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
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.
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
I would always advise trying on shoes before buying, this kind of personal rule always ignores things like "the absolutely comedic lack of anything that mught even resemble standardization in women's clothing"
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?
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CobblerScholar@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 253d
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
Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 253d
If it's online, try them and return them if they don't fit. If it's in person, try them on and don't buy them if they don't fit
PopcornPrincess@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 253d
I agree. This is the best way.
sarah2653@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 253d
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CobblerScholar@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 253d
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.
sarah2653@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 253d
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KittenBiscuits@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 253d
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?
TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world · -2 pts · 253d
newbeni@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 252d
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
Witchfire@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 253d
Shoe size is all over the place. I never trust a number.
Warl0k3@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 253d
I would always advise trying on shoes before buying, this kind of personal rule always ignores things like "the absolutely comedic lack of anything that mught even resemble standardization in women's clothing"
daannii@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 253d
Try on shoes before buying.
RBWells@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 250d
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.
captainlezbian@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 253d
No I just buy giant shoes for my giant feet
eva@piefed.social · 1 pts · 253d
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?
sarah2653@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 253d
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