With her brand Good American, Khloé Kardashian offers shoes up to size 46.
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How do you find a shoe that fits beyond size 42? Fortunately, shoe brands are increasingly offering sandals and pumps in large sizes.
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- Lauren Cavin-Hostettler
Plus size is not only an issue when it comes to clothing. Many women – 39 is the average shoe size in this country – have difficulty finding suitable shoes due to their large feet.
The good news: The sizes and models available in stores are gradually becoming more extensive. With a shoe size of 44, designer Ieva Juskaite couldn’t find any women’s shoes in her size. In September last year she founded her own brand Jiij in order to produce the models that she liked, from size 36 to 46: “These shoes are intended for everyone,” the designer told W Magazine in November. Today, more and more online retailers and brands are offering shoes in large sizes.
Expand the selection
The luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo has hired actor Billy Porter as a testimonial for an inclusive collection. It includes modern models of ankle boots and pumps from the brand, suitable for both women and men. The sizes range from 36 to 45.
Khloé Kardashian, who wears size 41 herself, has also experienced the lack of choice firsthand. Her fashion brand Good American has been offering sizes from 35.5 to 46 since 2020. “A good pair of boots, stilettos or sandals is an essential part of every wardrobe – but very few brands offer large sizes in trendy and exciting designs,” the entrepreneur explained at the launch.
According to a survey by the brand, 30 percent of Good American customers wear shoes larger than size 43. “Shoes have always been a category that we knew we wanted to tackle. That’s why I was so excited when we launched our first fully inclusive shoe collection. ” Each pair is also available in different widths to ensure a perfect fit on the feet, calves and thighs.
Suzanne Rae, who sells clothing and accessories, has also expanded her sizes and now also offers shoes in 43 and 44. While she sells these models directly to customers, “none of our wholesalers really buy sizes 43 and 44.” In “W Magazine” she regrets: “The retailers think the idea is great, but they are afraid to take a risk and buy something that they are not sure will sell.”
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