How to read size amongst all these numbers on 40s peeptoes

[ellenm]

The footbed is 9 inches long, which translates to a size 6 according to a chart I have. The string of numbers seems to suggest a size 7. Is a vintage 7 the same as a modern 6? Here are some pics. Thanks much.

 

[sues*stuff]

My guess would be a 7 Slim.

Sue

 

[dorotheascloset]

Yep, so measuring a 6 with a narrow width really would fit a TRUE 5 1/2, or a 6 narrow. Pretty shoes!!!! Ang

 

[BagDiva]

doesnt it say 7 S in script?? slim usa 7???

 

[ellenm]

Yes, Sara, it does say 7S, but the measurement indicates a 6, not a 7. So I am confused.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

don't know about the size thing, but just wanted to say PRETTY!!!

 

[ellenm]

I remeasured with a flexible tape instead of the stiff one I used first. Now it measures out to be a 7. Thanks, everybody.

 

[hipvintage]

I agree with the 7S size, or Slim, which would be a 7AAA.

People seach for AAA's, as I'm sure you know.

These are FABULOUS shoes!

Janine

 

[BagDiva]

well l guess thats right if one takes into account the fact that 'old' sizes are a size smaller than now on average....

 

[MemphisVintage]

REALLY cute shoes!!!

Where did you find a chart that shows what measurement in inches equals a size?? That would be a handy little chart to have around.

~ Marlene

 

[Jonathan]

Sizes have theoretically not changed, however, different manufacturers applied their methods of measurement to sizing slightly differently and the cut of a shoe can make a difference too. Technically a size 7 1940 shoe is the same as a size 7 shoe today.

I wear a 13, and an Italian 13 is a tight fit but an American 13 is fine, so there is some discrepency between manufacturers.

 

[ellenm]

Here is the chart I use:

Shoe Size Chart

 

[MemphisVintage]

Thanks for the link - that is a handy little chart to have

Marlene