Note from Lucille: This is a guest post from Alex of Isy B. Shoes. Enjoy – and if you know any other resources for large size women’s shoes, be sure to share them with us below!
A beautiful pair of shoes can give you a boost of confidence — and show the world just who you are.
But do you struggle to find stylish shoes in your size?
At Isy B. Shoes we don’t believe women with small feet should have all the fun when it comes to pretty shoes.
Here are our top 4 insider shoe shopping recommendations for crossdressers and transgender women (or anybody with feet size 12 or larger!):
For the Catwalk Trend hunter
Shoesissima
Shoesissima prides itself on identifying the hottest trends on the runway and translating them for big feet using high-quality materials.
This brand also does a great job updating classic styles for more contemporary tastes and delivers a well-rounded collection with something to appeal to everyone.
Available up to size 14.
For the fashionista on a budget
Torrid
You love shoes, but you need to make rent. We totally understand. Fortunately so does Torrid.
While the materials aren’t going to win awards for quality, Torrid is fast fashion at its finest. Treat your inner fashionista to the latest trends for unbelievably low prices.
The shoes at Torrid also tend to be cut rather generously, so they are great for wider feet.
Available up to size 13.
For your inner shoe designer
Shoes of Prey
Who hasn’t wished for the perfect shoe at some point in their lives?
If you think you could teach Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik or Jimmy Choo a thing or two about shoes, then you will love Shoes of Prey.
Be prepared to spend many hours playing with their comprehensive shoe design tool.
Wide feet? No problem. There 5 different widths available.
Available up to size 15.
For luxurious comfort without the luxury price tag
Sensational Soles
Every aspect of Sensational Soles shoes has been designed for large feet – from the reinforced heels to the attention to proportions ensuring that the shoes look good on feet of all sizes.
Designer-level features like leather soles and 100% full-grain leather abound, but the prices are refreshingly affordable.
Available up to size 14.
About Isy B. Shoes
At Isy B. Shoes, we’re dedicated to making shoe shopping easier and more fun for women with larger size feet. We know hundreds of great stores offering shoes in size 11 to 16. Search for stores that carry your size using our huge shoe-shopping directory and join our big shoe community to get in on monthly discounts from our favorite large size shoe stores.
P.S. from Lucille: Trying to figure out your size in women’s shoes? Here’s a handy calculator for converting between men’s and women’s shoe sizes and US, UK, and European shoe sizes.
P.P.S. from Lucille: As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. What’s YOUR favorite place to shop for shoes? Let us know in the comments below!
I where size 16 women shoe is very hard to find a good selection medium size heels
I’m in Canada & wear a size 11 womens & my local shoe stores rarely carry reasonably priced & good looking shoes. I’m looking to spend under 100$ per pair inclu. delivery (can go over, prefer not to)
Help?
I live in Sydney and all the Westfield shopping have Target stores which have a nice range of heels and boots up to size 11. Even BigW has a nice choice of heels, boots and even thighboots in size 11. I love shopping in these stores.
I’m lucky. I wear a size 9 women’s size. I shop for shoes everywhere!
Hello,
Sorry for double post I entered the email wrong. I’m a size 10.5-11 in men’s and I’m trying to figure out what size I am the calculator is saying those don’t convert. Does anyone know what sizes I should be getting?
@Brittany:
I poked at that calculator and I was disappointed, too. I did not observe the calculator taking into account shoe-width or type, and there is no mention of the aforementioned variables in the notes surrounding the calculator that I saw. Women’s shoes run more narrow than men’s shoes. Men’s wides and men’s skater shoes tend to be beyond your normal women’s wide-widths. Incorrect width to one’s shoes can lead to foot-crushing torture, blisters, split toenails if you do not tread carefully (unless you paint your toenails or your toenails are very strong), bruising, feet that gradually assume the shape of your shoes, and your shoes needing replaced as soon as they’re comfortable. I’m sure all of those potential side-effects are common knowledge, though. Sizing normally depends upon the type of shoe you want. Brands can differ, too, so it’s always best if you can try the shoes on for a good fit.
As pertains to women’s regular and athletic shoes, the conversion in my experience is by one size. A size 10.5 Mens Regular US = 11.5 Women’s Wide-Widths US or thereabouts.
I’ve observed that for women’s dress shoes, the conversion tends to be by two sizes. A size 10.5 Mens Regular US = 12.5 Women’s Wide-Widths US.
How do I know? Personal experience. If your feet are men’s wides/skater, you will have more difficulty finding cute shoes. I should know since I tend to run 10.5 to 11 Men’s WIDE. If your size is within the regular men’s shoe selections, I can but envy your gamut of wide-widths selections without crushing pain. :]
Hello,
I’m a size 10.5-11 in men’s and I’m trying to figure out what size I am the calculator is saying those don’t convert. Does anyone know what sizes I should be getting?
How about: Shoe Dazzle, great pricesfew once you buy from them, also Payless sells: Moments, Fioni, American Eagle ( not same as American Eagle brand clothing) also Dex-Flex which are comfortable, have up to 4 inch or Kitten heel shoes and lastly Just Fab (for Ladies or Women. Chadwicks, sell up to size 10. Centurian has shoes that go up to size 14.
A shoe A Holic…. Tranny Girl who has over 50 pair & wear either size 11 or 12. Happy Shoe shopping Ladies