I once read that women's shoes in general about about 2 (US) sizes smaller than men's shoes. So, If I wear size 10 in men's it would be somewhat equivalent to a size 12 in women's.
Does this sound right?
Craplets. Then my problems just got even worse...
Quote from: Shades O'Grey on March 04, 2008, 10:56:18 AM
I once read that women's shoes in general about about 2 (US) sizes smaller than men's shoes. So, If I wear size 10 in men's it would be somewhat equivalent to a size 12 in women's.
Does this sound right?
its a good start, remember also that men generally have wider feet than women with north american sizing. From my experience a regular width woman's shoe is equivalent to a narrow width men's shoe, so instead of going up 2 sizes you may want to try going up 1 size but buying wide. For me I'm a 9-9.5 men's and I fit perfectly into a 10W women's. Depending on the brand of the shoe (like clothing, shoe sizes are different depending on the brand's fit model) I can often fit a 11B (regular width) but not always, it seems the "trendier" a woman's shoe is the thinner it becomes...... for example, I can wear 11's from cheaper places (Target, payless) but for the life of me I can't cram my foot into most 11s from Aldo or Browns.
also, remember, leather stretches, patent doesn't, so get real leather
have fun!
Dawn
Quote from: Dawn Labelle on March 04, 2008, 11:46:44 AM
also, remember, leather stretches, patent doesn't, so get real leather
And if you're a vegan? :-\
Quote from: lady amarant on March 04, 2008, 11:53:42 AM
And if you're a vegan? :-\
Don't eat your shoes then ;) >:D
Z
This is all great info. Thanks folks.
Thats my shoe size basically. I just hope that not all of the shoes are less wide. My feet have no arc, so they are flat and kinda wide.
Quote from: Dawn Labelle on March 04, 2008, 11:46:44 AM
Quote from: Shades O'Grey on March 04, 2008, 10:56:18 AM
I once read that women's shoes in general about about 2 (US) sizes smaller than men's shoes. So, If I wear size 10 in men's it would be somewhat equivalent to a size 12 in women's.
Does this sound right?
its a good start, remember also that men generally have wider feet than women with north american sizing. From my experience a regular width woman's shoe is equivalent to a narrow width men's shoe, so instead of going up 2 sizes you may want to try going up 1 size but buying wide. For me I'm a 9-9.5 men's and I fit perfectly into a 10W women's. Depending on the brand of the shoe (like clothing, shoe sizes are different depending on the brand's fit model) I can often fit a 11B (regular width) but not always, it seems the "trendier" a woman's shoe is the thinner it becomes...... for example, I can wear 11's from cheaper places (Target, payless) but for the life of me I can't cram my foot into most 11s from Aldo or Browns.
also, remember, leather stretches, patent doesn't, so get real leather
have fun!
Dawn
Quote from: Dawn Labelle on March 04, 2008, 11:46:44 AM
its a good start, remember also that men generally have wider feet than women with north american sizing.
You've not seen my wife's feet. ;-)
Quote from: Shades O'Grey on March 04, 2008, 10:56:18 AM
I once read that women's shoes in general about about 2 (US) sizes smaller than men's shoes. So, If I wear size 10 in men's it would be somewhat equivalent to a size 12 in women's.
Does this sound right?
Generally, we should purchas shoes 1-2 sizes larger in women's size. It also depends on the type of shoe. For example, a loafer is quite different from a heel.
Some high and low heels are cut differently depending upon the brand. I thank God for wide widths because I have a wide foot.
Gennee
:)
I wear a size 10 womens and normally in guy shoes I wore a 9 to 9.5
So I'm not so sure what's up with that. I just have some uber long toes which make my feet look funny, but other than that shoes aren't too wide really. I know it depends a lot on how much room you want in the shoes though. The size 10 are more snug than my guy shoes, but it's also more comfortable too for the most part.
Quote from: lady amarant on March 04, 2008, 11:53:42 AM
And if you're a vegan? :-\
Vegan and a CD? Ouch. Well start looking for the moccasins with heels, cause I don't know of many pumps not made with some leather. Even cheap ones. Of course you could wear those stupid plastic clog things with the airholes all over them. But I think you will feel more like Bozo than anything regarding femininity.
Just my thoughts
Quote from: Skye on March 08, 2008, 02:43:37 AM
Quote from: lady amarant on March 04, 2008, 11:53:42 AM
And if you're a vegan? :-\
Vegan and a CD? Ouch. Well start looking for the moccasins with heels, cause I don't know of many pumps not made with some leather. Even cheap ones. Of course you could wear those stupid plastic clog things with the airholes all over them. But I think you will feel more like Bozo than anything regarding femininity.
Just my thoughts
Did some digging, for any other tree-hugging, animal loving hippie-types that might be interested...
http://www.beyondskin.co.uk/html/home.php (http://www.beyondskin.co.uk/html/home.php)
http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/default.aspx (http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/default.aspx)
http://www.bboheme.com/index.php (http://www.bboheme.com/index.php)
http://www.veganline.com/ (http://www.veganline.com/)
http://www.myveganshoes.com/ (http://www.myveganshoes.com/)
but eeek! at the prices!
I was a vegan for a few years... the cheapest shoes I found back then were converse sneakers... I also had a pair of Teva sandals that were animal free, but they're very heavy and kill my feet so I don't wear them anymore.
Z
Quote from: Zythyra on March 08, 2008, 10:59:04 AM
I was a vegan for a few years... the cheapest shoes I found back then were converse sneakers... I also had a pair of Teva sandals that were animal free, but they're very heavy and kill my feet so I don't wear them anymore.
Thanks for the tip Z.
Quote from: Zythyra on March 04, 2008, 12:19:49 PM
Quote from: lady amarant on March 04, 2008, 11:53:42 AM
And if you're a vegan? :-\
Don't eat your shoes then ;) >:D
Z
ROTFLMAO, I gotta remember that one when my vegan sister visits ;)
Dawn
My last mens' shoes were 7 or 7 1/2. The womens' shoes I wear now are all 8.5 and they fit so delightfully perfect.
Well I wear 10 to 10.5 mens US Nike's, .5 or 1 size smaller for sketchers and new balance, I wear a 9 in Chuck Taylors. Women shoes I where a lot of 11, 11w, and 12 I have one pair. My feet are different because they slightly point in / \ and a very high arch.
Later,
Anna
Quote from: Autumn on March 14, 2008, 02:25:11 AM
My last mens' shoes were 7 or 7 1/2. The womens' shoes I wear now are all 8.5 and they fit so delightfully perfect.
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Oooooooh. I dislike you intensely right now!
Quote from: lady amarant on March 14, 2008, 03:07:34 PM
Quote from: Autumn on March 14, 2008, 02:25:11 AM
My last mens' shoes were 7 or 7 1/2. The womens' shoes I wear now are all 8.5 and they fit so delightfully perfect.
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Oooooooh. I dislike you intensely right now!
I totally won't flaunt my 2 inch heel ankle boots that don't even look like they have a heel in them that fit perfectly and look awesome with petite legged slacks or jeans. :angel:
Quote from: Autumn on March 15, 2008, 01:50:51 AM
I totally won't flaunt my 2 inch heel ankle boots that don't even look like they have a heel in them that fit perfectly and look awesome with petite legged slacks or jeans. :angel:
:icon_invision:
:angel:
Hello everyone, I am a newbie and I am enjoying my visits here. Here is my problem, I bought a pair of size 11 sliders at Target the other day and the right foot fits perfectly. When I put the left one on it was very difficult to get on and when I did it was very tight. It appears my left foot is slightly larger that the right. I think this goes way back to a sports injury I had on this foot in high school and I am stuck with the two different size feet.
Does anyone else have a similar problem like this and what do you do about it? I am worried if I go up a size the right one will be too loose and present problems.
Also, one of the posts mentioned Clogs. I use to wear my wife's and loved them. I haven't seen them in any stores lately would like to get a pair. I am not talking about the cheap rubber ones you see everywhere with the holes in them.
Anyone know where you can buy a good pair?
Thanks and I am looking forward to all your help here.
Jenny
The only person I ever knew who had 2 different size feet did buy the same shoe in 2 sizes and wore one of each pair. It sounded way too expensive to me but she said it was better than trying to wear the same sized shoes and always having one not fit.
As to clogs: you can find them on line in many sizes. Try http://www.zappos.com. They pay shipping and return shipping and they are very nice to deal with.
Quote from: Shades O'Grey on March 04, 2008, 10:56:18 AM
I once read that women's shoes in general about about 2 (US) sizes smaller than men's shoes. So, If I wear size 10 in men's it would be somewhat equivalent to a size 12 in women's.
Does this sound right?
Depends on the shoe. I wear 6.5 mens but today I went to payless and ended up with a pair of womens running shoes that were 8.5. It depends on who makes them. I have some heels that are 7.5 and some that are 8 and 8.5. As a general rule its 1.5 to two times bigger in size but again....Different makers make shoes in different sizes where one manufactures 8 will be somebodies elses 7.5 or another manufactures 8.5.
I used to wear size 9.5 in men's shoes
now I wear size 9-9.5 in women's shoes.
It depends on shoes, many women's shoes are
made to be worn tight (like heels,
they'll slip off if they're too loose), while
more casual shoes, especially laced shoes,
are worn with a bit more space.
I picked up these the other day, the first sandals I've worn since I was a tiny child. I like them quite a bit, and it only took two days to get up to 90% or so as fast walking in them as I do in regular shoes (they have a 2.5 inch heel on them.) And my walking speed is a jog for most people. >:D The heel is a little more obvious than I'd prefer but oh well.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05418677000P?keyword=joy
Pity that they're a little bit loose because of the design of the velcro strap, and it doesn't let me tighten them more, need to fix that somehow.
I got 8.5, and the actual shoe itself fits perfectly. I think I'm lucky :v
Are you sure they're 2.5 inchers, they don't look that high, more like 1.75 - 2 inch.
Heh, yes. They're a lot higher than they look. They're as high as my pinky through index fingers, and according to the online ruler at eden's fantasies ( >:D) 2.5. At least at the back of the shoe, do you measure at some point below the highest? Since I've not really had shoes with heels before.
2.5 inch heels actually don't make you 2.5 inch taller, but that's how they're measured anyway.
2.5 inch probably make you 2 inch taller.
There is a diminishing return to heel vs rise.
4.5 inch heels make you at most 3.25 inch taller, if that (depends on length of the shoe).
So huh, it's not actually the size of the heel that's measured?
They measure the heels from the back of the shoe,
but your heel is not resting there, its actually resting down the incline.
The steeper the incline, the farther down from it the heel is actually resting,
not to mention the foot slipping towards the front due to gravity
and the pressure of walking and deformation of the shoe
from constant toe pressure
on the front of the shoe (that's where bunions come from),
which means the heel of the foot rests even lower.