Should Boots Be a Half Size Bigger?

Your feet may be between sizes. If so, then go a half size up. You don't want boots to be too tight; thicker socks or insoles can be added to compensate. One brand might fit perfectly to your foot size, while others may be bigger or smaller.

How much bigger is a half size boot?

Since a half size is only 1/8” difference, getting your measurements down to the 1/8” or centimeter is essential to evaluating your precise shoe size. With a tape measure and your traced foot outline, measure the length from your heel to toe and then the widest part of your foot (usually the ball of your foot area).

Is your boot size the same as your shoe size?

Your boot size will often not be the same as your shoe size, though for some people it will be. There are a few reasons for this. Partially, it has to do with the way that sizes are measured. Partially it has to do with the lasts that shoemakers use to make shoes.