Star Ling boots: size question

Maya

How do these run? They just went on sale again on Nordies and I'm adding them to my wish list.

I like to wear insoles and thick socks in my boots, so most of my boots are a 7 (I usually wear a 6). I do have a few pairs that are a 6.5 though, but those did not require an insole.

16 years ago

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Maya

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16 years ago

marianne

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Maya, I typically wear 8 or 8.5 and I got 8.5 in these boots. I have oddly shaped toes, and if the toe box is pointy or narrow, I typically have to size up. I don't think you need to go up more than half a size or they will start falling off your feet, as they are roomy around the ankles.

16 years ago

kellygirl

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I typically wear a 7 but sized up to a 7.5. The 7's were fine with thin socks but decided I'd like a bit more room for bulky winter socks. I couldn't wear them any bigger than a 7.5--a half size up and the heel slips a bit but not enough to be annoying. HTH.

16 years ago

Donna

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Hi Maya - I usually wear a 6 1/2 in an open shoe and a 7 in a closed toe shoe. I bought the Star Lings in 7 1/2. I *might* have been able to get away with a 7 but I didn't want to take the time to reorder. I put an insert in and wear socks and they're fine. Just for reference, my Brulee's are 6 1/2.

16 years ago

Maya

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OK Donna, excellent. My brulees are also a 6.5 so I think I can go for a 7.

See, my foot measures out to a 6 but it is wide, so I have shoes ranging from a 6 to a 7.5 in my closet! It's very confusing having such a disproportionate foot.

Anyway, in my desperation I looked them up on ebay and found just one pair in the color I wanted and they were a 7, so I took a chance on them. For $49 (incl. shipping), it's worth it. I use the Dr Scholl's double air pillow insoles, which take up quite a bit of space. I think with thick socks and my wide foot it should work. Fingers crossed.

16 years ago

Angie

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At least a 7. I had to size up to a 7. You might even need a 7.5!

16 years ago

yublocka

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I agree with sizing up. I'm normally a 10 and got an 11 in these (no half sizes when your foot is big!) I was worried they'd be too big, but its fine, even with very thin tights! Can't wait to see you sporting these boots Maya - I love mine!!!

16 years ago

Maya

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I usually wear a smaller size or the same size as you Angie, so I think (and hope) I won't need a 7.5. I only own one pair of 7.5's and that is because they are very pointy toes compared to what I usually wear and seemed to run small anyway.

These are the ones I got:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA.....K:MEWAX:IT

16 years ago

Angie

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That’s right, Maya. But I don’t wear thick socks and I have narrower feet than you, so I thought you might require a 7.5. But my guess is a 7 and then we'll be footwear twins again.

16 years ago

JennyK (NC)

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Oh, how I envy you of the dainty size 7 feet! The shoe options available to you are seemingly endless!

Jenny, of whom her grandfather said when she was born, "Well, she ain't no Cinderella!"

16 years ago

Maya

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Well, if all else fails I guess I can wear some thinner socks! I have 3 sock weights in my drawer for different boots! I truly cannot wait for them to get here. Even though I know it is not physically possible for them to be here today, I keep checking the tracking information anyway! But after this I am on the shopping ban of a lifetime.

Jenny, you're too funny! What size do you wear?

16 years ago

JennyK (NC)

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Maya - Typically I'm an American 9.5, but I often need to take a 9 or a 10, as it's not very easy to find that size. I count my blessings though! I am very glad that I don't wear an 11 or 12 American. That would really make things difficult.

I am sending "very fast shipping" vibes your way! Please post a pic when they come.

16 years ago

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