Please note that all our shoes & boots are UK sized. Below you'll find the men's specific size chart:
Product Description
A take on the classic slipper but slightly updated with a handsewn apron. More comfortable than ever! First we removed the shoes structure and interior lining, this allows for greater breathability and flexibility. Perfect to keep your feet cool and comfortable for the spring and summer months ahead! Next we took the idea further and made our insoles slightly thinner, this removes some of the overall weight of the shoe. These small but purposeful changes allow for a lightweight, flexible, and comfortable, Goodyear welted shoe that will instantly become a staple in your wardrobe!
This very limited Meermin Shell Cordovan boots are made, using the Shell Cordovan handmade by Shinki Tannery, a family owned tannery in the heart of Japan, following ancient methods. Full vegetable tanned made following a 10 month process where every shell is pit tanned, naturally air dried & glazed by hand in order to achieve its very transparent & characteristic finish. That is a quite long process, but the result its totally worth it!
Shoes made with this beautiful leather are made to last & get more confortable over the time. Shoes with this precious leather will develope a deep patina over the time, that will add its very own special character.
Unfortunately nowadays, Shell Cordovan quantities are very restricted and because of that, these runs are extremely limited.
Goodyear welted on the HIRO last, the perfect fit for an unlined loafer. This extremely comfortable and flexible shoe was made by possible by the removal of the shoes interior lining and upper reinforcement you normally see in these types of shoes. This allows the shoe to conform to your foot nicely, you'll be surprised by how soft and gentle the underside of the leather as it keeps your feet feeling comfortable all day.
Specification
Flex goodyear welted
Shell cordovan
Shinki hikaku (japan)
Hiro
Hiro Last
Our Classic round last, one of our most popular & versatile ones. A very well proportioned shape, not too long, not too short, just spot on. The HIRO last fits greatly oxford, boots & monk styles.True to UK size & features a UK E Medium fitting. Slightly wider heel with a regular to low instep & classic round toed shape. One of our most demanded lasts. A few styles also available in an extra wide G-Fit.
Note: All Meermin Shoes are UK Sized. Take 1 full size down from your US size. Hiro Last Measurements:
UK Size | Insole Width | Insole Width | Ball Girth |
4.5 | 260.5 mm | 88 mm | 222 mm |
5 | 264.8 mm | 89 mm | 225 mm |
5.5 | 269.1 mm | 90 mm | 228 mm |
6 | 273.4 mm | 91 mm | 231 mm |
6.5 | 277.7 mm | 92 mm | 234 mm |
7 | 282.0 mm | 93 mm | 237 mm |
7.5 | 286.3 mm | 94 mm | 240 mm |
8 | 290.0 mm | 95 mm | 243 mm |
8.5 | 294.9 mm | 96 mm | 246 mm |
9 | 299.2 mm | 97 mm | 249 mm |
9.5 | 303.5 mm | 98 mm | 252 mm |
10 | 307.8 mm | 99 mm | 255 mm |
10.5 | 312.1 mm | 100 mm | 258 mm |
11 | 316.4 mm | 101 mm | 261 mm |
11.5 | 320.7 mm | 102 mm | 264 mm |
12 | 325.0 mm | 103 mm | 267 mm |
12.5 | 329.3 mm | 104 mm | 270 mm |
13 | 333.6 mm | 105 mm | 273 mm |
13.5 | 337.9 mm | 106 mm | 276 mm |
14 | 342.2 mm | 107 mm | 279 mm |
Width
Meermin | US | UK | |
Narrow | D | C | D |
Medium | E | D | E |
Wide | F | E | F |
Extra-wide | G | F | G |
E (medium)
Single leather
Unlined
Vegetable tanned leather
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Size Guide Men
UK | US | EU | JP |
4.5 |
5.5 |
38.5 |
23 |
5 |
6 |
39 |
23.5 |
5.5 |
6.5 |
39.5 |
24 |
6 |
7 |
40 |
24.5 |
6.5 |
7.5 |
40.5 |
25 |
7 |
8 |
41 |
25.5 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
41.5 |
26 |
8 |
9 |
42 |
26.5 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
42.5 |
27 |
9 |
10 |
43 |
27.5 |
9.5 |
10.5 |
43.5 |
28 |
10 |
11 |
44 |
28.5 |
10.5 |
11.5 |
44.5 |
29 |
11 |
12 |
45 |
29.5 |
11.5 |
12.5 |
45.5 |
30 |
12 |
13 |
46 |
30.5 |
12.5 |
13.5 |
46.5 |
31 |
13 |
14 |
47 |
31.5 |
13.5 |
14.5 |
47.5 |
32.5 |
14 |
15 |
48 |
33 |
14.5 |
15.5 |
48.5 |
33.5 |
15 |
16 |
49 |
34 |
Width
Meermin | US | UK | |
Narrow |
D |
C |
D |
Medium |
E |
D |
E |
Wide |
F |
E |
F |
Extra-wide |
G |
F |
G |
Common Fit Questions
Can I use my sneaker's size as a reference?
Goodyear Welted shoes & sneakers are made & fit quite differently. Sneaker fit is quite forgiving, whereas in a Goodyear Welted pair of shoes you'd like to have a close and adjusted feel in order to have the best and most comfortable fit.
Said that, better to compare with another pair of Goodyear Welted or dress shoes you have or have tried before.
What do you recommend if I am in between sizes?
If you're in between sizes, size up. Too tight shoes will end up resulting uncomfortable or not wearable.
Do your lasts fit all the same?
No they don't. Said that, most of our lasts are UK E width (medium/regular fit) and you most likely will be wearing the same size across many of them.
We recommend checking our Lasts page for a more detailed description of each of the lasts we currently have in production.
I wear a special size, can you produce a pair for me?
Sure! Most of our ready to wear production goes from size 6UK to 12UK, but if you happen to wear a smaller or larger size, we can definitely help & specially make any pair from our collection for you. Please do contact our CX Team, we'll be delighted to assist you.
I wear orthotics—Can I remove the insoles?
The answer is no, but there are a few exceptions. The leather insole is a structural part of our shoes/boots, is where the Welt & uppers are stitched through the welting process, and so it cannot be removed.
Said that, there is one exception, which is our Ultraflex System construction, which aside from the structural leather insole also comes with an additional memory foam insole on top of it. This memory foam insole can be removed easily.
Still have questions? Contact us