Would it be madness to buy shoes a size too large?

[AuntVictoria]

I've fallen in love with a pair of past season Vans, but I can only find a pair in size 6, and I'm a size 5. Would it be madness to buy them? Would they never fit properly / chew up my feet? Do you think I could lace them tight enough? I'll wear them with tights a lot, so woolly socks aren't really an option!

They’d never fit right no matter how many tights you wore, I don’t think. Have you checked eBay or any other resell sites?

Insoles?

Sheepskin insoles. Try Celtic

https://www.celticandco.com/womens/footwear/care-cleaning-products/sheepskin-insole?msclkid=bec4cc35de4215052d5693b9edc06a04&utmsource=bing&utmmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=UK%20-%20Search%20-%20Generic%20-%20Other%20-%20Exact&utmmterm=sheepskin%20insoles&utm_content=()%20-%20Insoles%20-%20Insoles%20-%20Sheepskin%20-%20()%20-%20()%20-%20()%20-%20Exact

You'll wear them always thinking about how they don't fit...at least that's what would happen to me. I can't stand shoes being too big, always feel they look huge, even though it's obviously only a small amount 'more shoe' than the size down.

I've done that loads, you just get padded insoles.

Also a heel grip, if you need them.

They're lovely I'd buy them and buy insoles as others have suggested

I've tried ebay and even downloaded Depop in my search but no luck. I hadn't thought of insoles, thanks all, will give them a go!

Are they these OP?
Listed ages ago but the seller has been active in the last week. Worth asking.

depop.app.link/tcV69Z9wGab

They're the ones @applepineapple, thank you so much for looking! However the rip puts me off, I don't have the skills to fix them unfortunately.

No worries! I shall keep my eyes open for you, just in case.

I think vans are quite big anyway though and usually size down but I guess if you really can't live without them it's worth a try!

I wouldn't. Vans come up big anyway and always 'expand' quite a bit because of the material.

Argh I've bought them now! Fingers crossed they are unusually small!

Fingers crossed for you. I bought a pair of shoes that were half a size too big and never felt comfortable.

I’m wearing a size too big trainer and quite like them.

Also try YOOX they usually have past season stuff on sale.

Have you tried calling the store in the outlet village at Cheshire Oaks? Worth a try?

Thanks for the suggestion re YOOX, I hadn't heard of it before so will be useful in the future. These shoes aren't available on it though unfortunately.

I've already phoned the outlet in Braintree as it's not far from me and they said my best bet was online. Thanks for the suggestion though!

@CoffeeChouxBun who knew I needed sheepskin insoles... but now I know they exist I need them. I'm so happy you posted these! Thanks

@DarkMutterings they are thick and warm and, being proper sheepskin rather than some nylon fleece imitation, your feet won't sweat! Beware though- they are super thick, especially when new, you do need space in your shoes for them.

I'm a 5 and I find Vans on the smaller side, particularly the slip ons. I've got very narrow feet too. Hope that cheers you, OP.