Finding Large-Sized Women's Shoes

God did not bless me with dainty feet. Instead, I've got size 14 (women's) feet, which is big even for men's feet (size 12 men's) but it is positively enormous by women's shoe size standards. Let me tell you, it was once nearly impossible for me to find large size women's shoes. Large size women's dress shoes were a particular challenge. Despite the marked lack of size 14 women's shoes in stores and online, I have managed to find several pairs of shoes that I'm in love with.

Finding Large Size Women's Dress Shoes

My dress shoe collection has grown considerably over the last several years, and this is in large part due to the popularity of the metrosexual style for men. This fashion trend has increased demand for men's shoes that goes beyond loafers, sneakers, and oxfords. Men's shoe styles have become more feminine, which means those women looking for large size women's shoes can now raid the men's shoe department for shoes we need for work.

If you are particularly fortunate, as I am, you may live in an area where the metrosexual look hasn't really taken hold. This presents a golden opportunity if you are looking for large size women's dress shoes - the men's shoe clearance section. Just last week, I bought a pair of Steve Madden ankle boots and pretty Dansko sandals for $35 combined off the men's clearance rack at a nationwide shoe retailer. Full retail cost for these two pairs of shoes was over $200.

Even if you don't like the men's shoes you find, try on those made by a few different designers to get an idea of how they fit your large female feet. Once you've become familiar with the fit of a designer's shoe line, it becomes easier to buy shoes from that line over the internet, which will give you even more choices.

Finding Large Size Women's Shoes for Clubbing or a Night Out

Another male fashion or lifestyle choice that has made finding large size women's shoes a lot easier is cross-dressing. Shoe manufacturer's have recognized that men who enjoy cross-dressing prefer sexy shoes over sensible ones. This means that you can actually find ultra-feminine shoes sized to fit your very large feet. Many of the shoe styles in this trend will have extremely high heels, so keep that in mind when shopping over the internet.

Finding Large Size Women's Shoes Through Other Women With Big Feet

If you notice a woman who has big feet and happens to be wearing fabulous shoes, don't be afraid to ask her where she got them. You know how exciting it is when you find large size women's shoes and so does she, so it is likely she'll be more than happy to tell you where she found them.

There are even blogs about hard-to-fit shoe sizes, from super small feet to extra wide feet to big female feet. A great blog to get recommendations on large size women's shoes is called "My Lovely Big Feet Blog". This UK blog updates regularly with pictures and links to buy large size women's shoes in all price ranges. Check the resources section of this article for a direct link.

You'll hit a lot of stumbling blocks on your search for large size women's shoes, but don't give up! Think outside the shoe box and you'll have a great collection of shoes in no time.