A beautiful pair of shoes can give you a boost of confidence — and make you feel extra feminine.
But do you struggle to find stylish shoes in your size?
In this article, I share my top shoe shopping recommendations for crossdressers and transgender women (or anybody with feet US size 13 or larger!).
But first, what’s your shoe size?
Before you go on a shoe shopping spree, you must know your size. To convert between men’s and women’s shoe sizes, simply add 2 sizes to your usual men’s shoe size. For example, a men’s US size 11 would be women’s US size 13.
To convert between US and international shoe sizes, check out this shoe size chart.
Now let’s shop!
Long Tall Sally
The ultimate shopping destination for tall women, Long Tall Sally has shoes for every occasion in US size 10-15. Best of all? They are an international e-commerce site, offering service and shipping within the US, UK, EU, and Australia.
UPDATE (October 7, 2020): At the time of this update, Long Tail Sally has changed ownership. The current stock is being sold off in preparation for new products. We will continue to monitor the site for more news.
Pleaser
While Pleaser prides itself on being the leader in sexy footwear, they offer a range of styles – from sexy to classic to pinup to goth. There’s something for everyone. Most important, they offer women’s shoes up to a size 16.
FSJ Shoes
FSJ is a China-based shoe manufacturer that offers a huge array of styles up to a size 15 US. (Thank you to reader Katie-Lee for the recommendation!) Best of all, they also offer custom made shoes at affordable prices. Now you can make any shoe dream come true!
Pierre Silber
Looking for a walk on the wild side? Another sexy shoe destination, Pierre Silber also offers more demure styles for those with classic taste. Available up to a size 16.
Payless
Who doesn’t love a good deal? While Payless only offers women’s shoes up to a size 13, they are a great option for affordable footwear if your feet are on the smaller side.
UPDATE (October 7, 2020): Payless has relaunched in North America after closing more than 2,000 stores. They are currently focused on ecommerce with plans to open 300-500 new stores in the next 5 years. Their new ecom site continues to offer low cost women’s shoes up to a size 13.
Penny Loves Kenny
Looking for fun, fashionable footwear at an affordable price – that also FITS? Look no further than Penny Loves Kenny. Currently available up to a size 14 (medium and wide).
UPDATE (October 7, 2020): You can now find Penny Loves Kenny shoes at DSW and Shoes.com.
Ebay
Let’s not forget good old Ebay! Ebay offers an unparalleled selection and some amazing bargains. Best of all, you can search for women’s shoes up to a size 19!
Time to put your best foot forward
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. What are YOUR favorite places to shop for shoes? Please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
If you live in the US try Kohl’s.
They sell half sizes and have an excellent male to female sizing guide.
Ellie has women’s shoes in size 14.
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Hello, I have a wide foot I’m a 12W in women and flat footed do any of these stores have a wide shoe availability? Or does anyone know of a store that has 12w?
Hey Rashonda, I have found Torrid and Avenue have a decent selection of 12W’s.
Good Luck!