To give elevator shoes as a gift, find his EU size from a pair of sneakers he already wears, check it against the insole lengths below, and order early enough to use the free size exchange. VAHL elevator sneakers come in EU 39 to 46 with a 6 cm built-in lift for 1 900 SEK, and the 14 days for an exchange start on the day the parcel is delivered, not the day the gift is opened. If the size is wrong, the exchange is free.
The gift at a glance
| What to check | VAHL |
|---|---|
| Sizes | EU 39 to 46, each step 5 mm |
| Sneaker insole length | 266 mm (EU 39) to 301 mm (EU 46) |
| Loafer insole length | 270 mm (EU 39) to 305 mm (EU 46), and wider at the forefoot |
| Lift | Sneakers 6 cm, Venice loafer 5 cm, built into the shoe |
| Price | Sneakers 1 900 SEK, loafer 2 100 SEK |
| Delivery | 2 to 5 business days to Sweden, Norway and the EU; weekday orders before 12:00 ship the same day |
| Size exchange | Free, within 14 days of delivery |
| Return for a refund | Within 14 days of delivery, return fee deducted |
Stock varies by size. The product page shows which sizes are available today.
How do you find his size without asking?
- Pick a pair of sneakers he wears a lot and that fit him well.
- Look for the EU size on the tongue label or inside the shoe.
- If you can, take out the insole or measure the inside of the shoe from heel to toe in millimetres.
- Compare that number with our insole lengths: 266, 271, 276, 281, 286, 291, 296 and 301 mm for EU 39 to 46.
Sizes differ between brands, so the millimetre number is more reliable than the size on the label. If you land between two sizes, email info@vahlstockholm.com with the measurement before you order. The full size chart and measuring guide are in Elevator shoes sizing: which size should I order?
Sneaker or loafer?
If you are not sure about his style, a sneaker is the easier gift. The three sneakers share one last and a 6 cm lift:
- Stockholm: deep navy suede, our best seller, easy with jeans and chinos. 1 900 SEK.
- Oslo: black suede, for someone who mostly wears dark colours. 1 900 SEK.
- Venice: deep navy suede loafer with a 5 cm lift, for a smarter look. 2 100 SEK.
The Venice loafer fits differently: it has a 4 mm longer insole in the same EU size and is wider at the forefoot, about 7.7 cm against 6.5 cm for the sneakers. That makes it a good choice for wider feet. More on the difference in Elevator sneakers vs loafers.
When should you order?
Weekday orders placed before 12:00 Swedish time ship the same day from our warehouse in Skurup, southern Sweden. Delivery takes 2 to 5 business days to Sweden, Norway and the EU, and 3 to 7 days to Cyprus and Malta. Shipping costs 59 SEK in Sweden, 149 NOK in Norway and 7.95 EUR in the EU. EU prices include VAT, so there are no customs fees on delivery.
The 14 days for an exchange or return start when the parcel is delivered. If you order several weeks before a birthday or a holiday, check the size as soon as the parcel arrives, so there is still time to swap it. Shipping details per country: shipping policy.
What if the size or the style is wrong?
Size exchanges are free: we cover the return label and the shipping of the new pair. A return for a refund is also possible within 14 days of delivery, with a fixed return fee deducted: 59 SEK in Sweden, 11 EUR in the EU and 149 NOK in Norway. The original shipping cost is not refunded.
For either one, the shoes must be unworn outside and in the original box. So keep the box, and let him try the shoes indoors on a clean floor first. Full terms: returns and exchanges.
Gift questions
How do I find his shoe size without asking?
Look inside a pair of sneakers he wears often: the EU size is usually printed on the tongue or the inside of the shoe. If you can, measure the insole of that shoe in millimetres and compare it with our insole lengths, from 266 mm in EU 39 to 301 mm in EU 46 for the sneakers.
What if the size is wrong?
Size exchanges are free. Request the exchange within 14 days of delivery and we cover both the return label and the shipping of the new pair. The shoes must be unworn outside and in the original box.
When does the 14-day window start?
On the day the parcel is delivered, not the day the gift is opened. If you order weeks ahead, check the size as soon as the parcel arrives, or plan for the exchange window to close before the gift is given.
Can he return them if he does not want them?
Yes, within 14 days of delivery, unworn outside and in the original box. A return for a refund has a fixed return fee deducted: 59 SEK in Sweden, 11 EUR in the EU and 149 NOK in Norway. Exchanges for another size are free.
How long does delivery take?
Weekday orders placed before 12:00 Swedish time ship the same day from our warehouse in Skurup, Sweden. Delivery takes 2 to 5 business days to Sweden, Norway and most EU countries.
Sneaker or loafer: which is the safer gift?
If you do not know his style, a sneaker is the easier choice. Stockholm in deep navy suede is our best seller and works with jeans and chinos. The Venice loafer is wider and has a 4 mm longer insole in the same EU size, which suits wider feet.