Thank you so much! All of the shoes I'd been buying up til now had pretty much been too narrow for me but I always thought they would just stretch over time - so much pain, and money gone! Going to buy a really nice pair of brown leather oxfords now I know how they should fit.
QUICK QUESTION: I just got Bostonian Nantasket Double Monk-strap loafers [Full Grain Cow Leather, with leather soles], size 9 and 8.5. [In sneakers I'm a 9 or 9.5] The 9 feels the best (as I would hope a shoe to fit after having "Worn it in") - This is largely due to size of my arch and top of foot (nearly 3x's your average persons and hump curvature to top of foot). Thus dipping back down to strait at a steep decline. So due to this, the space between toe and front of foot is approx 1.5". The 8.5, is like a loose tourniquet at the balls of my feet, and not able to get a finger in between my heel and back of shoe... but the length gap is the most comfortable [1"]. My natural instinct says to go with the 9, but my concern is that, if it feels now how I'd hope it should fit after a year of wearing them. Will I run risk of a floppy shoe down the road? The creasing on the 8.5 when I step is extreme and in multiples, hurting the toes at the end of my smaller foot. The 9 offers a faint single crease strait across the front, without touching my toes when I step, and leaves no remaining crease humps. What would be your suggestion? (I've tried about 5 brands, these seem to fit my feet the best)
>>>I just bought some bostonian oxfords in a 10M... but my normal running shoes for most of my life have been 10.5 or 11... but these bostonian with dress socks fit all the criteria you mentioned in video. this reassures me I'm gonna be okay :)
What happens if the back of the shoe has a tiny bit of wiggle? It doesn't come off but its not snug on my back foot that is with thin socks ( i will try it myself with medium thickness socks). It fits perfect everywhere else though.
J B you havent met me yet!😂unless it rains,i wear sneakers,otherwise wear them 5 days a week to school in business casual outfits. I have got 5 pairs and each pair sees one,sometimes 2 wears a week. Semi brogue monday,wingtip tuesday,monkstrap wednesday,derby thursday,suede brogues for casual friday,boat shoes friday
Well I am 16 and I just got myself my first dress shoes ( Claudio Conti - leather black ) Kind of surprising indeed at this age I think. I got them because I play the piano/organ or sing at the chorus in some places and sometimes ceremonies:)
I've been having a hard time finding good fitting shoes. I don't have a lot of money, so I have two options. 1) Buy brand new, cheap shoes, or 2) thrift for good shoes. I have been having really bad luck up until this past weekend. Just this past weekend I thrifted 3 pairs of great fitting shoes in great shape. 2 x Johnston & Murphy, 1 penny loafer for $3, 1 derby for $8. 1 x Cole Haan loafer for $3. All brown in like-new condition.
Awesome thank you. I got a pair of dress shoes from Aston grey and had to size down .5 inch. I tried going down a full 1 inch but was getting pressure on the top of my feet when I was walking. also another tip when your walking in your dress shoes in the shop or at home. walk on hard floors because you'll be walking on hard floors when your out.
I have truly long narrow feet- 13B.. My choices for dress shoes are limited to the following: Allen Edmunds; Alden; Johnson & Murphy (Custom); Church- the one company that makes Alden seem budget priced; and Raincourt & Co. NOTE: The best fitting footwear for my feet tends to be upper middle to high end cowboy boots- Boulet and Honcho.
Yup my Oxford just fits fine and not too wide even though that part you mentioned touches, my feet is as you described. Yes not much meat on top of my feet.
Thanks Ashley! Your advice really came in handy. I had to swap in my Allen Edmonds' two times 'til I found a cozy size. I had to size up to an "E" width. I've never had this problem with any other shoe. I guess the Allen Edmonds are a bit narrower than most other shoe brands--or at least the ones I normally wear.
That’s something I have always said, shoes shouldn’t have to be worn in! They should feel comfortable the first time you slip them on or they are not right for you! Thank you Miss Ashleigh
I wear a 13. I also have wide feet. One of my pet peeves is that when tying my shoes the eyelets do not meet to form a nice tight line touching each other. Mine always have a gap. This is the first time I hear that when they touch that its too wide, and not an issue if they touch. Hate that mine do not touch.
I've noticed that when I try on dress shoes and walk with them on I notice little wiskers between the end of the shoe and the bottom of the laces. Is that normal or is it too big? too small?
Guys, if you're toes fir perfectly but feel tightness on the side, DON'T SIZE UP. Reason why is you'll end up looking like a penguin and the proportion won't look right with your body if you size up. My advice is to choose a wider shoes because they should have that. They have types for width aswell like she mentioned. Nornal is D for example.
Indeed. The advice she gives is problematic in this regard. If you're buying dress shoes from brands that don't make varying widths then maybe you should consider buying a different brand. The rest of the advice she gives is wonderful.
Well, I always have trouble buying shoes of any kind because I am a small guy, always have to go for the smaller size and sometimes those are a little too long
Hey Ashley! I just recently bought a new pair of Allen Edmonds Carlyles. I question if the length is too long because I notice my back heel starts to slide up a little when I'm walking (thin dress socks, on thicker socks not a problem). Now the thing is I am barely able to slide my pinky behind my heel gap. Is the new shoe just stiff and causing my heel to life up or should I size down?
Got my first pair of AE Carlyle's. They were a bit tight midway (10.5D) on the side and AE store said it would break in which was false as you stated. He said it was best he could do since I had flat feet the shoe wouldn't fit perfectly. Wore it first day and was miserable blisters on outer toes. What are your opinions? I did size up half a size (11D) but was too large. Called AE and since they are worn no returns... they agreed with all your points.
Thank you! AE called me back and said they will review it and suggested a wide and possibly down half a size to compensate for the width. I may just have to sell them. For the next pair definitely won't be going back to that location probably one in Manhattan. Or might go to Nordstrom now instead of directly to AE. When you tell your clients to get shoes do you have them go directly to the brand's store or a third party like Nordstrom? Also do you have a place to donate?
Is 1 1/2 thumb with in the toe area to much? The shoe I tried was really comfortable but there was much space left in the toe box, whilst the same shoe smaller size had a tighter fit but still not uncomfortable had about 1 thumb with left. Which one should I get? Both are comfortable but one is just tighter. They are the same brand and model.
People who think dress shoes cannot be comfortable.. I would suggest try a lot of brands n invest in a quality pair of shoes coz I have dress shoes which r at par with my sneakers when it comes to comfort. Try investing some time and money before u buy your pair... Best of luck with Ur shopping fellas.
Allen Edmonds, they have a outlet store here: www.shoebank.com/. I like their Park Avenue and 5th Ave models. If you get a shoe with a leather sole then you can have them resoled when they wear down, Allen Edmonds calls this "recraftable". So just take great care of the leather, use a shoe tree in them to hold their shape and the shoe will last you a lifetime.
Most of the dress shoes I wear get wrinkles right behind the toe cap. I must have a very flat foot. Do you have any idea what i can do against this issue? Or does everyone have a problem with wrinkles on the top of the shoes?
+Ashley Weston ok thank you. I just bought a new pair of high quality shoes and I will see how it will end. I think it's also depending on how and how often you care for your shoes.
You can buy a cedar shoe tree, which will help keep a shoe's shape and remove a bit of moisture when you are not wearing them. Usually $15-30 or check a second hand store. Nordstrom has sale on them right now with a great price of only $12.90 for a Mens Cedar. shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-mens-shop-cedar-shoe-tree-men/3032562
I have large wide feet too, and seller told me i should buy derby shoes rather than oxford shoes, because derby shoes have open lacet system which is perfect for large wide feet.
I found out recently I'm a BLITHERING IDIOT and have been buying shoes about a half to full size too big my entire life. I've got like 6 pairs of fancy shoes ranging from allen edmonds to johnston murphy and one day at a shoe store I tried on a half size down and thought "gee, these fit pretty good" and then sure enough I went home, tried on all my other pairs and did some measurements and yep, I wasted so much money. I think I was just in denial all these years because I have tiny feet, I couldn't bear to buy a size smaller than I already am. UUHG
Alright so since you're such an expert on Man's shoes fashion and whatever tell me a shoe that will fit over a abnormally shaped foot that will never fit in any of the fancy Dress shoe That you decide men should wear
first of all don't wear shoes, sandals are the way to go, without socks of course because your feet need to breathe. Size your feet There is plenty of u-tube tutorials on this. Trim your nails. Go to a nail salon before sleeping with a woman they hate being scratched. Okay you gotta wear shoes on your job or it's just too damn cold for sandals. start by your foot size 10 by D ? then 10 1/2 by E shoe size. You can't fit a 1/2" bolt into a 1/2" hole. If there is a shoe maker in your area he may be able to correct a shoe that does not fit well. Yeah try them on your know if they are for you. buy quality you will be a lot happier with a 100 $ plus shoe than
excuse me, if a shoe is tight, bigger size or the next size wont help, you should try a wider shoe, probably you have a wider feet. how can a shoe which is tight in the front help if u take a half inch r one inch bigger. crap video. i disliked it.
Stop bullshitting stuff that everyone knows. We all know that if you feel cramped they are too small and that we should try a bigger size. At least you had some good points in the video but the bullshit is just a waste of time
Of your videos I have seen, this is the best. Very practical advice and no fluff. Keep it up!
Thank you so much! All of the shoes I'd been buying up til now had pretty much been too narrow for me but I always thought they would just stretch over time - so much pain, and money gone! Going to buy a really nice pair of brown leather oxfords now I know how they should fit.
QUICK QUESTION: I just got Bostonian Nantasket Double Monk-strap loafers [Full Grain Cow Leather, with leather soles], size 9 and 8.5. [In sneakers I'm a 9 or 9.5]
The 9 feels the best (as I would hope a shoe to fit after having "Worn it in") - This is largely due to size of my arch and top of foot (nearly 3x's your average persons and hump curvature to top of foot). Thus dipping back down to strait at a steep decline. So due to this, the space between toe and front of foot is approx 1.5".
The 8.5, is like a loose tourniquet at the balls of my feet, and not able to get a finger in between my heel and back of shoe... but the length gap is the most comfortable [1"].
My natural instinct says to go with the 9, but my concern is that, if it feels now how I'd hope it should fit after a year of wearing them. Will I run risk of a floppy shoe down the road?
The creasing on the 8.5 when I step is extreme and in multiples, hurting the toes at the end of my smaller foot.
The 9 offers a faint single crease strait across the front, without touching my toes when I step, and leaves no remaining crease humps.
What would be your suggestion? (I've tried about 5 brands, these seem to fit my feet the best)
>>>I just bought some bostonian oxfords in a 10M... but my normal running shoes for most of my life have been 10.5 or 11... but these bostonian with dress socks fit all the criteria you mentioned in video. this reassures me I'm gonna be okay :)
What happens if the back of the shoe has a tiny bit of wiggle? It doesn't come off but its not snug on my back foot that is with thin socks ( i will try it myself with medium thickness socks). It fits perfect everywhere else though.
Did u find any solution??
I'm 19 years old and I never really see guys my age wear dress shoes. Love wearing these kinda shoes 🤘
J B you havent met me yet!😂unless it rains,i wear sneakers,otherwise wear them 5 days a week to school in business casual outfits. I have got 5 pairs and each pair sees one,sometimes 2 wears a week. Semi brogue monday,wingtip tuesday,monkstrap wednesday,derby thursday,suede brogues for casual friday,boat shoes friday
Well I am 16 and I just got myself my first dress shoes ( Claudio Conti - leather black ) Kind of surprising indeed at this age I think.
I got them because I play the piano/organ or sing at the chorus in some places and sometimes ceremonies:)
I've been having a hard time finding good fitting shoes. I don't have a lot of money, so I have two options.
1) Buy brand new, cheap shoes, or
2) thrift for good shoes.
I have been having really bad luck up until this past weekend. Just this past weekend I thrifted 3 pairs of great fitting shoes in great shape. 2 x Johnston & Murphy, 1 penny loafer for $3, 1 derby for $8. 1 x Cole Haan loafer for $3. All brown in like-new condition.
I have very wide feet, I can never find something that fits me 😥 I wanna start a shoe company exclusively for wide feet men
Allen Edmonds makes wide shoes.
+Brandon Dague thank! looks good and I like their recrafting service
Same. Most of my casual shoes cause me to trip over my own feet because I got them too long to fit the width lol
My feet are both loooong and wide. Size 14 4E is my proper fit. Even 14 wide doesn't fit me.
Carmina offers EEE width shoes as well
Awesome thank you. I got a pair of dress shoes from Aston grey and had to size down .5 inch. I tried going down a full 1 inch but was getting pressure on the top of my feet when I was walking.
also another tip when your walking in your dress shoes in the shop or at home. walk on hard floors because you'll be walking on hard floors when your out.
+UnitedWarGamer yup that makes a lot of sense, after all, you'll be walking on the sidewalk with them! Why do all the shoe stores have plush carpets?!
+Ashley Weston 😮
wow thanx ashley...
i just needed this 😊
I have truly long narrow feet- 13B.. My choices for dress shoes are limited to the following: Allen Edmunds; Alden; Johnson & Murphy (Custom); Church- the one company that makes Alden seem budget priced; and Raincourt & Co. NOTE: The best fitting footwear for my feet tends to be upper middle to high end cowboy boots- Boulet and Honcho.
Thank you. Like all women, you're more helpful than a man! :)
Yup my Oxford just fits fine and not too wide even though that part you mentioned touches, my feet is as you described. Yes not much meat on top of my feet.
Thanks Ashley! Your advice really came in handy. I had to swap in my Allen Edmonds' two times 'til I found a cozy size. I had to size up to an "E" width. I've never had this problem with any other shoe. I guess the Allen Edmonds are a bit narrower than most other shoe brands--or at least the ones I normally wear.
That’s something I have always said, shoes shouldn’t have to be worn in! They should feel comfortable the first time you slip them on or they are not right for you! Thank you Miss Ashleigh
I liked this, it was informative and entertaining. Like I was laughing a little hardbody
I have a heel slippage issue on my tassel loafer. If I pick lower size, the width doesn't fit on me. Would putting a kind of heel pads would help?
Great information while also being entertaining. Well-done.
I wear a 13. I also have wide feet. One of my pet peeves is that when tying my shoes the eyelets do not meet to form a nice tight line touching each other. Mine always have a gap. This is the first time I hear that when they touch that its too wide, and not an issue if they touch. Hate that mine do not touch.
Love you, you're way of making it simple and to the point! Thank you very much.....
Nice hair
I've noticed that when I try on dress shoes and walk with them on I notice little wiskers between the end of the shoe and the bottom of the laces. Is that normal or is it too big? too small?
when shoes become a little loose over time and the laces close completely, would not insoles solve that?
Guys, if you're toes fir perfectly but feel tightness on the side, DON'T SIZE UP. Reason why is you'll end up looking like a penguin and the proportion won't look right with your body if you size up. My advice is to choose a wider shoes because they should have that. They have types for width aswell like she mentioned. Nornal is D for example.
Indeed. The advice she gives is problematic in this regard. If you're buying dress shoes from brands that don't make varying widths then maybe you should consider buying a different brand. The rest of the advice she gives is wonderful.
I found that the photos are just too hilarious hahah XD
What do you think about luxury shoes like Louis Vuitton and Gucci?
Could you make a video on boots, Ashley?
+Ashley Weston Can't wait for it :)
Well, I always have trouble buying shoes of any kind because I am a small guy, always have to go for the smaller size and sometimes those are a little too long
Hey Ashley! I just recently bought a new pair of Allen Edmonds Carlyles. I question if the length is too long because I notice my back heel starts to slide up a little when I'm walking (thin dress socks, on thicker socks not a problem). Now the thing is I am barely able to slide my pinky behind my heel gap. Is the new shoe just stiff and causing my heel to life up or should I size down?
does the length rule apply same with the suede lace up shoes wearing with shorts?
great video!
im us 5 size, any idea what brands shall i go for ? oxford, derby, boots, brogue ?
What's the quartet piece that plays at the beginning and the ending?
A lot of nice shoes come in a wide version also.
its all about the width! we probably knew that already ;)
Got my first pair of AE Carlyle's. They were a bit tight midway (10.5D) on the side and AE store said it would break in which was false as you stated. He said it was best he could do since I had flat feet the shoe wouldn't fit perfectly. Wore it first day and was miserable blisters on outer toes. What are your opinions? I did size up half a size (11D) but was too large. Called AE and since they are worn no returns... they agreed with all your points.
Thank you! AE called me back and said they will review it and suggested a wide and possibly down half a size to compensate for the width. I may just have to sell them. For the next pair definitely won't be going back to that location probably one in Manhattan. Or might go to Nordstrom now instead of directly to AE. When you tell your clients to get shoes do you have them go directly to the brand's store or a third party like Nordstrom? Also do you have a place to donate?
Go to Nordstroms and just get the size/fit down, then order what you want from AE.
MBisFrenchy AE offers most of their shoes in E width, try going with an E width next time
Thank you for your tips.
Have you ever heard Obermain brand? If yes, how do you think about that brand? Thanks
you deserve so much more subs. thank you so much Ashley!
Is 1 1/2 thumb with in the toe area to much? The shoe I tried was really comfortable but there was much space left in the toe box, whilst the same shoe smaller size had a tighter fit but still not uncomfortable had about 1 thumb with left. Which one should I get? Both are comfortable but one is just tighter. They are the same brand and model.
+Ashley Weston Ok thank you for the advise and answer ^_^.
my tip is that i always put on thick socks when i try shoes in the morning, soo thee will ol ways fit in the evening
I don’t care about shoes.... you are just gorgeous
I have so narrow ankle that even to small size still slip on:(. And my advice try shoes on not to tired and not to rested feet.
you're the best! thanks for this review!
Very interesting topics you just got your self a new sub gorgeous
Most companies don't have sizes in narrow to triple wide. Allen Edmonds does, I wear 7 EEE in A/E. Now tell me a brand that does that?
Jack Chueh I've seen 2E in Cole Haan but never had a reason to look for anything larger.
People who think dress shoes cannot be comfortable.. I would suggest try a lot of brands n invest in a quality pair of shoes coz I have dress shoes which r at par with my sneakers when it comes to comfort. Try investing some time and money before u buy your pair... Best of luck with Ur shopping fellas.
I enjoy your extremely informative videos. Can you recommend some Oxford brands in the $150-$400 range?
Allen Edmonds, they have a outlet store here: www.shoebank.com/. I like their Park Avenue and 5th Ave models. If you get a shoe with a leather sole then you can have them resoled when they wear down, Allen Edmonds calls this "recraftable". So just take great care of the leather, use a shoe tree in them to hold their shape and the shoe will last you a lifetime.
Most of the dress shoes I wear get wrinkles right behind the toe cap. I must have a very flat foot. Do you have any idea what i can do against this issue? Or does everyone have a problem with wrinkles on the top of the shoes?
+Ashley Weston ok thank you. I just bought a new pair of high quality shoes and I will see how it will end. I think it's also depending on how and how often you care for your shoes.
+Ashley Weston ok, that means every man doesn't need only one pair of black and brown Oxford, he needs a fair amount :D
+Ashley Weston Indeed. I like your videos. Keep it up!
You can buy a cedar shoe tree, which will help keep a shoe's shape and remove a bit of moisture when you are not wearing them. Usually $15-30 or check a second hand store. Nordstrom has sale on them right now with a great price of only $12.90 for a Mens Cedar. shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-mens-shop-cedar-shoe-tree-men/3032562
Thanks for all the info. New subscriber.
David Bowie was channeling you my dear...!!!
I have a very wide feet. Can you suggest how I should purchase dress shoes
I have large wide feet too, and seller told me i should buy derby shoes rather than oxford shoes, because derby shoes have open lacet system which is perfect for large wide feet.
Sidebar: your hair looks gorgeous!
I found out recently I'm a BLITHERING IDIOT and have been buying shoes about a half to full size too big my entire life. I've got like 6 pairs of fancy shoes ranging from allen edmonds to johnston murphy and one day at a shoe store I tried on a half size down and thought "gee, these fit pretty good" and then sure enough I went home, tried on all my other pairs and did some measurements and yep, I wasted so much money. I think I was just in denial all these years because I have tiny feet, I couldn't bear to buy a size smaller than I already am. UUHG
do you also buy oversized condoms?
Thanks mam
I buy shoes like that but it kinda long for me 😢😢
Love your videos but it drives me crazy when you refer to shoe 'with'
It is 'width' here in uk
I'm done! Haha
you are awesome!
You're sooo pretty
is she talking about sex or do I have a dirty mind?
D Width...
Steven Paul its you brah!you've got a dirty mind!
Alright so since you're such an expert on Man's shoes fashion and whatever tell me a shoe that will fit over a abnormally shaped foot that will never fit in any of the fancy Dress shoe That you decide men should wear
There's a "d" in width.
i wear 12-13. i don't wanna look like a clown with the extra long dress shoes because of the empty space at the tip. 😢
shoe size is d m w
No Michael in this episode :(
thumbs up. just subscribed!
...PRESSURE
Thank you señorita for this information ;) 👍
Did she just refer to herself as a "celebrity" menswear stylist? Lmfao
Mam, with all due respect you in all your videos suggest to go for a round toe and avoid square ones but in this vlog the very 1 shoe is a square toe
yeah , but what if I am short with large feet , than i look like a Peter Pan
Thanks :D
A informative video, could do without the multiple body shaming jabs
Cute
most men are D width. meanwhile im a 3E. does that mean im alpha af?
PunaniLicker69 It means you have big feet.
Shoe Size… Duh!
Hmmm not sound advice.
This is a either a gigantic shoe, or this woman is tiny as hell XD
first of all don't wear shoes, sandals are the way to go, without socks of course because your feet need to breathe. Size your feet
There is plenty of u-tube tutorials on this. Trim your nails. Go to a nail salon before sleeping with a woman they hate being scratched. Okay you gotta wear shoes on your job or it's just too damn cold for sandals. start by your foot size 10 by D ? then 10 1/2 by E shoe size. You can't fit a 1/2" bolt into a 1/2" hole. If there is a shoe maker in your area he may be able to correct a shoe that does not fit well. Yeah try them on your know if they are for you. buy quality you will be a lot happier with a 100 $ plus shoe than
excuse me, if a shoe is tight, bigger size or the next size wont help, you should try a wider shoe, probably you have a wider feet. how can a shoe which is tight in the front help if u take a half inch r one inch bigger. crap video. i disliked it.
That was actually pretty useless. I'm here because I'm having a hard time determining what my "normal shoe size" is.
Stop bullshitting stuff that everyone knows. We all know that if you feel cramped they are too small and that we should try a bigger size. At least you had some good points in the video but the bullshit is just a waste of time
Benjamin Jiang Pro tip: next time don’t watch the video.