Can someone please explain the physics of shoe/boot sizing?
When I buy either, apparently the pair travel through some 5th dimension before they end up on my feet.
Take this case for example: I'm generally a 10.5-11. And granted boot sizing varies but my actual foot measures just about 28 cm. Some of my best fitting footwear has an outsole of about 31-31.5.
I was looking into a pair of size 4 julius boots that apparently have an outsole of 32.5 cm and approximate insole of 30 cm. The seller says they're best for a US size 12 or 12.5 and per Julius footwear, I believe that to be fairly accurate.
So in theory, if my foot is 28 or 29 cm and the inner sole is approx. 30 cm and the outsole is 32.5 cm, wouldn't these fit me with an insole?
But the idea of wearing a shoe that someone claims is best for a 12.5 U.S. seems ridiculous to me as someone who can wear 10.5 in most shoes/boots.
I need to crack the metaphysical mystery going on with my feet.
I know all too well the problem with the desire to kop vs. the reality of physics but what part of the equation seems off?
When I buy either, apparently the pair travel through some 5th dimension before they end up on my feet.
Take this case for example: I'm generally a 10.5-11. And granted boot sizing varies but my actual foot measures just about 28 cm. Some of my best fitting footwear has an outsole of about 31-31.5.
I was looking into a pair of size 4 julius boots that apparently have an outsole of 32.5 cm and approximate insole of 30 cm. The seller says they're best for a US size 12 or 12.5 and per Julius footwear, I believe that to be fairly accurate.
So in theory, if my foot is 28 or 29 cm and the inner sole is approx. 30 cm and the outsole is 32.5 cm, wouldn't these fit me with an insole?
But the idea of wearing a shoe that someone claims is best for a 12.5 U.S. seems ridiculous to me as someone who can wear 10.5 in most shoes/boots.
I need to crack the metaphysical mystery going on with my feet.
I know all too well the problem with the desire to kop vs. the reality of physics but what part of the equation seems off?
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