you need to measure your own shoe size:
- 2 sheets of A4 paper
- A pencil
- A ruler
How to calculate the dimensions of your foot:
Take a sheet of paper and the pencil, choose a wall you can stand upright against, and put your heel all the way up against it. It is best to put on the socks you will also wear in your new shoes. Secure the sheet of paper to the floor with tape or your weight and stand on it with your heel against the wall. It is best to ask someone to draw around your foot with the pencil. Once you have a nice outline, grab a ruler and measure the distance from the heel to the tip of your big toe. Record this result in centimetres.
Repeat this process on your other foot too. It may sound duplicate, but for many people, the sizes differ from one foot to another. Then take the largest foot as a reference to determine your shoe size using the appropriate table. Remember that information from different manufacturers may differ and therefore you should always follow their size charts.
The Sizing Guide for Luxury Sneakers
Off-White
Off-White High Top
The Off-White High Top model, which resembles the Converse Chuck silhouette, delivers everything you expect from an Off-White sneaker. Quirky yet stylish, with striking colorways and an iconic zip-tie tag, these bold sneakers are a fan favourite in the fashion world.
The model is true-to-size. However, if you have extremely wide feet, we would recommend you to buy at least half a size bigger!

Off-White Low Top
Off-White's Low Top models are influenced by basketball aesthetic, with the Out Of Office incorporating more street and running styles, and the Off-Court taking a more traditional approach. Both feature the signature arrow and zip-tie tag from Off-White, and other bold accents and colours.
Both the Low Top Off-Court and Low Top Out-of-office are known to fit true to size, with the OOO especially having a roomy fit.

Gucci
Gucci Ace
Introduced in 2016, the Gucci Ace has a luxurious smooth leather upper and is known for its clean design and versatile look. It's an elegant model with distinctive branding.
The Gucci Ace has a relatively small fit. Experience has shown that you should make sure that you buy the pair at least half a size bigger, up to a whole size. Especially people with slightly wider feet should upsize a whole size here!

Gucci Re-Web
The Gucci Re-Web is crafted from a combination of materials including premium leather and canvas. It features a bolder design than the Ace, with a modern aesthetic, and is a model for those looking to make a statement.
In comparison to the Ace, the Gucci Re-Web runs large. It's recommended that you size down at least half a size when purchasing.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen Oversized
Made to make a statement, the Oversized model is true to its name - everything from the chunky sole to the leather upper is oversized, creating a striking look on foot. Mainly available in low-key colorways, but with the odd bold colour-blocking thrown in, they're easy to style with a number of different outfits.
With these oversized sneakers you should definitely go down by a couple of shoe sizes! The shoes are quite big.

Alexander McQueen Flexion
The Flexion sneaker blends a vintage-inspired silhouette with modern innovation. Its slim, ergonomic design is crafted from soft leather, with bold tubular laces and a chunky sole for a striking finish.
With a fit designed to be anatomical, you can be assured purchasing a pair in your regular size.

Prada
Prada Downtown
The Prada Downtown sneaker combines sporty design with modern charm, with a clean leather upper, light rubber sole, and the iconic enamelled metal triangle logo. Other details include metal eyelets, cotton laces, and an embossed Prada Milano logo on the tongue.
The Downtown is confirmed to be true to size, so you can purchase the model in your regular size.

Prada America's Cup
The America’s Cup model is crafted from premium calfskin leather and durable fabric inserts. It draws inspiration from an iconic aesthetic, and features a flexible rubber sole for comfort and movement. Its design is elevated by the unmistakable Prada Linea Rossa logo on the tongue and sole.
The model is known to run large, so it's advised to size down a half to a full size.

Balenciaga
Balenciaga Speed
The Balenciaga Speed Sneaker (Sock?) is one of the most hyped luxury sneakers over the last few years, and still enjoys great popularity all over the world. The seamless, knitted upper combines with a lightweight, cushioned EVA sole for a flexible and comfortable fit, and bold look.
We can tell you that you should simply buy a whole size smaller for the Speed. The sneaker is relatively large.

Balenciaga Triple S
The Balenciaga Triple S was released in 2017 and was immediately popular for its oversized, chunky silhouette. Its multi-panelled upper combines leather, mesh and suede, while the triple-layered sole provides superior cushioning and support.
You should purchase a half to a full size down on the Triple S, as the sneaker is oversized and very roomy.

Balenciaga Track
The futuristic design of the Balenciaga Track blends fashion with high performance. The complex structure features multiple layers of mesh and leather on the upper, with a chunky sole and unique criss-crossing lace system.
The Track fits true to size, but has a roomy toebox, so for a snugger fit, you could consider sizing down half a size.

Balenciaga 3XL
A bold, oversized design, the Balenciaga 3XL model is defined by its chunky and exaggerated design. The mesh, leather and synthetic upper combines with a thick and cushioned sole for a futuristic look.
Like most other Balenciaga models, you can consider sizing down half a size in the 3XL, as it has a roomy, larger fit.

Dior
Dior B23
The Dior B23 is one of the most iconic sneaker models from the luxury fashion brand, blending sport and luxury into a modern, refined look. It often features a Dior Oblique canvas design.
The B23 fits true to size, so you can order a pair in your regular size.

Dior B25
The Dior B25 is a standout model from the brand, with a sleeker, more contemporary design than other sneakers in the line. It combines a futuristic, sporty vibe with clean lines and modern elements, with layered panels and a distinctive rubber sole.
The B25 runs small, so consider sizing up a half size when ordering this sneaker.

Chanel
Chanel Low Top
The Chanel Low Top Sneaker blends luxury with sporty design, with a minimalist look crafted from high-quality materials like leather, tweed, and canvas. Its clean lines, subtle CC logo branding, and comfortable rubber sole make it a versatile sneaker that can be paired with a variety of outfits.
The model is known to run a little small, so consider sizing up half a size to a full size for wider feet.

For more sizing guides for your favourite sneaker models, visit the Sneaker Sizing Guide page.