Golden Goose sneakers are all the rage these days, and I totally get it! They are so easy to slide on and go. They have that effortlessly cool factor to them, and will quickly become the most worn item in your closet. Style them with a dress or t-shirt and jeans.
SIZING
Golden Goose is an Italian brand, so the sizing is in the Italian standard (ex: 36-40). With European designers, I typically go a half size bigger. For reference, I am a true standard US 8 and 38.5 in most European designers. The Golden Goose Deluxe Brand run in whole sizes, so I wear a size 39 in their shoe. A good rule of thumb is to go with either your standard size or one half size up.
SELECTION
One of the things the brand prides themselves on is being extremely particular about who they let carry their shoes. Their branding must align, and it gives it more of an exclusive feel. They do smaller size runs of each style as well – meaning if you see a style/ shoe you like, scoop it up! They will sell out quickly.
A few of the places that I have found to have GREAT selections of Golden Goose sneakers are:
SSENSE – They have a wide selection and tons of sizes always in stock.
Neiman Marcus – Hands down the best selection of mixed styles – classic with a fun twist.
Net-a-Porter – One of the best selections for animal print.
MyTheresa – A great selection of more muted options. Also one of the few retailers where you can find them on sale!
SALES
The best news yet…. you can find them on sale! There are a few places that frequents putting these beauties up on sale.
SSENSE & FarFetch frequently put Golden Goose on sale. It’s easy to set up an alert for those sites, to watch for sales.
Shopbop is known to offer them on sale too. A few friends their Superstars there for a great price.
DUPES
If you aren’t ready to commit to a pair… I’ve rounded up some really awesome dupes! A great way to get the look for less! It’s a wonderful way to “try-out” the style.
My taste leans more traditional, go-the-milage when it comes to investment pieces. Golden Goose sneakers being no exception. So when considering which shoes to buy, I knew I wanted a style that was fun but also less distressed. Let’s just say I wasn’t opposed to a little sparkle or animal print. 🙂
If you have any questions about sizing and fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for great sale finds and share on Instagram, so make sure you’re following me there.
Best, T-R
I just wanna ask you about the size, my size usually is 8.5 but I found 37 is suites me more! So I go with a smaller size in golden goose which is confusing ?
Interesting! On average, I’ve found them to run small. I’m happy you found a size that works best for you.
My current Goose is a bit worn out and I couldnt’ see the size of the flap. Its 26cm long so what woman’s shoe size in my case?
Oh no! Well, you’ll have to get another pair! 🙂 In European sizing, 26cm is an 8.5. I would recommend purchasing a size 9 shoe in the Superstar.
I wear 9 US in any shoes is Golden Goose is true to size? 39?
I’ve found Superstars to run a bit small. For example, I wear a size 8/ 8.5 US and my GG Superstar sneakers are size 39. So, I would recommend either doing a size 39 or 40! I hope that helps!
So if I’m A size 9, do you suggest I purchase a size 40 in the Hi Star?
Hi Christina!
Depending on the material I would recommend going with the size 40! I’ve been told that the suede shoes have a more narrow toe, with less give in the fabric. Alternatively, a leather will provide more stretch with wear overtime. I hope that wasn’t too confusing! Happy to answer any other questions you have! xx
Im a size 6( 36 or 35 european depending on the style). I would like the purchase the starter. Which size should I get?
Hi there! I would recommend going with the size 36! xx
Mine are very tight fitting and I have an average foot width. Took them to a shoe repair place to have to front stretched a bit.
Hi Anni!
I found that mine were a bit snug in the toe at first too! However, the leather did stretch after a few wears. I hope taking them to the cobbler helped! xx
I’m a woman and thinking of getting a men’s size…are they just a bit wider or a lot wider? I’m looking at the men’s 40 and it’s equivalent to a women’s 9.
I was wondering this too!
Hi ladies!
Keep in mind European sizes are unisex. Therefore, the length will be the same. The biggest difference would be width, and depending on the material that could vary greatly. If possible, I would recommend trying them on in-store or ordering several sizes to see which works best.
I hope this helps!
Women size9 is what size in men
Hi Lisa!
European sizes are unisex. Therefore, the length will be the same. The biggest difference would be width, and depending on the material that could vary greatly. If possible, I would recommend trying them on in-store or ordering several sizes to see which works best.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
How many cm is the sole of the 39s? Thanks in advance!
Has anyone had the chance to try the purestar? I wear a 9 almost always, but the particular pair I was looking at on the Nordstrom site said they run small and to order the next size up, so I went with a 10/40 and I’m thinking I may have made a terrible mistake as most people seem to be taking their tts- any help would be appreciated!
Hi – did the shoes come with an extra set of laces? Or just the one set laced onto the shoes?
Hi Kristina!
The grey laces came with the shoes. You can purchase additional laces on their site!
xx
i wear a 6 1/2 what size should i get ?
Hi! Golden Goose run in whole sizes therefore, I recommend sizing up and going with size 37. xx