How to Find Shoes for a Cross-Dressing Man

Women struggle to find shoes they like and that fit well. For men who cross-dress, finding women's shoes that fit well and look good is even harder. Read below for advice on converting shoe size, finding specialty stores, and locating shoes at your local discount store.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Convert your shoe size before shopping. Add two shoe sizes to your current size for a general idea of what size you'll need in women's shoes. For example, if you currently wear a size 11 in men's, you'll need a 13 in women's.

2. Shop at your local shoe and discount stores first. While these stores don't cater to cross-dressers, many of them stock women's shoes up to size 12.

3. Look for open toe shoe styles in a size smaller than you need. This style of shoe provides extra space in the front. Choose an open toe sandal for extra space in the front and back.

4. Buy a wedge or espadrille if you're a beginning cross-dresser and don't walk well in heels. These define your legs, while providing support for your feet. These styles commonly have open fronts and backs meaning men can look for a smaller size, which increases the designs available.

5. Browse cross-dressing specialty stores online for shoes designed in both men's and women's sizes. Online stores, such as cross-dress.com, offer a wide variety of shoes not found in local stores (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Heels aren't the only shoes available for cross-dressers. Other styles gaining popularity with cross-dressing men are ballet flats, slippers, platforms, Mary Janes and feminine combat boots.

Resources

• Cross-dressing supplies.