Buying shoes for someone you love can feel personal in a way that many gifts do not. The difficult part is usually size: you want the surprise, but you do not want to guess.
The safest method is to confirm the recipient’s EU shoe size, the type of shoes they already wear comfortably and whether they prefer a close or roomy fit. If you are ordering from abroad for someone in Nigeria, FAWOYE can make the pair in Nigeria and deliver it nationwide after the order details and timing have been confirmed.
Start with an EU size—not a guess
FAWOYE uses EU sizing. Ask a trusted relative to check the size printed inside a pair the recipient wears regularly. The best reference is a similar style: compare a loafer with another loafer, a closed dress shoe with another closed shoe, or a sandal with a sandal.
Do not rely only on statements such as “he usually wears a 9” or “she is a medium”. UK, US and EU size labels are different, while some brands fit differently even when the printed number appears the same.
Our EU shoe sizing guide explains how to measure both feet and compare the result with a comfortable pair.
Use a discreet helper
If the gift must remain a surprise, ask a sibling, spouse, friend or household member to help. They can photograph the size label inside a current pair, confirm whether the recipient has a wide foot or high instep, and notice which shoes are actually worn most often.
A helper can also answer practical questions: Does the recipient attend formal events? Do they wear native clothing regularly? Would they use a smart office pair, an easy slide or a dressier wedding shoe?
Choose a versatile style
When you are uncertain about taste, simplicity is safer than novelty.
- Loafers: versatile for smart casual clothing, work and many native outfits.
- Derby shoes: adjustable lace-ups that work with suits, office trousers and formal events.
- Refined slides or sandals: useful for relaxed native wear and warm-weather dressing.
- Low or stable heels: often easier to repeat than a highly dramatic occasion shoe.
Browse the FAWOYE Shop and choose according to the recipient’s real wardrobe rather than the style you would personally wear.
Choose colour from what they already own
Black and dark brown are dependable for many men’s wardrobes. Tan feels lighter and more relaxed. For women, black, cream, tan and other neutrals are often easier to repeat, but the best choice depends on the design and the recipient’s clothing.
Not every FAWOYE product uses the same material, and not every colour shown in a photograph is necessarily available for every design. Check the selected product options and description. If you want another colour, use the separate custom-colour request on the product page; FAWOYE will confirm whether it can be made, together with any price or timing implications, before payment.
Allow time for a made-to-order pair
FAWOYE products are handmade and made to order. The pair is prepared after the order has been confirmed rather than taken from a shelf of finished stock.
For a birthday, anniversary, wedding or homecoming, order early and confirm the current production and delivery timing before relying on a particular date. Read what made to order means at FAWOYE for a clearer picture of the process.
Where can the gift be delivered?
FAWOYE delivers nationwide within Nigeria. An order can be placed from abroad and sent to the recipient’s Nigerian address. Confirm the recipient’s full name, active Nigerian phone number and delivery address carefully.
FAWOYE does not promise international delivery through the website. The meaningful part of the gift is that it can be chosen from wherever you are, made in Nigeria and delivered to the person you are thinking about within Nigeria.
A simple gift-order checklist
- Confirmed EU size from a comfortable existing pair
- Similar shoe style used as the fit reference
- Recipient’s preferred colours and usual wardrobe
- Correct Nigerian delivery address and telephone number
- Enough time for production and delivery confirmation
- Product options reviewed before payment
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy FAWOYE shoes from abroad for someone in Nigeria?
Yes. You can place the order from abroad and provide a delivery address within Nigeria.
What if I do not know the exact size?
Ask someone close to the recipient to check a comfortable pair and confirm the printed EU size. Avoid guessing from a UK or US number without checking the conversion and fit.
Can I request a custom colour?
Yes, through the separate custom-colour request on each published product. It is an enquiry, not a basket item, and availability must be confirmed before payment.
Are FAWOYE shoes ready to dispatch immediately?
FAWOYE products are handmade and made to order. Production and delivery timing is confirmed when the order is placed.