Dmeyer says on 19/Jun/13
Rob how much this shoe can give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: the front part is quite thick so it could be near 1.5 inch that style]
Galaxian says on 16/Jun/13
My dad bought me a pair of the Skechers Shape-Ups. Well, He bought them for himself I should say, but decided that he didn't like them. They felt really weird at first, but I've been wearing them for awhile now. They are super comfortable. Mine has a heel of 1.5" and do not look that bulky. These however look like you can get 2" out of them. In fact someones points this out in a review on the page. The one showed here really look bulky and ridiculous.
Click Here
Just trying to help out.
[Editor Rob: they are about the only type that really get you near 2 inches - there's some other similar styles like the MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) and a couple of reebock's tone ups that look thick.
For women, I've noticed the last few years there's more and more high top style sneakers with built in elevation - 'wedge high tops' I guess you can call em, which can give 2-3 inches and many have the elevation bit hidden or it blends in so it's not obvious it's a big wedge.]
JEREMY says on 12/Jun/13
Rob whats your thougts on 5ft7 height? Is it too short for 21th century?
[Editor Rob: it's below average, but it's other people who think of shorter heights in a negative sense who have the problem, not the 5ft 7 man himself.]
Jay says on 12/Jun/13
Hi Rob
I want to find sneakers/casual shoes/boots which give like 1.5-2 inches but still look stylish and don't have an obvious heel. For example, above, the blue caterpillar boot (giving 1.5 inches) looks nice, the heel isn't that obvious and goes with jeans but the Nie Turbo OZ (giving 1.41 in) isn't the most aesthetically pleasing pair of trainers to me compared to the Nike AF1's. Most of the stylish ones above only give 0.5-1 in. (I know everyone has a different opinion of stylish but there are some obvious 'nice' shoes and obvious 'ugly' shoes.) Can you suggest any in the 1.5-2in range that are not listed above that you know of? I really want to find 3 pairs which give me a consistent outdoor height and not a fluctuating one. Good job with the website. Thanks.
anonymous says on 11/Jun/13
Hi Rob, what much would be your guess for a pair of Lacoste sneaks like this
Click Here
and a pair of Adidas ones like this
Click Here
any guesses?
[Editor Rob: the lacoste probably 0.6 range, those adidas I am not sure how high the insole would be, but just looking at it, I would think 0.8ish range, not as big as it might seem on the outside]
Michael Elam says on 11/Jun/13
Hey Rob,
If I'm 5'4.5 what should I put as my official height? 5'4 or 5'5(or does it matter)
[Editor Rob: I think many guys would just put 5ft 5 if they aren't going to put half inches.]
JEREMY says on 10/Jun/13
Rob you know dons make custom shoes.How much I could get most If I get 5.5 inch style from them?
[Editor Rob: I haven't seen a huge shoe from them so really couldn't say the exact amount, but usually if something is called 5.5 in elevator shoes, actually getting that amount is very hard, you are more likely getting 3.5 range.]
anonymous says on 10/Jun/13
H much would a air of skechers boots give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: depending on the insole about 1.6-1.7 range]
superman says on 9/Jun/13
Iv'e seen someone else post on your site id continued yoga and streching will give you 1 inch of height, or visiting a chiropractor and strenghting, or straightening your spine give you 1 inch like? thanks
Pops says on 9/Jun/13
And also how many centimeters do you think the soles of these are? Click Here
[Editor Rob: 0.6 inch, maybe]
Pops says on 9/Jun/13
Hi how many inches are the soles of these vans would you say? Click Here
[Editor Rob: same as normal vans, just a solid half inch range]
superman says on 7/Jun/13
sorry i asked again ron nut is the second born son usually taller or is it all genetics. thanks
[Editor Rob: not read enough about it, but general observation of families I know is pretty split]
superman says on 6/Jun/13
how much taller do military boots make you i was in the military and they seem to always add 2 inches to my height? thanks
[Editor Rob: I'd think 1.5 inch range might be possible, 2 inch seems a lot, but maybe some types of army boots can give 1.75 inches.]
Jake says on 6/Jun/13
Hey Rob, how much do you think these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: look similar style/shape to vans so 0.5-0.6 is likely]
superman says on 5/Jun/13
hey rob question about height does smoking and drinking really stunt your growth when your a teenager or is it basically genetics like doctors stat? thanks
[Editor Rob: a combination of factors can determine if you reach or get near your genetic potential.
Diet, smoking, sleep patterns, exercise and environment all could play a part in you not reaching your max.]
Woody181 says on 4/Jun/13
Hey Rob. How much height you think these Frye dress shoes would give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: that looks like a 1.25 inch heel...depending on insole, it might give 1 and 1/3rd inch, or if it's a thin insole not over 1.3]
superman says on 4/Jun/13
hey rob how much height do the nike airforce 1 high give you? thanks!
[Editor Rob: the sole looks same as the 'low' version, so near 1.2 inch]
AK says on 31/May/13
Hey Rob, how much do you think these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: without seeing inside, I'd guess around 1.3 inch]
dc7 says on 30/May/13
hi steve! how much did the adidas "la trainer" give? thanks a lot
penguinboy25 says on 29/May/13
Hey Rob wondering what you think these Wolverine boots provide. Information around the web just says a 1 inch heel. Sure seems bigger than that doesn't it?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: it looks more than just 1 inch, at first glance I'd have said not under 1 and 1/3rd inch heel]
Carlos says on 29/May/13
Hey rob im about to buy some nike air max but i dont which air max increase my height the air max ltd or the air max 90 i like both . Please help im willing to use liftkits too
[Editor Rob: the ltd I think looks better in person than the 90's, you could fit a 1cm (0.5 inch) lift in them, I know the ltd definitely will give a good 1.3 inch]
Cg505 says on 28/May/13
Hey rob how much did the nike air max 90 give?
[Editor Rob: I looked at a size 8 and it was about 1.1 inch, but the size 10-11 looked near 1.3 inches]
Nick says on 27/May/13
how big are air jordan shoes? my friends always wear them around.
karlos says on 27/May/13
rob,
how much does the nike air max 1 give and the nike air max 90 give?
thanks
[Editor Rob: both pretty similar, 1.1ish range...but, a larger men size like 10 seems to have slightly thicker sole than less sizes, I looked at a pair of max 90 and thought they were near 1.3 for a size 10.]
Verve91 says on 24/May/13
Rob many website like this ( Click Here) says that Nike blazer give less than 0,5 in in height. It's possible for you? I always thought they give about 0,5-0,7 in...
[Editor Rob: after a bit of wear the sole could bed down and lose a few mm and become barely 0.5 after a while]
Andy says on 17/May/13
Hi rob! For a best height increase Salomon or nike shox?
Click Here
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[Editor Rob: not seen those salomon sneakers, but side on I'd say they might be very similar to the thicker style of shox, near 1.4 inch]
Campus 2 says on 16/May/13
Hi Rob, would a pair of Adidas Campus 2 give the same height as the Superstar 2 shell you have listed? which is 0.75 after worn in. Here is a link of Campus 2: Click Here
Thanks
[Editor Rob: pretty much they look similar styles]
Karlos says on 16/May/13
Rob, how much do you think the Nike Huarache og 2013's give?
[Editor Rob: nearly 1.1 inch, the outsole appears thicker than were the heel sits inside that type of sneaker.]
charlie says on 15/May/13
hey rob.. how about this? how much height does this give?
sneakernews.com/2009/04/09/usugrow-x-vans-half-cab-pro/
[Editor Rob: I'd say no more than 0.6 inch, probably between 0.5-0.6]
174guy says on 13/May/13
Hi rob,
Just a quick question re: height variation during a day. I understand that people can shrink up to an inch in a day, but how quickly do you 'lose' height? I measure 174 cm around mid afternoon and around 173.5 cm in late evening. What would you estimate my 'out of bed' height to be?
Thanks for a great site!
[Editor Rob: 175-175.5 range is most probable. Near 176 might be possible, that would mean you shrank a full inch every day, which is a little bit more than average shrinkage.]
Nike Elite says on 12/May/13
Hi rob, how much height would these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: got to be a little over an inch maybe 1.2 inch]
Puma says on 12/May/13
Hi, could you please tell me the height these trainers add? pic in link
Click Here
Thanks!!
[Editor Rob: those puma's give around 0.7 inch]
charles says on 12/May/13
hey rob... how much does this shoes give? this is the one that i usually use.
Click Here
[Editor Rob: nearly 0.6 inch]
sixfootsixinch says on 12/May/13
rob how much do you think aj4 give
[Editor Rob: those are harder to say, I'd think 1.25 range]
anonymouse says on 11/May/13
hey rob.. how much does this shoes give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: close to an inch, they are similar sole style as air force one but about 1/4 inch thinner]
Steve says on 9/May/13
Hey Rob, how much height would you say these give?
Click Here
Dmeyer says on 9/May/13
Bryan 181 morning mena about 179 night air Max give 3cm 179+ 3cm. 182cm not even 6 ft shoes you Will look about 5'11/180cm
dmeyer says on 9/May/13
rob can you explain to me , i have a shoe at home the beginning of the back heel is 2.6cm and the very back is 2.9cm , it is normal that the shoe dont give me quiet 2.9cm as my foot is not entirely on the very back heel , but i did all kinds of measurement with and without the shoe and they give just 2.4-2.45cm how come ??? please answer ,
[Editor Rob: hard to say without seeing shoe, but remember the middle of the shoe were your heel sits might be very slightly curved down and can knock another few mm off - so if you measure on the outside, it can still give less than what you expect.]
Dan says on 5/May/13
How much do you think Supra Vaider's give?
How about Skytops?
https://www.suprafootwear.com/shoes/SKYTOP/GREY+-+GREY/S18086/GRY
https://www.suprafootwear.com/shoes/VAIDER/GRY++CHR++ROYAL++LIME+-+WHT/S28180/GRY
[Editor Rob: those are in the 0.6ish range]
191 guy says on 5/May/13
hi rob :), i just want to ask you how much do you think the Nike Hyperdunk gives?
[Editor Rob: 1.2 possibly]
Bryan says on 1/May/13
If i'm 181cm morning would Nike air max's make people perceive me as a 6-footer?
[Editor Rob: it would help you a bit, with good posture I'm sure many might see you as that height]
Hector says on 29/Apr/13
Hi Rob, for a better height increase nike air max 90 or nike shox r4? Thank you :)
[Editor Rob: I'd use shox r4's ]
billion says on 28/Apr/13
hwo much do you think this shoes give Click Here
[Editor Rob: they could give near 1.4 inch]
Mark says on 28/Apr/13
Hey Rob, how much height do you think these give. They're quite pricey but I need a nice pair of shoes for work. Thanks.
Click Here
[Editor Rob: Between 1.3 and 1.4 is likely as I can't see the insole being very thin on those shoes.]
nab says on 27/Apr/13
I am seriously considering leg lengthening i hope to get 3 inches going from 5"5 to 5"8. my armspan is also of a 5"8 man. do you think at 5"8 height discrimination will be rare to nonexistent?
mitch says on 26/Apr/13
hey rob do these give around .75 in? Click Here
[Editor Rob: more 0.6 range ]
188 says on 20/Apr/13
How much height do you think these loafers would add? Click Here I think the insole would be reasonably thick
Michael Elam says on 18/Apr/13
Rob,
One last question, I've been measured in the afternoon a couple times at 5'4.5, my question is what would you say or estimate my morning height is, as well as my evening height. Just curious.....
[Editor Rob: if you dropped below 5ft 4.5 it really shouldn't be much more than say another 1/8th inch, your morning is likely 5ft 5]
brandonknight says on 18/Apr/13
Any idea how much these timberland boots give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: not measured them but looking at them I'd say 1 and 1/3rd range]
Michael Elam says on 17/Apr/13
Hey Rob, if a man is 5'4.5 barefoot, are boots the only type of shoes he will hit 5'6 in? With every other shoe he will be 5'5.
[Editor Rob: you can get some sneakers (shox for instance) that might put him nearly 5ft 6 in sneakers, some shoes can definitely give 1.3-1.4 aswell, but a boot/cowboy needed to get solid 5ft 6-6.5 range]
nab says on 16/Apr/13
Hi rob how much do you think these will give me?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: that style brand new can give about 1 and 1/3rd inch or about 1.25 after a bit of wear.]
Mark says on 8/Apr/13
Hey Rob, how much height do you think these give? Thanks.
Click Here
[Editor Rob: I don't know the insole on those, but 1.6 range is quite possible]
mitch says on 6/Apr/13
how much height do these give rob? Click Here
[Editor Rob: just your classic vans, 0.5-0.6 range ]
Halb says on 6/Apr/13
Yeah, I've just looked, they look very similar. Nice designs too.
[Editor Rob: they're still selling them, about £220 (300 bux?)...a fair amount, I guess keeps em out of reach of the 'ordinary' man like us!]
al says on 6/Apr/13
Hey Rob, how much do supra assaults give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: not seen them up close but my guess would be from looking side on, about 0.6 inches.]
188 says on 6/Apr/13
Hey Rob. Curious to know what you think of the Nike Shox Deliver. I'm thinking of picking up a pair
[Editor Rob: they look ok, give you 1.3-1.4 inch.]
Halb says on 5/Apr/13
Were the 'Munsters' in the Sallone/Katzenberg pic specially made and how much do you think they gave Sly?
[Editor Rob: were they not those 'hogan' style shoes, ones that give near 2 inches, but are not actual elevators.]
al says on 1/Apr/13
how much these give Rob? Click Here
[Editor Rob: my guess is again in the 0.75 range]
al says on 1/Apr/13
hey rob, how much do these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: likely close to 0.7 inches]
Tasser says on 29/Mar/13
How much do you think the puma speed cat shoe gives
Click Here
Royal says on 29/Mar/13
Hey Rob, how much do these give? Thanks :D
Click Here
[Editor Rob: 1.1-1.3, I have seen a large size of that model (like us12) give about 1.3 inches, but smaller size (9) give 1.1 range!]
Apples says on 27/Mar/13
Hi Rob, Im 16 and like 5'8.75 do you think I can grow another two inches by the time I grow up?
Nike says on 26/Mar/13
Hey Rob, I'm almost 20 and I'm 5'9.6. Is it possible for me to grow to 5'10.5?
[Editor Rob: you'd be one of the minority if you gained another inch at your age...]
Ecco says on 26/Mar/13
How much do you think these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: they look maybe around 0.7 inch]
Apples says on 25/Mar/13
How much do you think these give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: likely 1.25 range]
alge says on 21/Mar/13
How much height you think these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: probably near three quarter of an inch]
Swoosh says on 19/Mar/13
My height is 5'9.75, I should just say 5'10, right?
[Editor Rob: it's close enough to say it. Now if you were 5ft 9.25, then maybe not so close]
Swoosh says on 18/Mar/13
Rob, how much do you shrink throughout the day? Is it possible to shrink an inch? I'm 5'9.75, how much do you estimate I shrink?
[Editor Rob: I can shrink 0.6 inch or 0.8 inch, anywhere in that range is pretty typical.
1 inch for 5ft 9-10 range is a lot, but people do shrink that amount aswell.]
Dmeyer says on 18/Mar/13
@ jen , i tried those the Heel starts way under wath it seems similar to dunk somewere 0.7-0.8 in very far from 1.2in
al says on 18/Mar/13
hey rob, have much height you give these pointer sneakers? Click Here
[Editor Rob: probably in 0.6 inch range]
Deanoo says on 11/Mar/13
Hey Rob do you think nike Air Force 1 boots (to ankle) give more height than Air Force 1 sneakers shown above? Cheers.
[Editor Rob: I doubt it, they look like the sole is just very similar]
J says on 8/Mar/13
How much do you think these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: a little over an inch...the insole sits a little lower than the top of the white part you see on the outside of the sneaker. ]
Jen says on 8/Mar/13
Hey Rob, how much do you think these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: near 1.2]
Dmeyer says on 6/Mar/13
Rob Many boots give just 1.2 in i have a cat boot That give 3-3.1cm
[Editor Rob: I had timberland boots that gave just under an inch, I showed them in one of the youtube videos with the dons heel to compare them - there's a lot of variety out there.]
BigJay says on 4/Mar/13
Hey rob was just wondering if you know any good sneakers you can put those wedges in that have a decent boost themselves? Love the website btw
[Editor Rob: probably any basketball type sneaker is good because your ankle/heel won't feel as uncomfortable as it would in a normal sneaker with a lift]
Rick says on 4/Mar/13
How much do you think these give, Rob?
Thanks.
Click Here
[Editor Rob: not seen them ones up close to really say]
1.75 m says on 28/Feb/13
Hey! How much would you think these give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: that could be about 1.3 inch]
Rick says on 27/Feb/13
Hi Rob,
How much height do you think a pair of Nike Air Force Duck Boots would give?
[Editor Rob: they look like the 1.2 inch style of sole]
Adidas Gazelle says on 23/Feb/13
Hi Rob, How much height would a pair of Adidas Gazelle give. Thanks.
Click Here
[Editor Rob: about 0.8 inch]
Jordan says on 17/Feb/13
Hi rob do you know a website where I can buy the Nike Shox NZ Turbo OZ trainers from? Every pair of Nike shox I see in shops always has about an inch in heel and I'm after the Nike shox on this page.
SolidSnake says on 14/Feb/13
The average height after age 16 is 3-4cm, from age 15 its 8cm. This from percentiles.
Daniel says on 12/Feb/13
Hey Rob, out of curiosity how much do you think these give?
Click Here
Also, if I'm around 5'8.75" barefoot out of bed, but usually around 5'8.25" before bed, which number should I count as my height?
[Editor Rob: some people give morning, average or evening...personally I go with afternoon (as for me it's same as evening).
those sneakers look near 1.2 inch]
SolidSnake says on 12/Feb/13
I was like that too. Age 16 I was 168cm, now 184cm at 19.5yo still growing.
Lo sgozzatore says on 11/Feb/13
174cmguy, at 16 you could grow as you couldnt grow anymore. For example, i was short until i was 16 (i was no more than 170-171) then boom! I grew up to my actual height, which is 185... But i also have a friend that was already 185 at 14 and only grew 3 cms after that!
Jeremy says on 10/Feb/13
Hey Rob why 5.5 inch elavator shoes giving only 3inches height ?
I really wonder.
[Editor Rob: some companies might measure the very back of the heel, like the topmost part which could be like 5-inches...but because the insert slopes downwards, the middle of your heel will sit below that bit they are measuring.]
174cmguy says on 9/Feb/13
Rob I am 16 now. Can I get taller in next two years. Did you get taller
in this stages ? How much If you did?
[Editor Rob: still a chance to grow, but how much? Well 1-2 inches is possible, but so is 0 and so is a bit more than 2. It's in the lap of the height god...he never gave me anymore height after 14!]
Dmeyer says on 7/Feb/13
If at 5'11.4 + 2.3 in = 6'1.7in i will be solid tall
dmeyer says on 7/Feb/13
hey rob the real cheap elevators around 70 dolar for 3.5 elevator dress shoes they gave just 2.2in
[Editor Rob: yeah they get called 3.5 and give 2.3ish]
dmeyer says on 7/Feb/13
rob i have cat boots similar to those they give just 3-3.1cm 1.2in nowere near 1.5in 7mm under yours the full heel is 3.3cm but the real heel inside start 4-5 mm under around 2.7cm plus a small insole that comes with the shoes than give 3mm they give total 3cm , even with the insole in the heels starts 3mm under the outside heels ,
Lucifer says on 4/Feb/13
Rob can we add another small heel to our shoes via shoe stores ?
Have you ever heard about that?
[Editor Rob: you can get your shoe adapted with another sole/heel to give it extra height if you have physical condition (shorter leg, handicap etc). I know 2 people who get this done via the National Health Service.]
174cmguy says on 31/Jan/13
Rob a sporty looking elavator shoes advertised 3.5 inches how much actually
give?
[Editor Rob: probably 2.5-2.75 if it's one of those cheaper brands.]
Bob says on 30/Jan/13
How much do you think these give? Click Here
[Editor Rob: they look almost an inch]
Bob says on 30/Jan/13
How much do you think these give? Click Here
174cm guy says on 30/Jan/13
Rob what type of shoes are best for putting lifts and didnt get recognized?
Some people didnt notice I am wearing lifts even tough I took them off in
inside areas.Really funny.
[Editor Rob: using a boot is easiest, but as long as your trousers/pants are long and cover your shoe, not many would be able to tell you had lifts.]
captain pete says on 23/Jan/13
how much do you think these give rob?
Click Here
jack says on 22/Jan/13
rob how much do you think these give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: i'd guess 0.75ish range]
james says on 21/Jan/13
how much do you think these shoes give rob?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: they look 0.6-0.7 at most]
steve 173 says on 21/Jan/13
Click Here
How much do you think these give? Look quite thick
[Editor Rob: mabe 1.25 inch]
174cmguy says on 13/Jan/13
Rob is it possible to get 2inches If I put 1inch lifts in nike shox hyperballer?
[Editor Rob: yeah you should get 2 inches, you might look a 177 guy, if your posture is good ]
Davec says on 13/Jan/13
Just bought some onitsuka tigers, Rob. What height do you think they give? Thanks!
[Editor Rob: last pair I measured was a good 0.6 inches.]
180cmguy says on 8/Jan/13
Any idea what range the adiease adidas sneakers give rob? They remind me of superstars in that they look like they give more than they do
[Editor Rob: they don't look more than say a 3/4 inch]
Ramsay says on 8/Jan/13
Yeah that's what I was thinking as well, hard to imagine that they'd be perfect
SolidSnake says on 8/Jan/13
The clearence signs arent that accurate, I touched a 2.5m clearence sign before flat footed but I know my real standing reach is just 2.38m
Ramsay says on 7/Jan/13
Weird question, but if I can work standing perfectly straight under a "Maximum Clearance 6'3 (190cm) in the really flat vans, what would my maximum height be?
[Editor Rob: if you were 6ft 2 depending on how you walk, your stride (when you are on one foot) could make your head touch that mark]
SolidSnake says on 6/Jan/13
How much for nike lunarlite rob?
[Editor Rob: that's another kind of concave insole, so around solid 1 inch maybe]
Joe Johnson says on 5/Jan/13
What do you think about the new nike free run 3s?
[Editor Rob: not much difference from other nike free, so 1-1.1 inch range.]
yeesus shoelessworth says on 5/Jan/13
How about air yeezys?
(S)ain\'t says on 3/Jan/13
I have a pair of low top skater shoes that give me like 2 inches of lift. Not that I need it :p
Johnson says on 2/Jan/13
Rob how much a 2inch heeled cuban boot can give If I put 2inch lifts in them ?
Can 3inches possible ?
[Editor Rob: you might not fit 2-inch lift unless the boot is loose fitting, it would push the front of your foot forward so much that it might be hard to actually get your foot in the boot, that's why elevator boots will look different than normal boots, they need extra room at the front to allow for the higher angle of your foot]
Dmeyer says on 2/Jan/13
Rob Have you ever measured the 5inch or 5.5 inch elavator shoes?
Because slyvester stallone looking the same height as arnold in some photos.
I really wonder? I think he is wearing this ones?
[Editor Rob: I've seen a 5-inch pair from a junk company and they give in 3-3.1 inch range, it was a boot]
AAAA says on 26/Dec/12
Rob, what do you think a motorcycle boot like these gives? The back of the heel is 2 in tall but I always wondered if it gives a full 2 in increase over barfoot height?
Click Here
Jeremy says on 25/Dec/12
Rob I am 5ft7 flat. İs there a way for me to appear 5ft9 to people?
What type of shoes I need?
[Editor Rob: you'd need a lift and good posture, or just raise your eyelevel a lot.
since people really see height from their own eyes, it can fool people.]
Adiman says on 17/Dec/12
Hi rob, thanks for running a great site. Just wondering how much height you think adidas nizzas give? Though similar in style to chuck taylor's, they appear to give more height...
[Editor Rob: yeah they look like a 0.6-0.7 inch range style]
gaz says on 14/Dec/12
I just bought pair of these air max Click Here any estimates on these?
[Editor Rob:don't see much basketball sneakers, that one I'm not sure on - you should measure yourself barefoot, then in them as you'll know for sure how much they give. ]
SolidSnake says on 13/Dec/12
What is the difference between the Nike Shox and Nike Shox NZ and EU versions?
[Editor Rob: not much, some give 1.3, others 1.4]
Bob Marley says on 11/Dec/12
what about these?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: they look near 1.2 inch style]
Kenny Wood says on 10/Dec/12
How about Skechers Shape Ups? They look like a solid 2 in boost
[Editor Rob: yeah those shape ups are probably the bulkiest sneaker]
Peyman says on 10/Dec/12
rob,
how much height do dress shoes give normally?
is it more than an inch ? I think they give 1.2in
[Editor Rob: well they come in different cuts.
near 1 inch is pretty common, but 0.75 inch styles and 1.1-1.25 styles I see a lot. A big dress shoe would be 1.3 inches, the heel would be quite thick.]
Maio says on 9/Dec/12
rob, it's possible that these shoes Click Here give around 1,2-1,4 in/ 3-3,5 cm in height?
Chris says on 8/Dec/12
How many in you can gain if you have a pair of Nike Silver on?
James says on 5/Dec/12
Rob how much new balance 574 can give I ı put 2inch lifts in them ?
[Editor Rob: you probably won't manage more than an inch lift without falling out of those...if you put an inch lift you might get 2.2-2.3 in total.]
Dmeyer says on 5/Dec/12
Rob how much can I get ıf I put 1.6 inch in 4 cm heeled cowboy boots ?
[Editor Rob: you might come out with about 2.6 inch total]
Jake says on 4/Dec/12
Nevermind Rob, your vans listing is correct. I am actually about 176cm now, a little over 177 in the vans. I assumed I had stopped growing because I am 17 and have been 175 since 16.
brandonknight says on 4/Dec/12
any idea on how much these timberlands might give? thanks.
Click Here
[Editor Rob: not sure exactly where the insole is on those ones]
SolidSnake says on 3/Dec/12
If you use sports soles added in Nike Shox shoes do you get even more than 1.4 inches lift? Any other ways to add inches sneakily to these?
[Editor Rob: that might just get you another small fraction, but I guess if you were wanting 1.75 inch in total some orthopaedic insoles might give 1/4 or 1/3rd inch and be comfortable]
Jake says on 3/Dec/12
Rob are you sure vans give 1.5cm? I am 175cm barefoot but a little over 177cm in those shoes.
[Editor Rob: that's what I measured the pair above as giving a few years back, just in 0.5-0.6 range.]
Jeremy says on 1/Dec/12
Rob you are saying fake timberland boots can give 1.3 1.4 but they are lower
than they seem in outside view so 1.2 1.1 are much more accurate I think.
What do you say? Have you ever measured yourself with them on ?
[Editor Rob: I know ones like cat/timberland 6-inch style new can give around 1.5 inch, some other imitation brands can look same but the insole on them is very thin, so sometimes don't give quite as much.]
Tash says on 21/Nov/12
these Click Here
[Editor Rob: look in 1.3 range, maybe 1.4 brand new]
ayyy says on 21/Nov/12
any idea about the new balance 574's
Mathew says on 20/Nov/12
Rob, I'd be interested to see what you think these sneakers might give, they look pretty big to me: Click Here
[Editor Rob: the front part looks pretty thick, they could be 1.3-1.4 but I've never seen that before in person in a shop, sometimes these styles look more than they give you.]
Joule says on 19/Nov/12
I bought a pair of Nike blazer 9 months ago and I used them every day since i bought.
I measured them when the day i took and they gave me around 1,6-1,7 cm...
Yesterday i measured them and i knew they give me around 0,5 in/ 1,3 cm. It's possibile or i failed the measurement?
Ian says on 15/Nov/12
hey rob how much height do u think this boots will give Click Here
[Editor Rob: near 1.4 maybe for those.]
bro says on 15/Nov/12
how much gain can you get from zigtech shoes ???
converse lover says on 11/Nov/12
Hey Rob, if converse brand new give .6 inch, what do worn ones give?
[Editor Rob: the new size 10 us are like a little over .6 inch, the pair I have still gives near .6, it's not lost anything noticeable, the insole holds up quite well ]
Jackie says on 7/Nov/12
Hey Rob,
Do these give more than a typical Croc, or does the cut just make the heel appear more dramatic?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: hard to tell with it]
Fatface says on 1/Nov/12
Hey, any idea how much height I will get from low top converses like these
Clyde says on 28/Oct/12
Hey any idea how much asics onitsuka tigers are? Specifically Mexico 66
[Editor Rob: 0.6-0.65 inch range]
Dmeyer says on 28/Oct/12
Alex if you wear Nike air Max and shox alot or over 1 in shoes you CAN be 6'1.5 range its normal people see you over 6 ft
l says on 26/Oct/12
hello rob i was wondering how much height these here might add Click Here thank you in advance!
[Editor Rob: they look quite squishy, so I'd say maybe 0.75 inch, I'd expect that padding to flatten quite a bit.]
Perry says on 24/Oct/12
Rob ı have a friend and my eyelevel is 1cm higher than him but he is 2 cm taller
than me how can this be?
[Editor Rob: maybe he has really low set eyes?]
Tipjar says on 22/Oct/12
Any idea on these - Nike Free Run +3 - Click Here
[Editor Rob: a good inch]
Ivan says on 22/Oct/12
Rob how much this shoes will give? Will they give the same as the none ankle
sytle? Click Here
[Editor Rob: pretty much the same sole as the non 'high top' ones, near 1.2 inches.]
Ian says on 21/Oct/12
hey rob how much height do u think TOMS classics and botas give
[Editor Rob: maybe half inch, not sure on those botas styles, I can't see them giving much more than 0.7 although not seen them up close.]
JEREMY says on 20/Oct/12
Rob what were you wear in stallone effect picture? I really wonder.
They seemed to gave you 3inch clearly
[Editor Rob: they only gave about 2.3-2.4 inches, but of course in the left shot I am dropping height to exaggarate the 'stallone effect' ;)]
DanMan says on 19/Oct/12
BTW, sorry, I didn't realize there was another Dan below me. It's not me...
Dan says on 16/Oct/12
Hi Rob, can you please calculate how much height advantage does 'guy on the right gain' with that stance and shoes compared to other guy's stance and shoes. Also how much do his shoes give him, and do they look a bit like lifts? (BTW, guy is a celebrity, but I'll tell you later) Thanks. ;)
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Dan says on 11/Oct/12
Hi Rob, just like to ask you a question if you have the time. Just wondering, how many inches do you reckon these boat shoes give? Thanks for your time.
Click Here
[Editor Rob: about 0.7, or 0.6 if the insole was wafer thin.]
MR. Mike says on 8/Oct/12
Hey rob its the first time for me writing here just want to ask something
How many inches these boots give Click Here
[Editor Rob: if the insole wasn't paper thin, it might be around 1.2 inches]
Phil says on 2/Oct/12
Rob ı found some elevator shoes ıts saying 5.5 inches how much they actually give ?
[Editor Rob: probably somewhere in 3-3.5 inch if they are boots, it's harder to get more than 3 inches without the boot looking really silly]
tarantula says on 1/Oct/12
Hi everyone , can anybody help me how I possibly can get this Timberland Euro Dub sneakers ,I can not find it on internet
Thanks
Micheal says on 1/Oct/12
Rob what is the maximum increase ı can get with lifts ? I want 7 or 8cm increase can this possible
[Editor Rob: with big boots you could try to put 2 inch lifts, but how comfortable are they? Best buying a custom pair of elevator boots with the biggest lifts available. They might be called 4-inch but they would give you nearer 3.]
Alex 6ft 0 1/8 says on 1/Oct/12
Rob, you say air max give 1.35 but thats being new. After being used for sometime dont you think they'd be more like 1.1-1.25 range?
[Editor Rob: i've got one pair, the ltd style on this page that are still sitting new in my cupboard 5 years later so I don't know how much they lose. ]
Alex 6ft 0 1/8 says on 1/Oct/12
Almost all my sneakers are nike air max, max air or shox arraw. I have a couple of new balance sneakers for work or the gym.
Joey says on 30/Sep/12
Rob how much nike shox basketball shoe can give ıf ı put 2inch lifts in them?
[Editor Rob: the 2 inch lift might give 1.5 actual inch so possibly 2.4 or 2.5 in total]
dmyer says on 29/Sep/12
Click Here
Rob how much this boot can give?
[Editor Rob: 1.5 inch range possibly]
JEREMY says on 29/Sep/12
Rob can big shoe sizes give more increase because of the heel ?
[Editor Rob: I noticed this on one nike sneaker - in the shop they had size 8 or 9 and a size 12 and the size 12 thickness looked a little more than the 8-9 size, like 0.2 inch. ]
Joey says on 23/Sep/12
Rob do you know if Airwalk kicks give the same amount of height as Chuck Taylors?
[Editor Rob: pretty similar, the insole might be a bit 'weaker' so over time your heel sinks lower than converse]
superstar 2 says on 23/Sep/12
Hi Rob, i just measured my superstar 2s and the heel measured at 3cm which is 1.18inches. How come u only listed it as giving 0.75. I used 2 tape measures to work it out - (like shown in one of ur pics in comment below). This is on a worn pair btw :)would be great if u could explain!
[Editor Rob: I don't have them anymore but I always double check any I measure and those definitely gave about 0.75 inch, I measure in socks then in shoes/sneakers at the same time...]
mcfan says on 20/Sep/12
Rob, I bought Walmart's version of the Converse Chuck Taylor low-top. I swear these sneakers are lucky if they give a half-inch.
[Editor Rob: the 'copy' styles sometimes give only 0.4, I had a pair of imitation ones years like that]
Blazers says on 19/Sep/12
Thanks Editor Rob.
Click Here
How much height do these Nike Blazers give?
[Editor Rob: I looked at ones like that not long ago and thought 0.6-0.7 range]
Nike Blazer says on 19/Sep/12
Hi, just wondered how a pair of Nike Blazer Lows would compare with the adidas superstar 2 in terms of height. Pic of Nike Blazer: Click Here
Many Thanks
Adidas Samba Suede says on 16/Sep/12
Click Here
How much height do these give?
[Editor Rob: those give about 0.75 inch, the insole is pretty thin on them.]
Lincoln says on 15/Sep/12
How much do these shoes give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: cant quite see full heel, so maybe 1.6-1.7 ]
lol93 says on 14/Sep/12
hey Rob how about these nike air max 2012 how much height do you think they give???
Click Here Click Here
[Editor Rob: look in 1.3-1.4 range]
SAK says on 13/Sep/12
How much extra height do these shoes give?
Click Here
[Editor Rob: they might be called 4.5 or 5 inch when a lady buys them in the shop, but the actual height looks I guess 3.5 inch range.]
Cingetorix says on 12/Sep/12
Leon : No disrespect but I have indeed measured myself gotten a close friend who is my height and also wears lifts to measure me and also measured the insoles & insoles+boots to get accurate measurements, if I hadnt I wouldn't have posted them here. I will say this though it depends on the quality of insole how much you lose. I've had some softer ones that wear fast that claim to give 5cm but in reality after a few weeks give 2cm of a lift. The ones I buy now give a solid 5cm with a hard plastic bottom for the extra 1.5cm that ensures after 2 or 3 weeks it still gives a good 4-4.5cm of height with the plastic bottom, again this is measured. I am very insecure about my height and therefore I've measured extensively. Whether or not you believe my figures is totally up to you, again no disrespect but I have measured and had my measurements verified by a friend so they are accurate. Anyone who wants to take them at face value can, and anyone such as yourself who doubts them can take it or leave it. It makes no difference to me, I only posted them to help other men in a similar predicament
Dmeyer says on 11/Sep/12
2012 delta force Nike new they gave 1.12 in 2.8cm after 1 month walk 0.9 in 2.3cm and Nike dunk out of the box 2.3-2.4cm now 1.7-1.8cm
zero says on 10/Sep/12
Rob thanks so much, you nailed it in my opinion, I bought the vans one and they give more height than regular van's just like you said! And the diesel's one actually give more height than I expected, around 0.8-0.9''.. The grey one's didn't liked so much so I didn't bought them.
leonari says on 9/Sep/12
Cingetorix: Have you measured yourself with those shoes on?? I doubt it. Cause if you insert 2 inch lifts in high tops you will get a net increase in height of around 1.25 inch or a tiny tad more. Never a full 2 inches. To get a full 2 inches you need a solid 3 inch lift. And maybe you reach 177 "in shoes" but you give the appearance of 174 MAX cause most dress shoes have 1-1.5 inches heel and during social events you are not the only one wearing shoes... EVERYBODY wears them!! So don't fool yourself. At 169 you can look a real 177 cm guy if you wear hooker pumps that have an 8 cm heel and a 8 cm platform in the front. Thats reality. Sorry to burst your bubble. Btw: I speak out of experience not theory. If you don't believe me go measure yourself with those shoes and lifts you mention and you will realize: unfortunately I'm right.
Ash Navarre says on 9/Sep/12
Okay, I'm 181-82 and I can easily look 185-86 when I have my boots on and thin "sport" insoles. Let's say I want to look the same with comfy sneakers on. What kind of shoes and lifts would you suggest? What size of shoe, considering that I usually wear 10.5 shoes (US)?
Cingetorix says on 8/Sep/12
@The 5'6-5'7 guys who want to look taller:
I'm 169cm/5'6, if you buy some decent hi top shoes & insert 2" insoles you can easily get to 5'8, in my black hi-tops from NEXT I can reach 174cm with ease and it doesn't look suspicious. And buying elevator shoes for social events with a large heel size and inserting a 1.5inch insole if possible lets me reach around 177cm, so basically 5'9/10. Although I think any higher than that and it would become rather obvious. Also buying boots with good heel size but not too big and putting insoles in can make me a solid 5'9/weak 5'10 in everyday life, although it takes a while to get used to it.
Hope that helped anyone.
maio says on 7/Sep/12
rob, i bought in february a pair of shoes nike blazer like these ( Click Here) and i measured their heels around 1.5/1.6 cm.
Now, i used them a lot so it's possible they gave 0,75in/1,9 cm at firts and now the sole lost around 2 mm?
[Editor Rob: some insoles are firm and after a few months the wear makes them lose a couple mm where your heel rests, so yeah it could have lost a small amount.
I've had one pair of skate type sneakers I measured 0.75 inch brand new, but the insole just was weak and actually after a few months I remeasured them and they dropped to 0.5 inch!]
zero says on 3/Sep/12
Finally Rob what about these Diesel's? Thanks for taking time to answer me.
Click Here
[Editor Rob: if insole is thin then maybe close to 0.7, if insole is thicker it could be a little more]
helllo says on 2/Sep/12
hhow bou dem rob, Click Here
[Editor Rob: I'm not sure on those, I'd guess a little over 1 inch]
SolidSnake says on 2/Sep/12
How big are the vin diesel shoes? with the massive heel.
[Editor Rob: the big boots could be near 1.75 inch]
zero says on 1/Sep/12
Thanks Rob! what about these? Click Here
Click Here
[Editor Rob: the grey ones just look about 0.6 inch style, the black vans ones I'm not sure about those, they might be a little higher than normal vans styles.]
jakey says on 1/Sep/12
Hi Rob ! how much do some timberland boots give? Thanks
[Editor Rob: can give about 1.5 inch]
Gorbaczow says on 31/Aug/12
Hi! Rob, how much do the adidas zx 750 and adidas zx 380 give? Thanks
[Editor Rob: near 1.3 range new]
johng says on 31/Aug/12
Hi, how much would you say these add? Thanks. Click Here
[Editor Rob: I don't think much over an inch, the outside looks a little higher than where the insole might come up to]
bow says on 30/Aug/12
how much for nike air max nm plz look uip on google Click Here
SolidSnake says on 30/Aug/12
0.75 inches? So they are pretty flat. What do you think the height gained is from your average work shoe with a standard but not over the top heel? Also how come sneakers is 5ft 8 inch tall and general height is 7ft 6.5 tall!?
[Editor Rob: 1-1.1 inch are pretty common shoes I see loads of men wearing]
SolidSnake says on 30/Aug/12
How much height for an adidas goodyear shoe? 3 stripes on the side, goodyear logo on the side as well and a flying shoe image.
[Editor Rob: there's a few of those styles, in and around 0.75 I think]
zero says on 28/Aug/12
Hi Rob, first I want to congratulate for the page, second if you can answer me how much height this shoe's give? Sorry for my english. Click Here
[Editor Rob: not sure on those, maybe a bit over 1 inch range.]
pleanswer says on 27/Aug/12
yo Rob I am 5'4 going to college, I am considering liftkits and was wondering which fashionable sneaker choices would give me the biggest boost with the lifts. it would be great if you could give a few examples.
[Editor Rob: I'd just buy nike shox or something like that and put half inch lift in them, then you might be getting 1.75 inch in total, although if you searched for elevator shoes in google you'll find tailor made elevator sneakers that might give a solid 2-inches (they'll be called 2.5-3 inches but don't actually give that amount).]
Dmeyer says on 25/Aug/12
Hey Jeremy if you Want to look taller and be comftable you CAN wear. Nike air force With a 1-1.25 in lifts it will give you 1.9-2.1 in you will look legit 5'8 or wear 1.4 in timbs With 1.5 in lifts those should give you near 2.3-2.4 in you will look 5'8.5
C10TIm says on 25/Aug/12
So Nike shox only give a 1/4 inch over casual shoes, I don't think most people could tell you were any taller
JEREMY says on 19/Aug/12
Rob is there a way for 5ft7 guy to appear 5ft11 ?
[Editor Rob: go back in time to the 70's and buy some big platform shoes, back then wearing 3-inch platform boots for men wasn't so out there as if you started wearing them today.
I suppose you could become a goth and wear the big monster boots which can give 3-3.5 inches.]
Jon says on 18/Aug/12
My back is killing me, i seriously think im developing arthritis in My knees, the ligament is gone. Got stiff neck aswell oproposis or w/e its called fml
Nick says on 16/Aug/12
Rob how much height do you think Sebago Beacon Boots and Clarks Desert Boots give?
JEREMY says on 16/Aug/12
Rob ı am 5ft7 what will my next height will be ıf ı put 2inch lifts in nike shox basketball shoes ?
[Editor Rob: you won't really get 2 extra inches, more like 1.5 so you could appear like a 5ft 8.5 guy would to people.]
the shredder says on 15/Aug/12
Rob , for a 5'7.5 guy to pull off " LOOKING " 5'9 would he measure 5'10 in lifts to look that 5'9 ?
[Editor Rob: or a little under 5ft 10 and just maintain good posture]
C10 Tim says on 15/Aug/12
Hey Rob how Do you measure the sneakers Im just curious because I've been trying too and it hasn't been working out to well
[Editor Rob: well you could do it 2 ways, just measure yourself in socks then in sneakers straight after against same wall.
but you can take a sneaker and put it flat and get 2 measuring tapes and make sure the one in the shoe is right in the middle of the shoe at about where I have the other tape:
Like This. In that case it was about 1.7cm for the converse which is pretty close, but remember the weight of your body is more than putting a tape measure onto the base, so I'd knock another mm off so 1.6mm (roughly what I would usually measure them) is a decent accuracy I believe.]
Maximus Meridius says on 10/Aug/12
Rob how much height do sandals give.
Siwel says on 10/Aug/12
how much height do TOMS add??
[Editor Rob: the slip on style look half inch range]
Pete says on 9/Aug/12
Rob, how much do the Timberland 6" Premium Waterproofs give? Thanks in advance.
[Editor Rob: in the 1.5 inch range]
avi says on 7/Aug/12
@ Vansallday says on 6/Aug/12
thanks. well i will go with the .5 for vans a 1.7 for boots. i believe vans can give a .6 to .7 at 1st but like you said they can go down to barely .5. Converse yeah probably .4ish. So regualr sneakers are probably .9-1.25 with boot having a solid .5 -.75 advantage on someone with regular sneakers. Some sneakers are less than 1 inch i guess...
Marin says on 7/Aug/12
Isn't the Turbo+ VI an even higher Shox-version?
[Editor Rob: a lot of them are in the 1.3-1.4 inch range]
Mathew says on 6/Aug/12
So Nike Shox nz are pretty much the biggest boost from trainers anround? I know some of the Nike Shox models vary. Some of the Reebok Zig shoes look pretty big as well.
Vansallday says on 6/Aug/12
@avi I measured my converse and vans new and they both gave me around .6 inch. After being worn out, my vans gives me roughly .5-.55, and my converse became similar to flip flop at around .3-.4 inch.. These sleek shoes are stylish and can give you the thinner look, but they put you at a disadvantage against everyone else, since majority of people footwear are around 1 inch +. Anyone have any suggestion of any a shoe styles that are slim/sleek that are stylish and can give you an extra height boost?? I'm thinking of Sperry Boat shoes but they seem flat too. what cha think ROB!?
avi says on 5/Aug/12
Rob, my friend's dad has this new thing with wearing boots. I think they are giving a solid 1.7 inches in height to him. I wear vans (which you said give .6 to .8 i believe. here are the boots they could be a bit different but close enough: Click Here
would you say he has a solid inch advantage on me if i wear vans while he ears the boots? thanks.
[Editor Rob: in vans your friend's dad will easily appear an inch taller.]
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