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  • Dear A- The width differs according to the length. Based on these measurements, you are between a 9 and a 9.5 wide.  The differences are very slight, only 0.3 cm on the length.  And please keep in mind that we've only taken into consideration two dimensions, length and width.  You should also consider the thickness/thinness of your foot.  If it is thicker, more muscular, than average, you may want to go to an extra wide (WW).  Much of this size decision also depends on the style of the shoe you are going to order.  A round toed flat will be more accommodating for a wide foot than a high heeled, pointy toed pump. <div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://asktheshoelady.com/2009/04/width-depends-on-length/' addthis:title='Width depends on length' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>

    Width depends on length

    Posted on April 22, 2009 | No Comments
    Dear A- The width differs according to the length. Based on these measurements, you are between a 9 and a 9.5 wide.  The differences are very slight, only 0.3 cm on the length.  And please keep in mind that we've only taken into consideration two dimensions, length and width.  You should also consider the thickness/thinness of your foot.  If it is thicker, more muscular, than average, you may want to go to an extra wide (WW).  Much of this size decision also depends on the style of the shoe you are going to order.  A round toed flat will be more accommodating for a wide foot than a high heeled, pointy toed pump.

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  • Dear Shoe Lady, I received my shoes but they gap on the sides.  This is the biggest drawback of ordering shoes on line.  Should I try the same shoe in a medium instead of a wide with.  Do you know if Katie runs large. S.R. Dear S.R.- Gapping is one of the mysteries of shoe fit.  It usually has less to do with the width of the shoe and more to do with how the shoe is cut in relation to the shape of your foot.  For example, if the ball of your foot hits below the curve on the...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://asktheshoelady.com/2009/03/when-a-shoe-gaps-on-the-side/' addthis:title='When a shoe “gaps” on the side?' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>

    When a shoe “gaps” on the side?

    Posted on March 4, 2009 | No Comments
    Dear Shoe Lady, I received my shoes but they gap on the sides.  This is the biggest drawback of ordering shoes on line.  Should I try the same shoe in a medium instead of a wide with.  Do you know if Katie runs large. S.R. Dear S.R.- Gapping is one of the mysteries of shoe fit.  It usually has less to do with the width of the shoe and more to do with how the shoe is cut in relation to the shape of your foot.  For example, if the ball of your foot hits below the curve on the...

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  • I measured my foot, and it is 9 3/4 inches long and 4 1/4 inches wide.  From the floor to the top of my foot about  mid-instep is 2 1/2 inches high.  And the biggest part of my ankle  where the bone protrudes is 11 3/8 inches.  Because of the height of  the top of my foot to the floor, I usually can not wear normal shoes  that "wrap" up the foot or have a design that would go up the foot. Could you give me some different size possiblilties?  Normal shoes that don't go up the foot, ones that do, and ones with ankle straps.  Where an anklet would normally fit for me is 10 1/2 inches.<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://asktheshoelady.com/2009/03/fitting-my-wide-foot/' addthis:title='Fitting my wide foot' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>

    Fitting my wide foot

    Posted on March 4, 2009 | 1 Comment
    I measured my foot, and it is 9 3/4 inches long and 4 1/4 inches wide.  From the floor to the top of my foot about  mid-instep is 2 1/2 inches high.  And the biggest part of my ankle  where the bone protrudes is 11 3/8 inches.  Because of the height of  the top of my foot to the floor, I usually can not wear normal shoes  that "wrap" up the foot or have a design that would go up the foot. Could you give me some different size possiblilties?  Normal shoes that don't go up the foot, ones that do, and ones with ankle straps.  Where an anklet would normally fit for me is 10 1/2 inches.

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