Using the Rutherford Flexi GOLD Jig Shoe Sizing Chart
Step 2: Check the Size Chart
Go to the jig shoe page you’re interested in and open the Sizing tab (under the product photos).
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Look for the foot length closest to your measurement
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It probably won’t be exact – choose the nearest option
Example
If your largest foot measures 221mm and you want to buy the Rutherford Flexi GOLD jig shoe:
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Size 3 suggests a foot length of 220mm
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Size 3.5 suggests a foot length of 223mm
If your foot measurement is close to the next size then we usually suggest choosing the size above the measurement for a good fit. So in this example the dancer would choose size 3.5.
However, some dancers may need to adjust the suggested size. If the dancer has wide feet, or is a championship level dancer then you could consider adjusting the size as below.
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Wider feet / high instep → go up half a size. If the foot is very wide, you may need to go up a full size. (If you’ve chosen a wide-fit model, then half a size extra is usually enough.)
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Advanced dancers → are usually looking at our more advanced models and typically know the fit they like in their preferred brand and style. Don't forget that we have already adjusted the sizing recommendations to reflect that these styles benefit from a close fitting (toes against the front leather) but some dancers prefer them even tighter, so feel free to go down half a size. We wouldn't recommend going down more than that as you risk permanently damaging your feet and damaging the shoes, shortening their lifespan.
A Word of Caution: Don’t Buy Too Large
It may seem like a safe option to order bigger, but in reality it’s a false economy:
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Jig shoes that are too big are difficult to dance and treble in.
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They can be a trip hazard
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Rutherford Flexi GOLD Jig Shoe Sizing Chart
Foot Measurement
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Rutherford Flexi GOLD Jig Shoe Size |
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| 220 | 3 |
| 223 | 3.5 |
| 229 | 4 |
| 234 | 4.5 |
| 239 | 5 |
| 242 | 5.5 |
| 246 | 6 |
| 250 | 6.5 |
| 254 | 7 (adult) |
| 262 | 7.5 (adult) |
| 265 | 8 (adult) |
| 268 | 8.5 (adult) |
| 273 | 9 (adult) |
| 278 | 9.5 (adult) |
| 282 | 10 (adult) |
| 291 | 11 (adult) |
Please Note - Every dancer prefers their jig shoes to fit in a certain way. Some like them extra tight, others with a little room. Combine this with the fact that everyone's feet are unique in terms of width, length, arch type and height and you can see why jig shoe fitting can be difficult. Hence we only offer this sizing chart as a guide rather than a guaranteed fit.