TL;DR - “Too Long; Didn’t Read.”
Yeezy Slides generally run small and narrow. Size up one full size from your usual US size. If you’re a half-size, go 0.5 or 1.5 sizes up, depending on foot shape. Wide feet? At least +1, sometimes +2 for older, tighter colourways like Enflame, Core, Pure.
Why Yeezy Slides often feel small
Made with dense EVA foam and a snug strap, Yeezy Slides hug your foot tightly at first. They’ll soften slightly over time, but they won’t stretch enough to fix a too-tight pair—so sizing right from the start is key.
What the community says (and our 5 years of selling Yeezy Slides)
From thousands of buyers, Reddit discussions, and Sneakwear’s own half-decade of firsthand sales experience, here’s what works best:
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Standard rule: Go up one full size from your usual US size.
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If you’re a half-size: Go 0.5 or 1.5 sizes up, depending on your foot shape, +1.5 if wider feet, +0.5 if narrower.
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Wide feet: At least +1, and for some colourways, especially older, tighter releases like Enflame, Core, Pure, you may need +2 sizes for all-day comfort.
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Colorway variance: While sizing up is always safe, some buyers say Azure fits snugger than Onyx or Bone. Also, OG releases were consistently tighter.
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Why we stand by this: In 5+ years at Sneakwear, almost all returns/exchange requests for size were from customers who didn’t size up enough - not from those who went too big.
Sizing cheat-sheet
Your Situation |
Recommended Size |
Example for UK8 |
Full Size (standard feet) |
+1 full size |
Go for UK9 |
Half-size |
+0.5 or +1.5 up (based on width) |
UK8.5 → UK9 (narrow) or UK10 (wide) |
Wide feet |
+1 to +2 sizes |
Go for UK9 or UK10 |
Older OG colourways |
+1 to +2 sizes |
Go for UK9 or UK10 |
Unsure between sizes? |
Choose the larger |
If confused b/w UK9 & UK10, Go for UK10 |
FAQs
Will they stretch over time?
A little, but not enough to fix a tight fit. Always size correctly at purchase.
Do all colorways fit the same?
Not exactly. OG releases like Enflame, Core, and Pure were tighter; some newer batches (e.g., Azure) can also run snug.
What if I’m buying via UK/EU size charts?
Convert first, then apply the +1 rule. For example, UK 8 → US 9, then size up accordingly.
Conclusion
Don’t fall for the “true-to-size” myth - Yeezy Slides run small. After selling them for 5+ years, we can say with confidence: size up, and don’t be afraid to go bigger for certain colourways or wide feet. Your future self (and toes) will thank you.
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