Shoes and bags
Buying shoes and bags from Taobao
Taobao is full of platform shoes, lolita shoes, boots and handbags from original Chinese makers. Getting the size right takes foot length, not your usual size.
Measure foot length
- Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall.
- Mark the tip of your longest toe and measure from the wall in cm.
- Measure both feet and use the longer one.
Chinese sellers list sizes as numbers (34–41 for women's shoes), often with foot length (脚长) in cm. Some makers' charts differ from standard EU sizes by a full size, which is why we use the maker's own chart. If your foot is between two lengths, or wide (脚宽), tell us and we ask the seller which size fits.
What we check
- The seller's own size chart and any note such as "fits small, go one size up"
- Heel height, sole material and whether the strap is adjustable
- Left and right shoe match, no glue marks or scuffs, in the inspection photos
Bags
Taobao has many original-design bags, ita bags for anime badges and leather goods. Real leather (真皮) and synthetic (PU) are listed separately; we confirm the material with the seller. We don't buy bags with other brands' logos.
Shipping
Shoes are heavy for their size. Removing boxes saves the most. Two pairs without boxes usually pack to 1.5–2 kg.
Looking for lolita shoes? See lolita fashion on Taobao.
Questions
What size am I in Chinese shoes?
Chinese size numbers often look like EU sizes, but some makers' charts run a size up or down. Measure your foot length in cm and match it to the seller's own chart.
Can you remove the shoe box?
Yes, if you agree. The box adds about 400–500 g and a lot of volume. We stuff the shoes and wrap them so they keep their shape.
Do you buy branded sneakers?
Only from official brand stores on Tmall or JD. We don't buy replica sneakers.