Shoes from the UK with delivery to Ukraine are worth a look for several reasons. First, Britain is home to famous footwear brands: Clarks, Dr. Martens, Hunter, Loake, Church's, and the county of Northamptonshire has been renowned for classic men's shoes for centuries. Second, British sneaker shops get exclusive Nike, adidas and New Balance releases that never reach Ukraine. Third, in the sales British shoes often cost noticeably less than in our shops.
What is worth buying in the UK
The most popular buys are Dr. Martens boots, Clarks desert boots and children's shoes, Hunter wellies, and classic Oxfords and brogues from Northamptonshire. Sneaker fans hunt for exclusive colorways at size?, END. Clothing and Footasylum. For running and sport, SportsShoes.com and Pro:Direct offer a big choice, and for hiking, Cotswold Outdoor and Berghaus. Clarks children's shoes in the UK are sold with foot width taken into account, and that is exactly why Ukrainian parents often order them.
Seasonal discounts in British shoe shops can be substantial: Black Friday, Boxing Day and the January sale are the best times to save. Outlets such as TK Maxx and MandM Direct sell branded shoes from past collections for less all year round.
When buying shoes online without trying them on, read customer reviews: British shoppers readily write whether a style runs small, whether it suits wide feet and how quickly the leather breaks in. It also helps to order styles you have worn before, so you know your size for sure. For winter, keep in mind that some British shoes are designed for milder weather, so look for insulated styles and soles with good grip.
UK shoe sizes
The UK system differs from the European one: a UK size is roughly one to one and a half sizes smaller than the EU size, for example UK 8 usually corresponds to EU 42. But the exact match depends on the brand and the last, so always open the specific manufacturer's size chart and measure your foot length in centimeters. Some brands, including Clarks and Loake, also give the width in letters: standard F, wide G or H. Children's sizes in the UK have a separate scale that starts again from 1 after 13, which is worth remembering when buying shoes for schoolchildren.
The best UK shoe shops
Clarks is the official store of the classic British brand, with a large choice of children's styles and foot width measuring. Dr. Martens offers all the iconic styles such as the 1460 and 1461, plus limited-edition collaborations. Schuh is a multi-brand shop of fashionable shoes for the whole family. size? is known for exclusive sneakers and raffles. For classic Goodyear-welted men's shoes, take a look at Loake. Clothing to match your new shoes is easy to find in the clothing from the UK section.
How to order shoes from the UK to Ukraine
Sign up with Pokupka and the address of our UK warehouse will appear in your account. Enter it as the delivery address in the British shop and pay for the order. When the box arrives at the warehouse, we will ship it to Ukraine, to a branch or to your door. We recommend shipping leather shoes in their original boxes so they don't get deformed on the way. If you have any questions about your order, our support team will help.