Now it may just be me, but I am finding that a size 4 is no longer a size 4. Some of the size 4 shoes out there fit my sister's size 5 feet. Not only that, I have shoes in a size 5 from years ago (I take good care of my shoes, have a great cobbler, and replace soles when needed) and they fit fine.
I am a shoe girl. I have no problem throwing caution to the wind, sucking it up, and slapping down the $$$$.00 for the right pair of glass slippers. Therefore I think a shopping guide review (fall shoe season is at hand) for the petite foot is in order.
Note: Shoes that are sized to European standards can be anywhere between 1/4 to 3/4 of an inch larger than its American equivalent. Therefore a 4 = 4 1/2.
zappos.com: Starts at women's size 3, free overnight shipping, and free returns.
I love the color of these boots, and they are perfect for the current slouchy relaxed trend.
Gabriella Rocha - Fabia: $112.46
nordstroms.com: Starts at women's size 4, although sometimes you can find 3.5. Free returns at store locations.
I own these in black and red. These shoes are so comfortable they feel like a bedroom slipper. Fashion and comfort in one package - a rare find for under $100.
Franco Sarto - Sirup: $99.95
stuartweitzman.com: Shoes start at a women's size 3. The website is run by zappos, so you get the benefit of free overnight shipping.
I believe that nothing needs to be said about SW. I have never had badly made shoes, uncomfortable shoes, or a pair of shoes turn on me and go bad.
Stuart Weitzman - Chatup: $280.00
cinderellaofboston.com: Shoe sizes start at women's size 2. Okay, don't freak out, that is not a typo. These shoes are specially designed for a petite woman's foot, unlike children's shoes which lack padding and support in the proper places. They carry everything from work, casual, to dance the evening away shoes.
Cinderella of Boston's fall catalog will be released on August 20th.
A few brands that I have found to stand the test of time, be comfortable, and fashionable - VANELi, Franco Sarto, Stuart Weitzman, Linea Paolo, Cinderella of Boston, and Nordstroms brand.
All shoes shown above are a size 4. Happy shopping!
4 comments:
Seriously? Vanity sizing shoes?
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Could you write me please? I have more than a casual interest in vanity sizing. I thought this might be the case but I don't buy or shop enough shoes to make a fair comparison.
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I used to be able to wear a size 5 (10 years ago), but now they are much too big. I now wear a 3 1/2. My feet have not gotten smaller because I can still wear the size 5 shoes I wore then (I still wear them because it is so hard to find small shoes). I think my situation proves that vanity sizing occurs with shoes as well as with clothing.
I found your post, and wanted to add my two cents. I have historically worn 7.5/8 shoes. Over the past few months, i have been going down a few sizes, with my most common size being a 7 and on occasion even 6.5s fit. what is going on here?
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