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Hi, I need some help with sizing for men's shoes. I need to buy my boyfriend a gift, but I don't want to bring him into the store to try on. I'm so confused with the Hermes sizing. He is a 8.5 US, does it mean he is a 40 Hermes size? I'm thinking to get the Izmir sandal.
Need some help in referencing US size with the Hermes size.
Thank you guys!
Need some help in referencing US size with the Hermes size.
Thank you guys!
I think a size 8.5 US is a size 41.5 for most brands, although I'm not sure about Hermes exactly.
Take him to the store or be prepared to do an exchange unless he’s tried them on before!
I've found that their men's shoe sizing is on-point for casual shoes, but about 1/2 a Euro size too small (if you're using a conversion chart) for boots/dress shoes. I wear a US men's 11.5. In their casual shoes I can comfortably do a 45, but in their boots/dress shoes I think a 45.5 would be better.
awesome! I'm just thinking to get the sandal first, so even if the sizing is off by a tiny bit, I think he should be able to fit them. Thanks for letting me know!
Taking advantage of the good weather for another opportunity to get the B35 out…
Hey guys! I’ve been looking at Kelly’s for a while and really trying to decide between 35 or 40.
It’s so hard to make a decision when you can’t actually try them on! And it’s a lot of money to just take a guess. I would love to see some photos of people with their K40 to try and get a better idea of proportions. I am 184cm/6ft with regular build. Any advice?!
It’s so hard to make a decision when you can’t actually try them on! And it’s a lot of money to just take a guess. I would love to see some photos of people with their K40 to try and get a better idea of proportions. I am 184cm/6ft with regular build. Any advice?!
Obviously you could carry off a 40
BUT the questions are:
how do you want to use it; for what purpose; work; weekend; casual?
Can I choose all of the above?! I would mostly use it for work, so for carrying notepads and a laptop. I think these could fit in a 35 right? K35 is what I keep going back to due to its versaltitly… as it seems I can fit these things, but then also use as a weekend bag. I was just being tempted by the lower prices of the K40 on the resale sites! Perhaps I’ll have to get both. Trying my luck in Paris soon so want to be prepared!
You are answering your own question.
With such an investment, it is understandable that anyone would want a bag to have as many uses as possible. However, that would mean that one or other function would be compromised.
Better to choose the best option for daily use and then you will get the maximum use and enjoyment from your purchase. (35?) Then perhaps a HAC for weekends?
I would get a 40
I'd rather carry a half empty 40 than get a 35 and have it crammed with 'stuff'
I would only go 35 or 40 in a Kelly retourne and I'm a 5'3 slim woman !
Thanks guys. Yeah I am thinking 35 is the right size, it’s just tough deciding when you can’t compare. iamgps does a good comparison video on YouTube, but compares the K35 to B40, which I’m not sure is very comparable as the Birkin is bigger anyway. Thanks for your help.