I've read that your feet get bigger as you get older, especially if you're over 40. I'm 74 and having a lot of trouble buying oversized shoes online. enough. When I was younger I could wear a size 11. But lately, size 11 is too small for me. This time I bought 12 and it's still too small, about 1 size smaller, so I returned 12 and ordered 13. It is also possible that the faux leather does not stretch. Otherwise these are nice shoes.