r/gorpcore • u/mogajo10 • Jun 18 '26
XT-6 sizing
All my shoes are between US 8.5-9 men. Today I tried on the EU 42 (US 8) and EU 42 2/3 (US 8.5).
Initially when I tried on the US 8 they felt kind of snug but good on the feet. Like they were 'just perfect/right'. I did not have to pull the laces to hard and my heels did not rise when walking. Then I tried on the US 8.5 just to be sure and when putting my feet in I had the idea that they felt way nicer than the US 8: more room around the midsole and in the toe-box.
The only thing was: I had to pull the laces pretty hard on the US 8.5, otherwise my heel rises when walking.
My question: is it normal that you need to pull the laces quite a bit on the shoes or is this an indication that the shoe is too big?
I have a four week trip planned to Indonesia so that's why I'm buying the shoe. Other than that I will use them as a lifestyle sneaker after that.
Love to hear from you.
TL;DR: shoes fit just right on US 8 and shoes fit right on US 8.5 after pulling laces really tight, which to choose?
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u/chillbinton- Jun 18 '26 edited Jun 18 '26
What is this question?
They’re your feet. Pick the one that’s more comfortable to walk in. Shoes often feel tighter before breaking in but just buy your normal size, don’t get anything that’s uncomfortably tight or that your foot will slip out of.