Russell Size Guide

As a general rule, Russells tend to run large. Typically customers order 1/2 to 1 full size smaller than your U.S. size as measured on a Brannock Device.

Use the "Find Your Shoe Size" button on any of our footwear pages to scan your foot using your phone. The recommended size from this tool is in Russell sizing, not Brannock, so it will usually be 1/2 - 1 full size smaller than you are used to. Customers report roughly 90% success with this method.

Our Lasts:

We use two lasts at Russell: The 40 Last and the 77 Last. Knowing the shape and purpose of our lasts (the form that the boot is made around) can help you understand how to fine tune your fit. In the same size, the length of these lasts will be the same. Where they vary is in overall volume and toe box shape. While most people can wear the same size in either, we do have customers that order different sizes for boots vs shoes.

 

The 40 Last:

• More rounded, wider toe box
• Designed to hug your instep
• More volume overall to accommodate full thickness socks

The 40 last is our boot last. Any products described as a boot are made on this last. While the last is the same (and therefore the internal volume of the foot area is the same), a lace up boot will be more forgiving in fit than a pull-on like a Cavalier or Zephyr. In addition, the fit may feel different initially in single vs double vs triple vamp configuration. This is because it takes longer for a Double or Triple vamp to mold from the last shape to the shape of your foot.

 

The 77 Last:

• Tapered toe box
• Less volume than the 40 Last to accommodate light socks

The 77 Last is used on all Russell shoes. This last is designed for Single Vamp footwear that will more easily mold to your feet. Because of this, the profile has a more tapered toe box than the 40 Last.