Dumb shoe size question

[yg17]

I ordered a pair of shoes online (Converse All Stars if it matters) and got them today, and they're about an inch too long at size 14. Yes, I have big feet. So does that mean they're 14 inches long, and I'd need a size 13? If not, what measurement does the shoe size represent so I can exchange them and get it right this time? Thanks

 

[Kane.Elson]

It's just an arbitrary number. There are 93840320 different sizing standards depending on the average size of feet in that region etc...

You can see a chart to convert to and from inches/cm here or here (clearer)

 

[itguy06]

For Converse All Stars, you have to go down 1 size from your normal size. So, for a size 14 you need to get a size 13. I'm a 13 and a size 12 Chucks (Converse All Star) fits perfectly. I'm surprised the place you ordered from didn't have a note - most places online have this as Chucks are sized weird like that.

Hopefully you ordered from a place like Zappos that gives you free shipping and return shipping. You can then get the right shoes and be happy.

Hope that helps.

 

[skunk]

Yes, I have big feet. So does that mean they're 14 inches long, and I'd need a size 13?

Fortunately not, as I'm sure a tape measure could have told you. I have UK 14 feet, equivalent to a US 14.5, so count yourself lucky. I wear practically nothing but flip-flops...

 

[Gray-Wolf]

Op, if the shoe is an inch too long, go down 2 sizes each size is about 1/2 inch.

I wear a size 12, but foot is a little over 10.5 inches long.