About Rieker: Rieker is a German comfort footwear brand, still family-run since 1874. Their Antistress construction uses a lightweight, flexible sole with cushioning and a bit of room in the toe box, which is why most people find them comfortable straight from the box. We stock casual shoes, boots and sandals in women’s sizes for everyday wear.
Rieker women’s shoes are made in EU sizes and generally come up true to size, with a little extra room in the toe box. Many styles have a removable footbed. We stock from EU 36 (UK 3) to EU 42 (UK 8).
| UK (site) | EU | UK (box) | Foot cm | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 36 | 3 | 23.0 | |
| 4 | 37 | 4 | 23.7 | |
| 5 | 38 | 5 | 24.3 | |
| 7 | 41 | 7 | 26.3 | |
| 8 | 42 | 8 | 27.0 |
A water-resistant, breathable membrane built into some Rieker boots and shoes to keep feet dry in wet weather without trapping heat. TEX styles are weatherproof rather than fully waterproof.
Rieker’s core comfort construction: a lightweight, flexible, cushioned sole with a bit of room in the toe box, used across most of the range.
A cushioned insole that lifts out to make way for an orthotic or for easy cleaning.
Yes, on length. Rieker is manufactured in EU sizes, so we would always match your foot length in cm to our chart rather than relying on a UK size from another brand. Once you know your Rieker EU size, it tends to stay consistent across styles.
It depends on the style. Many Rieker shoes have a comfortable regular fit with a bit more toe room than a typical fashion shoe, but not every model is wide. If you have broader feet or bunions, look for Rieker’s dedicated wide-fit styles rather than simply sizing up in length.
Most do not. The Antistress sole is flexible and cushioned, and customers often comment that Rieker feels comfortable straight from the box. A short walk round the house in the socks you plan to wear is still sensible before a long day out.
Only if you are already close on length. Rieker’s Antistress fit is designed with a bit of room for natural foot swell through the day, so your usual EU size with a normal sock is normally fine. If the boot feels snug with a thin sock, try a half size up rather than forcing the laces tight.
They are water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. The TEX membrane keeps feet dry in rain, slush and everyday wet conditions, but Rieker’s flexible, hand-stitched construction means they are not built like a heavy-duty hiking boot. For typical British drizzle and puddles they do a very good job.
Often, yes. Many Rieker styles have a removable cushioned footbed, which lifts out to make room for a slim orthotic. Bring your insole in when you try them on, as a thicker orthotic may need a half size up or a style with a deeper toe box.
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