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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Good read and an 11W.
I’ve had outstanding luck on eBay and a local thrift.
That’s where I get mine too. Very pretty gurl !!!!!!!!!!
Ebay is great for all my dressing needs, mostly free exchanges on size…Love my red heels……….
I just absolutely love shoe shopping!! I love the look,the feel,the everything about cute heels sexie pump’s all of it!! So get your toes done to the cutest and let’s go shopping!!!?
I find a lot of beautiful shoes at thrift stores, of course they are used but sometimes almost new and broke in already and at a low price.
I need a size 15! Can’t use our credit card, where would I find them????
I will keep my eyes open , need heels pumps what , I have a little trouble getting size 11 but I will look ok . I got a pair of nice heels yesterday almost new for one dollar and forty nine cents here in San Antonio tx.
I just got a pair on EBay. Nice price. All you need is a PayPal account. They are a strap on 3 inch heel. Unlike my last pair of 5 inches these don’t kill my feet.
I found shoedazzle.com has Great selection at a great price. Sizes for well I’m a 10m 11 or 12 fit really well
Just love mine
Hello. I started out buying heels from the Glamour Boutique, then found Payless for flats, sandals and boots. I now go to Amazon. I will try Zappos. Can never have enough shoes or purses.
Many shoe retailers have the length measurements for shoe sizes on their web site. That’s the most accurate way other than being in a store. My longer foot measures 10 9/16”. Most charts will have 10 1/2” as a size 11. Works out just fine for me, even though I wear a size 9 1/2 or 10 in men’s. Unfortunately width measurements are pretty rare. However, some retailers have a file that you can download and print that simulates doing sizing with the metal Brannock device used in shoe stores…
Hey I need heels sexy stuff to put on wig and help dressing but it will be worth it . heels 11 I’m 186 6’0. Please help I’ll make it fun
I’m lucky. I’m only 5’3” and usually between 105-125 and I’ve always had small feet so I’d buy a women 7 in work boots and started wearing girlfriends stripper clothes and shoes since we were the same size. So I have no issues buying shoes and/or clothes.
I love wearing high heels around my room. I’ve been out in public with high heels and I’d feel so sexy.
Hai there Heels that Are very high with Straps Sexy