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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am male, 71", and mens shoe size 7.5 narrow. From about age 16 until age 40, I consistently weighed 135 lbs and could eat food without any weight gain. Started gaining weight at age 40. I think all of this is hereditary. [/quote]

Wow.  I suppose small feet run in your family.  I thought most males hit at least size 9 but I guess it varies.  When did you hit your growth spurt?[/quote]

Both parents feet were longer than average length. Dad's feet were very long and narrow. Mom's were long and normal width. Genetics just are not as predictable as some folks think. [/quote]

Yeah that’s what makes me nervous.  I’m from a family where we are all above average height with proportionate feet.  When my teen son is 5 feet tall and wears a size 6, I can’t help but wonder if he got some distant cousin’s height.  [/quote]

Because his feet are large or small for his height? I’m not following. My son is currently 5’7” (maybe closer to 5’8” at this point) and still size 6 or 7. He’s a late bloomer but will likely end up taller than 6’ and I’m sure his feet will grow too.[/quote]
I think feet grow before height.[/quote]

Small feet is an issue with athletes. Feet and hand size correlate. My son is 13.5 and only in a size 7. He’s also 5 1.5 ft tall. Some say this is a good thing since it means he hasn’t hit a growth spurt yet. Others think it’s not a good sign and that he will just be small which isn’t good for HS sports.[/quote]

So he won’t play sports in high school. Ok.  He can focus on a million other things. [/quote]

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