True-to-Size Millimeter Sizing Comparison

Frye Carson Ballet vs Frye Harness 12R

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

Shoe Aunisex
4.2(1,064 reviews)
Fit TendencyTrue to Size
Width ProfileStandard (Medium)
View Full Carson Ballet Breakdown
Shoe Bunisex
4.7(1,365 reviews)
Fit TendencyRuns Large (+1.12mm)
Width ProfileStandard (Medium)
View Full Harness 12R 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+1.24 mm
Width Delta-0.36 mm

Interactive Size Converter

Select what size you wear in the Carson Ballet to see your calculated size in the Harness 12R.

Recommended Size in Frye Harness 12R
US 8.585% Match

Internal shoe cavity difference: +1.2 mm (slightly roomier)

Alternate option if between sizes: US 8 (67% match)

Complete Size Conversion Matrix

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

Carson Ballet (US)Internal CavityHarness 12R EquivalentMatch AccuracyFit Difference
US 3.5240 mmUS 3.585%+1.2 mm
US 4243 mmUS 485%+1.2 mm
US 4.5247 mmUS 4.585%+1.2 mm
US 5250 mmUS 585%+1.2 mm
US 5.5253 mmUS 5.585%+1.2 mm
US 6257 mmUS 685%+1.2 mm
US 6.5260 mmUS 6.585%+1.2 mm
US 7267 mmUS 785%+1.2 mm
US 7.5270 mmUS 7.585%+1.2 mm
US 8273 mmUS 885%+1.2 mm
US 8.5277 mmUS 8.585%+1.2 mm
US 9280 mmUS 985%+1.2 mm
US 9.5283 mmUS 9.585%+1.2 mm
US 10287 mmUS 1085%+1.2 mm
US 10.5290 mmUS 10.585%+1.2 mm
US 11293 mmUS 1185%+1.2 mm
US 11.5297 mmUS 11.585%+1.2 mm
US 12300 mmUS 1285%+1.2 mm
US 12.5303 mmUS 12.585%+1.2 mm
US 13307 mmUS 1385%+1.2 mm
US 14313 mmUS 1485%+1.2 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Carson Ballet size compare to the Harness 12R?

Both shoes share a very similar length profile. We recommend ordering your standard size in both. The Carson Ballet has an internal fit offset of -0.12mm compared to 1.12mm for the Harness 12R.

Do these shoes fit wide feet comfortably?

The Carson Ballet has a standard medium width profile, while the Harness 12R is snug/narrow.