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Clark’s shoe sizing.

Bhvbum — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:08:57 GMT

I have often read on these forums the sizing frustration within a shoe brand. Here are two Clarks boots in the exact same size.

The width difference is so obvious. The black pair on the left, I just received in a 10 wide, the pair on the right is also a 10 wide. The reviews for the black pair say they run narrow! So if I return them and get a regular width will they be too narrow!

in the meantime shipping is almost $10.

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

WildDunes — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:16:21 GMT

You have posted a problem with Clarks and other brands. We pay to return shoes not for our error in ordering but for the manufacturer's inconsistency in sizing. Another thing I've experienced is that, when ordering a W, all it means is that the manufacturer added more material to the top but keeps the same sole size, so that your foot "fits" but hangs over the sole edge.

I've given up on the Q for shoes.

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

OKPrincess — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:16:56 GMT

Yes I know how you feel about sizing issues. If possible, I try to find similar style in stores and try them on. I happen to live close to two malls so it’s easy for me since I’m retired but not everyone can do that. I hate sending things back too. Good luck.

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151949 — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:24:41 GMT

This would be WHy I feel strongly that shoes should be purchased in a shoe store where you can try them on , not a TV shopping channel.

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:26:32 GMT

I must be blessed I have never had a sizing issue with Clarks.

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SharkE — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:43:39 GMT

Me neither only shoe I 'll wear

shoe on the right is a regular size

I wear a size 8 wide or 8 1/2 medium.

Lots of shoe places online have free returns and lot faster service

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:45:46 GMT

I agree that shoes need to be tried on before purchasing.

With any band you will find some slight, or in this case major, inconsistencies.

At the Clarks outlet near me, I will try on all the size 9's they have in the same style and most likely one pair will fit better than the others.

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

MoJoV — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:08:18 GMT

@Bhvbum I bought a pair of Scetchers boots with the same problem. You could actually see the size difference between right and left shoe. Apparently the Q doesn't care. My advice is don't order shoes from the Q. I have ordered Clarks boots from Amazon and they were fine. Hit or miss I guess.

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

Katcat1 — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:10:18 GMT

@Bhvbum A few years ago, you could order Clarks and whatever you ordered would fit. I do not know what happened but the width is running different for all shoes. You get tired of returning and paying for it. You would think Clarks would do something but they don't and they act like the problem does not exist because I emailed them.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:18:00 GMT

The last 3 Clark's TSVs have had serious sizing issues that made them unwearable by many people who ordered their normal size. QVC had to have known about these issues but chose to go forward with them anyway. Do you suppose they wonder why we dont trust them?

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

Jasmine19 — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:36:02 GMT

The boots in your photo are two different styles. Is the width of the sole different also?

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

Bhvbum — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:40:13 GMT

Once I buy a Clark’s boot, all of the boots should fit the same. I really do scour the reviews to get a sense of how the shoe is running but why should I have to do that?

I buy Birkenstocks online and they are all exactly the same shoe size. I bought them when QVC carried them and continued when they stopped. I have no hesitation buying a Birkenstock on line.

Clarks’ customers pick up the costs for their sizing inconsistencies. QVC is a huge shoe buyer, they need to pressure Clarks to do their job better.

p.s. And why don’t they carry a size 10 1/2? That is actually the size I wear but I have to buy a 10 wide. Every other size has the half size, but skips to size 11.

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

Bhvbum — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:44:00 GMT

Bugonbike: they are both Clarks boots, the same width. You can see the outline of the soles on both pairs. The soles extend beyond the shoe tops.

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

Kachina624 — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:49:58 GMT

@Bhvbum. There are charts online where you can see this, but the larger the shoe, the smaller the difference there is in sizes. That's why they don't make a 10 1/2. The difference between a 10 and an 11 is very, very small.

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Krimpette — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:58:40 GMT

I've another who always has had great luck with Clark's. In fact, their Cloudsteppers are my shoes of choice these days. I haven't bought shoes in peron for many, many years. I have a narrow foot and most mall shoe stores don't carry much in the narrow width. I don't necessarily buy my shoes from QVC any more. Mostly other places that offer free shipping.

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:05:58 GMT

I bought Clark shoes 3 times from QVC. Last time they were too narrow. I kept them too long to return ... they are now at Goodwill.

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

Tyak — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:49:20 GMT

OP,

I'm assuming you bought them at Qvc. You ought to check at Zappos, see if they carry them. S&H is free and also free returns.

Re: Clark’s shoe sizing.

chrystaltree — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:55:04 GMT

I noticed that the Clarks suede boots in that style that I bought last winter. Out of the box, they looked like a size 9 and not the 10 that was marked on them. They were supposed to be a 10W but they had to be a 9 because I couldn't get my feet into them. They fit my niece who wears a 9M like a glove so I gave them to her as an early birthday present. They were a tsv and I assumed that there were mistakes in the factory.

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IMW — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:04:00 GMT

Some of us can’t get out, so we rely on shopping channels, or the web.

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IMW — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:07:11 GMT

I would contact cs and make a case for the PAIR of shoes 👞 being defective, shipping charges should be waived.