True-to-Size Millimeter Sizing Comparison

Allen Edmonds Carlyle vs Allen Edmonds Strand

Detailed size conversion chart, cavity measurements in millimeters, and crowd-sourced fit advice for choosing your perfect size.

Shoe Aunisex
4.4(229 reviews)
Fit TendencyRuns Small (-1mm)
Width ProfileNarrow
View Full Carlyle Breakdown
Shoe Bunisex
4.6(627 reviews)
Fit TendencyTrue to Size
Width ProfileStandard (Medium)
View Full Strand Breakdown
Fit Verdict

True to Size Comparison

Both shoes share a very similar length profile. We recommend ordering your standard size in both.

Length Delta+1.52 mm
Width Delta+0.51 mm

Interactive Size Converter

Select what size you wear in the Carlyle to see your calculated size in the Strand.

Recommended Size in Allen Edmonds Strand
US 8.582% Match

Internal shoe cavity difference: +1.5 mm (slightly roomier)

Alternate option if between sizes: US 8 (71% match)

Complete Size Conversion Matrix

Direct millimeter-calibrated mapping comparing all available sizes between both shoes.

Carlyle (US)Internal CavityStrand EquivalentMatch AccuracyFit Difference
US 3.5239 mmUS 3.582%+1.5 mm
US 4242 mmUS 482%+1.5 mm
US 4.5246 mmUS 4.582%+1.5 mm
US 5249 mmUS 582%+1.5 mm
US 5.5252 mmUS 5.582%+1.5 mm
US 6256 mmUS 682%+1.5 mm
US 6.5259 mmUS 6.582%+1.5 mm
US 7266 mmUS 782%+1.5 mm
US 7.5269 mmUS 7.582%+1.5 mm
US 8272 mmUS 882%+1.5 mm
US 8.5276 mmUS 8.582%+1.5 mm
US 9279 mmUS 982%+1.5 mm
US 9.5282 mmUS 9.582%+1.5 mm
US 10286 mmUS 1082%+1.5 mm
US 10.5289 mmUS 10.582%+1.5 mm
US 11292 mmUS 1182%+1.5 mm
US 11.5296 mmUS 11.582%+1.5 mm
US 12299 mmUS 1282%+1.5 mm
US 12.5302 mmUS 12.582%+1.5 mm
US 13306 mmUS 1382%+1.5 mm
US 14312 mmUS 1482%+1.5 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Carlyle size compare to the Strand?

Both shoes share a very similar length profile. We recommend ordering your standard size in both. The Carlyle has an internal fit offset of -1mm compared to 0.52mm for the Strand.

Do these shoes fit wide feet comfortably?

The Carlyle has a snug/narrow width profile, while the Strand is snug/narrow.