Hey y’all! Just wanted to share my experience with espadrille sizing, as I just purchased my first pair of lambskin classic espadrilles (beige and black toe).
I am typically a US 7, seldom a 7.5. First, I tried on the espadrilles in a size 37 and had a really hard time putting them on, even with a shoe horn. Once on, I felt pressure on my right big toe, and general snugness on both feet. Worried that the tightness and pressure were signs of misfit, I tried on the size 38. The 38 felt a lot looser, slipped a little off my feet, but didn’t squeeze my big toe like the 37 did, so they generally felt more comfortable. I thought about going for the 38s, as this is also the size I wear in the ballerinas(they are half a size too big, but I prefer them being a little loose than having my toes squished). However, the 38s made my feet look big, which I didn’t like. So I went back to considering the 37s.
I read a lot of reviews online that said that the espadrilles were more comfortable when worn with socks and that they only stretched 1/4 of a size. I thought about this, and I realized that there was no way that the 37s would fit me with socks. But then I realized that I really wasn’t going to wear them with socks anyway, since they are a summer shoe, and it gets too hot in the summer where I live to wear leather shoes with socks.
So I took a leap of faith and went for the size 37, and I am so glad I did! After just one wear they have already loosened up and don’t squish any part of foot. Because my feet can get a little sweaty after a long day of running around, I choose to wear a pair of “not-sock” pantyhose, which absorb the moisture that forms throughout the day, and makes the espadrilles much easier to slip on!
Hope this helps someone!
