biomancer
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« Reply #675 on: November 20, 2009, 09:31:08 AM » |
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Help! Does anyone know of a good brand of shoes to fit a normal-width foot with a narrow heel so that the heel doesn't flop off when walking? I'm usually stuck in clogs or backless shoes unless I get lucky on the fit.
I have that problem too. Merrells seem to work well for me. |
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« Reply #676 on: November 20, 2009, 12:36:18 PM » |
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Help! Does anyone know of a good brand of shoes to fit a normal-width foot with a narrow heel so that the heel doesn't flop off when walking? I'm usually stuck in clogs or backless shoes unless I get lucky on the fit.
I have that problem too. Merrells seem to work well for me. Same here. That's why I always buy oxford styles or shoes with straps. So, lately I've had this persistent urge to buy and wear crazy frivolous shoes. Maybe it's my version of a midlife crisis. Here's what I have my eye on at the moment. |
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« Reply #677 on: November 20, 2009, 10:01:20 PM » |
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I wore brown riding boots with my navy dress today.
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I recommend bourbon and bonbons for that.
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« Reply #678 on: November 21, 2009, 10:12:31 AM » |
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I wore brown riding boots with my navy dress today.
I really need to just go and spend the money on a pair of Duo boots. Every time one of you posts about boots I get boot envy! |
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« Reply #679 on: November 21, 2009, 04:29:36 PM » |
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I wore brown riding boots with my navy dress today.
I really need to just go and spend the money on a pair of Duo boots. Every time one of you posts about boots I get boot envy! Tell me about it. |
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« Reply #680 on: November 21, 2009, 06:37:23 PM » |
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I have been receiving many boot-related emails, which just adds to the boot envy inspired by this thread.
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« Reply #681 on: November 22, 2009, 01:37:32 AM » |
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Help! Does anyone know of a good brand of shoes to fit a normal-width foot with a narrow heel so that the heel doesn't flop off when walking? I'm usually stuck in clogs or backless shoes unless I get lucky on the fit.
Get a shoe that laces and have a cobbler punch an extra hole at the top, so you can lace them one hole further. Athletic shoes work this way, and this cures heel slippage for me. Superfeet also seem to hold the foot more firmly in the shoe. You can also get a shoe insert that just cups the heel, if it's a boot you want to tweak. I bought three pair of boots today and can only afford one. One is more dainty and would probably only be worn with dresses. I need this in my wardrobe for rare occasions. Yet those occasions are rare. The second is a Naturalizer that is chunkier, not unflattering, probably good for the classroom; it would be my go-to boot both for teaching and events around town. The third is the most expensive, least comfortable, most stylish, and warmest (perhaps too warm for some wearings). It's a dilemma. |
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« Reply #682 on: November 22, 2009, 02:36:11 AM » |
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Help! Does anyone know of a good brand of shoes to fit a normal-width foot with a narrow heel so that the heel doesn't flop off when walking? I'm usually stuck in clogs or backless shoes unless I get lucky on the fit.
Get a shoe that laces and have a cobbler punch an extra hole at the top, so you can lace them one hole further. Athletic shoes work this way, and this cures heel slippage for me. Superfeet also seem to hold the foot more firmly in the shoe. You can also get a shoe insert that just cups the heel, if it's a boot you want to tweak. I bought three pair of boots today and can only afford one. One is more dainty and would probably only be worn with dresses. I need this in my wardrobe for rare occasions. Yet those occasions are rare. The second is a Naturalizer that is chunkier, not unflattering, probably good for the classroom; it would be my go-to boot both for teaching and events around town. The third is the most expensive, least comfortable, most stylish, and warmest (perhaps too warm for some wearings). It's a dilemma. Without pics, I'm leaning toward option 2. Most all-purpose. If you post pics, we can give better advice. |
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« Reply #683 on: November 22, 2009, 03:32:24 AM » |
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« Reply #684 on: November 22, 2009, 07:04:02 AM » |
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Help! Does anyone know of a good brand of shoes to fit a normal-width foot with a narrow heel so that the heel doesn't flop off when walking? I'm usually stuck in clogs or backless shoes unless I get lucky on the fit.
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« Reply #685 on: November 22, 2009, 09:21:15 AM » |
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« Reply #686 on: November 22, 2009, 09:27:59 AM » |
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Door No. 2--most versatile.
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I recommend bourbon and bonbons for that.
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« Reply #687 on: November 22, 2009, 09:29:39 AM » |
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After seeing the pics, I think you may get more use & wear over the long term with boot 2.
Boot 1 reminds me of a pair of suede booties that I had in 1st grade. Mom had matching ones. I loved those boots, and I see they're making a comeback this year. They would be cute with dresses or skirts or the other comeback-of-the-season: leggings.
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Prephd, in all that black, you are like the anti-pink-me. Freewill is a beeyaaatch
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« Reply #688 on: November 22, 2009, 10:28:10 AM » |
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It's wet here in winter. I feel like I am going to ruin my cute boots if I actually wear them in the winter. Mine are a leather/suede combo. Am I being overprotective? Do I just put on some of that protectant stuff and go outside? Right now I consider my boots strictly fall apparel before the wet comes.
Water repellent should help them with the wet, unless you're walking for miles in puddles. (Then the boot will probably start to lose its shape). They also won't keep your feet dry. It's all a matter of degree. Rain is one thing. Day 7 of torrential downpour is quite another. But if there is any salt at all, keep them safe until spring. Salt kills suede and soft leather, no matter how much protector you put on it. Once or twice, and you may be able to brush it out. But over the course of the entire winter? No way. I have salty boots that I keep for just this reason. They already look like crap, so I don't have to worry about salt stains. So, I have what is probably kind of a dumb question. I've finally bought some blue skirts/dresses to wear for teaching, and my one old pair of blue Hush Puppies with the 1-inch heel just do not feel good on my Dansko-and-Clarks-spoiled feet. I don't really want to run out and buy a pair of new blue shoes right now, so I need advice: do you wear black or brown shoes with blue, and if you can wear either, how do you decide?
I usually wear silver or red shoes with blue pants/skirts. Both of which I covet. Me, too. Sigh. That's the thing: it depends on the colour blue. If it's a light blue, then you're not really talking about a neutral. But navy? You could wear any colour shoe with that. I would go bold. Red. Bronze. YELLOW! With sparkles! And bows! |
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« Reply #689 on: November 22, 2009, 01:42:33 PM » |
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Thank you for the consult, all. At least I don't have to feel defensive about keeping the practical pair. Among the 5 things my students will have to say about me is, "She makes such safe shoe choices."
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