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Brand profile
Fly London
Portuguese footwear brand owned by Kyaia, known for chunky wedge and platform soles on leather boots, sandals and sneakers.
GuimarãesOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Fly London
Fly London is a Portuguese footwear label owned by Kyaia, the Guimarães-based shoe manufacturer founded by Fortunato Frederico, who took over the young Fly London name at a trade fair in 1994. The brand is built around chunky moulded rubber and wedge soles, exaggerated platforms and sculptural silhouettes, applied to ankle boots, Mary Janes, mules, sandals and sneakers in oiled and washed leathers. Production stays largely in northern Portugal, and the range sells through department stores and independent footwear retailers across Europe and North America.
How Fly London fits
Overall fit
mixed
Fit is widely reported as inconsistent between styles, with some running true to size and others noticeably larger or smaller, so buyers often rely on style-specific reviews.
Tip: Many find European sizing inconsistent between styles, so check individual style reviews and consider your usual EU size as a starting point.
Medium confidence · based on 15 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | mixed | medium width with roomy chunky-soled builds, some narrow lasts | Ankle boots often run true to your EU size but some styles size large, so size down half a size if between sizes and expect some break-in on the stiffer leathers. |
| Sandals & slides | mixed | chunky wedge and platform footbeds, medium volume | Wedge sandals tend to run true to size, though some report they come up large, so size down if you have narrow feet. |
| Sneakers | slightly large | roomy toe box on chunky rubber soles | Consider going down half a size from your usual sneaker size, especially if between sizes. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Fly London fit questions
Does Fly London run big or small?
Fly London varies by piece. Many find European sizing inconsistent between styles, so check individual style reviews and consider your usual EU size as a starting point. Fit is widely reported as inconsistent between styles, with some running true to size and others noticeably larger or smaller, so buyers often rely on style-specific reviews.
How does Fly London fit?
Fit is widely reported as inconsistent between styles, with some running true to size and others noticeably larger or smaller, so buyers often rely on style-specific reviews. Overall shape: chunky sculptural soles with variable fit across lasts.
How do Fly London boots fit?
Fly London boots varies by piece. Ankle boots often run true to your EU size but some styles size large, so size down half a size if between sizes and expect some break-in on the stiffer leathers. Shape: medium width with roomy chunky-soled builds, some narrow lasts.
How do Fly London sandals & slides fit?
Fly London sandals & slides varies by piece. Wedge sandals tend to run true to size, though some report they come up large, so size down if you have narrow feet. Shape: chunky wedge and platform footbeds, medium volume.
How do Fly London sneakers fit?
Fly London sneakers fits slightly large. Consider going down half a size from your usual sneaker size, especially if between sizes. Shape: roomy toe box on chunky rubber soles.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1994
- Origin
- Guimarães, Portugal
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Punk / Grunge / Goth, Avant-garde