Miscellaneous: Today, I went to get new shoes. I'm a pretty tall girl and I...

By theyre not THAT big. - 01/07/2013 04:35 - United States - Auburn

Today, I went to get new shoes. I'm a pretty tall girl and I have proportional feet. I asked the cute guy who worked there for a size 9.5. He burst into laughter before putting on a shocked face and saying, "Oh wait... You're serious." Goodbye, self esteem. FML

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By footfetish - 02/02/2013 11:21 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, a male employee at a shoe shop helped me try on shoes. Once I found a pair, I went to pay for them. I was telling the cashier about how great of an employee he was when she told me there were no male employees. A guy with a foot fetish helped me find shoes. FML

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By BobE - 31/07/2019 06:00 - United States - Miami

Today, I went to a mall and got some really awesome shoes. I went home to find out that they are actually women's shoes. I'm a dude. FML

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By Gregory - 28/11/2008 10:28 - France

Today, while shopping for a pair of shoes, I saw a pair I really liked lying around, so I sat down to try them on. Then, a man came up to me and pointed out that they were actually his shoes. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/10/2009 01:11 - Canada

Today, I went shopping for a new pair of jeans. I was feeling good about the fact that I was going down a waist size until the cashier decided to discuss with me, three co-workers, and the ten other people in line how she didn't even know jeans came in sizes that big. FML

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By BigFoot - 29/07/2009 04:03 - United States

Today, I was trying on some shoes when I felt the heels break underneath me. Not only did they cost two paychecks worth, but as I was leaving I heard the sales girl say that "we really should have a weight limit for who can try on our products." FML

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By NotASize0 - 04/04/2013 15:12 - Denmark

Today, while shopping for a birthday present for my size 0 friend, I picked out a pair of pants for her. When paying, the cashier looked me up and down and said, "Well, you're pretty optimistic aren't you?" FML

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Booted

By Anonymous - 22/11/2010 07:32 - Australia

Today, a middle-aged woman came into the shoe shop where I work, and asked me to help her put on a pair of boots that were obviously too small. Simultaneously as I knelt down by her feet, she booted me in the face while we tried to get them on. FML

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By smallpaycheck - 16/08/2009 00:49 - United States

Today, I was working at a shoe store and was helping a dude try on shoes. He looked like trouble and I wanted to finish with him. When he finally picked his shoes, he abruptly stood up and ran out of the store with the shoes on. The cost of them was deducted from my salary. $240. FML

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By Rose - 15/06/2012 05:54 - United States - Tenino

Today, I was at the mall with my friend. A lady came up to us and told my friend that she could be a model. Then the lady looked at me and said, "Oh... Nice shoes." FML

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By Kim - 05/05/2021 04:01

Today, at work, I was waiting in line to pay my food at the cafeteria when I noticed the doctor who was in front of me had these really cool looking shoes on. I told him, "I like your shoes!" He turned over, looked at me and didn’t say anything back. FML

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olpally 32

Monday 1 July 2013 12:04

What a dick. Shove one of your shoes straight up his ass...

skellingtonfart 18

Monday 1 July 2013 12:07

9.5 isn't even a huge size, I know of women with size 11 feet. Honestly, no one notices your feet, don't worry about it!

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radiostop 2

Monday 1 July 2013 22:20

I have size 11 feet and I'm only 14, but I've never gotten treated like that...

Beckei 18

Monday 1 July 2013 22:28

Don't worry, I wear the same size!!

csmith1539 11

Monday 1 July 2013 22:34

That guy is just immature and has nothing better to do, so just ignore him. I'm 5'8'' and I've worn a ten in women's since I was 5'5'', AKA 7th grade. I've rarely had trouble finding shoes, I'm sure you'll do fine in the future. Good luck, OP!

DDang 2

Monday 1 July 2013 22:43

Terrible customer service :/ I am pretty tall as well and I have a size 10 feet. If someone laughed in my face, I would've complained to management.

Cali_Italian 8

Monday 1 July 2013 23:20

Oh wow. Now I kinda feel like a freak. 9.5 feet and I'm only 5'5". Lol. Just forget him, unless they have a foot fetish or your feet are just plain nasty, nobody's going to particularly care.

Lady_Vampy 2

Monday 1 July 2013 23:27

Punch him! I'm half a size bigger than you and am sick of the amount of times I've been offered shoes to try that are three sizes too small. Oh and also, buy your shoes online.

brinnablaine 22

Monday 1 July 2013 23:37

He must have been new. It isn't that uncommon for a tall girl to wear a larger than average size and a 9.5 really isn't all that bad. File a complaint with the company about his lack of professionalism and then check the website for the shoes you want. Most shoe stores offer a wider variety of sizes online. Hope you find yours! :)

WhyMe9516 15

Tuesday 2 July 2013 0:05

He laughs at size 9.5? Seriously? I have size 10 and most women I know have something between 9.5 and 11. It's pretty common I think... (But I live in the Netherlands, so what do I know?)

AnnaMariaMc 8

Tuesday 2 July 2013 0:51

Really? I work at a shoe store and 9.5 is one of the most popular sizes. We get a lot of women asking for size 12! I promise your shoe size is not that big.