Buying Shoes
Use these phrases to ask for sizes, try on footwear, and discuss the fit when shopping for shoes.
Key Phrases
Haben Sie diesen Schuh in Größe 41?
neutralDo you have this shoe in size 41?
Standard question to ask store staff for your shoe size.
Gibt es den Schuh in Größe 41?
casualIs this shoe available in size 41?
A relaxed, everyday way to ask if your size is in stock.
Kann ich die Schuhe bitte probieren?
neutralCan I please try the shoes on?
A clear, polite request before trying on a pair.
Ich probiere die Schuhe mal kurz.
casualI will just try the shoes on.
Casual phrasing when you already hold the shoes.
Der Schuh ist leider etwas zu eng.
neutralThe shoe is unfortunately a bit too tight.
Use this when the shoe pinches your foot.
Der Schuh ist leider viel zu weit.
neutralThe shoe is unfortunately much too loose.
Use this when your foot slides around inside.
Haben Sie den Schuh eine Nummer größer?
neutralDo you have the shoe one size bigger?
Standard request when the shoe you tried is too small.
Gibt es den Schuh auch größer?
casualIs this shoe available in a bigger size too?
A shorter, informal way to ask for a larger size.
Haben Sie den Schuh eine Nummer kleiner?
neutralDo you have the shoe one size smaller?
Standard request when the shoe you tried is too large.
Haben Sie das Modell auch in Schwarz?
neutralDo you have this model in black as well?
Ask this to check for other available colors.
Die Schuhe sind wirklich sehr bequem.
neutralThe shoes are really very comfortable.
Positive feedback when you like how the shoes feel.
Ich nehme dieses Paar Schuhe, bitte.
neutralI will take this pair of shoes, please.
A straightforward way to confirm your purchase.