Stop the Bloody Lies

Let me preface this article by saying, shoe stores that carry size 41 have size charts on their websites. For instance, Aldo Shoes sizing chart reports a size 41 is equivalent to a size 10 and 42.5 is an 11. Size 41s are actually a size 10ish.

All I ask is when I visit these stores the sales associate should be well-versed in sizing (European and Italian) to better assist their customers. Extended-size feet gals know that size 41 is not a 'real' size 11. It is incredibly frustrating to go into shoe stores that carry size 41 and market it as an 11.  I cannot tell you how many times I have been confused by the sizing chart. 

The sizing truth of the matter is, it all depends on where the shoes are manufactured. Shoes that are produced in China run smaller because of Chinese culture and tradition (i.e. foot binding). Unless otherwise specified for the sake of athletic shoes, they run a tad bit smaller. Shoes from Europe run more narrow than other regions. American made shoes run bigger. 

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