The benefits of being a girl with big feet

For one, the sales are a dream

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Okay, so having big feet does occasionally make shoe shopping a challenge, however there are plenty of benefits to having big feet as well. I should know as I stand at 5ft 10 and have size nine feet. Us Big Footed Girls (BFGs) know it’s not easy, but we do not lose hope and can see that there are benefits, and we can still have cool shoes in bigger sizes.

Look at these cool olaf slippers in a size 9!

You literally get more for your money

Bigger feet means bigger surface area. This mean that if you buy a gem-covered shoe in a size nine, there will be a whole lot more gems on it than on a size three shoe because of the bigger surface area. Who doesn’t love more gems right? It also means that people are more likely to spot your amazing shoes a mile away due to them being bigger. Bonus! Plus when it comes to getting a pedicure, you’re definitely getting all your money’s worth as well because of the bigger surface area on your feet.

You never have to share your shoes

It may sound a little negative as it means that BFGs don’t lend shoes their shoes out, but this is great for the BFG as it means you never have to unwillingly give your shoes away. No worrying about what condition you’re going to get your shoes back in. Nah, us girls with bigger feet will leave all that worrying to those with average sized feet.

Size 9 converse. These will stay looking brill for longer…

Shoes don’t sell out so quickly in bigger sizes

Ok granted not many places stock a size eight and above (but thanks Next, New Look, Shoe Zone, and a couple more who don’t) – however, shops that do stock them rarely sell out of bigger sizes. Especially in the sales. Girls with bigger size feet don’t have to wake up early and rush to the sales to get their shoes. We get to stay in bed that little bit longer.

Got these boots from a sale on next online in a size 9 🙂

Bigger, better personal weapons

This applies to our big feet and our big shoes. What better weapon than a massive pair of heels? They could do some serious damage (if required) and what about a massive kick to the face? With the bigger foot more of the face will be kicked meaning more damage will be done and more pain will be inflicted. So guys, don’t mess with girls who have big feet.

Look at all these size 8/9 weapons I mean shoes…

Bigger feet means bigger and more foot tattoos

Depending on your pain threshold, and if you like tattoos like I do, then having bigger feet provides you with more room for bigger and more detailed designs. Quotes and scripts on a size nine foot like mine work well compared to on a size three or four foot, as there is less space for the design.

Fancy script on a bigger foot

Big feet save your body some effort

Feet are multi-taskers and you don’t even realise it. They balance and prepare you, support your weight and safely absorb the shocks of your motion. Obviously the bigger the feet the better the balance and bigger support of weight you have as well. Can’t complain there can you?

There’s a great online selection

So the selection of shoes in store for BFGs is limited, but online it is a different story. It is practically a whole new world online for girls with big feet. Plus, with so many online deals and sales, BFGs are guaranteed a better bargain than those with average size feet. So many shoes to look good in at discounted prices. It makes the delivery fee worth it.

Bigger shoes for nights out… excuse the mud on them

Bigger feet (normally) means you’re a better athlete

Due to being able to balance better than someone with average size feet and being able to kick better and take larger strides, you are more likely to be a better athlete if you have bigger feet.

Shoes look cool in bigger sizes

There is a lot of hate for women’s shoes in bigger shoes in bigger sizes. Apparently they don’t look as good compared to the average or smaller size. Rubbish! Bigger shoes look cool and quirky. So what if they’re bigger? The bigger the better!

We can totally rock bigger, fluffier slippers – and fancy dress

You have your feet firmly on the ground

I had to end this article with this quote from Jerry Hall: “I have big feet and they keep you firmly on the ground”.

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