Grenson Shoes sizing

[MilanoStyle]

1. I have size 10D Grenson Stowie from Bennis. What is the equivalent U.K Grenson size? Is it 8.5, 9, or 9.5UK?

2. If I can push my foot all the way into the shoe and able to stick in my middle finger comfortably, should I go down .5 or 1 UK size from the current size? My middle finger is about 2CM widestpart and 1.6CM thickest part.


Thanks.

 

[raley]

I am normally a 12, and bought Grensons from Bennie's in size 12. They are a bit big but wearable - I definitely could have sized down to a 11.5 though.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by MilanoStyle

1. I have size 10D Grenson Stowie from Bennis. What is the equivalent U.K Grenson size? Is it 8.5, 9, or 9.5UK?

2. If I can push my foot all the way into the shoe and able to stick in my middle finger comfortably, should I go down .5 or 1 UK size from the current size? My middle finger is about 2CM widestpart and 1.6CM thickest part.


Thanks.
1. The equivalent U.K. Grenson size is 9.5E.
2. Yes you should go down in size. Does the width fit perfectly? If so, you may consider going down a size but up a width - i.e. to a 9.5E U.S. or 9F British. If the width is a bit big, simply size down that half size - 9.5D U.S., 9E U.K.

 

[odoreater]

Does a UK F width fitting fit the same as a US E fitting? And does that mean that a UK G fitting is the same as a US EE fitting?

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by odoreater

Does a UK F width fitting fit the same as a US E fitting? And does that mean that a UK G fitting is the same as a US EE fitting?

in theory, yes, but in reality, it depends on the brand and their labeling preferences.

 

[zjpj83]

^ ^ Indeed. I have Grenson 7F and they fit me identically to Grenson 7.5E U.S.

 

[odoreater]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

^ ^ Indeed. I have Grenson 7F and they fit me identically to Grenson 7.5E U.S.

But, would say a Grenson 11F fit the same as an Allen Edmonds 11E more or less? I know it depends on the last and all, but I've been hunting for good shoes in a G fitting thinking that this was the equivalent to a US E, but there are a lot more options available in F fittings, though I'm not sure that an F fitting would fit my US 11E foot.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by odoreater

But, would say a Grenson 11F fit the same as an Allen Edmonds 11E more or less? I know it depends on the last and all, but I've been hunting for good shoes in a G fitting thinking that this was the equivalent to a US E, but there are a lot more options available in F fittings, though I'm not sure that an F fitting would fit my US 11E foot.
I believe a U.S. Allen Edmonds 11E is equivalent to a Grenson UK size 10.5F.

 

[odoreater]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

I believe a U.S. Allen Edmonds 11E is equivalent to a Grenson UK size 10.5F.

Interesting. If this is true then it would open up a lot more shoe options for me. Is this also true for C & J? Would a C & J size 10.5F be approximately equivalent to an AE 11E?

I should just order from places with a good return policy.

 

[MilanoStyle]

What is the difference in Grenson insole length (or dress shoes in general) from 9.5UK to 9UK? Would it be 5mm ~= 1/4 inch?

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by odoreater

Interesting. If this is true then it would open up a lot more shoe options for me. Is this also true for C & J? Would a C & J size 10.5F be approximately equivalent to an AE 11E?

I should just order from places with a good return policy.
C&J definitely depends on the last in my experience. Sorry I can't be more specific, I'm not much of a C&J junkie. I do know that they make almost no shoes in a wide fitting, which is frustrating.

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

I believe a U.S. Allen Edmonds 11E is equivalent to a Grenson UK size 10.5F.

I wear an AE 10.5D in most lasts (i.e., any last but the 5), would probably wear the AE Park Avenue in 10E (the 5 last - I actually don't have one, but know that the 10.5D is too long and maybe too narrow) and a Grenson Masterpiece 9.5F (the Rugby, and maybe would be better with an E width).

 

[TomDab]

I got 10,5G from Grenson, any suggestions what would that be in Alden's sizing???