Runs a little small. Fits like a 38 The friulane of Cayumas are the authentic Venetian friulane. Made in artisan workshops in northern Italy, they are hand-sewn and do not use glue. The sole is made of recycled rubber from bicycle wheels and they are made with organic velvet and English Liberty fabrics on the sole. Liberty fabrics in photographs are indicative and vary over time. Cayumas cannot guarantee that they will match your order. This item may have small, barely noticeable grooves, which should not be considered a defect but rather a characteristic due to the craftsmanship. The most modern friulans incorporate a small heel and inner padding.