In this article I want to talk about some fragrances that I think you should try and that I also use personally.

There’s a quite a few videos on YouTube that have titles like “Top 10 Fragrances for Compliments” and “Top 10 Fragrances to Smell Sexy.”

Videos like those are alright but I find that usually either regurgitate the same 10 designer fragrances or that the author of the video is just downright lying.

Over the past year I’ve sampled 40+ fragrances, many of those being fragrances that appear on many of these lists.

Of course many of these YouTubers have FAR larger collections than I do, but this article will go through my personal experiences of which fragrances give me the best results in terms of compliments and female attention. I think if you sampled all 10 of these fragrances you’d have trouble finding one that you don’t at least love (not like, love.)

Instead of going through the notes and all that stuff (that won’t even give you a genuine idea of how a fragrance smells) I will simply tell you in laymen’s terms what the fragrance smells like to me.

Prada L’homme Leau (Spring/Summer)

This smells like expensive soap and ginger.

That doesn’t sound that amazing but this is BY FAR my most complimented fragrance. This gets more compliments than anything I own. It’s a fresh fragrance that makes you smell very clean.

I purchased this fragrance because I wanted something for summer but I became disenfranchised with aquatics.

A lot of YouTubers suggest Millesime Imperial, it’s clone Milestone and Light Blue Intense.

I didn’t like any of these fragrances at all.

I actually didn’t run into this fragrance from a review. I sampled the original Prada L’homme (which basically just smells like expensive soap) and decided to give L’homme Leau a blind purchase with advice from a friend.

This is a really great purchase if you’re looking for something for the warmer months that’s not a typical aquatic or citrus fragrance.

Xerjoff Uden (Spring/Summer)

This smells like a lemon creampie with a bit of airy and booziness.

I love this so much. It’s pricey but it’s smell like it’s pricey. This is one of my most favorite fragrances.

I got this after sampling Chanel’s Allure Homme Sport Edition Blanche. That fragrance was great too but it lasted all of 15 minutes on me in it’s entirety. When I saw that a lot of people said that this was similar I blind bought it.

Another problem with Edition Blanche is that some people are reminded of floor cleaner because of the lemon. This is the not the case at all with Uden.

In a world of orange and bergamot top notes this is a very unique fragrance and lasts super long for being citrus based (usually citrus fragrances will not last very long at all.)

I love this fragrance.

Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Man (All Season)

This is a very (seasonally) versatile fragrance.

I bought this fragrance as I was first dipping my toes into fragrances again after a break up.

This fragrance is a clone of Creed by Aventus and even though it’s not quite Aventus (which depending on the batch of Aventus could be a good thing) it’s a really good fragrance. Especially for the pricepoint.

It smells like smoke and pineapple, as silly as that sounds.

A lot of people will recommend Mont Blanc Explorer which is basically a Creed clone as well… except with the smokiness neuteured. To me Mont Blanc Explorer just isn’t quite as fun and sexy despite being more accessible.

I don’t really get compliments off of this fragrance but I find myself in weird (positive) situations wearing this fragrance. I’ve said before in a previous article that I’ve had a woman kissing my neck telling me how good I smelt wearing this. I’ve also had women stand uncomfortable close to me while wearing this fragrance.

I think this is a really safe cheap blind buy for something to wear to the club or a bar. It’s a really nice fragrance and quite sexy.

Rochas Moustache (Fall/Winter)

This is vanilla, amber and moss.

This fragrance is very similar to the fragrance Tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent. Later in this article I’ll touch a bit more on Tuxedo by YSL.

This fragrance is sweet without being sickingly sweet and has sex appeal.

Therry Mugler Pure Havane (Fall/Winter)

I love this guy. It’s probably my favorite fragrance.

Unfortunately, L’Oreal reformulated this fragrance and butchered the opening (which used to be amazing and have a cherry note) but once it’s done opening it’s amazing.

What you get with this fragrance is sweet honey, vanilla, a little bit of chocolate, and sweet tobacco.

This is super cozy, sexy, and one of my favorite fragrances. Do note this fragrance is discontinued so it will not only be difficult to find, but you’ll also be paying more than retail for it.

The following fragrances I do not have bottles of but I think are worth your consideration. The reason I don’t have bottles of these is because I’m not THAT into fragrances and I just BARELY preferred the fragrances above that would otherwise fulfill their purpose in my wardrobe.

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme (Spring/Summer)

I think EVERY MALE should try this fragrance. It smells like tonka (which is like coffee but not quite coffee), water, airiness and sweetness. It’s sexy, smooth, versatile and very easy to wear.

Versace Pour Homme (Summer)

Very inexpensive. This is a pretty much a clone of the regular Chanel Allure Homme Sport (not Eau Extreme). It smells citrusy and a bit floral. If you find Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme a little too sweet this is definitely worth a try. With this around the regular Allure Homme Sport is simply not worth the price (I’ve tried both and I actually prefer this despite it being slightly more synthetic.)

Parfums de Marly Layton (Fall/Winter)

Next to Prada L’homme Leau this is my second most complimented fragrance. I only own a decant of this and it STILL gets more compliments than everything I own (except for Prada L’homme Leau.)

It basically smells like apple pie for most of the time you’re wearing it and dries to to an ambery vanilla.

People love this fragrance.

The only reason I didn’t buy this fragrance was because it’s a bit on the pricey side and I already own two Fall/Winter fragrances.

Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo (Fall/Winter)

This is right along the vein of Moustache. Amber, vanilla and moss.

There is one different though.

This has an ambroxan note which gives it a bit of an ambergris smell. This makes it kind of animalic which, to me, makes it sexier than Moustache.

It’s a slightly smoother than Moustache (Moustache doesn’t smell synthetic, Tuxedo is just really smooth.)

Truth be told, I wish I would’ve skipped my Moustache purchase and put the money towards a bottle of this. I wouldn’t call Moustache a clone of Tuxedo but they’re VERY similar. Depending on your tastes you may prefer Moustache but to me Tuxedo is 5% and 10% better.

In fact, the only reason I purchased Moustache was because at the time Tuxedo was rumored to be discontinued (and was priced $350~$400 a bottle… second hand.)

This fragrance is a little overpriced for what it is (it’s around $175 for a 75ml at MSRP) but it’s super sexy, I love it, and, truthfully I wish I had a bottle.

Valentino Uomo Intense (Fall/Winter)

This smells like iris (which makes it smell soapy), vanilla and leather.

It’s sexy.

This is probably the nicest, sexiest, fragrance I’ve ever held to my nose. The only reason I don’t own this is because it feels a bit formal to wear.

I personally don’t think I can wear this with anything but a suit but if you’re not afraid to blur the lines of formality this is DEFINITELY worth a sample.

Out of ALL the fragrances I’ve ever tried these are the ones that have stuck out to me and my VERY picky nose.

An honorable mention would be Acqua Di Gio Profumo. This is my buddies favorite aquatic and I’ll be sampling it soon. He recommended me a lot of these fragrance after trying them himself and he has a HUGE fragrance collection. The original Acqua Di Gio is pretty great in it’s own right and apparently this is that, but better.

 Acqua Di Gio Profumo

 

Short article today and of all things, it’s going to be on belts.

Why belts? Because I feel like, of all things, belts aren’t really talked about by styled influencers and there’s quite a bit to know about them that I had to find out from personal experience.

Belts typically come in 3 different widths (from least wide to most wide):

1. 1.25″
2. 35mm (typically European brands)
3. 1.5″

The wider a belt is the more casual it is. So for example, you’re not going to want to wear a 1.5″ belt with suit pants or dress shoes.

I would recommend getting a belt that is either 1.25″ wide or 35mm for your first nicer belt because it will work with more casual outfits AND with more formal outfits.

In terms of matching you DO NOT have to be 100% spot on with the shade or your belt and shoes unless the occasion is genuinely formal (an occasion where you’d have to have to wear a suit or tuxedo for example.) For formal occasions, I recommend buying belts from the same retailer you bought your shoes from so they are as closely matched as possible.

In any other circumstance if your belt is a shade lighter or darker than your shoes IT DOESN’T MATTER as long as they are 90% similar.

Another thing is, you don’t have to, and probably don’t want to, match your belt with sneakers. The only exception is if you’re wearing leather sneakers that are the usual dress shoe colors (brown, black, walnut etc.) If you have red Air Force 1s for example you don’t want to wear a red belt. It just looks tacky.

Woven belts and cloth belts are fun but I’d just recommend going for a basic no-frills belt. Belts like those aren’t very versatile and only really shine in summer (and shorts.)

When you start buying belts from nicer retailers you will notice sizing goes in inches or cm as opposed to the usual small, medium and large, etc.

To figure out your belt size take your best-fitting belt and measure from the end of the buckle to the hole you use. That’s your belt size. Typically belts are sold in even numbers so if you’re between sizes go to the next size. Some people say you can take your pants size and add 2 but because of things like vanity sizing with pants I find this to be very hit or miss.

You NEVER want to cheap out on leather. It’s one of the few things that (to an extent) scales in aesthetic quality AND durability with prices. I recommend the following brands for belts: Thirteen50, Orion, and Meermin. Costco’s Kirkland brand is also made of real leather and not “genuine leather” if you’re hurting financially. I am personally a fan of Thirteen50.

I try to make articles on things I wish I had articles about when I started my style journey and hopefully this article brought you value.

I find that you can pretty much categorize the biggest ways money is wasted on style in 4 ways. These categories being (in no particular order):

1. Not Taking Care Of Clothing
2. Blindbuying Items
3. Not Buying Items That You Actually Want
4. Buying Things When You Have No Idea What You’re Doing

1. Not Taking Care Of Clothing

As an example, I’ve probably wasted around $400~ by not purchasing shoe trees (when I should know better.) This isn’t a HUGE number when compared to how much money I’ve spent on clothing altogether but, it still adds up. That $400 could’ve been a nice dinner.

As another example: polos and chinos are super wash sensitive and shrink easily if you don’t follow the garment care instructions. Just one improper wash cycle could shrink these garments and BOOM! you’re out $70 to $90.

I have an article on taking care of clothing you can read here.

2. Blindbuying Items

This is more popular in the fragrance community than in the men’s style community as a whole.

Blindbuying is basically buying something and taking a gamble (buying a fragrance you’ve never sampled, buying a suit when you don’t know your measurements, etc.)

If you don’t know your size in a brand or you’re not familiar with how an item will work with you you probably don’t want to spend the money on that item.

Generally, you want to do as much research as possible before buying your garments or anything styling-related.

As an example: I blind bought a fragrance from Amazon, Milestone, that had RAVING reviews. I didn’t like it AT ALL. It was a complete waste of money and I’ve decided to just mail it to a pal.

Whenever possible try before buying unless you can guarantee that you can return the item.

3. Buying Items That You Don’t Really Want

This is another big one for me. I’ve found myself buying items that I “like” as alternatives to items that I love in hopes of saving money. This almost NEVER works out.

As an example: I bought a pair of GH Bass loafers instead of just going with Meermin or Allen Edmond. They had this cheap-looking vinyl-y plastic crap all over that I had to remove with rubbing alcohol. Me saving $100 quickly turned into a completely UNFUN DIY project. If you account for labor I ended up costing myself MUCH MORE than $100.

If you are equipped financially ALWAYS pick the quality good over the cheap alternative.

EVERY single time you cheap out you will regret it.

There’s been plenty of times that I’ve bought $20 sunglasses from mall kiosks or Target and almost every single time I say to myself “Wow, I shouldn’t have spent that twenty dollars.”

There has never been a time I’ve bought RETROSUPERFUTURE, Ray-Ban, or Illesteva sunglasses and thought “Wow, I shouldn’t have spent the money on those sunglasses.”

Another thing to consider is that, if you’re anything like me, chances are you’ll just end up buying the item you wanted initially anyway.

I also address this in this article here.

4. Buying Things When You Have No Idea What You’re Doing

This is how I wasted the MOST amount of money. None of the other categories even come close. I’ve wasted nearly $20,000 throughout my style journey because of this. Do not go crazy buying items if you don’t know:

• How to size yourself
• What works well with your body
• Very much about style

You want to make sure you have a firm grasp on style and fashion before you start taking out a second mortgage to buy clothes (not literally, don’t do this, it’s very fiscally irresponsible.)

Therein is the value of styling services. I HIGHLY implore you to consider talking to a MEN’S stylist (real ones, not clothing box services), even if not me, before going trigger happy with your purchases. It’s not fun or cheap having to replace your whole wardrobe. If you’d like for me to help you just go ahead and click here and we can chat.

 

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It is of my opinion that every man should own a nice watch.

A lot of people will say things like “well if you need to look at the time you can just look at your phone” to rationalize that owning a watch is useless.

While that may be the case, the amount of times I’ve been out and about and have had somebody ask me the time is innumerable.

While it is true you could just grab your phone and find out the time that way, it’s cumbersome and takes longer.

I can open packages with my keys, that doesn’t mean I should own a boxcutter.

A watch still has a functional purpose so don’t believe the naysayers.

With that out of the way, the main reason I think every man should own a watch is because of how attractive it makes you.

As a man having a nice watch makes you look more mature, refined, punctual, and put together.

While a cheap Casio or Timex works well enough for the function of telling the time, they make you look pretty juvenile.

There’s a reason I wear my watch in every single one of my videos.

There’s a reason people wear watches to interviews.

There’s a reason people wear watches when meeting with clients.

I HIGHLY implore you to own at least one nice watch.

All of the watches listed in this article are at reasonable price points and most of them are from brands that even watch snobs won’t give you a hard time about.

Speaking of brands: I see a lot of men getting MVMT, Daniel Wellington and Vincero watches.

These brands are shit.

Basically, you are paying $150~$200 for what is, essentially, a $15 watch. The markup is ridiculous and (in my opinion) they look like trash.

A lot of these watches will have some commonalities. For example, most of them have metal bands, Speedmaster-style lugs, and black or blue dials.

I highly recommend going with a metal band for your first watch because matching your leather bands to your shoes and other accessories becomes a HUGE pain in the ass.

Metal bands are just way more versatile. Swapping your bands out to wear your watch with different pairs of shoes or owning different pairs of watches for different shoes is just, like I said, a huge pain in the ass.

Speedmaster-style lugs (lugs are those things that connect the watch to the band) I find typically look the best. To me (and a lot of other people) they just look more refined (and luxurious) than most other lug styles.

I also highly recommend a black or blue dial (the dial is the watch face) for your first watch. They typically not only stand out the most but look the best. There’s a reason they’re some of the most popular dial colors. Blue is slightly more versatile than black but, generally speaking, they’re both great options. Green dials are another option worth considering (and also extremely versatile), as well as burgundy/red dials if you desire something a little louder.

I find that lighter dials on budget-oriented watches just don’t look as nice. They work well with nicer watches, especially cream dials and off-white dials, but on budget watches, they just tend to be lacking.

Every one of these watches except for one has an automatic movement instead of quartz movement.

Basically, a quartz movement keeps time better. Automatic watches usually lose a few seconds every day and need to be put on a winder if you don’t want to have to adjust the time every time you leave them off for more than a day.

I don’t see a problem with owning a quartz watch (especially a solar one), the thing is the best-valued watches typically tend to be automatic watches.

Quite a few automatic watches also have open case backs that let you look at the piece of engineering beauty that is the watch movement.

These are the watches I would highly recommend for those interested in their first real watch:

Invicta 89O2CB

Some watch snobs might give you a bit of crap for wearing Invicta but to the layperson (and the less pretentious people who like watches) it’s a nice, attractive watch. This watch is a Rolex submariner homage. In the world of watches, a homage is basically a clone (but not counterfeit.)

For the price (typically $80) it’s a nice value. It has a Japanese automatic movement and doesn’t look cheap. It is water-resistant to 200 meters so you can take it swimming, shower with it on, etc. You can pretty much do anything but scuba dive with this guy on your wrist.

Seiko SNKL43/SNKL45

This is the watch that I own.

Seiko is a juggernaut when it comes to value watches (especially the Seiko 5 line of watches.) If watches went to high school the Seiko 5 would’ve been voted “most likely to be recommended as someone’s first watch.”

The Seiko SNKL is, to me, the most attractive of the Seiko 5 watches.

It is very similar to Seiko’s SARB watch, which is also considered by many to be one of the most attractive Seiko watches.

In the right lighting the dial of this watch has a beautiful sunburst effect. It also has an open case back so you can see the movement in action.

Out of all of the money I’ve ever spent on my style this is probably one of my most favorite purchases.

This watch is only water-resistant to 30 meters so you’re going to want to be careful with it around water.

If you want the blue dial you’ll want a SNKL43, if you want the black dial you’ll want the SNKL45.

Bulova American Clipper

A lot of watches I chose for this article are pretty popular watches. This one is an exception.

The reason I decided to add this watch in was because it makes an excellent direct alternative to minimalist watches like MVMT (and brands like it.)

It has extremely slim indices to mark the hours and very slim simple hands.

For minimalist watches, I find lugs similar to the ones this one uses are a bit better than Speedmaster style lugs.

This watch also has an open case back.

I’d highly recommend this for any of you super metropolitan types that are oh so in love with minimalism.

Just like the Seiko SNKL, this guy is only water-resistant to 30 meters so you’re going to want to be careful with it around water.

Orient Kamasu

Orient is another powerhouse in the world of value watches.

This is a really nice diver watch for the money and it even has a sapphire crystal (which is more scratch-resistant than the mineral crystal on the watches listed prior.)

It’s water-resistant to 200 meters so just like the Invicta you can pretty much do anything but scuba dive with this guy on.

It has a Japanese automatic movement with a closed case back.

If you like the dive watch style but don’t like how similar the Invicta watch looks to a Rolex or desire something with better craftsmanship this is a really good option.

 

G-Shock GA-2101-1A1

This is the watch for the guy who’s not ready to move on to something a little more sophisticated.

I had second thoughts about including this watch because of how, like I said, Casios can look kind of juvenile. However, I feel that this watch, while not being as refined and mature as the other watches on this list, is still a really beautiful watch that is a great option for someone looking to own a watch.

Its nickname is the Casioak because its bezel is similar to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak’s. It is hands down the best-looking G-Shock available right now, and probably the only one capable of fetching compliments.

There are few things to keep in mind before purchasing this guy.

First of all the digital windows can be a little hard to read and can be covered by the analog hands.

Second of all, there’s no digital date window.

If you can get past those two things this is a really great, durable, watch that is in high demand. It boasts a 200-meter water resistance like the two divers on this list so you don’t really have to worry about anything water-related affecting it (besides scuba diving.)

Movado Modern 47

Just like the G-Shock I had reservations about putting this guy on the list.

Some watch snobs dislike Movado even more than they dislike Invicta because they feel like Movado rests on the laurels of its Museum watch design without innovating and that it’s not a great value.

And it isn’t an amazing value in terms of craftsmanship, that’s true. But it is a great value when it comes to design.

There’s a reason they rested on their laurels with this watch design. It’s really good. It was even the first dial to be accepted by the Museum of Modern Art.

So many of my past clients like this watch I felt like I had to include it.

It is also pretty much the ultimate minimalist watch. I mean look at it, it doesn’t even HAVE minute or hour markets.

This is also the only watch I’m including in this list that has a leather band. This is because the version with the metal band I find not only looks worse but costs nearly twice the price.

It has a sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 30 meters.

Who cares what watch snobs have to think. The objective is for you to look good, not for you to be validated by nerds who spend WAY too much on horology.

Thank you for reading!

 

Components:

1. Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed – Leather Sandals
   
2. ALEX MILL Camp-Collar Striped Cotton and Linen-Blend Shirt
   
3. Persol 714 – Original Sunglasses
   
4. Isabel Marant – Biege Seashell Moises Necklace
   
5. Orient – Kanno Automatic Blue Dial Men’s Watch
   
6. Polo Ralph Lauren – Logo-Embroidered Cotton-Blend Twill Shorts

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a Free Look! For those unfamiliar these are outfits I curate for you to either use as inspiration or just straight up steal to wear. I also briefly explain the styling.

This is a super summery look that would be great for relaxing (whether it’s the beach, a boat, the backyard, etc. )

I included Birkenstocks because they’re great sandals that don’t get enough love (in fact, sandals in general don’t really get enough love.)

The watch included is a diver watch from Orient (Orient sells GREAT watches for what you pay for them.) Said watch is water resistant to 200 meters so you can even wear it in the pool (just not scuba diving.) The blue dial combined with the orange detail on the bezel pairs VERY nicely with the Persol sunglasses without looking contrived.

Speaking of the Persol sunglasses: these are a iconic silhouette famously donned by Steve McQueen (thus being nicknamed Steve McQueen sunglasses.) They’re also foldable. Persol is one among many of sunglasses manufacturers for those looking to set themselves a part from the horde of people wearing Ray-Ban wayfarers.

The shirt included is a linen shirt meant to be worn a little looser (as the product page instructs, if you buy this size up) lending to the chillaxing nature of this outfit. Linen is also one of the best fabrics for breathability, I would call it the quintessential summer fabric.

Jewelry, especially necklaces, aren’t for everybody but with how beachy this Isabel Marant necklace was I just had to include it. It’s a little pricey for what you get but any seashell or equally beachy necklace would work just as well for this look.

Navy would’ve been the most obvious choice for the shorts, but the most obvious choice isn’t always the best choice. By using a green pair of shorts we create a split complimentary color scheme that bring out the orange details on both the watch and sunglasses.

Thank you for reading!

 

This article is not intended for purchasing suiting (including dress shirts.) I would advise that you get professional sized by a tailor (and not a JCPenny/Macy’s store associate) for purchasing suiting.

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A lot of men have trouble with sizing. My goal with this article is to make sizing your clothes a LOT easier for you.

I believe the reason most men have trouble with sizing is that they have no idea what their measurements are.

Really you only need a few measurements (unless you’re buying used clothing):

1. The circumference of your chest at it’s widest point
2. The circumference of your natural waist (your waist at it’s narrowest point, not your hip)
3. The length of your inseam (the distance from your crotch to the ball of your ankle)

The good thing is as long as you have a flexible tape measure these are all easy measurements you can do without help. If you don’t have one a cheapo from Amazon is fine:

When taking these measurements I’d make sure to take each of them multiple times to make sure they’re precise. Also make sure the tape is snug against your body without being tight when taking these measurements.

Once you have your chest measurement you can start consulting the sizing guides on websites before making purchases. They’re there for a reason and are usually spot on.

Do take note that just because you are a medium in one brand does not mean that you will be a medium in ALL brands. For example, I wear a large in Kent Wang because their garments run very slim.

Pants are a little more difficult because a lot of brands introduce vanity sizing.

Your natural waist SHOULD be the width of your pants but as a rule of thumb for width I usually round down to the nearest inch (and that’s how I usually style my clients as well.)

So for example my waist is 33″ and my inseam is 32″ but I generally wear a 32×32 (and sometimes even a 31×32.)

If you can afford to purchase multiple sizes and return everything but the best fitting pair that is usually the best option. With brands that don’t have excellent QC (quality control), this is doubly better.

In terms of cut, for pants, unless you’re literally anorexic I would avoid anything “skinny.” It’s played out. Slim is usually the best option but if you’re overweight/muscular straight and tapered/athletic fits (if you have thicc thighs) are also good options.

Another measurement that isn’t necessary but you may want to consider taking is a pit-to-pit measurement. If you have a particularly well-fitting shirt you can lay it flat and measure the distance from pit-to-pit (hench the name.) On secondhand sites like Grailed and even some higher-end clothiers (Asket, Ledbury, etc.) you can use this measurement to really hone in your fit.

 

For your trousers, if you have a particularly well-fitting pair, you can also measure the leg opening. This is also done by laying the garment flat and measuring the… leg opening. The good thing about this measurement is a LOT of retailers include this in the sizing information. Depending on the retailer you may have to double this number.

One thing you’ll also find as you move to nicer brands is that belts will no longer be in size S, M, L, etc. but will be sized by number. The general rule of thumb is to take your pants size and add 2 (some places even say 4 but I think that’s too much, always.) Instead of doing that the best way is to take the belt you wear right now and measure from where the leather folds in on itself near the buckle to the hole you use most. This measurement, in inches, will generally be your belt size in most brands.

Do note that this isn’t always the case and you should ALWAYS consult a retailer’s sizing guide before pulling the trigger on a purchase.

Another interesting thing I noticed from styling clients is that more men than you would think have trouble with shoe sizing (to be fair I had my shoe size wrong a few years ago as well.)

This one is important to get right because getting it wrong can mess you up physically.

You have two real options to verify your shoe size:

1. Going to a shoe store in person and getting sized with their Brannock Device.
2. Buying a cheap device on Amazon to get your size like this:

The whole tracing your foot on a piece of paper crap and measuring crap doesn’t work.

Another thing to take note of is that a LOT of sneakers and even a lot of non-sneaker shoes can run big or small instead of TTS (true to size.) Before purchasing shoes always do some research on google to see if they’re TTS or not (literally just google “are [insert shoe here] TTS?”)

You can also use stockists like SSENSE or Mr. Porter to purchase shoes from because these sites will typically say if a particular shoe runs big or small.

Thank you for reading.