About Josef Seibel: Josef Seibel has been making shoes in Hauenstein, in Germany’s Palatinate region, since 1886. It is still family-owned, and comfort comes before fashion: roomy European lasts, good leathers, and the sort of pair you reach for when you will be on your feet all day. We find them generally true to size, though fit can vary a little between styles.
Josef Seibel women’s shoes are made in EU sizes and come up true to size with a comfortable, slightly roomy fit. Many styles have removable footbeds, which leaves space for an orthotic. We stock from EU 36 (UK 3) to EU 43 (UK 9).
| UK (site) | EU | UK (box) | Foot cm | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 36 | 3 | 22.7 | |
| 4 | 37 | 4 | 23.3 | |
| 5 | 38 | 5 | 24.0 | |
| 6 | 39 | 6 | 24.7 | |
| 6.5 | 40 | 6.5 | 25.3 | |
| 7 | 41 | 7 | 26.0 | |
| 8 | 42 | 8 | 26.7 | |
| 9 | 43 | 9 | 27.3 |
Josef Seibel men’s shoes are made in EU sizes and come up true to size, with a generous toe box that suits a slightly wider foot. Many styles have removable footbeds for an orthotic. We stock from EU 40 (UK 6.5) up to EU 49 (UK 14), so larger feet are well catered for.
A cushioned insole that can be taken out to fit an orthotic, or simply for cleaning and airing.
Josef Seibel’s wider fit designation. Width G is standard; K gives extra room across the ball of the foot for broader feet.
Many Josef Seibel soles use cushioned PU or lightweight rubber to take impact out of each step, which helps on long days of walking or standing.
Generally, yes. Most customers are fine in their usual size, and we would start there. A few individual styles can feel a touch short or snug, so if you are ordering a model you have not worn before, it is worth checking the foot length in cm on our chart rather than guessing from UK size alone.
Often, yes. Josef Seibel builds on European lasts with a rounder, roomier toe box than many fashion brands, and several customers who usually need a wide fitting elsewhere find the standard width comfortable. For genuinely broader feet, look for styles marked Width K, or adjustable sandals and lace-ups that let you fine-tune the fit.
On many styles, yes. A good number of Josef Seibel pairs have a removable footbed, which frees up depth for a custom orthotic or a thicker insole. If orthotics are essential, check the product details or try the pair on in the shop with your insoles before you buy.
Most pairs feel comfortable from the first wear, particularly the cushioned casual and sandal styles. Leather uppers on smarter shoes may need a few short outings to soften and mould to your foot, so we would not judge the fit from a quick five-minute try-on alone.
Width G is Josef Seibel’s standard fitting for an average foot. Width K is the wider option, with extra room across the forefoot. You will see the width code on the box or in the product description, and it is worth matching it to your foot rather than assuming every style fits the same.
Only styles marked waterproof or carrying the TopDry-Tex badge are fully waterproof. Other leathers are treated to resist light splashes and drizzle, but they are not welly substitutes. If you need proper wet-weather protection, look for a TopDry-Tex lined boot or shoe rather than a standard leather casual.
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