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#106
HiromiT said:
Which style of high top? I'm a US7 and wear a 36 in the Slides but a 37 in the 2.12. I don't have the Francy style, so can't comment. My foot is on the narrow side but not enough to require a narrow width in every shoe.

Which store are you buying from? I usually don't see GG sizing listed that way. Instead sizes are usually listed as US7/IT37, US8/IT8, etc.
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Yes, that's why I was confused, since I have ordered shoes and there seems to be no consistency.

My Givenchy and Vince slip-ons are a 36 and fit great, while I ordered a pair of 36 Manebi espadrilles from NAP and I couldn't even fit my feet in to them. The Birks I ordered were from Bloomingdales and for some ungodly reason they list in US sizes. I should have known to go with the US 6 - because the 7 translated to a 38 euro (on the box.)

The GG I'm looking at are Francy's from Farfetch. I am just scared that they would be tighter and getting a 38 (or US 7) would be better. That Manebi incident scared me.
 
#107
Tiare said:
Yes, that's why I was confused, since I have ordered shoes and there seems to be no consistency.

My Givenchy and Vince slip-ons are a 36 and fit great, while I ordered a pair of 36 Manebi espadrilles from NAP and I couldn't even fit my feet in to them. The Birks I ordered were from Bloomingdales and for some ungodly reason they list in US sizes. I should have known to go with the US 6 - because the 7 translated to a 38 euro (on the box.)

The GG I'm looking at are Francy's from Farfetch. I am just scared that they would be tighter and getting a 38 (or US 7) would be better. That Manebi incident scared me.
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I think you should go with the EU 37 in the Francy style.
I have two pairs of Francy in size 38, which is my usual closed shoe/boot size. They fit well. My GG Slides are size 37 and even that's generous so I wear thick socks with them - the Slides are wider than Francys.
I wear size 37 Narrow in Birkenstock Arizona and 36 Regular in Birkenstock Mayari. My US size is 7 - 7.5 but my feet are a bit wider than average.
I hope this helps you, Golden Goose sizing is very difficult.
 
#108
Straight-Laced said:
I think you should go with the EU 37 in the Francy style.
I have two pairs of Francy in size 38, which is my usual closed shoe/boot size. They fit well. My GG Slides are size 37 and even that's generous so I wear thick socks with them - the Slides are wider than Francys.
I wear size 37 Narrow in Birkenstock Arizona and 36 Regular in Birkenstock Mayari. My US size is 7 - 7.5 but my feet are a bit wider than average.
I hope this helps you, Golden Goose sizing is very difficult.
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Ah, good to know about Francy sizing, thanks!
 
#109
Straight-Laced said:
I think you should go with the EU 37 in the Francy style.
I have two pairs of Francy in size 38, which is my usual closed shoe/boot size. They fit well. My GG Slides are size 37 and even that's generous so I wear thick socks with them - the Slides are wider than Francys.
I wear size 37 Narrow in Birkenstock Arizona and 36 Regular in Birkenstock Mayari. My US size is 7 - 7.5 but my feet are a bit wider than average.
I hope this helps you, Golden Goose sizing is very difficult.
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My size twin again! No, I'm not stalking you -- just living in Birkenstocks and GG this summer :graucho:

I am the same -- almost. My US size is on the smaller 7 and my foot is somewhat more narrow than usual, but I have a very high arch and instep to accommodate.

I just discovered (okay, gave in) the Francy and am officially obsessed! I bought a 38 in the shop (full price, arghhh!) but it was one of the best purchases ever. Not only did the side zip make for easy on-and-off though airport security, they actually didn't even make me take the shoes off five times out of six :yahoo:

Even better, I can actually take my shoes off on a long international flight and put them on again with no issue -- first time ever, seriously, my feet swell, even with compression socks... So, yes, 38 is a bit big on me, but not uncomfortably so. I can wiggle my toes, but there's no rubbing on my thin achilles heel as can sometimes happen when there's a slip -- I just adjust the lace tighter as needed.

What has been a life-saver is these SOLE insoles: http://www.yoursole.com/us/ which I now put in anything I wear (aside from Birkenstocks). I have them in various densities, so I can accommodate the sock I'm wearing. Thin Casual for thick padded socks, Signature DK Response for when I use compression socks and am on my feet for hours, running through airports and train stations. The combination of GG and SOLES has been pure heaven!

I got a size 37 Francy on eBay (which, interestingly, was from an old friend and I hadn't spoken to in years) in a lighter colour for summer that I could wear without socks and/or thin socks. Maybe because they're suede (rather than the canvas of my other pair), but I find I can still get in my Thin Casual insole with no problem.

So the Francy, at least, definitely runs generous, in my opinion.
 
#110
^ Despite the fact that I love love love these shoes, I am deciding between trying to find a black pair of Francys or getting black hi-tops from Rick Owens (which are now on sale)... Any one have experience with those? Or an opinion?

TIA
 
#111
Thanks guys, going to take my chances with the 37. This will be my first pair of Golden Goose sneakers. I'm so excited! :D

I'll take some pictures when they arrive :graucho:
 
#112
HiromiT said:
Ah, good to know about Francy sizing, thanks!
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You're welcome! Francy would probably be a good fit for you.

in paris said:
My size twin again! No, I'm not stalking you -- just living in Birkenstocks and GG this summer :graucho:

I am the same -- almost. My US size is on the smaller 7 and my foot is somewhat more narrow than usual, but I have a very high arch and instep to accommodate.

I just discovered (okay, gave in) the Francy and am officially obsessed! I bought a 38 in the shop (full price, arghhh!) but it was one of the best purchases ever. Not only did the side zip make for easy on-and-off though airport security, they actually didn't even make me take the shoes off five times out of six :yahoo:

Even better, I can actually take my shoes off on a long international flight and put them on again with no issue -- first time ever, seriously, my feet swell, even with compression socks... So, yes, 38 is a bit big on me, but not uncomfortably so. I can wiggle my toes, but there's no rubbing on my thin achilles heel as can sometimes happen when there's a slip -- I just adjust the lace tighter as needed.

What has been a life-saver is these SOLE insoles: http://www.yoursole.com/us/ which I now put in anything I wear (aside from Birkenstocks). I have them in various densities, so I can accommodate the sock I'm wearing. Thin Casual for thick padded socks, Signature DK Response for when I use compression socks and am on my feet for hours, running through airports and train stations. The combination of GG and SOLES has been pure heaven!

I got a size 37 Francy on eBay (which, interestingly, was from an old friend and I hadn't spoken to in years) in a lighter colour for summer that I could wear without socks and/or thin socks. Maybe because they're suede (rather than the canvas of my other pair), but I find I can still get in my Thin Casual insole with no problem.

So the Francy, at least, definitely runs generous, in my opinion.
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haha hello again size twin - I see we're not identical twins but close enough :D
I could probably wear size 37 Francy I think, just loosen the laces and they'd be fine because I have plenty of room at the toe. Haven't tried them though. My canvas ones are definitely a slightly smaller fit than my suede ones. Also the suede ones stretch a bit and the canvas don't.
I love the GGDB side zip! I've been wearing skate shoes a bit lately and they don't work as well for me as laced sneakers because I can't adjust the width. Whereas GG sneaks can be laced for comfort and slid in and out of like skates - perfect!
I'll definitely take a look at your insole recommendation. I love making my feet comfortable :smile1:
 
#114
Straight-Laced said:
haha hello again size twin - I see we're not identical twins but close enough :D
I could probably wear size 37 Francy I think, just loosen the laces and they'd be fine because I have plenty of room at the toe. Haven't tried them though. My canvas ones are definitely a slightly smaller fit than my suede ones. Also the suede ones stretch a bit and the canvas don't.
I love the GGDB side zip! I've been wearing skate shoes a bit lately and they don't work as well for me as laced sneakers because I can't adjust the width. Whereas GG sneaks can be laced for comfort and slid in and out of like skates - perfect!
I'll definitely take a look at your insole recommendation. I love making my feet comfortable :smile1:
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I think maybe we're fraternal twins? :D

That's really, really good to know about the difference between canvas and suede (which is why I mentioned the materials) -- thank you! What are the leather ones like? (And the boot sizing, come to think of it?)

Ha! I am obsessed with the Francy with side zip for that same reason -- plus I love the inner wedge (I'm short and every bit helps). I have no problem using the insoles over the wedge, btw. They are just so cool -- like customised Chuck Taylors with a little more panache and a lot more comfort!

Check out the reviews on the various insoles: http://www.zappos.com/sole-women-insoles-accessories~1 They are heat-moldable but I just break them in by walking... Oh, and I get size Women's 6.5-7 and they fit in almost every shoe. They're wider because they're unisex, so sometimes I have to trim them. I was going to warn you that they were not soft and cushy -- they are stiff and supportive -- but then I realised you wear Birkenstock too so you know all about that :graucho:
 
#115
in paris said:
I think maybe we're fraternal twins? :D

That's really, really good to know about the difference between canvas and suede (which is why I mentioned the materials) -- thank you! What are the leather ones like? (And the boot sizing, come to think of it?)

Ha! I am obsessed with the Francy with side zip for that same reason -- plus I love the inner wedge (I'm short and every bit helps). I have no problem using the insoles over the wedge, btw. They are just so cool -- like customised Chuck Taylors with a little more panache and a lot more comfort!

Check out the reviews on the various insoles: http://www.zappos.com/sole-women-insoles-accessories~1 They are heat-moldable but I just break them in by walking... Oh, and I get size Women's 6.5-7 and they fit in almost every shoe. They're wider because they're unisex, so sometimes I have to trim them. I was going to warn you that they were not soft and cushy -- they are stiff and supportive -- but then I realised you wear Birkenstock too so you know all about that :graucho:
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I haven't tried the leather ones, though I admit that I've been hovering over a pair of leather low-tops for a few weeks now :coolio: However my sneaker closet is overflowing...
My one pair of GGDB boots are knee high motorcycle style. The size 38 is very neat fitting on me, suitable for tights or thin socks only. Love the look of some of the ankle boots.
And I totally agree with your description of the Francy compared to Chuck Taylors. Chucks are great and I love them, but Francys are more substantial and edgier.
Thanks again for insole info :D
 
#119
im thinking about getting the glitter francy..


questions..




if im a true 7.5, i would be ok with an 8 right? my friend said i might want to get a 9 because they run small and put insoles in them if theyre slightly big but it just sounds too big?? ive never had to wear 9s in any shoes.. but i will say that when i tried the superstars in 8, my big toe touched the front of the shoe .. but i think i couldve just worn them..(my feet are long and narrow..)
do the francys run narrower than the superstars? i like the superstars on everyone else but every time i try them on, my feet look so wide that i never end up getting them.
what color glitter? silver or navy?? i like the silver but i think im going to be wearing these in the fall so im leaning towards navy.. and i see a lot more people with the silver glitters than navy glitters..
 
#120
ncch said:
im thinking about getting the glitter francy..


questions..




if im a true 7.5, i would be ok with an 8 right? my friend said i might want to get a 9 because they run small and put insoles in them if theyre slightly big but it just sounds too big?? ive never had to wear 9s in any shoes.. but i will say that when i tried the superstars in 8, my big toe touched the front of the shoe .. but i think i couldve just worn them..(my feet are long and narrow..)
do the francys run narrower than the superstars? i like the superstars on everyone else but every time i try them on, my feet look so wide that i never end up getting them.
what color glitter? silver or navy?? i like the silver but i think im going to be wearing these in the fall so im leaning towards navy.. and i see a lot more people with the silver glitters than navy glitters..
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I can't help you with sizing, sorry, but I vote for the navy glitters! Love them!
 
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