Shoe size question

[insomniac]

There are some shoes I am looking at on Sierra Trading Post. The notes are that the shoes run large, and to order a half-size smaller.

These are European sized, so you have 44 (10-10 1/2) and 45 (11-11 1/2.)

I typically wear 11's, and in fact are wearing the size 45 of this shoe right now.

Does this mean I order the 44s?

 

[Dennis]

There are some shoes I am looking at on Sierra Trading Post. The notes are that the shoes run large, and to order a half-size smaller.

These are European sized, so you have 44 (10-10 1/2) and 45 (11-11 1/2.)

I typically wear 11's, and in fact are wearing the size 45 of this shoe right now.

Does this mean I order the 44s?

Order both and return the pair that doesn't fit.

 

[Wingnut]

There are some shoes I am looking at on Sierra Trading Post. The notes are that the shoes run large, and to order a half-size smaller.

These are European sized, so you have 44 (10-10 1/2) and 45 (11-11 1/2.)

I typically wear 11's, and in fact are wearing the size 45 of this shoe right now.
Does this mean I order the 44s?

Looks like you answered your own question!

The good news is that STP is a great e-retailer, and if the fit is off they will gladly accept your return for another size.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Ask them to provide you the actual measurements of the shoes, then compare that with the dimensions of a pair that fits you exceptionally well.

I find actual measurements a far better way of judging fit than the "size" which varies by manufacturer and sometimes varies within a manufacturer's lines as they've subcontracted to different factories.

I really wish shoes were sold by actual measurement. The sizes don't mean anything.

 

[insomniac]

Thanks all.

I waited... and the shoes got discounted to 20% off. Then I had a 20% coupon from my last Sierra Trading Post order. 40% off

 

[Carolina Kiltman]

Good Luck!

I have "duck feet", that is the first three toes are the same length, the fourth nearly as long. Then a narrow heel. I used to get shoes custom made to my feet (the shoemaker took casts of my feet) but he died in the late 1960's. I have not had pair of shoes fit properly since.

My biggest gripe is that no one seems to make a "combo last" shoe anymore. Unless I am prepared to go several hundred dollars for a pair of shoes, that is.

Just wanted to get this off my chest.