There’s nothing that says feminine bombshell more than a sexy pair of high heels. Whether your preference is 4″ stiletto’s or a more modest 2″ wedge heel you face a challenge shared by many crossdressers – finding shoes that fit well.
Finding the Right Size Woman’s Shoes
Woman’s shoes are smaller and narrower than men’s shoes. When buying woman’s shoes you should start with at least one size larger than the men’s dress shoe you wear, and one width wider. While you’re probably familiar with sizes, width’s can be a bit trickier. Widths are measured by letters (A, B, C, D and E), where A is narrower, and E is wider. 2A or 4A or even narrower, and 2E and 4E even wider. Some websites substitute N (narrow, roughly equivalent to A), W (wide, roughly a C/D), and WW (very wide, roughly E or 2E).
Some examples:
- A men’s size 10 would be a woman’s 11W or 12W
- A men’s size 10W would be a woman’s 11WW or 12WW
Where to Find Large Woman’s Shoes
Now that you know your woman’s shoe size, you’ll discover that not many stores stock your size, often topping out at a size 10M, or if you’re lucky a size 11W. Many crossdressers need shoes a few sizes larger. Thankfully there are now many stores stocking larger shoes, often in sizes up to 15 or 16. I’ve listed a few of my favorite stores below. All of them stock larger shoe sizes.
Shop For Crossdresser High Heels
The Internet is vast, if you start with the three stores below I can almost guarantee that you’ll find a fabulous pair of large woman’s shoes that fits you perfectly.
Zappos: Great selection of large woman’s shoes, and offers free shipping both ways. The safest way to find your woman’s shoe size is to order a few shoes from Zappos and return the one’s that don’t fit. I have had wonderful customer service from Zappos, they have my strongest recommendation.
Pierre Silber – Sexy High Heels In Larger Sizes: The name says it all. A great place to buy sexy high heels in sizes up to size 16.
Designer Shoe Warehouse: High quality at a great price – you can’t go wrong with DSW.
Nordstrom: Wear the latest fashions. Nordstrom often has larger sizes up to 13W.
Other Places to Find Large Woman’s Shoes
Payless Shoe Source: Payless has a surprisingly robust selection of large woman’s shoes in sizes up to 13. If you’re on a budget these can be a great alternative to the pricier stores. Be sure to shop online, I’ve found that in store the selection of larger sizes tends to be lacking.
Shiekh Shoes: Woman’s shoes in sizes up to 15.
Aldo Shoes: Lots of cute high heels, but their selection starts to thin for size 11 and 12.
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I found the cutest pair of heels in my local Payless store.
They don’t have a large selection of shoes in my size but occasionally I go there and find a pair or two that are
The ones that I bought are my favorite because of the way that they fit and look
I’ve got quite a few compliments on how they look when I’m out especially if I’m at the mall.
I have bought shoes from sexy shoes. Com. They have larger sizes I wear a size 14 they are too best.
I’m a size 9 and it go’s all the way up to a 16 wow that is nice just glad that it does where everyone can have some heels to wear . And be beautiful all at the same time.
Nordstrom Rack has well fitting flats, heels, boots, etc up to size 13. Brands like Jessica Simpson, Franco Sarto, BCBG Generation, sometimes Tory Burch in size 12. Most of these sit on the shelves so I wait for their 25% Clear the Rack Sale. As a mens size 10.5, a women 12 wide fits nice…
I found a great pair of heels at just fab I’m a size 11 and they look and feel great they have lots of great styles and sizes
I bought a cute pair of gray and black peep toe sling backs in a size 10 at Payless shoes for only $19.99. They look good with black slacks or a LBD and are fairly comfortable for walking. I recommend them.
What I I love is wearing womens pantyhose and high heeled boots I would love to meet with other xdressers that like wearing womens boots as they are very sexy I just like the look of them with very high heels.
I love wearing womens high heeled boots I would love to buy more womens boots as I love wearing them.
Most of my heels and Boots come from Romans,Womenwithin, and Avenue.
I m have a width problems with swelling in the ankles and need the WW Width and the size 12 fits great and since I have and impressive collection Of Boots from them Wear them when I can Hmmmmmmmmmm.
I have bought shoesome from shoe dept. and online from ebay. I am lucky that I do not have a large foot. My favorite shoe maker is Steve Madden. They are easy to wear and fit really well. I have also had a lot of luck with guess brand shoes. A lot of other brands just are off some how either small toe box or to narrow. Charlotte Russe is another good brand. I wear a size 10, so I count myself lucky. I hope this helps you girls.