Okay, so I’ve been eyeing The Row shoes for a while. They’re pricey, no doubt, but the minimalist design? I’m all over it. But before dropping that kind of cash, I had one major question: do The Row shoes run small?
I started digging around the internet. First stop, some random shoe size guide website. It had a size chart for The Row, but honestly, charts aren’t always accurate, you know? I mean, I usually wear a European 38, which is like an 8 in the US, but it varies so much between brands.
Then I stumbled upon a forum where someone was asking about the fit of The Row Adam loafers. The online store said they were true to size, but the person who got them was unsure. That got me worried. It’s like, if the store says it’s true to size, and someone is questioning it, that’s a red flag for me.
I kept scrolling through forums and comments. And guess what? Someone said their The Row shoes definitely ran small! They even went up a whole size and still felt the fit was weird, even after taking out the insoles. That was a big yikes moment. If they’re that tight even without insoles, it doesn’t sound good. It got me thinking about how some shoes are made to be worn with thick socks, like those Bean boots, so they’re naturally bigger. But for The Row, it didn’t seem like that was the case.
Another thing I read was about how the high cost of these shoes is because they’re made in smaller quantities. So, like, fewer people buy them, which makes them more expensive to produce. It makes sense, but it doesn’t help with the sizing issue.
After all this research, I decided to go to a physical store that carries The Row. I tried on a few different styles, and yeah, the person who said they run small was right. I ended up going half a size up, and they felt much better. It’s always better to try shoes on in person, especially when they cost a lot, even you know exactly what size you are usually wear.
Here’s my final take:
- The Row shoes, in my experience, do run small.
- Don’t fully trust online size charts or even what the retailer says about sizing.
- If you can, try them on in person before buying.
I hope this helps anyone else wondering about The Row shoe sizing. It’s a journey, but hopefully, you’ll find the perfect fit!
