Anyone notice weird shoe sizing lately?

[Jcrew3082]

Just some random weirdness to rant about…

I love flip flops- all year round. Last summer, I ordered a pair from J Crew. The year before, I picked up a pair at a J Crew store, and they were a women’s 7. I usually wear a 7.5. They were a little too small, but they were just for the house and on sale lol. So, when I ordered, I got an 8. When they came in the mail, they were too small. They were exactly the same style as the 7’s from the previous year. I held them back to back, and the 8’s weren’t as long. So, I ordered a 9, and they fit. They were exactly the same as the 7’s when placed back to back. I asked J Crew if something was going on with their sizes or if I got a defective pair, and they said no. So, I thought, “Ok, whatever…” and enjoyed my flip flops.

Fast forward to Sunday. My mom got me some Old Navy flip flops for Easter. Last year I bought many pairs in a women’s 8, and they fit well. My mom bought me 9’s, and I decided to try them before returning them for 8’s. To my surprise, they fit! I measured them back to back with last year’s 8’s, same style, and they are exactly the same! What gives?

Anyone else experience this?

 

[Dani53]

My foot got bigger with each pregnancy, and I was going to ask if you had a baby in the last year. Kind of wierd though with you measuring them and they don't match up. Flip flops have a nice edge to the sole so it's not like you aren't lining them up right.

Don't know what to tell you though. I can't stand anything between my toes so I never wear those. I live in my Teva's in the summer and Dansko's all winter.

 

[40something]

Actually, I may be complaining of the same issue. I usually wear Birkenstock shoes/sandals and have for years, ever since I discovered them. Well, I haven't bought a new pair for probably 4-5 years and all the Birki shoes I have are a size 37 which is a USA women's size 6 (although I wear a size 7, but Birkenstock must run bigger). Okay, I bought a pair of waterproof Birk sandals and they came last week, size 37, and I'm thinking they are too small. My heel is right to the end of the shoes. I also ordered another pair that hasn't come yet so now I'm curious to see how that one fits and I may be sending them both back for their size 38.

And to continue the madness...I spent today shopping for a new pair of running shoes. I tried on shoes in three stores, umpteen shoe models and I could not find a single pair that fit me just right, no matter the cost. I came home empty handed. What is with shoe manufacturer's anymore?????

 

[Jcrew3082]

Okay, glad it's not just me. This is like vanity sizing in reverse or something!