Sizing Guide

While every foot is different, here is a reference tool for the shoes I have reviewed

Personal Sizing:

On the Brannock Device, I measure in between an 11.5 and 12 in length and a D and E in width. Typically, the main problem area for me is across the ball and toe of the foot, and will often need to size up for shoes with tighter toe boxes.

Of course, brannock sizing can be extremely misleading, so if you have the chance to try on a pair before buying I’d highly recommend it.

Sizes by Brand:

Adidas/Yeezy
- Adidas x Allbirds
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: True to size. With no structure, you could easily make a half size too big or a half size too small work.
  - Full Review
- Forum Mid
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Typical Adidas sizing, longer and more narrow. Softer leather upper has some give.
  - Full Review
- Iniki
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Very generous, but sloppy. More like a slipper than a shoe.
  - Full Review
- Lab Race (Noah Exclusive)
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Tight fit everywhere, but especially width. Materials are soft and stretchy, but you should definitely size up
  - Full Review
- Solar Boost
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Wide foot friendly for a runner, more accommodating than an Ultraboost
  - Full Review
- Stan Smith recon
  - Listed Size: 12.5
  - Notes: Runs long and slightly narrow. Cup sole doesn’t have much give, but should compress and free up space with time.
  - Full Review
- Torsion Artillery Hi
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Runs small, even a 13 did not fit well. The leather should stretch with time.
  - Full Review
- Ultraboost 21
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Wider than older Ultraboosts, can be slightly sloppy. Consider sizing down if you plan to run in them.
  - Full Review; Updated Review
- ZX-4000 4D
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Very long and very narrow. Most people will likely have a lot of space in front of their toes.
  - Full Review
- Yeezy 350 V2
  - Listed Size: 12.5
  - Notes: Fits well without insole, but would need to go up half a size if I wanted to keep that in.
  - Full Review
- Yeezy 450
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Long and narrow, very similar in shape to the ZX-4000, but slightly smaller in every direction. Size up if you’re a wide footer.
  - Full Review
- Yeezy 700 V1
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Short and wide last, especially for an Adidas sneaker. If you typically size up due to width, consider going a half size smaller.
  - Full Review
- Yeezy 700 V3
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Very small, even for a Yeezy. This is accented by a tight toebox, considering going up a half size from most sneakers and a size and a half from brannock.
  - Full Review

Alden
- Indy Boot
  - Listed Size: 12D (TruBalance Last)
  - Notes: Normal sizing in heel with very wide forefoot. Went with brannock sizing and it fits well.
  - Full Review, Updated Review
- Leisure Hand Sewn (unlined)
  - Listed Size: 11.5D (Van Last)
  - Notes: Sized down from normal Van/Barrie sizing due to wide heel, unlined allows for give in the toe box.
  - Full Review
- Leisure Hand Sewn (lined)
  - Listed Size: 12D (Van Last)
  - Notes: Heel is a bit too wide, but the lining means the toe box doesn’t have the same amount of flex.
  - Full Review
- Longwing
  - Listed Size: 12D (Barrie Last)
  - Notes: Very boxy last, especially for a combination. Would prefer a tighter heel and wider toebox.
  - Full Review

Allen Edmonds
- Park Avenue
  - Listed Size: 11.5E
  - Notes: Long and narrow last compared to brannock, with a minimal amount of stretch. Width does not increase toe box space. Replaced with a 12D which fits better.
  - Full Review
- Strandmok (65 last)
  - Lised Size: 12D
  - Notes: Long and narrow last compared to brannock.
  - Full Review

Brooks Brothers
- Golden Fleece Cap Toe
  - Listed Size: 12D
  - Notes: Wide for a dress shoe last, but not quite an E. Should fit most comfortably
  - Full Review

Cheaney (Joseph)
- Harry Tassel Loafer (214 Last)
  - Listed Size: 11 F (UK Size)
  - Notes: Better than most tassel loafers, but still very narrow in the toe box. Average length and width.
  - Full Review

Clarks
- Desert Boot 221
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Already generous, the soft leather makes it even more so. Should fit almost every well, but nobody perfect.
  - Full Review

Converse
- All Star
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Runs very large for a sneaker, but extremely accommodating of all sizes. Size down 1 full size from most sneakers
  - Full Review
- Jack Purcell
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Runs very large, but if you get the right size it’s extremely accommodating of both wide and narrow feet. Size down 1 full size from most sneakers.
  - Full Review

EasyMoc
- EasyMoc
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Runs much smaller than typical handsewns, though expect stretch. If you plan on wearing socks, size up compared to your normal size.
  - Full Review

Edward Green
- Banbury (202 Last)
  - Listed Size: 12 / 12.5 E
  - Notes: Sizing is a half size smaller than most UK lasts, and a half size larger than most US lasts. Long toebox offers some flexibility in sizing
  - Full Review
- Hampstead (137 Last)
  - Listed Size: 11 / 11.5 E
  - Notes: Sizing is a half size smaller than most UK lasts, and a half size larger than most US lasts. Narrow toe box can be restricting
  - Full Review

Grant Stone
- Diesel
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Fits nearly identical to the Alden Barrie, though slightly shorter overall
  - Full Review
- Tassel Loafer
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Wide in the toe box and narrow at the ankle and waist, great last for most people
  - Full Review

Helm
- Zind (415 Last)
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Fairly generous through the ball, narrow at the toe
  - Full Review

Jay Butler
- Cromwell Penny Loafer
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Runs short and narrow. The material is stretchy, but figure on going up at least a half size from most other loafers.
  - Full Review

J Crew
- Kenton Boot
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Runs short and narrow, suggest sizing up at least a half size from brannock, potentially a full size if you plan on wearing thick socks
  - Full Review
- Ludlow Penny Loafer
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Very true to brannock. Slightly narrow in the toe box, but soft leathers have some give
  - Full Review
- Ludlow Tassel Loafer
  - Listed Size: 11.5
  - Notes: While J Crew suggests going down a half size, I find these run very true to brannock. Slightly narrow in the toe box, but the unstructured toe allows for give.
  - Full Review

New Balance
- 1080 V10
  - Listed Size: 12.5
  - Notes: Extremely accommodating, you could probably go a half size up or down from your “correct” size and be comfortable.
  - Full Review
- 992
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Initially short and narrow, stretches a huge amount with wear. I’d buy them with a tighter fit initially.
  - Full Review; Updated Review

Nike/Jordan
- Air Max 1
  - Listed Size:13
  - Notes: Narrow last, short for Nike. Soft upper offers some flexibility.
  - Full Review
- Air Max 90
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Narrow last, standard Nike sizing. Soft upper will give a bit of stretch.
  - Full Review
- Blazer Low (Sacai)
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Extremely narrow and unforgiving. Even for medium feet this would be brutal.
  - Full Review
- Dunk High
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Narrow last, standard Nike sizing. No stretch in the cup sole, but the upper is accommodating.
  - Full Review
- Dunk Low
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Narrow last, standard Nike sizing. Upper is stretchy, but the outsole is not.
  - Full Review
- Invincible Run
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Much more generous than typical Nike, if you typically size up due to width, consider going a half size smaller
  - Full Review
- Killshot 2
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Typical Nike last, long and narrow.
  - Full Review
- Kwondo1
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Built on an SB last, so it’s smaller in every direction, but I’d stick with your normal Nike size
  - Full Review
- Jordan 1 High
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Narrow last, standard Nike sizing. Upper is flexible, and padding will cover for a slightly-too-large-size
  - Full Review
- Jordan 5 High
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Very full for a Nike last. Sloppy fit in a typical Jordan 1 size, if you plan on actually playing in these size down .5
  - Full Review
- Jordan 11 High
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Narrow last, standard Nike sizing. Upper is not particularly flexible out of the box, but foam midsole should adapt.
  - Full Review
- Jordan 12 High
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Wide last for a Nike, if you plan on playing in these consider sizing down.
  - Full Review
- Jordan 13 High
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Wide and short for a Nike last. Much more accommodating for most people.
  - Full Review
- Jordan 14 Low
  - Listed Size: 13
  - Notes: Very generous last, especially for Nike. Should have sized down a half size.
  - Full Review

Oak Street Bootmakers
- Camp Moc
  - Listed Size: 11
  - Notes: Slightly long and average width but extremely stretchy. Calf skin models I’d size a full size up from the CXL variants.
  - Full Review
- Trench Boot
  - Listed Size: 11.5
  - Notes: My new favorite last, it feels like it was custom made for me. Narrow ankle and wide toe box.
  - Full Review
- Wingtip
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Overall a very accommodating last, but maybe too accommodating in height. Requires a lot of volume to fit properly.
  - Full Review

Quoddy
- Blucher
  - Listed Size 11 D
  - Notes: Typical American style last with a wide toebox. Probably should have one with an 11.5, but they stretched a lot with wear.
  - Full Review
- True Penny Loafer
  - Listed Size: 11 D (stretched by Quoddy to a 11.5)
  - Notes: Slightly long and slightly wide, particularly in the toe box. Somewhat stretchy, but with the lining it doesn’t accommodate as much as similar shoes.
  - Full Review

R.M. Williams
- Comfort Craftsman
  - Listed Size 11 G (U.S. 12 D equivalent)
  - Notes: Very close fit, which highlights problem areas. I wasn’t able to make any size work.
  - Full Review
- Comfort Turnout
  - Listed Size 11 G (U.S. 12 D equivalent)
  - Notes: Very close fit, which highlights problem areas. Wider toebox than the Craftsman, which allowed a good fit.
  - Full Review

Rancourt
- Beefroll Penny Loafer
  - Listed Size: 12 D
  - Notes: Much larger in size than their other shoes, consider going a half size smaller.
  - Full Review
- Blake Wingtip
  - Listed Size: 11.5 D (stretched by Rancourt to a 12)
  - Notes: Long and average width, with a thinner toe box. Not particularly stretchy.
  - Full Review
- Horse Bit Loafer
  - Listed Size: 11.5 D
  - Notes: Longer with roomier toe box than other Rancourt products.
  - Full Review
- Read Boat Shoe
  - Listed Size: 12 D
  - Notes: Long with a very narrow toe box.
  - Full Review; Updated Review

Sperry
- Gold Cup
  - Listed Size: 11 M
  - Notes: Accurate length and width, but extremely stretchy, this pair stretched nearly a full size. Size down.
  - Full Review

T.B. Phelps
- Weekender
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Slightly long, and slightly narrow. Extremely soft upper will accommodate sizing variations.
  - Full Review; Updated Review

Truman
- Stitchdown Horse Rump
  - Listed Size: 11.5 D
  - Notes: Accurate length and width, unlike most boots that run large. No stretching, even from a cobbler. If you’re on the fence go up a size.
  - Full Review

Vans
- Old Skool
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Fits accurate length for brannock and slightly wide, compared to other sneakers they are long and wide. Not particularly stretchy, however they will mold to your feet.
  - Full Review
- Slip On
  - Listed Size: 12
  - Notes: Shorter and more narrow than other Vans lasts, would have fit better in a 12.5 if available but 13 was too large
  - Full Review

Viberg
- Engineer Boot (41464 / 2050 Last)
  - Listed Size 11.5 D
  - Notes: Wide heel and narrower forefoot. Not a great fit.
  - Full Review
- Service Boot (2030 Last)
  - Listed Size: 11.5 E / 12 E
  - Notes: Sizing is inconsistent, with material and outsole significantly impacting size. I’ve fit in anything from and 11 to a 12, with 11.5E (the standard width) being the most common.
  - Full Review

White’s Boots
- MP (55 Last)
  - Listed Size: 11.5 E
  - Notes: Narrow last, even slightly wide feet will want to go E, non-combination last so heel might be wider than you are used do. Do not expect any stretch.
  - Full Review
- 350 Cruiser (55 Last)
  - Listed Size: 11 E
  - Notes: Fits the same as the 11.5 E in the MP, likely due to the lack of toe cap and softer leather. Otherwise, similar fit.
  - Full Review

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