https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:23:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612545 Fri, 04 May 2012 22:11:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 612545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never look at the produce selection the same anymore Jeanne! Just find a potato that's slightly wider than your foot - shape doesn't matter because you're going to push it into the toe of the shoe width wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612541 Fri, 04 May 2012 22:04:27 +0000 Jjsloane 612541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love to hear of success in making something work with minimal effort (well you have been through a lot with them, but in the end slipping an inexpensive set of lifts in - brilliant!) I was eyeing potatoes at the grocery store today and thinking of you because I think I have some shoes to try stretching. Do I buy foot shaped potatoes? Should they be like my foot only bigger? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612504 Fri, 04 May 2012 21:05:51 +0000 Laurinda 612504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is very useful information.</p> <p>Three cheers for holistic cobblers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612490 Fri, 04 May 2012 20:30:53 +0000 Debbie 612490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon thanks for sharing. I am going to get a pair and try them in pair of orphaned shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612424 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:07:05 +0000 cciele 612424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great cobbler you've found! So glad you have a happy resolution with your Boutique 9s. And I'll have to remember that tip </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612411 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:55:31 +0000 Sveta 612411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray! I would hug the guy on the spot!<br /> Too bad it is not very convinient for me to take my shoe business to Winnipeg! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612392 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:42:35 +0000 Angie 612392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Incredible information! Thanks for sharing, Shannon. Enjoy your new comfy shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612378 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:22:25 +0000 Elly 612378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did the same thing with my oxfords- insert orthotics, fix de problem! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612368 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:11:30 +0000 Meredith1953 612368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am squealing with delight! I know how much you love the shoes and am so glad we can be true shoe twins! What a great cobbler!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612366 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:08:04 +0000 rae 612366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! Who says you can't find good help these days? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612359 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:57:47 +0000 modgrl 612359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy news!! Have fun wearing them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612358 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:57:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 612358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's see - you mention The Avengers...what about Iron Man? He was one of the original Avengers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612347 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:44:28 +0000 christieanne 612347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your cobbler joins Wonder Woman the tailor on the Shannon's Fashion Avengers list! What shall we christen him? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612335 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:16:13 +0000 Suz 612335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FAB story, Shannon!! This was my solution to the Doc Saras cutting into my ankle. I put an insole in, which lifted my foot just fractionally higher (and also made the shoe fit better because it was a bit large). Presto! No discomfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612334 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:14:30 +0000 Diana 612334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I have the same problem with my shallow heels. Sticking my 3/4 length orthotics in them often helps alleviate the problem, so it makes sense that a heel lift would do the same thing. I'm glad the problem is fixed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612332 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:13:53 +0000 ManidipaM 612332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RIGHT! Clapping my hands right along with you, Shannon! (And considering whether I should stock up on heel inserts because this happens to me all. the. time. with pumps and slingbacks.) SUCH a simple fix, and an utterly brilliant professional --- conversely --- for waiting and checking the EASIEST solution before starting work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612331 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:12:04 +0000 marianna 612331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's fascinating! I have the heel-rubbing problem very often too. I'll have to remember the heel-lift tip next time I have shoes that rub. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9s-are-back#post-612328 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:08:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 612328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As you know, I've had issues making the back of my Boutique 9 peep toe oxfords comfortable (<a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boutique-9-booties-issue-update" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....sue-update</a>) so I just went on my lunch hour and met with the cobbler. When I first took them in, the female cobbler (it is owned by a husband and wife) thought they could sew a soft piece of leather over the elasticized portion on the back of the shoe to make it more comfortable. However, when I went just now the husband was there, brought out the shoes and that had not been done. He asked me to roll up my hems, put the shoes on and walk for him (his wife had not asked to see the shoe on my foot). So I did and when I was done he asked for the shoes again and said the problem is not with the shoe, it's where it hits me on my heel. He said I have a very short distance from the underside of my heel to my Achilles tendon and the reason the shoes are causing such discomfort is because they are hitting me too high up. The back of the shoe has a natural curve because of the elastic and is meant to comfortably "hug" my heel but in my case, the elastic is up higher on the back of my heel and cutting in. So as I'm listening to him talk, he reaches under his counter and pulls out two small heel lifts and asks me to pop them into my shoes and then walk again in them. He said lifting my heel to higher up in the shoe will solve the problem. So I popped them in and took a stroll - AMAZING! Couldn't even feel the elastic and the rest of the shoe was super comfortable. He said he sees this problem all the time in shoes with elasticized backs. I literally clapped my hands with glee, paid my $10.70 for the lifts and went on my merry way. This guy now has my shoe business for life!</p> <p>And thank goodness 'cause I need these shoes to go with my slouchy trousers! </p>