https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:20:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2018213 Sat, 06 Apr 2019 04:48:49 +0000 bj1111 2018213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>im with brien--i wonder if the laces are meant to actually lace up.&nbsp; the elastic holds the sides together and the laces are decorative.&nbsp; so the holes might not be reinforced to take much tension for a long time or some such.</p> <p>i would try to return if at all possible even for store credit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2018140 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:02:03 +0000 Robin 2018140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about trying to snip partway? Usually the edges of elastic are tighter than the inside. Would it help to do a small snip from the top of the shoe (or the bottom or both). Then you wouldn’t need to worry about removing the stubs or stitching down the cut part. With a great deal of wear, the cut edges could fray, but it seems like you could cross that bridge if you have to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2018095 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:36:40 +0000 Karie 2018095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ginger’s suggestion- take them to a cobbler, have him stitch the elastic down at the sides and remove the piece that goes across the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017954 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 22:01:27 +0000 Nomad 2017954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also snip, but whatever you decide, I hope it resolves it. Uncomfortable shoes are no good at all, and hopefully these are salvageable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017951 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:50:25 +0000 fifthandfinest 2017951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd give them the snip. Let us know what you decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017828 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:41:13 +0000 Ginger 2017828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go to the cobbler first. The way these are constructed, they may be able to stitch down the elastic at the sides, where it comes out of the slits, so you have the extra room you need without destroying the elastic entirely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017822 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:57:59 +0000 April 2017822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, it is so hard to find shoes that work (says a lady of roughly the same age) that I say do whatever it takes to address this elastic issue.&nbsp; </p> <p>My concern about snipping them yourself is what if the elastic leaves "stubs" that rub your feet?&nbsp; Adding my voice to the cobbler fans.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017792 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:01:23 +0000 Jenn 2017792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My guess is that the elastic is to allow you to slip the shoes on and off without untying. I’d snip one, see how it feels, and then assess whether you want to have a cobbler put in a longer elastic or they’re fine without. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017623 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:28:24 +0000 Lesley 2017623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would cut it myself since it's invisible and seems to be serving no purpose! If you find you miss it, a cobbler can put something else in there.</p> <p>My most uncomfortable pair of shoes of my life involved a piece of elastic across the top of the foot. I used to think elastic would equal comfort in a shoe, but even those ballet slippers with the elastic backs are less comfy than a more straightforward design in leather or canvas.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017614 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:16:23 +0000 Bijou 2017614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I once had this issue with some shoes and just cut the elastic, problem solved! The shoe did not fall off my feet and immediately became comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017607 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:58:48 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2017607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if a curling iron/flat iron would work for Brien’s first suggestion. People iron their collars with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017595 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:23:09 +0000 Jessikams 2017595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had this exact problem before! Once on a pair of Camper Mary Janes, and once in a pair of Toms slipons. It is SO uncomfortable and definitely must be resolved. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017594 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:02:26 +0000 BrieN 2017594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The internet tells me you can stretch elastic 1) using moisture and heat (iron). as well as 2) stretching the elastic for 24 hours. 1 would be hard to do for shoes but 2 might be possible. I’m thinking cutting the elastic might not end well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017551 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:56:00 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2017551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Jane. EF ought to be good at customer service. Ask their opinion. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.<br /> If you still decide to do surgery, I’d want to find where it’s attached and remove stitches, or else the ends might be scratchy. </p> <p>Or you could wait a while. Elastic on clothing eventually gives, but of course that’s after a lot of wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017524 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 02:09:36 +0000 shiny 2017524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.s. my ahem above was because I am now an older lady! My feet are just getting higher volume with age, not lower. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017522 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:53:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2017522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could cut the elastic and insert another piece of elastic, or even something non-stretch like grosgrain ribbon--under that holder. You'd have to sew in the insert. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017520 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:30:51 +0000 Angie 2017520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jennifer,</b> that's exactly what I would do.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017509 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:50:07 +0000 AndiB 2017509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d try to return, even if you’ve worn them. They want to keep customers, are a quality store. And it never hurts to try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017508 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:48:02 +0000 Jane 2017508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would call or email the Eileen Fisher store and see what they say - I would think that you are unlikely to be the only person affected and they may have a tip or sort for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017507 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:43:08 +0000 Jaime 2017507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would give them a snip - it won't be visible and you seem willing to commit to tying your shoes ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017506 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:33:49 +0000 shiny 2017506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I might just cut them once, see how they work, then take to the cobbler to do the rest of the surgery...&nbsp;</p> <p>Nemosmom, Not sure except maybe the shoe is designed for lower volume feet, or older ladies (ahem) who's shoes may come untied, yet they won't trip/walk out of their shoes? I don't think it's holding down the tongue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017505 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:31:04 +0000 shiny 2017505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.s. I can't tell where the elastic is attached to on either side. There's no annoying seam or anything that would give me a clue. In that way, they are really well made. When I pulled on the elastic (which I was doing the other night while sitting, trying to regain circulation) it did come out more from the slit in the sides there, but still without enough give for my foot.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017504 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:29:46 +0000 nemosmom 2017504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What could the purpose of that elastic piece even be?? To hold the tongue of the shoe down? Isn’t that what laces are for?? I would find a cobbler. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017503 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:29:01 +0000 Angie 2017503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AHA. Thanks for the pics. I'd be a devil and commence surgery, since you have laces. That said, you should see a cobbler first!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017501 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:27:12 +0000 shiny 2017501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some pictures!</p> <p>This feature would be brilliant for lower volume feet. Just not working for mine. Though I suppose I could have a cobbler replace the elastic with one that's longer?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017484 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 23:33:24 +0000 kkards 2017484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh how annoying! 2nding suntiger..do you have a shoe repair guy you can take it too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017475 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 23:07:38 +0000 Angie 2017475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you take a pic of the elastic?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017473 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 23:04:40 +0000 Anonymous 2017473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:( Do you have a cobbler nearby to ask? If not I'd ask a tailor. You just want to be sure that it wouldn't cause any structural issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ef-milo-oxfords-perform-surgery#post-2017469 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 22:58:05 +0000 shiny 2017469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was so happy to find these EF Milo oxfords recently as they are super cute, ticked off a lot of boxes for me, and were quite comfortable testing them out in the store:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eileenfisher.com/milo-oxford-ef45878/">https://www.eileenfisher.com/milo-oxford-ef45878/</a></p> <p>(See also my recent WiW)</p> <p>However on first real-life test, they aren't working. At all. </p> <p>There's this elastic band across the top of the foot underneath the tongue, and I believe the problem is it's just too tight. Tight enough that after an hour or so *just sitting* it feels like my toes are going numb.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Meanwhile there does seem to be a lot of room for my toes in the toe box area -- so this is not an issue of needing a wide. The shoe fits overall -- except for this dang elastic band, which is cutting off circulation because my foot is high volume.&nbsp;</p> <p>The shoes hurt nowhere else. My toes and forefoot are just going completely numb! Not while walking. While *sitting.* This is after loosening up the laces -- it's not that they are tied too tight. It's this stupid elastic band. When I bought these it was late in the day, I'd been walking a lot, my feet were as wide as they were going to be, and yet, I didn't notice this. Imagine if someone put a 1-inch too-tight rubber band around your foot at where your top sneaker laces sit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Since it's elastic I don't think the shoe stretcher will do anything, nor do I think wearing them in will do anything. So I am thinking about performing surgery and cutting off the elastic band. </p> <p>Do I dare? Do I do it myself, take it to a tailor? These were pricey. I got them from the EF store, not from Nordstrom's, so I don't know about returns as I've already worn them out. I would love to get them to work, as they are otherwise perfect, the leather is lovely, I like the cute stitching, they don't make my feet look enormous, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>What do you think? Risk it? Has anyone else done this?</p> <p>Why oh why, Eileen? Why? </p>