Shoes

[Paradigne]

I lived in Germany a few years back and loved the way that shoe sizes were done. I don't remember the specifics, but I do know that there were a LOT more sizes to choose from.

In the US, sizes go by the half inch and there is no 'real' standard. In some brands I wear a 10 1/2, in others it is 11 or 11 1/2,

So enlighten me. Are we the only country in the world that really doesn't pay attention to our feet? Ou there countries out there that have shoes that actually fit?

 

[Masquerouge]

I lived in Germany a few years back and loved the way that shoe sizes were done. I don't remember the specifics, but I do know that there were a LOT more sizes to choose from.

In the US, sizes go by the half inch and there is no 'real' standard. In some brands I wear a 10 1/2, in others it is 11 or 11 1/2,

So enlighten me. Are we the only country in the world that really doesn't pay attention to our feet? Ou there countries out there that have shoes that actually fit?

I've noticed that too, in the US I'm a 10 1/2 or 11, depending. But French shoe sizes were no better, alas...

(fancy that: a Frenchman saying the French way is not the best. What on Earth is this world coming to?)

 

[skadistic]

Its "made in China". Thats why we don't have uniformity.

 

[bhsup]

Who wears shoes anyway? Cowboy boots or nothing, thank you kindly. They're perfect for any occasion that requires any sort of full length leg-covering-clothing-stuff. Whether it's sweats, denim jeans, dockers, slacks, or a full-blown tux, nothing beats them.

By the way, best learn your width if you're going to buy boots. Me, I am a 11 D.

 

[downtown]

Flip Flops FTW!!!

I wear my Brazilian flip flops everywhere except church, and when I go running. They're teh aweome!

On Topic-I have no idea how our sizes work, but I too noticed that problem.

 

[Godwynn]

I wear Tennis Shoes all the time. You never know when you are going to need to run.

 

[Phlegmak]

I wear Tennis Shoes all the time. You never know when you are going to need to run.

Me too, but not for running. For comfort.

 

[Godwynn]

Me too, but not for running. For comfort.

Yeah, that one too.

Even at clubs, I still wear my one pair of tennis shoes.

 

[Masquerouge]

I wear Tennis Shoes all the time. You never know when you are going to need to run.

You live in way too dangerous a place.

 

[Gangor]

I have so much trouble finding shoes that fit...but maybe that has something to do with my shoe size - 17 US or 50 european

 

[Godwynn]

You live in way too dangerous a place.

OT: Wouldn't be bad if Illinois would let us carry concealed weapons.

 

[Irish Caesar]

By the way, best learn your width if you're going to buy boots. Me, I am a 11 D.

Gotta get me a pair of those.

Not sure if you can find them in Yankeeland, though, I had to go all the way to New Mexico to get me a respectable hat...

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

I wear a 13 in, I think, all 4 pairs of shoes I own. And you know what they say about guys with big feet? Well, um . . .

 

[Gangor]

I wear a 13 in, I think, all 4 pairs of shoes I own. And you know what they say about guys with big feet? Well, um . . .

What do they say, small-foot boy?

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

Actually, in the US 13 is fairly big.

 

[Gangor]

Actually, in the US 13 is fairly big.

Yes, but I'm allowed to call you that...

Edit: My feet being so much bigger and all...

 

[shortguy]

Like downtown I'm a big flip-flop fan. It's all about convenience.

 

[Syterion]

No I like running I need shoes on me. My feet are wide so I get any wide variety of shoe they have. I think I'm an 11.

 

[Mise]

I always forget if UK sizes are 1 size bigger than US sizes or 1 size smaller.

Anyway, UK sizes are either 1 size bigger than US sizes or 1 size smaller, so we have the same weird shoe size conundrum.

 

[GoodEnoughForMe]

I wear a 13 in, I think, all 4 pairs of shoes I own. And you know what they say about guys with big feet? Well, um . . .

Big shoes?