Korean Job Discussion Forums

[therealdrag0]

I've heard/seen it said many times about "oh if you wear a 13 shoe you can't find it" and "if you are a woman with large breasts you can't find stuff." But I haven't seen any clarity on where the cutoff is.

I'm 6' and wear a 10.5 (285) shoe. Is that shoe size available? Has any 6' slim (32 waist) male had trouble finding proper fitting pants?


Thank you. Sorry if this has been asked before, I searched and saw nothing.
(I'm teaching in Jeju via EPIK in August)

[Lazio]

285 shoes are easy to find. Usually that's the largest size most stores carry.
32 sized pants are also easy to find in stores. I could buy 34 size a few times but that takes some searching and luck. If you shop online you can find 36, 38 and even 40 size. But you need a decent level of Korean to do that or a native who is willing to help.
However, it must be different in Seoul and on Jeju. Never did shopping on Jeju but obviously the capital would offer a much larger selection. Even so, I don't think you will have a hard time finding clothes and footwear.

[weso1]

Pickings will be slim on Jeju. You'll have to get most stuff online.

I find, as a male, I can get stuff that's long or tall enough for me (I'm 6' flat) but it's not thick enough. I'm not fat, actually gym fit. But shirts usually aren't thick enough for me in the chest. Also, pant length is not problem, waist size is fine as long as your size 36 and under, but they get a bit snug in the crotch. I think this is a pelvic bone issue. It's a longer distance from waist line to crotch on us than for Asians. So, I'm forced to "bust a sag" despite not being 16 anymore.