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Ladies with big feet

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SparklyDeer · 28/07/2025 18:16

Yet again, I am browsing for trainers and I am having to look at mens trainers. Size 9 so not huge by todays standards but not that many companies make shoes for women with big feet.
The trans person in my office (who always leaves the toilet seat up in the ladies loos btw - very feminine!) has huge feet but manages to find nice ladies shoes that fit them.
Is there magical trans shoe shops? Are women allowed to shop there too?
My hope is that since so many men want to be women us women with big feet might soon have loads of choice for our big clown feet.
Not really AIBU just not sure where else to post.
It just pisses me off that women with big feet aren't deemed dainty enough to deserve nice shoes in nice colours. I want bright pink trainers in size 9 that are designed for womens bodies. Not mens trainers....

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JHound · 05/08/2025 14:07

MarriedinMaui · 28/07/2025 18:52

Try https://ottoandivy.com/

They are wonderful! Have honestly changed my life. They look expensive at first glance but they are actually way cheaper than any equivalent well made leather shoes. And all fit true to size and are really comfy.

They aren’t good for trainers but they are one of my go tos for everything else!

JHound · 05/08/2025 14:05

In fact I actually find trainers really easily. Easier than other styles.

JHound · 05/08/2025 14:04

I have big feet (European size 42/43, UK size 8/9).

I simply shop online. I find almost all sports companies have a bigger range online. I wear ASICS and I think online they go up to a UK women’s 12/13. You do have to go to the ASICS store which is not cheap.

PommieBear · 05/08/2025 14:02

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PommieBear · 05/08/2025 14:01

Ask him where he hats his Ladies Shoes

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 05/08/2025 13:44

I’m a 43/9. Currently wearing red and pink Adidas Gazelles. Trainers are just about the only type of shoe I don’t have trooble getting to fit.

MrsMitford3 · 05/08/2025 13:42

http://zalando.co.uk

You can get size 9 here

Gettingbysomehow · 05/08/2025 13:39

There are plenty of trans shops in and around Brighton as I recall when I lived there and I think there was one in Bognor Regis too. All sell larger size shoes.

MagpiePi · 05/08/2025 13:30

ibblebibbledibble · 29/07/2025 13:42

sorry but this post made me think of all the times I’ve asked for an 8 or 9 in the shoe shop and the assistant comes out and asks if I’d like to try a 7 🤣😡

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That used to happen to me too!

Now I just wear men's trainers, or I've got a pair of men's chelsea boots that I wear for work. I actually don't want pink, purple, pale blue, silver or sparkly trainers, which seems to be what manufacturers think is what all women want.
I did buy a pair of size 9 ballet flats in one of the cheap shoe shops just recently, which is amazing IMO as they only ever used to go up to a size 7.

Thatsthesizeofawatermelon · 05/08/2025 13:07

I found the link I mentioned earlier on in the thread.

It’s a directory of sources for women who leave a larger footprint.

Where to buy large size women's shoes - Pretty Big Shoes

Where to buy large size women's shoes - Pretty Big Shoes

Worldwide directory of shops for women's shoes in big sizes. Find shoes in your size near you or buy online.

https://www.prettybigshoes.com/shops

findmeaunicorn · 29/07/2025 23:35

To everyone that has criticised my post! I was simply providing my experience…… and for more context I was bullied due to my weight and size of my feet pre teenage years, but turns out I was an early developer and thanks to some weight loss and maturity where I’m not the clown/freak that is bigger than everyone in every way, I’m more at peace with my body……. But I do tend to find my feet are bigger than most people I know and I do find buying elegant shoes a problem. I was trying to be kind and helpful……. Thank you for again re-emphasising the freak and fool I have felt since being a child! Luckily I’m strong now and I take if on the triple chin! Especially on Mumsnet!!!!

Ginmonkeyagain · 29/07/2025 15:39

Anonymous are a Danish brand and go up to a UK size 10. Really nice shoes as well.

holamargareta · 29/07/2025 15:14

FitFlop do most styles up to size 9

RelaxedOddish · 29/07/2025 15:01

I feel your pain. I also wear a size 9. Always depressing going into shoe shops and there are never any nice shoes /boots in my size. Always size 5/6s. Wish they would consider there are more women that have bigger feet these days so they should buy more stock of the bigger sizes! Extra sad in sales when there is usually nothing worth buying in a 9.

I just buy trainers than are universal, vans, converse

2dogsandabudgie · 29/07/2025 14:56

BCBird · 28/07/2025 18:41

Re trans person leaving toilet up. Are they women happy with the arrangement for toilets?

I'd be inclined to say "which man has been in the ladies toilet and left the seat up!"

fetachocolate · 29/07/2025 14:54

SutekhsEars · 28/07/2025 21:25

Do you think it's slightly insensitive to describe your size 7s as clowns feet, when there are people on this thread with much larger feet? I'd love to have size 7. 😠

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Size 9 here. Genuinely can't imagine being bothered by a comment like this. It's just someone saying how they feel about their feet.

labradorservant · 29/07/2025 14:37

Thank you all! I have large feet! I’ll take a look at these. My husband has more shoes than I do!
As for having issues with size 7. Jog on. My dd is size 7, wish I could buy all the shoes she can. Oh that’s on trend I’ll get that one. I wish I could too. I’ve just lost weight. On MJ! Feet still large!

ibblebibbledibble · 29/07/2025 13:42

findmeaunicorn · 28/07/2025 20:41

I’m a 7 and go for either rounded or pointed flats and very slim ballet type trainers. I appreciate a 7 is likely classed as ‘normal’ these days but I’ve always felt like I have clown feet 🤣 my feet have been massive since about being age 7. So sometimes I think it’s the style you go for. Also, no offence meant, but are you overweight? I used to be a lot bigger and needed an 8/9 but since losing 4st (and not on monjaro or anything like that) find I can always get into a 7, or in generous sized shoes a 6.5. Uggs tho are a game changer, cannot get my feet in them for love nor money 🤣 also places like new look do wide fitting shoes which I find takes me down a size instantly x

sorry but this post made me think of all the times I’ve asked for an 8 or 9 in the shoe shop and the assistant comes out and asks if I’d like to try a 7 🤣😡

Thatsthesizeofawatermelon · 29/07/2025 03:27

@ClipClopt yes, the Netherlands also.

Thatsthesizeofawatermelon · 29/07/2025 03:26

SutekhsEars · 28/07/2025 21:25

Do you think it's slightly insensitive to describe your size 7s as clowns feet, when there are people on this thread with much larger feet? I'd love to have size 7. 😠

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Spot on, and there’s also the comment about stressing her weight loss didn’t come via Mounjaro or the likes.

The poster maybe has clown feet because she is one.

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SparklyDeer · 28/07/2025 23:02

So many great recommendations that I have never heard of - thank you!!

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hellooomynameisbillyballoonhead · 28/07/2025 22:46

I have mens sized feet - drives me mad. My feet are a mens size 10-10.5 and wide. ladies shoes do not fit me, even when I've bought ones in the correct size/width etc. They're either miles too wide, particularly near the ankle, or are just play acting at a large size. I only buy shoes based off EU size now too as it's slightly more reliable!

I am right here with you! I wear brooks or mizuno trainers as my day to day shoe - not remotely stylish I don't think. Special occasions I wear buffalo trainers or new rock style boots so not everyone's taste!

PauliesWalnuts · 28/07/2025 22:38

Try getting mountaineering boots! I have to have them to use crampons but the men’s versions are far too volumous and my feet rattle around in them. I don’t want to wear three pairs of socks, I just want a pair of B2s that fit 😩

PotatoBreadForTheWin · 28/07/2025 22:33

I feel your pain OP, I normally end up with men’s trainers. I did get a nice green and pink pair recently, try shopping direct with Nike

Following with interest, off to investigate Otto and ivy as I’ve never even heard of them. I find large shoes perversely easier than trainers. I think maybe because trainers are so unisex they just don’t bother making larger womens ones as they assume we’ll just buy men’s. BUT I DON’T WANT HORRIBLE, BORING MENS TRAINERS.