Peshawari Chappal Size Guide
Leather chappals have no elastic and no laces, so the fit is decided by the strap and the sole — neither of which stretches much. Getting the size right the first time is the difference between a pair you wear for years and a pair that sits in the cupboard.
Updated 20 October 2026 · Frontier Shoes, Peshawar
Measure your foot at home
Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall. Mark the tip of your longest toe, then measure from the wall to the mark. Do it in the evening, when your feet are at their largest, and measure both feet — most people have one foot half a size longer.
- Longest foot in centimetres is the number that matters
- Add 0.5 cm of clearance for the toe
- Do not measure while sitting — the foot spreads when you stand
When to size up
Size up one full size if you are between sizes, if your feet are wide, or if you are buying patent leather or a Kaptaan-cut pair. Size down only if you have narrow feet and are buying a classic Peshawari with a soft strap.
How a chappal should feel on day one
Snug across the instep, with the strap sitting flat and no pressure on the little toe. The heel should not lift when you walk. If the strap digs in on day one, it will soften — if the toe touches the front edge, the pair is too small and will not improve.
Breaking them in
Wear them indoors with thin socks for two or three evenings. The leather softens around the instep and heel strap within a week. Never soak leather to stretch it — it weakens the fibres and the sole.