BIRKENSTOCK:
Birkenstock makes footwear in regular (R) and narrow (N) widths. Regular fits medium to wide feet, and narrow fits narrow to medium feet. The narrow width has a bit more of an angle from the big toe to the pinky toe than the regular width, causing it to fit a bit shorter. If you are a medium width who can wear either a regular or narrow Birkenstock, you will probably wear one size larger in the narrow width. For example, a US women's size 8 medium might wear either a 38R or 39N. In a proper fit, you should have about 1/8- to 1/4-inch of space in front of your toes and behind your heel to allow for proper break-in of the cork footbed.
Birkenstock enclosed shoes with removable footbeds often fit a bit trimmer than the Classic Footbed and Soft Footbed styles, so some customers step up a size in the enclosed shoes.
DANSKO:
Most Dansko styles are made in one medium width. (A select few are also available in narrow (N) or wide (W) widths.) Customers who wear a Birkenstock regular width usually wear one size larger in Dansko. For example, a 38R Birkenstock often wears size 39 in Dansko. Customers who wear a Birkenstock narrow width usually wear the same size in Dansko. For example, a 38N Birkenstock often wears size 38 in Dansko.
Dansko Stapled Clogs, such as the Professional, are designed to allow a bit of movement in the heel as you walk. These styles have a rocker bottom and feel like wearing an open back clog. The heel counter gives the look of a full shoe and provides heel protection and stability, but it should not be tight against the heel of your foot. In a proper fit, there is usually enough room to slide a finger between the heel of your foot and the heel counter of the clog. As you walk, your heel should move up and down freely without rubbing.
HAFLINGER:
It has been our experience that the Haflinger contoured cork footbed clogs run size-consistent with Birkenstock regular width sizing. The Haflinger house slippers and contoured cork footbed sandals seem to be size-consistent with Dansko sizing.
SMARTWOOL SOCKS:
Smartwool makes a selection of socks that are Unisex. Many Men's Smartwool styles may also be considered Unisex. Compared to the Unisex and Men's socks, Women's Smartwool socks have a narrower heel and a slimmer fit.
DARN TOUGH SOCKS:
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