https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:20:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752441 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:38:43 +0000 Anonymous 752441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes,Timberland boots back when they were happening. Well, I still have a pair for snowy days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752414 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:07:26 +0000 annagybe 752414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to, before I figured out which brands of woman's shoes fit me. I'm a size 10 women's. Men's shoes made my already big feet look even bigger and clunkier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752411 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:04:05 +0000 JAileen 752411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never. Although my feet are long, they are too narrow for men's shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752392 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:19:01 +0000 Mander 752392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, love those Fluevogs! So not in my price range, though...</p> <p>Fortunately I don't have any width issues and my feet are on the larger side of average so the fit usually isn't a problem. </p> <p>@April: In my price range, which is very much in the thrift and discount store segment, I've been having trouble finding women's shoes that have decent moderate soles. I've tried on many pairs of boots in the last few weeks and they all seem to be either so flat that I might as well be walking around in my socks, or with sky-high heels and platforms. My ideal boot would have a small heel and a moderately chunky sole suitable for lots of walking around town in the rain and the snow, but for some reason there don't seem to be many options in the middle this year.</p> <p>And, well, there seems to be slightly less competition for the men's boots on eBay. ;-)</p> <p>Thanks for reassuring me that I'm not crazy, everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752285 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:36:17 +0000 modgrl 752285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've bought kids shoes, but never men's. They don't come in my size. I would buy little boys shoes but usually they are too boxy and not refined like the adult sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752283 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:34:54 +0000 catgirl 752283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've bought men's oxfords and unisex Docs. If they came small enough I saw a pair of men's boots on Cole Haan that I loved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752248 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:02:07 +0000 Isabel 752248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES !!! It is hard for me now because my foot is a bit narrow, but I used to and would in a heartbeat. Coincidentally, this past weekend at Shoptoberfest at the flea market I was manhandling ( LOL ) a pair of BEAUTIFUL congac men's brogues. They were a little pointy so they would have fit, but the size was too big...and a man who had been watching came in and swooped them up as I put them down. He had been watching me..I wonder what he thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752234 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:54:26 +0000 rachylou 752234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes. Brogues, to be specific. Manly man shoes, lol. But there are some terribly terribly girly shoes for men out there that would look great for women, IMO. Hipster stores for those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752233 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:53:30 +0000 Keix 752233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never thought about buying men's shoes, if only because my feet are already too small for standard women's sizing. But it sounds like a possible hidden gem for well-made oxfords, sneakers, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752179 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:42:51 +0000 Aziraphale 752179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've looked at men's shoes longingly many times, but they never fit me. </p> <p>Here's a fantastic chelsea boot that comes it women's sizes, though:</p> <p><a href="http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=attribute%3AUnisex&#038;pp=1&#038;view=detail&#038;p=3&#038;colourID=3583" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w.....ourID=3583</a></p> <p>I tried them on. They are beautiful. The perfect chelsea boot, imo! But pricey. If I had not given myself strict instructions to not buy any more footwear for a year, I'd have bought them. I don't know how much you're willing to spend, but if you like these they are worth trying on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752133 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:00:57 +0000 Laurinda 752133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@April,<br /> Often men's shoes are less expensive, better made, and fit me better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752118 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:39:23 +0000 April 752118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With the current preponderance of menswear-inspired shoes available, I'm wondering why buying actual men's shoes would be necessary? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752103 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:10:52 +0000 Angie 752103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have bought boys shoes! </p> <p>I would TOTALLY buy mens shoes if they made them in my size. I have a strong taste for crisp and refined masculine looking ladies footwear. My pinterest board shows this hands down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752077 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:35:23 +0000 Marlene1 752077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a small foot so I've never bought men's shoes, but I thrifted some boy's patent leather oxfords (designed to wear with a tuxedo) that I love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752075 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:33:18 +0000 Mo 752075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say no, but I think I had some Vans in the mid 90's that were boys size 6. I have quite a narrow heel, so typical mens shoes would not work for me. I've bought and worn mens jeans, too. Why not? If they fit who cares! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752072 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:17:06 +0000 Laurinda 752072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Ceit said, my wide feet send me to the Men's dept. I also like unisex shoes such as Birkenstock with European sizing (seems my feet fit better into 39 than either 8 or 9). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752011 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:42:38 +0000 Anonymous 752011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often buy men's shoes! If you have a fairly wide foot, taking the men's version of your size often will work. My sneaker brogues are men's and I love them.</p> <p>The only thing I think is that in a lot of dressier men's shoes, the trend is for a very elongated toebox, which I think looks a little odd. But it's worth a try anyhow, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-752002 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:23:40 +0000 Kim 752002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been a long time but I've bought mens shoes (usually Converse type) and just a few months ago I took my daughter to the men's department to get a pair of cute (if you can believe it) steel toed work shoes. (They looked like Cons too...LOL) So yes, it can be done. No reason to leave any retail stone unturned, as Angie would say! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-751998 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:03:01 +0000 Deborah 751998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mander I have never considered men's shoes. I have quite a small foot so I suspect fit would be a problem.</p> <p>Interesting question, hope others chime in here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-buy-mens-shoes#post-751976 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:03:38 +0000 Mander 751976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My quest for the perfect Chelsea boot is ongoing, and I keep finding myself looking at the men's department. Aside from potential fit issues, am I overlooking any detail about men's shoes that would make them look dumb on me? </p>