Ladies, would you advise buying half a size smaller than your usual one for high heeled sandals?
my regular shoe size is US 11 (10.5 in, 26.7 cm), so I'd be buying a US 10.5 (10.3 in, 26.2 cm).
A coworker I know does this sometimes. She says its ok with heeled sandals and slingbacks, but not ok with pumps, because sandals and slingbacks are open.
What's your experience? I really like that model and size 11 is sold out.
CobblerScholar @lemmy.world - 7day
Shoe size contrary to common belief is not formalized between brands and usually only refers to the shoe length not its width or volume. In my experience as a cobbler shoe size is largely a suggestion. It is possible to stretch shoes, some better than others but the attempt certainly can made. End of the day If its the wrong size your body will tell you
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sarah2653 - 6day
nice, a cobbler :D
shoe size is largely a suggestion.
does this mean the same nominal size can mean differences larger than half an inch in length? 0.25 in?
In this case, the seller provides both the sizing and the shoe's length, explicitly stating to trust the length more than the sizing, that's why I'm giving it a shot.
It is possible to stretch shoes
Now I'm curious. How would you stretch this stiletto sandal? see below
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CobblerScholar @lemmy.world - 6day
In a apples and oranges sort of way yes the same number size can mean a difference that large. What I mean is your size in say athletic type shoes might be different than the same number size of espedrille or stiletto. It seems the seller is trying to have one number represent several dimensions which doesn't really help anything since it still means the bigger the number the bigger the shoe.
And yes absolutely those can be stretched. The tool we use is a vaguely foot shaped form usually made of wood with a large screw that when cranked down will separate the sections of the form to increase the volume it takes up. After I've put the shoe under tension I'll wet the shoe down with a solution that allows the leather to become more pliable without staining anything. If you just need that one strap to give a bit more than it shouldn't be too much of a problem but if its the wrong size it going to stay the wrong size no matter what you do.
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sarah2653 - 6day
but if its the wrong size it going to stay the wrong size no matter what you do.
I was afraid of that.
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KittenBiscuits - 6day
With that amount of openness, going down half a size will be doable. Where you may run into trouble is if the little strap across your toes will be too tight. What's the return policy?
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newbeni - 6day
Personally I wouldn't go smaller ever because you can get that weird toe-hanging-over-the-shoe thing, which just makes me uncomfortable...2 cents and whatnot
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RBWells @lemmy.world - 4day
My feet are narrow so I do this sometimes, to get a better fit in width, so they 'stick' and don't just slide out the front. If your feet are wide don't do it. And yes there is more tolerance in sandals.
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eva - 6day
That's half a size smaller if I'm reading your post right. Probably okay if they're open-toed. The higher the heel the more your toes gets squeezed. Are you planning on wearing the shoes all day or for an evening/event only? What's the return policy where you're buying them?
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sarah2653 - 6day
correct, half a size smaller. Title corrected.
I want them to be as versatile as possible, so both events only and all day long. Would the smaller size be a problem?
I can buy em, test em for 4 weeks and return if not happy with them
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𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍 - 7day
Shoe size is all over the place. I never trust a number.
sarah2653 in asklemmy
Ladies, would you advise buying half a size smaller than your usual one for high heeled sandals?
my regular shoe size is US 11 (10.5 in, 26.7 cm), so I'd be buying a US 10.5 (10.3 in, 26.2 cm).
A coworker I know does this sometimes. She says its ok with heeled sandals and slingbacks, but not ok with pumps, because sandals and slingbacks are open.
What's your experience? I really like that model and size 11 is sold out.
Shoe size contrary to common belief is not formalized between brands and usually only refers to the shoe length not its width or volume. In my experience as a cobbler shoe size is largely a suggestion. It is possible to stretch shoes, some better than others but the attempt certainly can made. End of the day If its the wrong size your body will tell you
nice, a cobbler :D
does this mean the same nominal size can mean differences larger than half an inch in length? 0.25 in?
In this case, the seller provides both the sizing and the shoe's length, explicitly stating to trust the length more than the sizing, that's why I'm giving it a shot.
Now I'm curious. How would you stretch this stiletto sandal? see below
In a apples and oranges sort of way yes the same number size can mean a difference that large. What I mean is your size in say athletic type shoes might be different than the same number size of espedrille or stiletto. It seems the seller is trying to have one number represent several dimensions which doesn't really help anything since it still means the bigger the number the bigger the shoe.
And yes absolutely those can be stretched. The tool we use is a vaguely foot shaped form usually made of wood with a large screw that when cranked down will separate the sections of the form to increase the volume it takes up. After I've put the shoe under tension I'll wet the shoe down with a solution that allows the leather to become more pliable without staining anything. If you just need that one strap to give a bit more than it shouldn't be too much of a problem but if its the wrong size it going to stay the wrong size no matter what you do.
I was afraid of that.
With that amount of openness, going down half a size will be doable. Where you may run into trouble is if the little strap across your toes will be too tight. What's the return policy?
Personally I wouldn't go smaller ever because you can get that weird toe-hanging-over-the-shoe thing, which just makes me uncomfortable...2 cents and whatnot
My feet are narrow so I do this sometimes, to get a better fit in width, so they 'stick' and don't just slide out the front. If your feet are wide don't do it. And yes there is more tolerance in sandals.
That's half a size smaller if I'm reading your post right. Probably okay if they're open-toed. The higher the heel the more your toes gets squeezed. Are you planning on wearing the shoes all day or for an evening/event only? What's the return policy where you're buying them?
correct, half a size smaller. Title corrected.
I want them to be as versatile as possible, so both events only and all day long. Would the smaller size be a problem?
I can buy em, test em for 4 weeks and return if not happy with them
Shoe size is all over the place. I never trust a number.