Toe cleavage

What is the rule on toe cleavage? Yes or no?

I bought a pair of shoes today. I tried them on in the store while wearing opaque tights. It wasn't until I came home that I realized I show toe cleavage in them. Do I return them?

Here they are http://www.drschollsshoes.com/.....pg=5132011

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from Mamapicklejuice

Steph

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I have zero problems with toe cleavage. I know Angie says she has long toes and often has not choice but to show toe cleavage. I have never understood what's objectionable about it (unless your foot seems to be stuffed into the shoe and the cleavage makes it more obvious, but that's a different problem).

13 years ago

inkstainedwriter

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I've seen lots of opinions that disagree with this, but I don't mind it at all! My favorite pair of simple flats show a little.

Maybe it's very casual?

13 years ago

taylor

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I love toe cleavage...doesn't bother me at all..LOTS of my pumps show a little:)

13 years ago

Maya

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I find toe cleavage a little ugly and it also makes the shoe appear ill-fitting to me.

That said, I'll still wear shoes that show it because I have enough issues with feet and shoes in general and don't wish to add to the list.

13 years ago

Jenava

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I don't know what the big deal is, honestly.

Are you afraid of toe-fetishists ogling your feet?

Better not *bare* your toes in sandals, then! That would be like walking around *topless*, right? (j/king)

13 years ago

annagybe

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I think some can't stand it while others love it. It doesn't bug me.

13 years ago

Stephanie

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I'm very conservative about chest coverage, but I confess I do not see the problem with toe cleavage. Do people who find it offensive wear sandals? Is the idea that there is something scandalous about toe cleavage? I'm not trying to be tongue-in-cheek, I honestly don't understand this. My grandmother thought that toe cleavage was trashy. (It was not the only opinion of hers that mystified me.)

13 years ago

Patty

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Seems like a business opportunity for lacy foot camis to cover the cleavage.

It doesn't bug me.

13 years ago

Queen Mum

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I don't think it has anything to do with modesty, just a matter of preference. I don't care for the look of toe cleavage in closed toe shoes.... but obviously in sandals I'm all for showing off your pretty toes!

13 years ago

MsMary

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My hubby LOVES toe cleavage (and what he calls 'instep cleavage" in pumps). I don't mind it, either.

13 years ago

rae

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I also have long toes, so I'm pretty sure I have toe cleavage most of the time. I don't mind it at all -- I much prefer that to having the shoe cover too much and visually shorten my legs.

13 years ago

cloud9

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I have no idea what is the big deal about toe cleavage? I mean, you automatically show a lot of it if wearing sandals right? I remember Stacey from WNTW said once "What's sexier than cleavage? Toe cleavage!". Really? I don't get it...

13 years ago

lyn*

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I personally don't like the look of toe-cleavage myself; and I would return the shoes.

13 years ago

DanaLynn

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That's the funniest forum post title ever! I'm thinking it is entirely up to you because no one else is EVER going to notice
If you feel comfortable with it than go for it- if it bothers you than bring them back.

SO are peep toes like going topless?

13 years ago

Deb

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Not a fan of toe cleavage - surprising, considering it's the only place I can flaunt cleavage of any kind ... :-/

13 years ago

Jenava

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Deb, I think peep toes are more like wearing a shirt with the boob area cut out.

13 years ago

Marley

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I like toe cleavage - and have never really given it much thought! I don't understand why someone would be opposed to it?????

13 years ago

Isabel

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Deb ! I was going to say the same thing, it is the only cleavage I have ! With that said, if a pump is cut that low on my foot it kills my bunions....

I once read that the more conservative the environment, the less toe cleavage one should wear. So if you work in a bank or are in upper management, there should be little to now cleavage.

But truthfully, who knows. How do you feel about it ?

13 years ago

Angie

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Quite honestly, toe cleavage is the very last thing I worry about. I have small bony feet and long toes. I always have toe cleavage! With my walking lifestyle and fussy feet, I am *much* more worried about comfort. If I find a pair of beautiful shoes that are comfortable - I will pay the earth for them WITH toe cleavage!

13 years ago

Louise

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I think it's totally up to the wearer. I have no problem with it yet one of my best friends hates it x

13 years ago

Deb

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@ jenava: LOL - I am with you on that one! Still keeping an open mind, but "boots" and "open toe" in the same sentence is still hard to get my head around!

@ isabel: Re bunions ... same with me! There are some shoes that are cut in a way to dig right into my bunions (flash to mental image of stooped old lady in a hairnet). Ouch! OT - but FWIW: I went to an orthopedic surgeon for them to be corrected, but when he told me that I would have to *self-administer* an anti-coagulant shot in the skin around my navel, daily, for two weeks - I blanched. Told him "no can do!" - I couldn't even administer subcutaneous hydration on my cat when she needed it! - and canceled the operation. He must have thought I was a nut case, but as I told him: I could lie to him, and say I was going to do it, but there was no way it was going to happen. {{{shudder}}}.

I now return you to our regularly-scheduled broadcast...

13 years ago

Dusty

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I'm a no toe-cleavage girl. I have long toes, so it does limit my shoe selection but it just kinda skeeves me out. I liken it more to belt cleavage than regular cleavage, though (although I don't like to show regular cleavage, either) - more of a fit issue than a fashion choice (hopefully).

13 years ago

Isabel

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Deb, that is a riot !!! Your poor cat. If that ever happens again, PM me ( for you or your cat ), I have no problem giving people shots ( though I only play a nurse on this blog..)

My friend had her bunions done and it was a horrible experience. I hope to never go that route.

13 years ago

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Ha! I should have known this would get different opinions.

I normally don't like toe cleavage. To me it seems to signal an ill fitting shoe. I guess I mostly see toe cleavage when it looks at though the woman is trying to shove her foot into a too small shoe.

However, I have a very hard time finding shoes I like and fit well. In my 20s I simply wore any shoe regardless of comfort level. Now, that I'm 35 and chase three kids all day, every day I refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes.

I have a hard time finding flats. I love flats but I have short and wide feet. Most flats dig into the bone right above where my big toe starts. The shoe I linked above fits well and has nice comfy padding inside to boot. I would be able to run after my 2 year old when he bolts.

I think I'll go with what Angie says and live with toe cleavage because I love the look of the shoe *and* it's comfortable.

13 years ago

Joy

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Toe cleavage doesn't bother me. This "tip" is from Kendall Farr's Style Evolution:
As Manolo Blahnik once said "The secret of toe cleavage is that it is a very important part of the sexuality of a shoe. But you must only show the first two cracks." and according to financial guru Suze Orman, "Toe cleavage is the only cleavage that should be shown at the office."
Just throwing these quotes out there, not necessarily agreeing with them. Kh, I own several pairs of this style of Dr. Scholl flats because they are sooooo comfortable. I need to find this lovely grey pair.

13 years ago

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I found them on sale for $30!

I also bought these on sale for $50. It was a great shoe day.
http://www.drschollsshoes.com/.....pg=5132029

13 years ago

Joy

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Wow, you lucky thing! May I ask where you found them?

13 years ago

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Brown Shoe Closet at my local mall.

13 years ago

Joy

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Thanks. We don't have one of those in the area, but I see that they seem to also have Famous Footwear. I will look there, a place I haven't been to in many years. If they are on sale, they may be in the store but not on the website.

13 years ago

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