Haix Boots/Euro Boot Sizes

[rcarolina]

What is it with these Euro boot sizes? I am a UK 9 and have no problem with shoes and boots from UK origin. As most decent work boots are generally Euro origin (Meindl, Lowa, Haix etc) I opt for the size 43 which is supposed to be a direct comparison with a UK 9. Well my aching feet would suggest otherwise. I currently wear the Stein Bergsteiger Pro boot and a Lowa Vancouver for a general safety boot both are 43 and both are bordering on the too tight when worn with work socks all day.

 

I recently bought another pair of boots - Uvex winter boots (again Euro) for wearing when it gets really cold - I opted this time for a size 44 which is apparently a UK 9.5. Well, Herman Munster would be self conscious wearing these bloody things. They are like boats and are no way a 9.5 - they are more like a 10 at the very least.

 

Even the trade can't seem to get it facts straight - Stihl reckon a 43 = 9, 44 = 9.5 and 45 = 10.5. Whereas Strauss say 43 = 8.75 (which I can believe), 44 = 9.5 and 45 = 10.5.

 

I want to get some Haix boots when the Stein's wear out but I don't want to feel like I've got a hobble on part in the Mikado or for that matter a starring role in Carry on Screaming - I just want a pair of boots that fit!

 

So, do you know if the Haix boots come out a bit larger or smaller than equivalent UK sizes? Anyone who has a size 9 foot and is currently wearing comfy boots, I'd love to hear from.

 

Cheers.

 

Now where's me peppermint footrub?

 

[Dean Lofthouse]

I am 10 1/2 in uk shoes

 

My Haix are size UK 9.5 or EU 44, but US 10.5

 

I desperately need a new pair of boot and was going to buy Meindl Airstreams but daren't order them online in case the size is wrong

[Jonesie]

Haix boots if you a 9 you need a 43, if your up our way at all pop in and try them we've got all the haix in stock.

You don't need to buy them just pop in if your over here so at least when you need them you know what size you are.

 

Oh and bring your work socks.

[rcarolina]

My work socks will probably walk up there on their own.

 

So, if I wanted a UK 9.5 Haix Jonesie would I need to go for a 44 or would that swamp me as well do you think?

 

I think I need to try some on don't I?

[cousin jack]

I had this problem recently, I had ordered some Meindls off Jonesie, 43's, which I have been for many a year, tried them on as soon as they arrived and I knew they were too tight straight away, it was a pain having to post them back but got a pair of 44's by return of post, cheers Jonesie.

[Clark Forest]

Sizing's a nightmare, each manufacturer is different! I wear a UK10 for most things, shoes, trainers etc, but my steel toe cap work boots are a 45, my snowboard boots are a 44, my motorbike boots are a 45 and almost every pair of chainsaw boots I've tried have been a different size!

 

That said, we did have a wee confused chap on the phone a while ago checking that if his feet measured 10 inches, does that make him a size 10?!? So maybe the manufacturers aren't always entirely to blame!

[Jonesie]

My work socks will probably walk up there on their own.

 

So, if I wanted a UK 9.5 Haix Jonesie would I need to go for a 44 or would that swamp me as well do you think?

 

I think I need to try some on don't I?

 

I would say you're a 44 in Haix but still best to try them on.