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 (+4mm)
Width ProfileStandard (Medium)
View Full Harness 12R Breakdown
Fit Verdict

Harness 12R Runs Slightly Larger

The Harness 12R provides about 4mm more internal length than the Carson Ballet. We suggest ordering 1/2 size down in Harness 12R.

Length Delta+4 mm
Width DeltaIdentical

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 8100% Match

Internal shoe cavity difference: 0.0 mm (snugger)

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 3.553%+4.0 mm
US 4243 mmUS 3.588%+1.0 mm
US 4.5247 mmUS 4100%0.0 mm
US 5250 mmUS 4.588%+1.0 mm
US 5.5253 mmUS 588%+1.0 mm
US 6257 mmUS 5.5100%0.0 mm
US 6.5260 mmUS 688%+1.0 mm
US 7267 mmUS 6.565%-3.0 mm
US 7.5270 mmUS 788%+1.0 mm
US 8273 mmUS 7.588%+1.0 mm
US 8.5277 mmUS 8100%0.0 mm
US 9280 mmUS 8.588%+1.0 mm
US 9.5283 mmUS 988%+1.0 mm
US 10287 mmUS 9.5100%0.0 mm
US 10.5290 mmUS 1088%+1.0 mm
US 11293 mmUS 10.588%+1.0 mm
US 11.5297 mmUS 11100%0.0 mm
US 12300 mmUS 11.588%+1.0 mm
US 12.5303 mmUS 1288%+1.0 mm
US 13307 mmUS 12.5100%0.0 mm
US 14313 mmUS 1376%-2.0 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Harness 12R provides about 4mm more internal length than the Carson Ballet. We suggest ordering 1/2 size down in Harness 12R. The Carson Ballet has an internal fit offset of 0mm compared to 4mm 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 standard medium.