https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 10:49:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967524 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:58:30 +0000 CocoLion 967524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry Anne I too think they are past their prime. May I suggest Sanita clogs as a great durable shoe, although not stylish.i am in awe of their comfort and quality , mine were U S $114. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967519 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:44:01 +0000 Lyn D. 967519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dainty feet! Probably a 37- I am a 39. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967517 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:38:13 +0000 anne 967517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lantana, I don't really have exact&nbsp;alternatives to these 2 things yet. I have some reasonable flat shoes, though, and I guess I can wear my boots under trousers is needed.</p> <p>Lyn, yes they are from Rivers. &nbsp;Fancy you having them too!.I wear size 6 - I can't remember what that is in the RIvers' sizing system! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967515 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:32:13 +0000 Lyn D. 967515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, are the red pair the Rivers ones with the black heel?<br />If so I have these too! I hope you can repair- I find them quite comfy, but would not be suitable for gardening etc due to the heel.<br />May I ask your shoe size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967511 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:24:47 +0000 Lantana 967511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I too think it's time to let them go, although they would come in handy for hard yakka. Do you have alternatives in mind, is the question? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967505 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 05:58:29 +0000 anne 967505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again. Diane probably not comfy enough, due to the heels for those purposes.<br />MNSara, I only paid about $40 for the red shoes, so I'm thinking it may not be worth paying a cobbler. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967077 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:31:44 +0000 MNsara 967077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed, that as-is they are worn looking.&nbsp; But I think a good cobbler can work on those red shoes you'd like to keep.&nbsp; AND I would check with them before trying a home fix.&nbsp; Just in case your home dyeing/polishing changes the finish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967071 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:24:00 +0000 Diana 967071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, they look fairly beat up.&nbsp; Although if they are really comfy, I'd save them for house/yard/running out to get the mail shoes.&nbsp; </p> <p>I've found that certain finishes on shoes just don't last, which is frustrating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967065 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:09:08 +0000 anne 967065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just being a Mum of youngish kids IK - kneeling down to do their shoelaces up etc. I actually have some Keen shoes with rubber over this whole area which is very practical though I am not sure if they are comfortable enough to keep for other reasons.&nbsp; I am not sure what else would work for reinforcement<br />&nbsp;in that area.</p> <p>The black ones filled the wardrobe hole of "high heels to be worn with trousers" - but I don't wear trousers that often and my current pair are hemmed to wear with flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967063 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:57:27 +0000 ironkurtin 967063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. If you can afford to replace them, I would.</p> <p>What are you doing in your shoes that would cause them to wear? If you are hard on them, it may be best to shop for new ones knowing where you need extra reinforcement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967058 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:40:57 +0000 Janet 967058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In that case, I think it's worth working on the red ones. The black ones are ready for retirement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967056 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:32:11 +0000 anne 967056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black pair is nearly 9 years old. The red pair, annoyingly, I only bought last year and are in great condition apart from the worn bit at the front (too much kneeling) I have tried coloured polish, but not for the 2 hours mentioned by&nbsp; <br /><div><br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/member/demimondaine/" rel="nofollow"></a> </div></p> <p> <div>&lt;span class="watch"&gt;<a href="http://youlookfab.com/member/demimondaine/" rel="nofollow">La Belle Demimondaine</a>!</p> <p>The red ones are the closest to a bootie/shootie that I have, and I do like them.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967051 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:24:35 +0000 rachylou 967051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. I wouldn't wear them to work. But I might kick around I them at home if the sole and heel is ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967048 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:23:00 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 967048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would see if I couldn't get my hands on some red polish for that first pair, and just keep polishing and buffing, polishing and buffing.&nbsp; &nbsp; I've often been amazed at how different an old pair of shoes can look after a couple of hours polishing while watching a movie on TV. </p> <p>Same for the second pair.&nbsp; Why not see what happens with a few layers of polish?&nbsp; &nbsp; If they still look worn, donate them. </p> <p>Edit:&nbsp; This is if you love both of these pairs.&nbsp; &nbsp; If you don't love them, pass them along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967047 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:22:40 +0000 Suz 967047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Anne. To me, they are worn out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967046 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:21:21 +0000 Beth Ann 967046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know much about the ability of a cobbler to restore leather, but as they look now, I think they've earned a nice retirement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967042 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:15:37 +0000 Janet 967042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye, yes. I'm not sure how much a cobbler can do with the finish on the first ones. The second ones look so creased with wear, they really do look tired to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967040 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:13:33 +0000 anne 967040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Got it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-shoes-worn-out-by-your-standards#post-967025 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:48:28 +0000 anne 967025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you think? Are they ready to be ditched? </p> <p>I can't seem to load a photo! No photo button. </p>