Buying guides

Shoe size guide

Find your correct European shoe size with our conversion chart and simple measuring steps. All sizes at Studio Aurel are EU sizes.

How should shoes fit? A fit guide for sneakers, slippers, sandals, boots, flats and heels

The right fit changes with the type of shoe. Here is what to check for each — toe room, heel hold, volume and sock thickness — so you can tell a good fit from a

How to break in new shoes and prevent blisters

New shoes shouldn't hurt. Here is what "breaking in" really does, which materials give and which don't, a first-week routine that avoids blisters, and the signs

How to clean sneakers by material: mesh, canvas, PU leather, and EVA or rubber soles

Cleaning a sneaker is three jobs — the upper, the sole and the drying — and the right method depends on what the upper is made of. Here is the step-by-step for

Shoes for rainy days: how to choose water-resistant footwear and keep your feet dry

Which uppers shrug off rain, which soak through, what "waterproof" actually means on a label, and why wet grip is a separate question from dry grip — a practica

How to choose slippers: sole, lining, open or closed heel, and size

Slippers are chosen by three things — the floors you walk on, the temperature of your rooms, and whether you want a heel that holds or a pair you can kick off —

Shipping & returns

How delivery and returns work at Studio Aurel. Shipping is included in every price — what you see at checkout is exactly what you pay.

Shoe materials guide: uppers, linings and soles

Every material used in our shoes, compared in one place — what each one does well, and which to pick for summer, sport, rain or the sofa.

Full-grain leather explained: what it is, how it differs from split leather, and how to care for it

What counts as leather, how a hide is split into layers, why full-grain leather softens and shapes itself to your foot, and the simple routine that keeps it tha

EVA in shoes: what it is and when to choose it

What EVA foam is, why so many lightweight shoes use it, and how to keep EVA soles in shape — explained in plain language.

Rubber soles: grip, durability and care

Why rubber remains the reference material for outsoles, where it has trade-offs, and how to make a rubber sole last.

Mesh shoe uppers: breathability explained

What mesh is, why it keeps feet cooler than any other common upper, and what you give up in exchange.

PU leather: how it compares to real leather

What PU leather actually is, how it differs from genuine leather in feel, wear and care, and how to make it last.

Synthetic shoe materials: a plain-language overview

What "synthetic" means on a shoe's spec sheet, the main families behind the word, and how they behave in daily wear.

Canvas shoes: the everyday classic explained

What canvas is, why it has been the casual-shoe standard for a century, and how to keep white canvas white.

Knit shoe uppers: the sock-like fit explained

How knitted uppers work, why they fit differently from every other shoe material, and what to watch when buying and washing them.

Suede and faux suede: feel, wear and care

What gives suede its soft napped surface, how faux suede differs, and the care routine that keeps both looking good.

Linen in footwear: the summer natural

Why linen feels cool, where it makes sense in shoes, and how to wash it without losing its shape.

Plush linings: how warm slippers work

What plush actually is, why a fluffy lining keeps feet warm, and how to wash it without matting the pile.