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Hate having big feet

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 11:32

Anyone else? I have size 8 feet and I really hate it! They are huge and sometimes I have to get a 9 if the shoes are tight, I’ve always hated having such big feet as a woman, im not tall either so it’s not even in proportion, even my daughter has got my big feet as shes 9 with size 5 woman’s feet, I dread to think what size she will end up as, gone are all the pretty young girls shoes as most dont go up as big so shes 9 having to wear adult shoes, finding nice school shoes is hard. AIBU to hate having big feet!

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JHound · 22/09/2026 12:33

I am a UK size 8/9 (European 42/43).

When I was young it bothered me but now I literally don’t give it a second thought. (I am also tall with a broad build).

I am more bothered by my giant dinner saucer hands!

The one downside of big feet for me is how poor availability is. But I find being a tall woman makes buying any and all clothing difficult.

Ihateboris · 22/09/2026 12:33

I absolutely hate my massive feet (I'm 8.5 or sometimes 9)..not only are they big, they're ugly as my big toe nails have fallen off due to many years of running. I never show my feet. I'm also only 5ft 5in so not even tall! Mum, on the other hand, is size 3!

AdidasBadidas · 22/09/2026 12:30

Ooh the club I’m a member of!
8.5 sized feet here with added complexity of flat feet so need to fit chunky insoles. I have long long ago given up on pretty shoes - either I can’t get them or I can bear to be in them!

DD who is 11 is already at 7.5 with the same problem! She’s still growing..

FriendlyMedusa · 22/09/2026 12:26

OP do you perhaps need a cup of tea and a biscuit? 😅

Gentlework · 22/09/2026 12:23

PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:19

Well doesnt look like anyone can relate 😂

I can, OP! Have you tried Otto and Ivy?

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:23

MagpiePi · 22/09/2026 12:20

Mine are size 9 and I don’t think about it.

At least you can get big women’s shoes these days. So many times when I was a teenager I’d ask for a size 8, the shoe shop assistant would bring out a pair of size 6s and ask if I wanted to try them.
Tbh it saved me loads of money.

I wear men’s trainers which I prefer as manufacturers seem to think that women only want trainers that have pink, purple or pale blue on them.

Oh that would make me feel worse, I already feel my feet look manly.

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MagpiePi · 22/09/2026 12:20

Mine are size 9 and I don’t think about it.

At least you can get big women’s shoes these days. So many times when I was a teenager I’d ask for a size 8, the shoe shop assistant would bring out a pair of size 6s and ask if I wanted to try them.
Tbh it saved me loads of money.

I wear men’s trainers which I prefer as manufacturers seem to think that women only want trainers that have pink, purple or pale blue on them.

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:20

ShortColdandGrey · 22/09/2026 12:18

I have the opposite problem with size 2 feet. Yes I get cheaper shoes but I want an adult option not kids shoes 🙁

And I want smaller more feminine looking feet, I hate that my feet are men’s sizes 😂 I guess everyone wants something different

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:19

Well doesnt look like anyone can relate 😂

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ShortColdandGrey · 22/09/2026 12:18

I have the opposite problem with size 2 feet. Yes I get cheaper shoes but I want an adult option not kids shoes 🙁

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:18

WhoPaintedMyRosesRed · 22/09/2026 12:06

I don’t think you are limited. Sports direct go up to size 5 for kids. And many, many others.

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Trainers again.

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:18

WhoPaintedMyRosesRed · 22/09/2026 12:06

Wearing trainers with dresses and skirts is all the fashion for kids at the moment.

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Thats nice but she doesn’t want to??

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sandwalk · 22/09/2026 12:11

I'm size 41, though I am 5'10" so I would look silly anyway with smaller feet and pretty much all shoes go up to 8/42 and some mainstream places like Next and ASOS go up to 9 now so you are within the normal range for women's footwear

WhoPaintedMyRosesRed · 22/09/2026 12:11

Next sell many different brands on their site, lovely girlie shoes in size 5.

Ratherhaveacupofteaandabiscuit · 22/09/2026 12:09

RosesAndHellebores · 22/09/2026 11:56

@PoppiCan I have the reverse being 5'6" and a 4.5/5. I've always wanted bigger feet on the basis they mighr make my legs look thinner.

Yes, I think my big feet make my ankles look smaller.

Although of course what would it matter if I had chunky ankles really as long as they work.

WhoPaintedMyRosesRed · 22/09/2026 12:06

PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:05

But thats ok if you like trainers, im not a fan of trainers and DD is the only girl wearing trainers at school all the girls have nice girly shoes, trainers dont look good with dresses or skirts! (And no not a fetish post 😂😬)

Wearing trainers with dresses and skirts is all the fashion for kids at the moment.

Blarn · 22/09/2026 12:06

I'm 5'6 with size 8 feet and I don't look like a clown! They just look like normal feet.

Have a look at asos, loads of lovely shoes and hundreds when you filter for 8/9.

WhoPaintedMyRosesRed · 22/09/2026 12:06

PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 11:54

Thats what I mean though you are limited with choice now, or the more expensive options.

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I don’t think you are limited. Sports direct go up to size 5 for kids. And many, many others.

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:05

But thats ok if you like trainers, im not a fan of trainers and DD is the only girl wearing trainers at school all the girls have nice girly shoes, trainers dont look good with dresses or skirts! (And no not a fetish post 😂😬)

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PrincessASDaisy · 22/09/2026 12:03

Assuming this isn’t a fetish post 😂 try having size 10! I just wear unisex trainers

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:01

Pinkflamingo10 · 22/09/2026 12:00

Sketchers kids go up to a size uk6

She wants pretty shoes not trainers 😩

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 12:00

RosesAndHellebores · 22/09/2026 11:56

@PoppiCan I have the reverse being 5'6" and a 4.5/5. I've always wanted bigger feet on the basis they mighr make my legs look thinner.

Doesn’t work sadly just makes you look like a
clown

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Pinkflamingo10 · 22/09/2026 12:00

Sketchers kids go up to a size uk6

RosesAndHellebores · 22/09/2026 11:56

@PoppiCan I have the reverse being 5'6" and a 4.5/5. I've always wanted bigger feet on the basis they mighr make my legs look thinner.

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PoppiCan · 22/09/2026 11:54

WhoPaintedMyRosesRed · 22/09/2026 11:44

Schuh kids go up to size 5.

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Thats what I mean though you are limited with choice now, or the more expensive options.

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