Where To Buy Good Shoes Size 45 (european) And Up In Bangkok

[yongli]

Hi,

I just moved to Bkk recently.

Yesterday, went to MBK to get a pair of light shoes, preferably leather. My size is 45 (European)

I found, that Thai size 45 is not really European 45, rather 43 or 44. Eventually I ended up with some plastic shoes size 46, 399 Bht.

Could anyone advice, where (MBK or elsewhere) to get good shoes, size at least 46 (Thai) for a reasonable price?

You would keep me from sweating in my 46 plastic shoes ;-)

Thank you very much in advance!

yongli

[mrtingtong]

My advice is to go a bit up market to Zen or some other department store. Many have good deals on at the moment such as 30 % off etc on everything, not just shoes.

You can get a great pair of shoes, properly fitted, for less than prices in Department stores in the UK.

However if you buy your shoes in Tesco or Asda you may be disappointed!

I think you can also get shoes fitted and made for you in Chattuchak market?

[lazygourmet]

Timberland. Main shop at Siam Discovery and small outlets at most of Central department stores.

As mrtingtong said there is a 25% reduction.

[yongli]

@mrtingtong and @lazygourmet: Thank you very much for your fast reply! Will check out Zen and Timberland.

Do you also have an idea on sneekers/running shoes?

yongli

[hanno]

In Thailand I need to buy size 47 and often have a hard time finding shoes. As you said, 45 is often not really a "European" 45. I have bought Timberland shoes before, but it is always very hit-and-miss if they have my sizes available. For sports shoes, try any of the big sport stores in the malls. Again: hit-and-miss. As I know the brand and size of running shoes I need, I now order via the Internet.

[dee123]

yes its never been Thailands best shopping feature (mens shoes)that is...I've hunted high and low in the past to find a pair of quality leather shoes,.but even in UK there aren't many of those small specialist shoe shops selling Italian shoes and similar these days....I bought a pair of Italian shoes and they lasted 15 years or more,...now the fashion is pointed square toes uugghh!

[phaethon]

Robinson's nr Asoke have Ecco shoes - comfortable and hard-wearing for city work. I take a size 46. Expensive but worth it IMHO (3-4000THB). Hold out for a sale.

[dee123]

thanks Phaethon....Robinson,s near Asoke it is, I should be over in Bkk quite soon hobbling around the shops.

Edited November 24, 2008 by dee123

[phetaroi]

My concern as I prepare to move to Thailand on a tourist visa is not shoe length...I take a 10 American shoe size, which seems do-able in Thailand. But I do require a "wide" shoe. For example, at Bostonian a 10Wide fits perfectly. Are wide sizes available?

[Samuian]

If you can find a FINDIG outlet - good quality export stuff, I love their deer skin shoes!

[flightcrew1]

I'm also a 10W American size. I sometimes have to hunt a bit for the size but I generally find what I need at Central. All major brands for sale including Ecco, Clarks, Hush Puppies, etc. Of course shoes are never less than 4000 baht but sometimes you get lucky with a sale.

Stay away from those cheap and nasty plastic shoes as they just look bad and can't be good for your feet in this heat!

[Deke]

The shoe store on the corner of Sukhumvit Road and Soi 11 has at least up to size 46 which is what I wear.

[yongli]

The shoe store on the corner of Sukhumvit Road and Soi 11 has at least up to size 46 which is what I wear.

Thank you very much guys.

@hanno: Where do you order? Maybe I could do the same.

As for large size clothes , i.e. pants (36/36) I have always been able to get some really nice Guy Laroche in Central / Chitlom so I will head there.

The funny thing is, in Germany, starting at 2000 Bht you can now get a really decent pair of shoes. I thought, I will buy in Thailand - makes my luggage lighter

[pampal]

If you can find a FINDIG outlet - good quality export stuff, I love their deer skin shoes!

There is a FINDIG outlet on the 3rd or 4th floor of MBK, I bought a size 46 there yesterday

[hanno]

yongly,

I get my shoes via Amazon.com; they act as a shop front for Internet sellers from the US.