I’m a tiny person, with tiny feet. Before I had my boys, my feet were a size four in women’s shoes. Have you ever tried to shop for a size four shoe? Let me tell you it’s not easy. Lucky me, with my first pregnancy, my feet grew. One of those odd things that can happen in pregnancy. For me, it was a blessing, because I’m now a size five, which is so much easier to find. However, I didn’t forget about those frustrating under size five days. Being someone who loves shoes, I found brands that worked with my tiny feet, so in case you’re like me – don’t worry girl, there is hope for you!
Where to Buy Under Size Five Shoes
Throughout High School, before online shopping was huge, I struggled so much. Buying shoes frustrated me to the point that I declared that one day I would design my own shoes and sell small sizes, because no one else would. I settled for brands that ran small, or I relied on little tricks like stuffing the toe with tissue, or wearing heel guards to get a tighter fit. That was until I discovered the blessing that is Nordstrom.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom has a reputation, if you’ve never been in there, there’s a chance you think it’s too expensive. At least that’s what I thought. When I first started shopping there, it was exclusively for shoes, I don’t quite recall how I discovered their secret stash of “special sizes” in the back, but when I did my life changed. I no longer bought shoes from anywhere else, but would go straight to Nordstrom, describe what I was looking for, and tell them about my tiny feet. Each and every time, someone super kind (because everyone at Nordstrom is ultra kind) would bring out a tower of tiny shoes for me to try. This not only made my life easier, it introduced me to brands that carried my size. Nordstrom not only carries lots of brands with extended sizing, their exclusive brands; BP., Halogen, and Treasure and Bond, carry smaller sizes as well.
Under Size Five Shoe Brands
Sam Edelman
Sam Edelman was the first brand I found at Nordstrom that I latched onto. To this day I still buy tons of Sam Edelman shoes.
Sole Society
I was also introduced to Sole Society through Nordstrom. This brand not only carries shoes under size five, their shoes are affordable!
Tory Burch
Tory Burch is expensive, but there was once a time they sold their flats in children’s sizes. It was amazing because they were half the price. They no long sell them in children’s sizes, but they do make shoes under a size five!
Steve Madden
Before they started selling under size five, I could always count on Steve Madden to carry size fives that ran a little small.
These days it’s a little different. More and more retailers have become friendly to offering more sizes, and of course my feet are a little bigger now. Online shopping is a thing, so you can even get a size five shoe from Target! I continue to show Nordstrom my gratitude by purchasing a large majority of my shoes from them, but luckily my horizons have expanded. Do you struggle to find shoes in your size?
-Brooke
