True-to-Size Millimeter Sizing Comparison

The North Face Sierra Mid Lace WP vs The North Face ThermoBall Traction Mule V

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

4.4(797 reviews)
Fit TendencyRuns Small (-5.76mm)
Width ProfileNarrow
View Full Sierra Mid Lace WP Breakdown
4.8(5,040 reviews)
Fit TendencyTrue to Size
Width ProfileStandard (Medium)
View Full ThermoBall Traction Mule V Breakdown
Fit Verdict

ThermoBall Traction Mule V Runs Slightly Larger

The ThermoBall Traction Mule V provides about 5mm more internal length than the Sierra Mid Lace WP. We suggest ordering 1/2 size down in ThermoBall Traction Mule V.

Length Delta+4.8 mm
Width Delta+0.87 mm

Interactive Size Converter

Select what size you wear in the Sierra Mid Lace WP to see your calculated size in the ThermoBall Traction Mule V.

Recommended Size in The North Face ThermoBall Traction Mule V
US 891% Match

Internal shoe cavity difference: +0.8 mm (slightly roomier)

Alternate option if between sizes: US 7.5 (74% match)

Complete Size Conversion Matrix

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

Sierra Mid Lace WP (US)Internal CavityThermoBall Traction Mule V EquivalentMatch AccuracyFit Difference
US 3.5234 mmUS 3.543%+4.8 mm
US 4237 mmUS 3.579%+1.8 mm
US 4.5241 mmUS 491%+0.8 mm
US 5244 mmUS 4.579%+1.8 mm
US 5.5247 mmUS 579%+1.8 mm
US 6251 mmUS 5.591%+0.8 mm
US 6.5254 mmUS 679%+1.8 mm
US 7261 mmUS 743%+4.8 mm
US 7.5264 mmUS 779%+1.8 mm
US 8267 mmUS 7.579%+1.8 mm
US 8.5271 mmUS 891%+0.8 mm
US 9274 mmUS 8.579%+1.8 mm
US 9.5277 mmUS 979%+1.8 mm
US 10281 mmUS 9.591%+0.8 mm
US 10.5284 mmUS 1079%+1.8 mm
US 11287 mmUS 10.579%+1.8 mm
US 11.5291 mmUS 1191%+0.8 mm
US 12294 mmUS 11.579%+1.8 mm
US 12.5297 mmUS 1279%+1.8 mm
US 13301 mmUS 12.591%+0.8 mm
US 14307 mmUS 1443%+4.8 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Sierra Mid Lace WP size compare to the ThermoBall Traction Mule V?

The ThermoBall Traction Mule V provides about 5mm more internal length than the Sierra Mid Lace WP. We suggest ordering 1/2 size down in ThermoBall Traction Mule V. The Sierra Mid Lace WP has an internal fit offset of -5.76mm compared to -0.96mm for the ThermoBall Traction Mule V.

Do these shoes fit wide feet comfortably?

The Sierra Mid Lace WP has a snug/narrow width profile, while the ThermoBall Traction Mule V is snug/narrow.