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Buying Shoes
Use these phrases in a shoe store to ask for your size, try shoes on, and talk about the fit.
Key Phrases
Voice
Looking for shoes · 2 ways to say it
I'm looking for some sneakers.
neutralUS English
I'm looking for some trainers.
neutralUK English
Asking for a size · 2 ways to say it
Do you have these in a size 8?
neutralUse your own shoe size instead of 8.
Can you bring me a size 8, please?
politeA polite way to ask a store worker.
Trying on
Can I try these on?
neutralSaying they are too small · 2 ways to say it
They are a bit tight.
casualMeans the shoes squeeze your feet.
These are too small for me.
neutralAsking for a different size
Do you have a bigger size?
neutralSaying they are too big
They feel a little loose.
casualMeans the shoes are too big.
Asking about color
Do these come in black?
neutralBuying the shoes
I'll take these.
casualSay this when you decide to buy them.
Practice Dialogue
Customer
Hi, do you have these sneakers in a size 9?
Staff
I can check in the back. Just a minute.
Customer
Sure, thanks.
Staff
Here you go. You can try them on here.
Customer
Hmm, they are a little tight.
Staff
Do you want a bigger size?
Customer
Yes, can I try a size 10?
Staff
Of course. I will bring them right out.
Customer
These are much better. They are very comfortable.
Staff
Great! Are you going to take them?
Customer
Yeah, I'll take them.