It says the ball of the foot is generously sized, so why is it recommended to wear a half size larger?
The shoe description states that it is a last with a generous ball of the foot width, so the shopper was planning to buy their true size, but is contemplating which size to choose after seeing the recommendation to order a half size larger.
Even if a last with a generous ball of the foot width is used, the nature of the pointed-toe design requires a half-size allowance to prevent the toes from hitting the front for comfort.
A last refers to the shoe mold that determines the shape and internal space of a shoe. PIETON's LUND vintage pumps use a last designed with a generous ball of the foot width while having a pointed-toe shape, relieving pressure on the ball of the foot[1].
However, regardless of the width of the ball of the foot, shoes with pointed toes narrow internally toward the tip. The reason PIETON recommends ordering a half size larger[2] is to provide allowance in the shoe length so the tips of the toes are not pressed against the narrow toe box when walking, creating a comfortable fit. Rather than choosing your true size based on the ball of the foot, it is better to go up half a size to secure space for your toes to move.
Detailed sizing criteria for foot shapes with particularly narrow balls of the foot or high insteps have not yet been confirmed.
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LUND vintage pumps_prussian blue
Measurements
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| Heel height | 60mm |