Small women's shoe size

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I wear a small size shoe – usually size 4 women’s, but sometimes I can fit into 5’s, depending on the style. I need help finding stores that sell small sizes. I’ve tried Nordstrom and Zappos and have had some luck, but the offerings are sparse. Suggestions? Thanks!

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Maybe look into children’s sized shoes. It should not make much of a difference for casual shoes/sneaker and there may be some dress shoes that would work as well. It will be cheaper as well to buy children’s shoes.

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Is there a DSW in your area? The online store carries some lines in size 4 http://www.dsw.com/

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I think you’re not going to have much lunch in brick and mortar stores. Even 20 years ago my grandmother had to special order hers in that size. I used to wear a 6 and was able to wear kids’ size sneakers and some flats. They ARE cheaper. You probably won’t find adult-looking dress or business shoes though in kid’s sizes. I’d just search any and all online sites you can find.

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Agree, selection online will be better. Nordstrom online currently shows 800 items available in size 4-4.5.

http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/c/womens-special-size-shoes#category=b60147297&type=category&defaultsize3=&size=4_4.5&width=&color=&price=&brand=&stores=&instoreavailability=false&lastfilter=size&sizeFinderId=8&resultsmode=&segmentId=0&page=2&partial=1&pagesize=24&contextualsortcategoryid=0

Some are even on sale!

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My sister has good luck at Nordstroms and macys. She is a 4 or 41/2. Sometimes she’ll find a 5 on great sale and stuff the toes with cotton balls.

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I just noticed this thread.

There is an excellent fashion blog written by a young woman who is 5’ tall, 96 pounds. She wears a size 5 and is always posting about various stores and sites that have small sizes. Go to extrapetite.com.

I used to wear a size 5 but after two children, I finally made it to a 5.5. I have tried children’s sizes and I do not recommend them. They are wider with a more rounded toe, and IMO don’t look good at all.

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I have heard that department store in NYC sell small sizes. Also, there is a catalogue online of tiny sized women’s shoes. I am sure if you google enough you can find it!

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I wear a size 5. I’ve had very good luck with Zappos - maybe we are looking for different styles. Most of my shoes are European makes. Maybe something like European size 35 would work for you? Shoe shopping can be frustrating.