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Firstly, I am aware that sizing of women's clothing is at *least* this bad.
I've had two pairs of Keen "Men's Hiking Shoes", specifically their "Targhee" brand.
I bought the first pair in person, so fitted the size in person. Those claim "EU 44, US 10.5, UK 9.5, CM 28.5"
When those wore out I ordered a pair of the third version of that shoe in the same UK 9.5 size. After a week it was clear they were too big. My big toes were getting bruised.
So, I ordered a pair of UK 9 (and eventually gave the 9.5s away, as it seemed too much hassle to sort out a return, especially with having worn them a week of active use).
Those size 9 claim "EU 43, US 10, UK 9, CM 28", so shorter ? I've measured the internal length, toe-tip to heel, in both, and they both seem to be more or less just 28cm.
Now the sizing that Keen currently declares says of UK 9: US 10, EU 43, UK 9, CM 27", which seems like it would definitely be too small for me, right?
The chart is at https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0788/6815/2663/files/NEW_KEEN_SIZE_CHART.pdf?v=1763031527 , and as you can see, if I want "something 28cm long internally" I might need either the UK 10 ("CM 27.8") *or* the UK 10.5 or even 11 (CM 28.2 and 28.6).
How difficult is it to just have *consistent* sizing ? I already know their idea of UK 9.5 can sometimes be UK 9, or vice versa, so how can I trust the sizing at all, other than finding somewhere to buy in person ?