A1English
Buying Shoes
Use these phrases in a shoe store.
Key Phrases
Voice
Stating what you want · 2 ways to say it
I need new sneakers.
neutralUS English
I need new trainers.
neutralUK English
Asking to test shoes
Can I try these?
neutralStating your size · 2 ways to say it
I am a size nine.
neutralSize nine, please.
politeSaying shoes are small · 2 ways to say it
These are too tight.
neutralThese hurt.
casualVery direct
Saying shoes are big
These are too loose.
neutralAsking for a larger size
Do you have a bigger size?
neutralAsking for a smaller size
Do you have a smaller size?
neutralAsking about color
Do you have these in black?
neutralExpressing comfort
These are comfortable.
neutralPractice Dialogue
Customer
Hi, I need new sneakers.
Staff
Sure. What is your size?
Customer
Size nine, please.
Staff
Here is a size nine.
Customer
Thanks. Oh, these are too tight.
Staff
Do you want a bigger size?
Customer
Yes. Do you have a ten?
Staff
Yes. Here.
Customer
These are comfortable. Do you have these in black?
Staff
Yes, we do.
Customer
Great. I want the black sneakers.