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Chicore Journal

Hands rubbing blue patina into a crocodile monkstrap

ChicoreJournal · No. 01 CraftThe Making of the Blue Patina MonkstrapColour rubbed into crocodile, layer by layer, until the scales hold light like deep water.Read the story

Craft · October 2026

The Making of the Blue Patina Monkstrap

Colour rubbed into crocodile, layer by layer, until the scales hold light like deep water.

Macro of green crocodile scales

ChicoreJournal · No. 02 SkinsHow to Read a Crocodile SkinRead the story

Burgundy alligator oxfords

ChicoreJournal · No. 03 SkinsCrocodile or Alligator? Choosing Your SkinRead the story

Black glazed crocodile oxfords

ChicoreJournal · No. 04 CareCaring for Exotic LeatherRead the story

Shoemaker at a workbench

ChicoreJournal · No. 05 CraftMade to Order: Your Pair in Four WeeksRead the story

Green crocodile Chelsea boots

ChicoreJournal · No. 06 FitFinding Your Size, Without a Fitting RoomRead the story

Size guide

Convert a size

Enter the size you wear in another brand to see the Chicore equivalent. Chicore runs on the US men's scale, 5 to 19 in half sizes.

Your size

9Chicore (US)

8UK

42EU

26.0Foot, cm

Measure your foot

Stand on paper, heel against a wall, and mark the tip of your longest toe. Measure in the evening, when feet are largest.

Foot length

CrocodileA firm hide that gives little. Between sizes, take the larger.
AlligatorSoftens slightly at the flex point. Take your usual size.
LoafersSnug at first, easing with wear. Take your usual size.
Wide feetChoose Wide or Extra wide when you order. Width is set before the pair is cut.

Full size chart +

Chicore (US)	UK	EU	Foot (cm)	Foot (in)

Conversions follow common men's charts and can vary by about half a size between makers. If you are unsure, add your foot length to the order notes and we will confirm the size with you.