"Model" sizes

So as many of you may know, Japanese people (well Asian people in general) are a small built people. So when a hulking giant of a Westerner like me comes into the "land of the little people" (relative terms) she feels a little out of place.


For instance: I want a new pair of boots. I find out what my size is in Japanese measurements (26.5) and begin my search. Stop in at one shop, "sorry we only go up to 24". 
Oh! a different shop says it has LL sizes!
LL= 24.5
Shop after shop finally lead me to a place that had "model sizes" which were in fact 25-27. 
Looking at the price tag however, made my wallet want to cry (which is not uncommon for ANYTHING in this damn expensive country).


So I decided that I would use the grand ole' interwebs to do my shopping, for the interwebs can give you anything!
   
I went to buy an awesome pair of boots on eBay, decent price. 
Make sure the seller shipped worldwide, and didn't include a list of countries that it might not ship to. Check.
I thought everything would be peachy. I agreed to the order, went to go fill out my shipping info and found that they didn't have Japan listed! I emailed the people and they still haven't emailed me back. 
I haven't paid for anything but I'm under contract and if I don't pay eBay might do bad things to me....o.o

They're so cute!

halp. 
Jamie