So, I’ve been wanting to talk about this for a bit, because when I was looking into getting my first pair of Le Monde Beryl shoes, the sizing thing really threw me for a loop. You see them everywhere, right? Those chic Venetian gondolier-inspired slippers and Mary Janes. I was particularly smitten with a pair of their mesh Mary Janes I’d seen on a few people who just always look effortlessly cool.
My Quest for the Right Fit
Naturally, before I even thought about clicking “buy,” I dived deep into the internet black hole of reviews and forum discussions. It’s always a bit of a gamble with shoe sizing, especially with brands you haven’t tried before. And let me tell you, the advice was all over the place. Some said true to size, others swore you absolutely had to size up. It was enough to make my head spin.
I kept seeing these little snippets, hints really, that this style tends to fit small. People would mention it, almost as an aside, “Oh, they’re lovely, but definitely go up.” Then I stumbled upon something that seemed a bit more official-sounding, basically confirming my fears: they often recommend trying a size up. They also mentioned that for some styles, like the woven leather ones, the material would naturally stretch a bit with wear to get to that comfortable fit. That made sense, but still, taking the plunge on an expensive pair of shoes with sizing uncertainty? Nerve-wracking!
Taking the Plunge
Okay, so here’s what I did. I’m a pretty standard EU 38, almost never deviate. But with all the “size up” chatter, I started to get really hesitant. I thought about it, measured my foot like a hundred times against their size chart (which, let’s be honest, sometimes feels like reading ancient hieroglyphics for any brand). Finally, I decided to trust the chorus of voices saying they run small.
I specifically wanted a pair of their classic Venetian slippers in a beautiful velvet. I took a deep breath and ordered them in a size 39, a full size up from my usual.
The Moment of Truth and Beyond
The wait for them to arrive felt like an eternity, you know how it is. When the box finally landed on my doorstep, I was almost too scared to open it. What if they were huge? What if they were still too small?
I unboxed them, and they were just as beautiful as I’d hoped. I slipped my foot in… and success! The size 39 was definitely the right move. They were snug, but not uncomfortably so. My toes weren’t crammed, and my heel wasn’t slipping out. If I had gone with my usual 38, I can pretty much guarantee they would have been painfully tight, probably unwearable.
After wearing them around the house for a few days, just to break them in gently, they started to mold to my feet perfectly. That initial snugness gave way to a really comfortable, glove-like fit. They didn’t stretch out excessively or become loose, they just sort of… settled. It was exactly what I hoped for. It felt like they conformed to my foot shape rather than just stretching out in general size.
So, my little piece of practice-based advice? If you’re on the fence about Le Monde Beryl sizing, I’d strongly echo the “consider sizing up” sentiment, especially if you have wider feet or are often between sizes. For me, going up a full size was the golden ticket. It saved me the hassle of returns and the disappointment of ill-fitting dream shoes. It seems that “fits small to size” warning is one to heed with this brand, at least for the style I chose and based on my experience!
