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 (-8mm)
Width ProfileNarrow
View Full Sierra Mid Lace WP Breakdown
4.8(5,040 reviews)
Fit TendencyRuns Small (-4mm)
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 4mm more internal length than the Sierra Mid Lace WP. We suggest ordering 1/2 size down in ThermoBall™ Traction Mule V.

Length Delta+4 mm
Width Delta+3 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 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.

Sierra Mid Lace WP (US)Internal CavityThermoBall™ Traction Mule V EquivalentMatch AccuracyFit Difference
US 3.5232 mmUS 3.553%+4.0 mm
US 4235 mmUS 3.588%+1.0 mm
US 4.5239 mmUS 4100%0.0 mm
US 5242 mmUS 4.588%+1.0 mm
US 5.5245 mmUS 588%+1.0 mm
US 6249 mmUS 5.5100%0.0 mm
US 6.5252 mmUS 688%+1.0 mm
US 7259 mmUS 6.565%-3.0 mm
US 7.5262 mmUS 788%+1.0 mm
US 8265 mmUS 7.588%+1.0 mm
US 8.5269 mmUS 8100%0.0 mm
US 9272 mmUS 8.588%+1.0 mm
US 9.5275 mmUS 988%+1.0 mm
US 10279 mmUS 9.5100%0.0 mm
US 10.5282 mmUS 1088%+1.0 mm
US 11285 mmUS 10.588%+1.0 mm
US 11.5289 mmUS 11100%0.0 mm
US 12292 mmUS 11.588%+1.0 mm
US 12.5295 mmUS 1288%+1.0 mm
US 13299 mmUS 12.5100%0.0 mm
US 14305 mmUS 1376%-2.0 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 4mm 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 -8mm compared to -4mm 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 standard medium.