FAQs

Here are some common questions about Kingdom of Wow! and our products.

About the slippers

Your Kingdom of Wow! slippers are made entirely of yarn which is a super flexible material. That’s why they can accommodate two regular shoe sizes. When in doubt or you’re a half size, it’s best to choose the smaller size. For example, if you’re size EUR 39.5 we’d recommend you take size EUR 38 – 39. The yarn will stretch and shape to your feet, it can’t do this if the slipper is too large.

Help us get your order right first time by taking a simple foot measurement. Mark the front of your longest toe and the back of your heel bone on paper, then check the length in the size chart below. Easy peasy eh! This simple task can help avoid unnecessary returns and reduce your impact on the planet!

Women’s Size Chart
21.5 – 22cm EUR 35 – 36 UK 2.5 – 3
22 – 23cm EUR 36 – 37 UK 3 – 4
23.5 – 24.5cm EUR 38 – 39 UK 5 – 6
25 – 26cm EUR 40 – 41 UK 6.5 – 7
26 – 27cm EUR 41 – 42 UK 7 – 8
Men’s Size Chart
23.5 – 24.5cm EUR 38 – 39 UK 5 – 6
25 – 26cm EUR 40 – 41 UK 6.5 – 7
26 – 27cm EUR 41 – 42 UK 7 – 8
27 – 28cm EUR 42 – 43 UK 8 – 9
28.5 – 29.5cm EUR 44 – 45 UK 9.5 – 10.5
29.5 – 30cm EUR 45 – 46 UK 10.5 – 11.5
31 – 32cm EUR 47 – 48 UK 12 – 13
Kid’s Size Chart
10cm 0 – 4 months EUR 10 – 15 UK 0
11.5cm 5 – 8 months EUR 16 – 18 UK 0.5 – 2
13cm 9 – 12 months EUR 19 – 21 UK 2.5 – 4.5
14cm 1 – 2 yrs EUR 22 – 23 UK 5 – 6.5
15cm 2 – 3 yrs EUR 24 – 25 UK 7 – 8
16cm 3 yrs EUR 25 – 26 UK 7.5 – 8.5

Nope. Your Kingdom of Wow! slippers are made from quality yarns with a minimum of 50% Merino and Lopi wool. Just like the wool on sheep, your slippers will keep you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s warm. This is known as thermoregulation and is a unique property of wool.

Kingdom of Wow! slippers are made for indoor use. We added a leather sole to protect the slippers from wear and tear and to keep you safe on smooth surfaces. However if you need to take out the rubbish in your slippers, go for it! But, if you need to pop out to the shops for milk, we’d recommend you slip into outdoor shoes.

Natural fibres such as wool rarely lead to contact-allergies. But on sensitive skins these fibres can sometimes cause itching or irritation. Generally, the better the quality of the wool, the less chance there is of irritation. And we’ve got some of the very best quality yarns in our slippers!

You can machine wash your Kingdom of Wow! slippers occasionally using a cool wool programme, then dry flat. However you’ll find that due to the wool’s breathability, your slippers will remain quite odour-free.

 

The shape of the leather sole follows the shape of your foot: just like the arches of your feet don’t touch the ground, neither will your Kingdom of Wow! slippers. Using a full sole would have limited the stretching properties of the yarn. To maximise comfort, we prefer the slippers to shape to your feet instead of forcing your feet to fit the shape of the footwear.

About the espadrilles

Your Kingdom of Wow! espadrilles are made in standard European sizes. Sizes available are shown below in a handy size chart including UK sizing too.

The espadrilles are made from cotton canvas or denim so can stretch a little with wear. Espadrilles should feel a little tight when first wearing to allow for this give in the fabric.

Still not sure of your size? Simply measure your feet by marking the front of your longest toe and the back of your heel bone on paper. Measure the length and use the chart to confirm your size. Easy! This simple task can help avoid unnecessary returns and reduce your impact on the planet!

For those with a high instep, we recommend the ExtraFit with flexible elastic band to maximise your comfort on the instep.

Women’s Size Chart

21.5cmEUR 35UK 2.5
22cmEUR 36UK 3
23cmEUR 37UK 4
24cmEUR 38UK 5
24.5cmEUR 39UK 6
25.5cmEUR 40UK 6.5
26cmEUR 41UK 7

Men’s Size Chart

25.5cmEUR 40UK 6.5
26cmEUR 41UK 7
27cmEUR 42UK 8
28cmEUR 43UK 9
28.5cmEUR 44UK 9.5

Kingdom of Wow! is currently working on production development to create larger sizes across our summer collection to accommodate those with bigger feet! Watch this space for further news!

Our ExtraFit design is fitted with a flexible elastic band that maximises comfort on the instep. These designs can be worn by anyone however offer ready-to-wear comfort for those with a high instep. 

Our Classic design, as the name suggests, offers a more traditionally styled espadrille without the fitted elastic band.  

Yes! Your Kingdom of Wow! espadrilles are traditionally worn outdoors during summer months. They’re the perfect choice for sunshine filled holidays. 

Remove excess dirt from your espadrilles gently with a soft brush. Clean with a damp cloth using a small amount of mild washing liquid (without chlorine bleach). Rinse with a clean cloth and dry naturally. We do not recommended machine washing or submerging fully in water as this may over time compromise the glue used to attach the jute soles and organic rubber outer. 

Should the adhesive become compromised over time, we recommend you use cyanoacrylate adhesives also known as super glue to carefully repair the soles of your espadrilles. 

Shipping & Returns

All orders placed before 5pm will be delivered the next working day if located in The Netherlands. For Germany and Belgium it will take an additional working day. You’ll receive a shipment notification after you’ve placed your order.

Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] if you’ve any questions about the whereabouts of your order.

Simply send us an email if you have any problems with your Kingdom of Wow! footwear or if you wish to return or make an exchange. Returning your order is possible within 30 days of receiving your order with our Wow! Comfort Challenge. Have a look at our return policy here.

Currently we only sell our footwear online in Europe and the U.S.A. But who knows what the future might bring. If you’re not in Europe, you can purchase our footwear from our U.S. site here.
The Netherlands FREE
Belgium € 3.95
Germany € 4.95
Located in North America? Visit our U.S. site here. For the cost to ship to other destinations, please drop us a line at [email protected]

We ship worldwide! Our logistical lines are set for The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. But if you want us to ship to another destination we’ll be happy to help! Just drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll work it out together. Or if you’re located in the U.S. visit us at kingdomofwow.com.

IMPORTANT NOTE for our UK customers. Due to Brexit we’re no longer able to ship directly to the UK from the Netherlands. However don’t dismay! Simply reach out to our team here and we’ll arrange to fulfill your order directly from our workshop.  

About the company

Making our footwear is handmade entirely by our local team and a real work of love.

Our wool slippers are hand-crocheted. The soles are hand-cut and punched from supple leather then hand-sewn with care onto the slippers. They are finished with carefully selected accessories. 

The cotton canvas of our espadrilles are hand-cut with precision to strict size patterns. Once machine sewn, the cotton uppers are pinned to the jute soles then hand-sewn together using traditional blanket stitch.

All our footwear is handmade in Cambodia, the Kingdom of Wonder. We have our own workshop based in Siem Reap, a stone’s throw away from the amazing Angkorian temples. 

Cambodia is affectionately known as Kingdom of Wonder. Our brand name, Kingdom of Wow! is a play on this nickname.

Glad you asked! We want to make comfortable footwear that helps you relax, but do so responsibly. This makes providing a fair, safe and healthy work environment a top priority for us and is the reason why we run our own production workshop. Keeping manufacturing in-house means we don’t just check and monitor, but are the decision makers for the wages paid, the working environment, the insurances and benefits, and much more. It also helps us to keep track of our supply chain and monitor suppliers – probably one of the biggest challenges for conscious brands.

Our intention is to source and produce to leave as smallest footprint as possible. A big goal for a small brand, but we make our choices to consider carefully our impact on the planet.

If you like what we’re doing and would like to lend a hand, check out Professionals Doing Good. If we have any positions available, you’ll find them there!