Tricks to Getting Correct Size When Ordering Online

pharkurnell on 19/04/2023 - 09:57
Last edited 19/04/2023 - 10:14

So over last ~6 months I've ordered 3 pairs of the same make (2 were same model, 1 was different model) shoe as I'm wearing now (New Balance Size 13 2E), but every pair has had a different fit.. not close, but nowhere near fitting.

First weren't wide at all compared to current, second weren't size 10 let alone 13, and last ones were also smaller…

Is this just how it is and keep going until you do get the right size - if ever?

Any hints tips or tricks to getting this shiet right first time?

At least their returns system is faultless….

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Comments

  • CyberMurning on 19/04/2023 - 10:09
    -1

    thats why i hate who invented this all US EU sizes. all should be just centimeter, wide and narrow is fine.
    centimeter (or mm), will never go wrong.

    • pharkurnell on 19/04/2023 - 10:11
      +2

      They were all marked inside the shoe as the same size/width/model etc….

      So US/EU wouldnt have made any difference :(

  • Xistn on 19/04/2023 - 10:10

    I'm a size 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5

    Let alone a narrow / wide variant.

  • DJR9000 on 19/04/2023 - 10:16

    JP sizing is the go - its all in centimetres.

    That and some shoe reviews - search "<model> true to size" or "<model> TTS" to see how reviews get on with the length of the shoes

    The sizing tends to be a bit better in performance running shoes than lifestyle shoes i've found but it's still pot luck. I'm a 12.5 which is annoying as not all brands bring that size in (Hoka is maybe the only one that does consistently)

    • pharkurnell on 19/04/2023 - 10:19

      How do you find the Hoka shoes and sizing?

      I have bad feet/legs from hit and run so have a pig of a time finding shoes, which is why I've stuck with NBalance… Had several pairs in the past, just recent attempts to buy em have failed.

      • DJR9000 on 19/04/2023 - 10:40
        +1

        Hokas are comfortable and I find them OK but the durability isn't that great compared to some other brands (especially on models like the mach and rincon). If you go down the hoka route the clifton is a good place to start and they come in wide. Their standard fit is pretty narrow. Personally out of hokas i have clifton 8s for an easy run day shoe and torrent 2s for shorter trail runs. Saucony and Salomon are also worth a look , they are making some good shoes that you can often find on a pretty good discount.

  • darkscorpio on 19/04/2023 - 10:16

    Find a retail store and try out the model you want to find out what size you need.

    • leiiv on 19/04/2023 - 10:25
      +1

      Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of ordering online? Perhaps you can't or won't go to the store.

  • Protractor on 19/04/2023 - 10:26
    -4

    Where were they made? Lots of cheap Asian factories use rubber and elastic tape measures.

    Seriously , can you buy local?
    Maybe you could send a photocopy of your foot/feet. Base the purchase on them matching it? Make them work hard for your precious moola.

    • boomramada on 19/04/2023 - 10:41

      Most clothes are usually designed and sized elsewhere and made in Asia by the brand, so the brand name decides the sizing based on what they ate the day before to make themselves and their clients feel good.
      Even if you buy made-in Australian clothes, if such an animal exists, two the similar brand wouldn't be having the same sizing.
      Hence you don't see any ISO on cloths.

      • Protractor on 19/04/2023 - 11:04

        Something is clearly lost in translation. I have bought Rivers clogs on three occasions. The size and width jumps all over the place. The latest variant even dropped off the arch support, despite the clearly hijacked design of the original crocks, (as per what Rivers have sold for years.)
        So I based my latest (online) purchase on an existing size format & shoe design, as per the OP, and was gazumped, by poor or non existent consistency or QC.

        • boomramada on 19/04/2023 - 11:26

          Yeah, Rivers probably got poor QC or mismanagement.
          For CK, their products are made in different countries but I find their sizing are consistent.

    • pharkurnell on 19/04/2023 - 11:11

      $100 from NBalance online clearance store themselves, or $250 from Athletes foot.

  • Protractor on 19/04/2023 - 11:05

    Something is clearly lost in translation. I have bought Rivers clogs on three occasions. The size and width jumps all over the place. The latest variant even dropped off the arch support, despite the clearly hijacked design of the original crocks, (as per what Rivers have sold for years.)
    So I based my latest (online) purchase on an existing size format & shoe design, as per the OP, and was gazumped, by poor or non existent consistency or QC.

  • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2023 - 11:55

    Google the make & model that fit you best and read through the reviews. Some reviewers will comment on other similar shoes that they've tried/worn - Amazon, Zappos & the actual brand website reviews are quite good in this regard.

    Try the fitting service at Athlete's Foot - in-store or online.

  • TheCandyMan2020 on 19/04/2023 - 13:14

    Maybe try the shoes instore somewhere then buy online…

    • pharkurnell on 20/04/2023 - 09:52

      IM wearing a pair of their shoes now which I've taken the size and stuff off of :(

  • astrotrain on 19/04/2023 - 13:47

    Buy 2 or 3 sizes and return the ones that dont fit? Unfortunately fit changes between models and makes I can be anywhere from a 9.5h (RM Williams boot) to 12 (Nike Huarache).

    • pharkurnell on 20/04/2023 - 09:52

      expensive way to shop, may as well just go into the store

      • astrotrain on 21/04/2023 - 09:40

        Yeah so go into the store. Those are your options.

  • Sinnerator on 20/04/2023 - 07:50

    I find odd sizing for exactly the same size on exactly the same items a constant problem so I can't order any clothes/shoes online. I need to try it on.

    • pharkurnell on 20/04/2023 - 09:51

      Im starting to think this is my only option too.

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