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Honestly, I would just like to get 3 sizes with each shipment, try them all on, and pick the best... but without having to advance them 3x the cost of a pair of shoes.

I don't find returning to be a big deal. You put the shoes back in the box they came in, print a label, and drop it off at the post office. Still easier than going to a store, and once you know your size for a given brand, you don't have to do this anymore.

I've also found that shoe sizes don't really vary all that much, in my experience. I wear size 11EE boots, 11EE running shoes, 11EE sneakers, and 11EE dress shoes. I think the problem that a lot of people have is that they order standard-width shoes even though they don't have standard-width feet. Then the fit comes down to how tight the laces are, etc.

But I digress. Zappos will probably not go out of business if they don't buy this company.



Brands don't have consistent sizes at all. You should watch their pitch from the Launch Conference because they explain this problem.


Good brands tell you which last they use for the specific pair of shoes, so you'll know how they'll fit in advance. New Balance does this, anyway.




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