Due to a pituitary issue when I was younger I have maybe a bizarre world record of the smallest feet and hands on a fully grown man. My feet and hands are normal looking but very small. They were tiny as a baby and just never grew that big. Thought you all would find it interesting - I know it makes for good chat at parties!

  • ObsidianZed
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    16 months ago

    I was born clubfooted and mine are smaller than average (for 5’11").

    Length-wise I’m probably technically around a 7, but I have a super high arch that prevents me from wearing shoes that size.

    I end up wearing anywhere from 7.5-9 depending on the fit. The toes of my shoes almost always end up curling up over time due to the extra empty space.

  • Anti-Face Weapon
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    46 months ago

    Don’t worry, variation in a population is expected. Even if you’re an outlier, that doesn’t make you weird!

  • @hperrin@lemmy.ca
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    46 months ago

    You want some of mine? I’m a size 12 and it’s hard to find shoes in 12. Most places carry a smaller selection, so I can usually find shoes, just not shoes I want.

    • I’m always yelling out “who are these men with tiny feet!?” In frustration while shopping. I’m 5,11” but wear size 12. The worst part is I didn’t realize I was a comfortable 12 until well into adulthood. I used to buy 11 and thought they were supposed to be snug, my feet hurt a lot. I bought a pair of 12 high top adidas and my feet feel so much better

    • @marker2002@lemmy.world
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      36 months ago

      Even worse. I wear size 12 and a half. Surprise! They don’t make half sizes after 12… So, either swimming in a 13, or super snug in a 12.

  • @RebekahWSD@lemmy.world
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    96 months ago

    One of the few times I’ve seen someone with a smaller shoe size than myself, having a woman’s 5.5 or there abouts. But it’s fine for the rest of me. Good luck! I hope they continue to uh. Be feet? Yep!

    • @Leggomylego@lemmings.worldOP
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      266 months ago

      My calf muscles and foot muscles have grown larger I think to compensate and keep me relatively balanced, but I’m still a klutz and trip all the time. Can easily lose my footing if I’m shoved in a crowd for example. But yeah for the most part can walk and run fine.

  • Chozo
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    156 months ago

    How do you find shoes? I imagine there’s not a whole lot of selection of adult shoes at that size.

    • @Leggomylego@lemmings.worldOP
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      356 months ago

      Mostly online. Women’s sizes are all too big so can only wear kid’s sizes. The trick is finding something without Velcro and superheroes all over it (though I have a cool pair of Optimus Prime sandals just because I can). Converse and Vans are reliable.

      • @Eldest_Malk@lemmy.world
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        126 months ago

        As a 6’3” guy with size 16 feet, I have arrived at the same conclusion over here at the opposite end of the bell curve. Love my Converse and Vans.

        • @Khanzarate@lemmy.world
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          36 months ago

          Where are you getting converse that size? I’m size 15 and the website doesn’t seem to offer it, never seen it in stores.

          • @Eldest_Malk@lemmy.world
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            6 months ago

            Found mine online. Usually it’s only two or three styles that go that high. You have to dig. Vans I found at a Vans store in a mall. It’s always a crapshoot, maybe one time in ten they’ll have anything. I always walk in whenever I’m there and just ask “what’s the biggest size you have available in store?” Usually 13 is the limit. Occasionally I find something worth buying. Usually it’s the most plain and boring shoe you can imagine, but last time I found something I actually liked.

            • @Khanzarate@lemmy.world
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              26 months ago

              I have yet to find a shoe I liked since I was fully grown. Guess I’ll look harder.

              I can fit into a 14w and suffer a bit, so theres one shoe still at Walmart that’s my default, but its a full on “this is what old men wear” style, pretty tired of it.

      • @Leggomylego@lemmings.worldOP
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        6 months ago

        Running shoes and dress shoes are particularly frustrating though. Sneakers in a size 3 are not designed for the wear and tear a 6’1" man is going to put them through so I’m buying a new pair every few months. Dress shoes as well are hard to find in designs that don’t look like clunky Communion shoes.

        • Chozo
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          96 months ago

          Thanks for sharing! Have you ever considered getting some sort of custom shoes made?

      • lurch (he/him)
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        36 months ago

        velcro is super good tho. should be on more adult size shoes. velcro doesn’t come loose by itself (then dipping into dirt), doesn’t get caught on things or in machines and doesn’t rip in the worst possible moment when you’re in a hurry. it’s just a bit harder to clean.

          • lurch (he/him)
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            56 months ago

            they are so cool. i’m thinking about getting some that blink when i walk. i had some like 30 years ago, when they were new and it was a lot of fun in the dark

    • @Leggomylego@lemmings.worldOP
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      376 months ago

      Haha why is this so true? Luckily whatever made my hands and feet lilliputian didn’t affect any other part of my body.

      • @MissJinx@lemmy.world
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        15 months ago

        Ypu’re lucky! I once hook up with a huge guy, handsome, big in every way… but the penis. He had a micro penis that looked like a kids penis. I felt so bad for him. Just hook up anyway because he was good with his hands.

          • @MissJinx@lemmy.world
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            15 months ago

            I’m sorry but if you have any problems they are not mine. In no place did I pity him. We actually went out other times and he was super smart. I feel bad because I know people that would be mean to him but Pity is very different. I’m not a prostitute that would have sex with someone for pity

            • @idiomaddict@lemmy.world
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              25 months ago

              I felt so bad for him

              That read as pity to me, but good, I’m glad it isn’t. I don’t even have a penis, so no problems here, lol.

  • 👍Maximum Derek👍
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    96 months ago

    Have you ever watched Andy Richter Controls the Universe? One of the episodes has a whole B plot about a main character having surprisingly small feet.