Extra Large Size Shoes in Pakistan: Size 45 and 46 Guide
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By Mova Shoes Fitting Team
Reviewed by the Mova Shoes Fitting Team, Lahore.
Last updated: 3 November 2026
Extra large size shoes in Pakistan are easiest to find online. Mova Shoes stocks men's EU sizes 39 to 46, with 38 styles running to size 45 and one in size 46. Sneakers, sandals, slippers and Peshawari chappals run widest, formal oxfords are the hardest to find. Measure in centimetres and use the 7 day exchange window if needed.
Why size 45 and 46 are so hard to find in Pakistan
If you have taken EU 45 or 46 since your late teens, you know the script. You walk into a shoe shop in Saddar, Liberty or your local bazaar's shoe lane, point at a pair, and hear the same four words: bhai, 45 nahi hai. Then come the two compromises. Either you squeeze into a 44 and let it stretch, or you pick from the one or two "bara number" pairs at the back of the rack, neither of which you actually wanted.
The problem is not that big feet are rare. The problem is stock planning. Bazaar buyers order depth in the middle of the range, roughly 40 to 43, because those sizes sell quickly and often. A 45 or 46 pair sits longer, ties up cash and ends up discounted at season's end, so shops order one or two pairs instead of a full run. Multiply that across every wholesaler and importer in the country and the market for big size shoes for men ends up thin everywhere at the same time.
The stretch-a-44 workaround fails for one simple reason: you can stretch width, you cannot stretch length. A short shoe stays short. It crowds your toes, creases hard across the vamp and wears out at the toe long before the sole is finished. Ordering from abroad is the other route, but then you pay international shipping, customs duty and a wait measured in weeks, with no exchange if the fit is wrong.
This guide is the local route. It covers how to read EU, UK and US sizes, how to measure your foot at home, which categories actually run to 45 and 46, and what to check on delivery before you wear the pair outside.
EU, UK and US sizes: one table to end the confusion
Pakistan mixes three sizing systems, and most of the confusion around big sizes comes from that mix. Bazaar sellers quote UK sizes, so "number 10" means UK 10. Most imported and online stock, Mova included, is labelled in EU sizes. Sneaker brands add US sizes to the pile. The same foot can carry three different numbers depending on who is selling.
| EU size | UK size | US men's size | Approximate foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 7 | 24.5 cm |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 25.2 cm |
| 41 | 7 | 8 | 25.8 cm |
| 42 | 8 | 9 | 26.5 cm |
| 43 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 27.1 cm |
| 44 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 27.8 cm |
| 45 | 10 | 11 | 28.4 cm |
| 46 | 11 | 12 | 29.1 cm |
Three things to know about this table:
- Conversions are approximate. Brands cut their lasts differently, so a UK 10 from one factory can sit beside a UK 10.5 from another. Read the UK and US columns as a rough map, not a promise.
- The centimetre column is the only number that does not move. Measure your foot, match the centimetres, and the EU size follows.
- UK 10 straddles EU 44 and 45, which is exactly where local supply thins out. When a seller says "number 10 available hai", ask what the box says in EU before you commit.
If you are hunting size 45 shoes, your anchor is about 28.4 cm of foot length. For size 46 shoes, about 29.1 cm. If your measurement lands between two rows, read the next section before ordering.
How to measure your foot at home
Before searching for big size shoes for men anywhere, get your own number. Two habits from podiatry bodies are worth copying: measure in the evening, because feet swell slightly over the course of a day, and remeasure from time to time, because foot length and width change over the years. The American Podiatric Medical Association covers both points in its general shoe fitting guidance.
What you need
- Two sheets of paper taped together, or a sheet of newspaper. A single A4 sheet is 29.7 cm long, which is tight for a size 45 footprint.
- A pen with a fine tip.
- A ruler or measuring tape marked in centimetres.
- A wall with clear floor space in front of it.
- The socks you actually intend to wear with the shoes.
The wall method
- Tape the paper to the floor with one short edge flush against the wall.
- Stand on it with your heel touching the wall and your weight even on both feet. Do not balance on one foot, sit or lean.
- Mark the tip of your longest toe. It is not always the big toe.
- Measure from the wall edge of the paper to the mark, in centimetres.
- Repeat for the other foot. One foot slightly longer than the other is common, so always size for the bigger one.
- Do the whole thing in the evening, after a few hours on your feet.
Match your larger measurement to the centimetre column in the table above. Around 28.4 cm points to EU 45, around 29.1 cm to EU 46. For a fuller walkthrough, see our step by step guide to measuring shoe size at home.
Measure width as well
Length is half the story. While you are standing on the paper, trace around both feet and measure across the widest part of the tracing, the ball of the foot. Keep that number with you. If your foot is wide for its length, the category you choose matters as much as the size, and the wide feet section below will save you a wasted exchange.
What to do when you are between sizes
Say your foot measures 28.7 cm, between EU 45 and 46, or the style you want stops at 45 and you are a shade over. Here is how to decide:
- Length first, always. You can take up width with socks, insoles and gentle stretching. You cannot add length. If in doubt on length, go up.
- For leather shoes, the bigger size is usually the better call. A slightly roomy leather shoe beds in around your foot. A short one never stops being short.
- For sneakers, it depends how you wear them. Thicker socks, go up. Thin socks or barefoot, the closer size can work, though at EU 45 and above most feet prefer the extra room.
- Size to your bigger foot and accept a little slack on the smaller one. The difference is usually small enough that the smaller foot never notices.
- Judge the fit standing, not sitting. Feet spread under body weight, and at your size that spread is measurable. Fitting guidance from the Cleveland Clinic points to roughly a thumb's width of space in front of the longest toe when standing, and a heel that stays put when you walk.
The exchange policy matters here. Every Mova order carries a 7 day exchange, so order the size your centimetres point to, test the pair indoors the day it arrives, and exchange if the walk tells you otherwise. That is cheaper than guessing and living with it.
Which categories are easiest, and hardest, in big sizes
Not every shape suits a big foot, and not every category is stocked deep above EU 44. This is the general pattern in big size footwear, and it is a sensible filter wherever you shop:
| Category | Big size availability | Shape character | Notes for EU 45-46 feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | Easiest | Soft uppers, flexible | Knit and mesh uppers flex over a wide forefoot |
| Sandals | Easy | Open, strapped | Straps adjust, no toe box to fight |
| Slippers | Easy | Open | The default big size win at home |
| Peshawari chappal | Easy | Generous cut, wide toe area | Traditionally made in large sizes, see our Peshawari chappal guide |
| Leather casuals | Good | Medium width | Softer leather moulds best |
| Medicated comfort shoes | Good | Roomy, cushioned footbed | Designed for comfort on long days |
| Loafers | Limited | Low volume, slip on | No laces to tune the fit, see our loafers vs moccasins guide |
| Formal oxfords | Hardest | Narrow last, closed lacing | Size up and check width on delivery |
Two honest notes. At Mova, 38 men's styles currently run to EU 45 and one style runs to EU 46, so the deeper you go past 45, the shorter the list gets. And open footwear is your friend: sandals, slippers and Peshawari chappals have no closed toe box, so most length and width pressure disappears, which is one reason big size stock in every market leans that way.
Where to buy large size shoes for men
The search for extra large size shoes in Pakistan usually ends in one of two places: a bazaar that may not have your number, or an online store that does. At Mova, start with the extra large size collection, which gathers every style available in the big sizes in one place, then filter by category:
- For everyday wear, men's sneakers up to EU 45 offer the softest, most forgiving shapes. The full men's shoes range runs EU 39 to 46.
- For the Pakistani summer, sandals and slippers in large sizes are the practical pick, and Peshawari chappals in big sizes are the one category that has always been cut for feet like yours.
- For office and semi formal wear, leather casual shoes and the formal collection run to 45 in selected styles, with oxfords the thinnest slice.
- For long days on your feet, the medicated comfort shoes collection is designed for comfort, with cushioned footbeds and a roomier fit.
- Loafers run limited in big sizes, so expect fewer options there.
- Before paying full price, scan the clearance section, where big sizes sometimes appear when a line is nearly sold out.
Service details, so you can plan: cash on delivery across Pakistan, delivery in 2-5 working days, faster in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, free delivery on most orders, and a 7 day exchange policy. Men's prices run from about PKR 2,499 to PKR 9,499.
If you want to try before you buy, phone the bazaar shops first. Big size stock in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad changes week to week, and a call saves a trip across town. Carry your centimetre measurement with you, because a seller who says "number 10" may mean UK, EU or whatever the box happens to say.
Wide feet: what to look for before you order
Searching for wide feet shoes in Pakistan usually turns up two kinds of seller: those who confuse width with length, and those who sell long shoes cut narrow. A 45 that is narrow is as useless to you as a 43 that is short. Your toes press the sides, the leather creases sideways, and the shoe never beds in.
When you are choosing, look for:
- A wider toe box, described as round or square toe rather than pointed.
- Soft leather uppers that mould, or knit and mesh uppers that flex.
- Adjustable elements: laces you can loosen, straps you can move, buckles you can set.
- A heel counter that holds the back of the foot without pinching.
- Depth in the toe box, so your toes sit flat instead of being pressed down.
People with flat feet often look for structured footbeds and extra cushioning, which is what the medicated comfort line is built around. Footwear is not a medical device, and anyone with a diagnosed condition should consult a physiotherapist, podiatrist or orthopaedic specialist. What a shoe can give you is room, cushioning and a stable base. What it cannot give you is a diagnosis, and it is not a substitute for professional advice.
What to check on delivery, before you wear them outside
With cash on delivery you are handing money to the rider at your door, so use the first hour with the box as your fitting session. Do it indoors, on carpet or a clean floor, because the 7 day exchange needs the shoes in sellable condition, and one walk on the street marks the soles for good.
| Check | What you are looking for |
|---|---|
| Box and sole labels | The EU size you ordered, and both shoes stamped the same |
| Socks | The pair you will actually wear with these shoes |
| Standing fit | About a thumb's width in front of the longest toe, weight on both feet |
| Width | Snug across the ball of the foot, not cutting |
| Heel | Stays put when you walk, a slight slip in new leather settles, heavy slip does not |
| Walk test | Ten laps of the lounge or bedroom, carpet only |
| Paperwork | Box, tags and order details kept intact until you have decided |
If anything fails, start the exchange within 7 days rather than hoping the leather sorts itself out. Leather gives a little in width as it beds in. It gives nothing in length. Once the fit is right, our leather shoe care guide will help the pair last.
Timing note: delivery runs 2-5 working days across Pakistan, faster in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. If the pair is for a wedding, order with a week of buffer and read our guide to formal shoes for weddings first, since formal styles are the thinnest slice of the big size range.
Sources
- American Podiatric Medical Association, general foot health and shoe fitting guidance, including shopping later in the day when feet are at their largest: https://www.apma.org
- Cleveland Clinic, guidance on how shoes should fit, including room in the toe area and heel stability: https://my.clevelandclinic.org
Frequently asked questions
Does Mova Shoes sell size 45 shoes?
Yes. Mova stocks men's EU sizes 39 to 46, and 38 styles currently run to EU 45. Start in the extra large size collection and filter by category from there.
Are size 46 shoes available?
Yes, in one style currently. EU 46 is the rarest size in the men's range, so if you are a true 46, check the extra large collection before looking anywhere else.
Is EU 45 the same as UK 10 or US 11?
Roughly, as the table above shows. Conversions vary by brand, so trust your centimetre measurement, around 28.4 cm for EU 45, over any converted number.
What is the largest men's shoe size at Mova?
EU 46, currently in one style. The broader big size selection tops out at EU 45, and the standard men's range starts at EU 39.
Which styles suit wide feet?
Sneakers with soft uppers, sandals and slippers with adjustable straps, Peshawari chappals with their wide toe area, and medicated comfort shoes with roomier toe boxes and cushioned footbeds. Skip pointed lasts.
What if the size is wrong when the parcel arrives?
Mova has a 7 day exchange policy. Test the shoes indoors on a clean floor the day they arrive, keep the box and tags intact, and start the exchange within the window.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery takes 2-5 working days across Pakistan, and is faster in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Cash on delivery is available nationwide and delivery is free on most orders.
Do extra large sizes cost more?
Mova's prices run from about PKR 2,499 to PKR 9,499 across the catalogue. Check the product page for the exact price of the style and size you want.
Measure both feet this evening, note the bigger figure in centimetres, and open the extra large size collection with that number in hand. If you land between two sizes, order what your measurement says and let the 7 day exchange settle the argument.