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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today, at work, an obese woman insisted she took a size 5 shoe, despite me measuring her at a size 11. Then when the 5 I politely fetched for her didn’t come close to fitting, she told the manager I was fatshaming her. Her feet were ham joints below cankles as thick as my thigh. She stank too. FML
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olpally 33
What a dick. Shove one of your shoes straight up his ass...
skellingtonfart 18
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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olpally 33
What a dick. Shove one of your shoes straight up his ass...
MzZombicidal 36
I have a size 10.5 feet and finding shoes to fit is so hard! It can be pretty embarrassing. Not to mention finding anything else to fit my tall frame. Don't feel bad, OP! Or any other of you bigger (or smaller!) gals. You're all beautiful!
olpally 33
Yeah, she shouldn't feel too bad because of this one prick. Glad you're able to find shoes for your body frame/feet.^^
ElementaryEdGuy 18
Oops...reply to wrong comment (edited)
challan 19
I'm 5'6" and wear a size 8.5 or 9 depending on if it's a heel or sneaker. I'm gonna shove my hoof up your keister, man. Oh, and to Op, it's the average size for women now, so no worries!
Ian7890 23
#31 ya seeing as you are a horse thats probably pretty difficult, i feel your pain...
iammeorami 25
Hey! I'm size 9.5.
K410 18
Hey tall women are hot, I'd rather date someone close to six feet than someone who's too tiny for me to kiss properly haha
VioletLife 18
I'm a girl and I have size 9.5 feet. They're not that big, it's just a little harder to find some decent shoes.
NightHawk387 22
Agreed. Tall women are sexy. I'm 6'0, and I'd love to date a woman as tall as me.
Sodapop40 21
I'm 5'11" girl with size 10-11 feet. I feel that they're in proportion with my body, so I don't feel that bad. But it is hard to find nice shoes...
sniken 14
6'2" here, and 12,5-13 in men's size.. I have a hard time finding shoes at all sometimes. Worst part is, most cool shoes I find looks terrible in such size.
FeatherTips 10
Yeah, I wear a size 12 in women's for dress shoes, but have to go to the men's section for tennis shoes, also a 12. This is proportional as I'm 5'11", but it's still a pain.
rochelleh 11
I'm from england so we have different shoe sizes here, and I was just reading through the comments without really understanding what size your feet actually are. but then I googled it and found out that it's a UK 7, which is the same size as my feet and I'm only 5'4 and wouldn't say I have very big feet..this guy sounds like an asshole to me, buy your shoes somewhere else in future!
d4m4s74 12
You know what they say about women with big feet right? *crickets* ehh. Big shoes.
HeartForMusic 23
Big socks as well I would imagine.
xx000o 27
What do they say about women with big feet?
siberianhamster 17
Well **** him very much.
JustKittyKat 24
Yes! Don't care about what he thinks, OP. I wear sizes 9-10. (just depending on the shoe and if the brand runs small) I'm also five foot six. Big feet just run in the family. You shouldn't care what that prick thinks. Shoe size does not matter one bit! If you're looking for comfort, buy shoe brands like Converse. They run large and wide. I wear a size eight in that brand. And if you have trouble finding heals/wedges ect. go on one of those shoe dazzle sites. They have all sizes and are pretty cheap. Good luck OP! Rock those feet!
skellingtonfart 18
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!
Angel1000168 16
I am one such woman with size 11 feet. It is such a mission finding shoes, let me tell you.
jedrools 16
that must be the longest shoe shopping tour ever
utohspaghettios 10
@#4 peggy hill has size 13 in womens lol
skellingtonfart 18
Peggy Hill from King of the Hill? I must've missed that part!
ElementaryEdGuy 18
Peggy Hill is a size 16 1/2. My sister wears a size 13, though. Oh, and that's in men's sizes. :P
skitzymew 19
I'm a size 9/10. I just look in the guys' section because it's so much easier.
xStaciexLynnx 15
Most Payless stores carry up to a size 13 women's and I can almost guarantee nobody would judge you in the store because its so normal there.
laurenlovesjb 20
Yeah I also wear a 9.5 and I know many people who also wear that size shoe.
MerrikBarbarian 9
I'm a size 4/5. Opposite end of the spectrum. I usually get kids shoes because nothing else fits. I've had a few people laugh when I'm in a rush needing new sneakers and end up having to get Dora the explorer shoes.
omgthisisgay 10
I have a friend who is 6ft tall and wears a size 12. Not sure if that's mens or womens, but she and her husband share flip flops and tennis shoes. :) I'd say that's a win. Less money spent on shoes.
Ambience138 11
Try having mens size 14 feet when you're a female, it's pretty much impossible to find anything.
girlbye23 15
Please i'm 14 and wear an 11
Kukua 5
I have size 11 and while it used to be impossible to find shoes, I rarely have trouble anymore. Size 9.5 isn't big at all - I've never had anyone make fun of my feet, even in grade school where they make fun of EVERYTHING! Don't let that. Douche get you down. Own those feet! You'll have better balance and do better at sports than others. :) Oh, and I second the comment on Payless. They are awesome!
kitkat2014 6
I have size 11 feet and I'm a girl. My favorite brand for tennis shoes is Nike. They always have size 11 in women's. I'm always embarrassed when I go bowling and have to ask for a men's 10 1/2. There's only one bowling place in my area that actually has a women's 11.
xtna 9
Where do drag queens get their shoes?
Busybeth98 16
I never really thought having 9.5 feet was unusual, especially if you're tall, because I'm 5'4" and wear a 9.5. I wonder where she was shopping at.
90sbaby 10
Yes, I'm a 17 year old female that's 6'1, and I actually now wear a 13 Wide in men shoes (only ones that fit me). In middle school I reached up to a 12 in women's. I'd love size 9.5 feet! :P I feel like a giant.
xNephilim 19
Size 9 is pretty average, I thought.
sammyjanette 17
You need to be more comfortable with yourself. 9.5 is not that big. There's a problem if some random shoe store employee can seriously damage your self esteem. Seriously, who cares what he thinks? He has to work around stinky feet all day!
MrsPegg 45
Exactly what I was thinking... I wear an 11 and don't give a crap what others think. Being tall is a good thing: no shame in it OP!
cmayer 20
For all you ladies with big feet, here are some famous women with big feet: Elle Macpherson - 13 Kate winslet - 11 Images thurman - 11 Paris Hilton - 11 Oprah Winfrey - 11 Audrey Hepburn - 10.5 Cindy Crawford - 10 Jackie Kennedy - 10 Notice a couple are supermodels? Nothing wrong with big feet. Get out there and own them!!
perdix 31
#122, who the hell is Images Thurman? Impressive list, otherwise. Related fun fact: Cranberry Juice Simpson has remarkably small feet for a football star/double-murderer.
cmayer 20
Uma**** lol Technology making me look stupid.
perdix 31
#151, you're preaching to the choir, girlfriend!! I tried to put "O. J." and ******* auto-correct thought I should use "Cranberry Juice." I don't have a bladder infection, dammit!
davikiin 6
My wife's feet are size 11. They're dainty and cute, to me. Course I wear 14s...
AninOnin 24
*nod* Size is relative. I'm super short and wear 9.5s. Don't let idiots command your day!
birdfreak 24
There are bigger sizes than 9.5, and if you're tall, then you shouldn't feel bad about having big feet!
SexyQueen0905 24
Yeah. I'm a size 10.5 and my friend is an 11. It's not that uncommon, and you shouldn't put much importance on what some random asshole says.
zen1979 16
Who cares about feet anyway? Of all the women I've dated, all the women I've ever even known, I couldn't tell you the size or a single distinguishing feature of their feet. It's just not something I pay attention to. And I even give foot rubs!!! Lol
rocker_chick105 31
Exactly what I was thinking. I don't know many guys who base their girlfriend choice on the size of their feet. "Oh you're a 9.5? Sorry, the lady before you was a 9 and I turned her down." That doesn't happen. Be confident OP, you're beautiful!
MzZombicidal 36
Thumbs up for the foot rubs!
noelasis94 18
You could have asked for three sizes smaller to avoid the embarrassment, just a little joke. Who's to say that he would see the humor in it though?
ApollosMyth 22
But...but that would have accomplished nothing...?
Steffi 26
9.5 really isn't all that big? I just read that the average American women wears a size 8 1/2 - 9 shoe.
kitkat2014 6
Well then I guess OP is above average (in a good way) and so am I with my size 11.
cna1216 15
Size 10 over here