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Due to a pituitary issue when I was younger I have maybe a bizarre world record of the smallest feet and hands on a fully grown man. My feet and hands are normal looking but very small. They were tiny as a baby and just never grew that big. Thought you all would find it interesting - I know it makes for good chat at parties!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

Op does this cause issues like foot pain or anything like that?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

JAAAAAMES Baxter!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

Don't worry, variation in a population is expected. Even if you're an outlier, that doesn't make you weird!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

I was born clubfooted and mine are smaller than average (for 5'11").

Length-wise I'm probably technically around a 7, but I have a super high arch that prevents me from wearing shoes that size.

I end up wearing anywhere from 7.5-9 depending on the fit. The toes of my shoes almost always end up curling up over time due to the extra empty space.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 days ago (3 children)

You want some of mine? I’m a size 12 and it’s hard to find shoes in 12. Most places carry a smaller selection, so I can usually find shoes, just not shoes I want.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

I’m always yelling out “who are these men with tiny feet!?” In frustration while shopping. I’m 5,11” but wear size 12. The worst part is I didn’t realize I was a comfortable 12 until well into adulthood. I used to buy 11 and thought they were supposed to be snug, my feet hurt a lot. I bought a pair of 12 high top adidas and my feet feel so much better

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I'm size 14.... yeah

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Even worse. I wear size 12 and a half. Surprise! They don't make half sizes after 12... So, either swimming in a 13, or super snug in a 12.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Get good thick insoles maybe? Extra padding and will help make a 13 fit better

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

I feel your pain! A couple of sneaker makers have 12.5.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 days ago

Im 6'1 and size 14. I hate buying shoes lol.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 days ago (3 children)

That means you have small pp as well. Sorry bro.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

Nah, big pp because he has more blood flow to spare.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Nah that part of me was spared fortunately

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 days ago

You must feel like a god while cranking it then. Like you have the biggest hog in the west lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

How often does this come up, in all seriousness?

I assume online we’re all going to make the joke, which means we’re all gonna think it in real life … but how many people comment it?

Also, how often have you been egged on to “prove” it

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

If it's anything like me, a similarly tall man with LARGER feet that look almost Clown-proportional even with me height: a lot, but never seriously enough for it to mean anything fun or funny happens

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Do your smaller-than-average feet have any appreciable effect on your mobility? If not, I have to wonder why we need these clown-ass feet at all. Waste of meat and leather.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Footing is important for melee combat. All the small-foots got killed off in the middle ages because it's hard to defend yourself when you fall down a lot.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 5 days ago (1 children)

No not significantly. Obviously I've always secretly wondered this as well. I could not imagine walking around in size 7s...let alone size 10s or size 13s! That just seems like so much foot to me. I feel like I'd be stubbing my toes all over the place and they'd be so heavy as well. Saying this, I know that no one could possibly understand this as I'm the odd one out here...but yeah, to me everyone has absolutely (too?) massive feet.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

My partner has size 15-16 feet, depending on the shoe manufacturer. Can confirm, he smacks his toes and feet into things all the time.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That is indeed mildly interesting

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 days ago

I thought you might think so!

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