BB Peal shoes - are they in UK sizes?

Median · Jan 4, 2009

I tried a couple sizes of a Peal suede shoe at BB the other day but they only had 10.5 and 11.5.
The 10.5 was too tight, but the 11.5 felt a bit too long, like over a centimetre.

So does anyone know if the Peal shoes are actually sized in UK sizes; cause I'm natively a UK 11 - I'm thinking 11 might actually do the trick.

dcg · Jan 4, 2009

They're US sizes, but I've been wondering how they do their conversion - does anyone know if it's +1 or +.5? (Thinking of C&J models, but any info would be great).

MetroStyles · Jan 4, 2009

It seems like they are sometimes. I am a 9.5 in most US shoes but with Peals I am usually a 9 and once even bought 8.5s.

Median · Jan 4, 2009

Thanks, MetroStyles - good to know, but annoying for ordering online if there's variance from shoe to shoe

MetroStyles · Jan 4, 2009

Originally Posted by Median

Thanks, MetroStyles - good to know, but annoying for ordering online if there's variance from shoe to shoe

FYI I am not an expert on Peal shoes and you should get other opinions as well, since I haven't bought any for a while.

Doc4 · Jan 4, 2009

Originally Posted by Median

Thanks, MetroStyles - good to know, but annoying for ordering online if there's variance from shoe to shoe

The impression I get is that the Peales made by C&J run a bit large and the AS ones are true to size, in US sizes. Doubtless those with more experience will clarify the point further.

forex · Jan 4, 2009

Originally Posted by Doc4

The impression I get is that the Peales made by C&J run a bit large and the AS ones are true to size, in US sizes. Doubtless those with more experience will clarify the point further.

+1,that is my experience as well. Although, I do have a few pairs of CJ made Peals where I had to get my true US size so with Peals it is hit or miss. Luckily, BB has a good return policy, downside is that your size might be sold out. It is good to order two pairs and return one of them, unless you go to the store and try them on.

Orgetorix · Jan 5, 2009

I find that in the C&J-made shoes, such as the plaintoe monks and the pebble split-toes, an 11E fits me best. But in the AS-made shoes, such as the semi-brogues, I normally take an 11.5D. YMMV.

DocHolliday · Jan 5, 2009

Makes it the devil to order online. I usually order my regular size and a size down and return the one that doesn't fit.

dcg · Jan 5, 2009

Interesting. My normal size is a 10.5, and I've ordered 2 pairs from BB in size 10 - one a C&J, and one that I believe was a Sargent. Both were definitely small for me. Then again, I have a tough time finding shoes that fit well.

Biggskip · Jan 5, 2009

I recently just purchased my first pair of Peals. They were suede captoes made by C&J in size 12. They are a touch big and would have preferred to get and 11.5.

constant struggle · Jan 5, 2009

I bought the Chukka Pebble Grain Peals by AS in a 9.5 and they were too big, for reference i am a 9.5 D in AE Park Aves..
A 9 would have fit great.

AnGeLiCbOrIs · Jan 5, 2009

A BB Peal made by C&J is marked as a US size that is a half size above its UK size. (9.5 E becomes 10 D) However, in actuality, most C&J shoes actually run a full size larger than US size. I am almost always a US 10.5 D but my weymouths are a UK 9.5 E; if they were made for BB they would be marked 10 D.

I own C&J Peal shoes on the 240 and 318 lasts They are both marked size 10 D and both fit like a dream.

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