How Mean is This?! Size 5s Phased Out!
My co-worker, Valerie, brought this horrible thing to my attention today: Size 5s (in shoes) are a dying breed, reports The Huffington Post. Apparently, more and more shoe manufacturers are starting their lines at ... (gulp) size 6. Now that's just plain mean--not only because I am a size 5 (5 1/2 with socks), but also because there are plenty of us, "little feets," around.
It's not like we're a dying breed--our small feet are not obsolete! So, why kill the shoe size? Now, I know what a size 4 feels like!
I'm sure this is a business decision--size 5s aren't selling much, so why make 'em? But, on the other hand, a part of me wonders, are these shoe decision-makers just jealous? It's not our fault you don't have dainty, cute feet!
As outraged as I am about the random act of rudeness, I'm hopeful that some shoe manufacturers will keep making size 5s. As I uncover the brands that adhere to this size discrimination, I'll keep you posted (you know, so you can stock up before they're all gone or boycott them altogether out of anger). Stay tuned.
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NOOOOOOO!!! I have tiny feet too, and it is hard enough to find shoes that fit.
I've always had trouble finding shoes - I'm a 6 1/2 WIDE. Very few places sell wide shoes or at least will admit to it. (Ask for wides at Macy's and they'll tell you they don't carry wides, just mediums - which is wide.) Even though, like with clothing, I prefer to try shoes on before commiting to buy, I thank God for Home Shopping Network, many of the styles, especially the Miss Tina's, come in wides. (And they have some size 5s there.)
Oh, that IS sad. I'm a 5 1/2 and have had trouble for a couple of years finding higher-end shoes that aren't waaaaaaay too big in their smallest size. Do you think this sort of small-foot discrimination is decent grounds for a class-action lawsuit that we can settle out of court for lifetime supplies of Guccis that fit immaculately??
no *sobs* it so hard to get size 5s most shops dont carry them at all and then if i do find a 5 i somethimes need a 4! try asking them for a 4 you might as well ash for a flying pig! im a great lover of heels and i dont know what i ment to do now go to paris i geuss my nana has the same size as me (we are the only ones in the family) she gave be some beautiful red strappie YSL heels that shes had for a long time but bearly worn and they fit they are from a time when women were smaller and it helps most of the shoes she gave me are freanch so thats it im off to france
it's so frustrating that women's shoe sizes have skyrocketed. we've gone from size 7 being average to size 9 being average in barely over a generation. from what i've heard being a size 5 wasn't so horrible 25 years ago, but these days it's considered a child's size. it's no wonder, considering my 7 year old niece is already wearing a size 6 women's shoe. :(