Lejan Size and Fit guide

Brand & fit at a glance

Size system
EU, with Lejan’s own UK
Fit
Runs large; most people take one size down
Origin
EU size chart
Best for
A roomy zero-drop trainer

About Lejan: The Melrose is Lejan’s barefoot trainer, with a zero-drop sole, a flexible rubber sole and an anatomical toe box. The upper is suede with textile panels. We have it in chocolate, white and black. Lejan says this shoe runs larger than usual, and that most people take one size down.

Lejan fit & sizing tips

  • Start one EU size down. That is Lejan’s own advice for the Melrose. If you usually take EU 39, try EU 38 first.
  • The centimetre column is the inside length. It comes from Lejan’s Melrose chart, where the column is headed Length. Your foot needs to be shorter than that number. Their chart also gives an inside width, from 8.8 cm at EU 36 to 9.9 cm at EU 42.
  • UK matches up to EU 39. EU 36 to EU 39 are UK 3 to UK 6 on both our site and their chart. From EU 40 their women’s UK is one size higher than ours: EU 40 is women’s UK 7 (we show UK 6.5), EU 41 is women’s UK 8, EU 42 is women’s UK 9.
  • Two UK numbers from EU 40. Lejan prints a women’s and a men’s UK on those sizes (EU 40 is 7W or 6M). The box column here is the women’s figure, because these are in our women’s shop.
  • Zero drop, and a spare insole. The heel is not raised. The insole lifts out, and the pair comes with an extra cushioning insert if you want more under the foot. The toe box is round and shaped for the toes to sit naturally, so do not size down a second time just because it feels wide.

Lejan Women’s Trainers

We have one Lejan style, the Melrose trainer, in chocolate, white and black suede, from EU 36 to EU 42. It laces up, with a gum-coloured tread. The chocolate pair has flat cream laces and green and pink panels in the suede. Lejan uses one size chart for the Melrose, so the EU size is the same in each colour.

Lejan women’s shoes size conversion
UK (site) EU UK (box) Foot cm Shop
3 36 3 23.9
4 37 4 24.6
5 38 5 25.5
6 39 6 26.3
6.5 40 7 26.9
7 41 8 27.4
8 42 9 28.2

Looking after the suede

Brush the suede when it is dry, and use a suede protector if you will wear them in the wet. The textile panels need a wipe rather than polish. Take the insole out to air the shoe. Keep them off a radiator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Lejan Melrose trainers run true to size?

Lejan says the Melrose runs larger than usual, and that most customers take one size down. Order one EU size below the size you take in a conventional trainer, then check the inside length is still longer than your foot.

Why is the UK size on the chart different from the website?

Up to EU 39 they agree. From EU 40, Lejan’s women’s UK is a size above the UK we show. EU 40 is women’s UK 7 on their chart and UK 6.5 on our site. Use their UK, or simply order by EU.

What does the centimetre column mean?

It is the inside length on Lejan’s Melrose chart, not a standard foot measurement. EU 38 is 25.5 cm inside, EU 39 is 26.3 cm, EU 40 is 26.9 cm. Pick a length longer than your foot. Because the shoe is roomy, that is usually one EU size below your normal size.

Are they wide fitting?

The toe box is anatomical, so the toes have more room than in a pointed trainer. Lejan’s width for these sizes runs from 8.8 cm (EU 36) to 9.9 cm (EU 42). That is the inside width of the shoe. If your foot is wider than that measurement, this last will be tight across the toes even though it is long.

Can I add more cushioning?

Yes. The insole comes out, and the shoe is supplied with a second, more cushioned insert. The sole stays zero drop either way: the heel is level with the toe.

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