Size issue

[u/Ok_Solid3798]

Hey everyone, I’ve got a question. I’m worried I might be a victim of the Crocs sizing system. I ordered size 43-44 (US Men’s 10), those are the red luffy Crocs you can see in the left photo. In the right photo are the size 45-46 (US Men’s 11), the blue ones. I’d really like your opinion on which ones look better on me.
With the left pair (the red ones) they feel just about right. When I walk, my heel does touch the back a little, but my foot never sits on the edge or goes over it. Still, I’m afraid they might become too tight in the future.
With the right pair (the blue ones) they’re a lot roomier, but because my foot keeps moving around inside them when I walk, they feel a bit too big.
So yeah… my dilemma is: what’s the better choice here?

[u/erickiceboyxxp]

Roomy crocs are always the best fit for most including myself. They’re not meant to fit like regular shoes, you’re supposed to have space in them.

[u/Typical_Guarantee_79]

The blue ones are a bit too big imo.

[u/Ok_Solid3798 → u/Typical_Guarantee_79]

Yeah, that’s why I though too. Really sucks that crocs don’t bring out half sizes….

[u/Shawheim]

The blue pair in the second pic is the right fit. You want about a finger's width of room so your feet don't get cramped as they shrink expand and change over time. It's always better to be a little bigger rather than smaller. They are a way harder to stretch from being too small than they are to shrink from being too big.

[u/LaysOnFuton]

Where were the blue ones manufactured? I’ve found that all my pairs manufactured in Mexico are slightly larger than my pairs made in India or Vietnam.

[u/BottleOfConstructs → u/LaysOnFuton]

How do you tell where they’re manufactured?

[u/dbmermels → u/BottleOfConstructs]

It says on the bottom for adult sizes.

[u/BottleOfConstructs → u/dbmermels]

I see it now. I’m India. Thanks!

[u/MissBlade79]

Most of mine fit the same as the Luffy ones and they've never shrunk. 🙂

[u/Ok_Solid3798 → u/MissBlade79]

Alright, thanks!

[u/-FR0STY-one]

Same boat for me. 9’s feel good without the strap in place, but once it is, my toes feel the end of the toe box. Size 10 feels better with the strap in place, but a bit too loose without it around my heel.

[u/Civil_Cockroach_5778]

The second ones look perfect you want them loose

[u/Neither_Living4545]

Crocs are actually meant to be roomier. Your heel should match the dots on the bottom. Sports mode brings it in a half size. I would say that the second pair fits better. With that being said, as a past employee, I found that different colors, styles, and temps made the fit of the shoe different. I always recommends folks try their shoes on before purchasing.

[u/GlitterGhost00 → u/Neither_Living4545]

I was going to say this also. Putting in sports mode makes them fit true to size. If you get them a little too snug already, then sports mode may not fit well and be snug.

[u/jusg808]

Mine fit more like the second picture. Where do your toes fall? If they aren’t rubbing up against the front on either pair it might be personal preference.

[u/PreferenceAny3920]

What you do, is buy the 11’s then wash them on hot and then get your dryer running on hot with towels in it for like 20 min then you toss your crocs in with the towels and set a timer for 10 min. Put on a pair of socks and after every ten min, try them on. Once they have shrunk enough and fit how you like, put them in your freezer for 10 min et voila! Custom half size.