topic Re: Clarks sizing in Shoes

Clarks sizing

JaneyD — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 23:16:13 GMT

Has anyone else noticed that Clarks' wides are really not wide? My feet haven't changed because the Clarks I bought years ago (some worn only occasionally so they're still quite new) still fit perfectly but I've had to return almost all Clarks purchases in the last year or two. The wides are not truly wide.

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sandraskates — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 23:47:10 GMT

I usually love all the Clark's shoes and boots that I've purchased over the years. But I bought a pair of Clark's shooties at Penneys a couple months ago, in my usual size and meduim width and they are T-I-G-H-T!

I am going to stretch the width in my unconventional way - I push a couple of hybrid golf clubs into the toe area.

Hey, it works. :-)

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kelsey17 — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 01:39:00 GMT

@JaneyD wrote:
Has anyone else noticed that Clarks' wides are really not wide? My feet haven't changed because the Clarks I bought years ago (some worn only occasionally so they're still quite new) still fit perfectly but I've had to return almost all Clarks purchases in the last year or two. The wides are not truly wide.

I find that with alot of different brands they advertise as wide or X wide......like Naturalizer is not really very wide...and i have tried quite a few of the well known brands...i find Easy Spirit is usually a decent fit..also Soft

Walk and Walking Cradles......I have to order X wide....

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January121 — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 03:16:37 GMT

Clarks shoes & boots are not what they use to be ... sizing is off to the point that I am weary to buy them plus the prices of Clarks shoes have skyrocketed!!!!!

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SharkE — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 13:40:53 GMT

If you have a old time shoe cobbler in town take your shoes to them he will stretch out for a day or so on a machine.

I bought a pair of naturalizers and the left fit fine, but, the right wore a blister that I had to keep band aids on. After that I knew I best stay with Clark's. Roomy and no break in time.

I think each person has to find their own brand that conforms to our type of feet and stick with 'em. I wear a 8 wide or 8 1/2 med.

If I have to break in a pair of non Clark's I put on 2 pairs of big thick socks and stretch 'em out that way too.

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kivah — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:32:38 GMT

The fit of Clarks clogs/closed shoes have changed a few years ago. I have many pairs of Clarks clogs from the past. I wear 7 wide. Unfortunately, many of these clogs separated - the top leather from the sole. A couple of years ago, I ordered 2 pairs of leather loafers from ClarksUSA.com - and they ran too long - so I had to return them.

I now realize that I can't order this brand on-line anymore.

I only wear Clarks, Birkenstock/Birki's and Ryka (this brand also went downhill).

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Katcat1 — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:58:06 GMT

@JaneyD, I totally agree with you. I had to return 3 pair of shoes this year not only was the width incorrect but on one pair, I could barely get my foot into it. That does not make sense. I decided to go to the Clarks store and try shoes on. On most of the shoes I had to size up except for one or two. I also complained about it directly to Clarks. Where are you having these shoes made? Of course, they did not tell me but did send me a discount on a purchase.

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Ibby114 — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:10:41 GMT

Some are true wides, others aren't. Clarks sizing really varies for me- I can wear anything from an 8 1/2 w to a 9 1/2 m ! I read the reviews thoroughly before deciding on my Clarks purchases. Between the initial shipping and the return costs not beiing refunded - it's too much of an investment to take a chance. There are many free shipping sites that offer Clarks but they don't have QVC's style/size choices.

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SunValley — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:09:52 GMT

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SunValley — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 05:30:29 GMT

I now have to order a wide width in Clarks. I have older ones in a medium that fit fine but all the newer styles are running narrow on me. Same is true of the styles in our local Clarks store. They carry very few styles in wide so I do appreciate QVC offering so many wide choices.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:58:05 GMT

oops!

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SilleeMee — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:26:27 GMT

My feet are a size 6-1/2 wide. If I wear shoes with thin socks/barefoot I buy this size shoe. However, in Clarks I have to size down a half size but the width is too narrow for their wide width shoes. I end up taking them to get stretched.

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TY — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:49:45 GMT

Clarks shoe sizing is inconsistant for me. I wear anywhere from a 7.5 W to an 8 M to an 8.5 M in this brand. I find a lot of their shoes run narrow and I have to try shoes on first before buying them.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:54:53 GMT

@SunValley As you get older, your foot tends to "spread" a bit. I went from an AA to a medium width, which was a good thing since I have more options.

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SunValley — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:43:39 GMT

No, it's just in Clarks that I sometimes need a wide. Other brands are fine in a medium. I think it's my high instep that causes the problem. Once the shoes are on they are roomy but wearable.

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insomniac2 — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:47:10 GMT

I found I had to size up two sizes for Clarks.

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faeriemoon — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:24:43 GMT

Clarks sizing is weird. I have never been able to get a good fit. I just avoid the brand now.