Boot sizes - shrinking feet

[SteveA]

My feet usually fit size 9 or sometimes a 9½ but I tried on umpteen pairs of Dunlop Purofort welly boots this morning and it seems my feet have shrunk to size 7.

 

Anyone else got shrinking feet?

[skyhuck]

Nope.

[easy-lift guy]

Different manufacturers have different last for various model shoes or boots. I doubt that your feet have in fact shrunk from a 9 to a 7. The amount of pain your feet would be causing you ATM could confirm weather your feet have actually shrunk or not, any pain?

easy-lift guy

[SteveA]

Different manufacturers have different last for various model shoes or boots. I doubt that your feet have in fact shrunk from a 9 to a 7. The amount of pain your feet would be causing you ATM could confirm weather your feet have actually shrunk or not, any pain?

easy-lift guy

 

No pain at all, and my size 9 hiking trainers are feeling tight, so if anything i think my feet maybe closer to 9½.

 

hmmm, maybe i should get them measured in Clarks.

[porky]

I don't think there is a "standard" for sizing and every manufacturer differs slightly.

[teepeeat]

arnt wellies generally made oversize to accommodate thick socks??

 

As has been said - different manufacturers have different size last

Also Chinese made are one size smaller than the European size - ie if you need a 48 european and it is chinese made, then more than likely need to go to a 49.