https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 04:40:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-351032 Mon, 16 May 2011 22:56:37 +0000 Patty 351032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those Fluevog Bondgirls are two thumbs up!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-350987 Mon, 16 May 2011 20:52:01 +0000 Sylvie 350987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, should have updated and said that all these shoes are already out of the house and on their way back. I will reorder the patent sandals in an 8E the next time there is a sale (or I desperately need shoes).</p> <p>Also, I solved my flat waterproof boot hole by ordering the green Fluevog Bondgirls that I really wanted in the first place. I'm sure a pair of flat black boots will make its way into my life at some point in time, but now I can wait indefinitely.</p> <p>Krishnidoux, I don't *really* hate my feet. What I should have said is that I dislike the fact that manufacturers don't always make shoes to fit my perfectly normal wide feet. :)</p> <p>Isabella, I have found Nine West shoes and pretty much any "fashionable" sandal sold in department stores to be so narrow I can't even get my foot in. If your foot slides out of those, then you definitely have my sympathy.</p> <p>Thanks again to all for the feedback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-350961 Mon, 16 May 2011 19:53:59 +0000 catgirl 350961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots look a bit loose to me for the style - I vote return. They look a bit like rain boots because of the fit.</p> <p>I sympathize with the wide foot dilemma! I'm a 5.5 and a double wide... no cute strappy shoes for me! I like the patent better of the two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-350926 Mon, 16 May 2011 18:45:27 +0000 Marigold 350926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the 'no issue with boots pre-YLF times' statement LOL. After I educated myself about proper fit a little, I concluded that all my boots were way too big in the calf and started slowly exchanging them, which is not easy as I have skinny calves. As much as I love them, they are too gapey on top and seem too big in the calf overall..<br /> Your feet look fine, don't hate them! I have skinny flat feet with bunions, that slide out out of most sandals - you wanna trade? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-350918 Mon, 16 May 2011 18:31:40 +0000 rae 350918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the boots gap a little too much for the pants you'd wear them with, as others have said. I think I prefer the patent sandals, and I think you should at least try out the 8Es, as it looks like you have some room to spare in the footbeds here. I don't know if the change will be just right or too dramatic, but it's worth a go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-350904 Mon, 16 May 2011 18:04:36 +0000 Lisa 350904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice boots, I agree with others, they look a tad big in the calf. I prefer the patent sandals. Don't stress, I struggle with shoes because of my bunions, I can't grab wide, usually they are too wide but many other shoes are too narrow. I have to pay very close attention to the shape of the toe box on shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-350184 Sun, 15 May 2011 11:33:10 +0000 krishnidoux 350184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't hate your wide feet! They look perfectly proportioned, and I`m sure they provide you with great balance. More and more shoes are made to accommodate more shapes, especially "wider" feet, which should probably be called "normal" feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-349822 Sat, 14 May 2011 19:09:10 +0000 Sylvie 349822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all!</p> <p>I thought the boots were too loose and it helps to have it corroborated. I just felt like they were clunky and my calves were swimming in them and while I wouldn't have noticed it six months ago, you lot have spoiled me.</p> <p>I prefer the look of the patent sandals - these are going to be dress sandals for wearing to formal events. I hate my wide feet *sigh*. I can't believe they're hanging out of the 8 C/D sandal. I will try to exchange for the 8E. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-349818 Sat, 14 May 2011 18:40:07 +0000 Louise 349818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return the boots. I love the style but I think they are too tall which is causing the gaping. I like both of the sandals, do you have a preference? x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-349814 Sat, 14 May 2011 18:26:58 +0000 krishnidoux 349814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots gap a little at the top and are too loose at the ankle. Keep looking.<br /> As for the sandals I agree the patent looks better on these photos. If 8E is available, do try them: should they fit but then become too loose, a cobbler can fix it. A cobbler is not as expensive as a podiatrist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-349813 Sat, 14 May 2011 18:23:42 +0000 kitty400 349813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the boots look a tad big but I don't think it's too noticeable. I like both of the sandals but I think I prefer the cloth ones. I'm really liking the silver accent on them I would try the size smaller they look a little big. Love them all though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-349809 Sat, 14 May 2011 18:13:01 +0000 Kate 349809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots look pretty good to me. They do seem a bit loose, but I think it works with the style.</p> <p>For the sandals, I think it depends on what you'll be wearing them to and with. I like the hint of silver in the second pair, and can't decide if it makes them more or less versatile (I think more...). I would say if they feel comfy then just punch a hole, but can you try the two sizes side by side to compare? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-349806 Sat, 14 May 2011 18:06:25 +0000 rosee 349806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are nice boots, but they look a little loose on you -- not bad though, just a little loose. Let's see what others think on that issue.</p> <p>Liking the patent sandals better than the fabric (also, they will stretch better too to accomodate your foot). They do look a little long, and your baby toe is peeking out from the sandal. I would see about the 8E if they have it or even 8D. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-shoe-shopping-spree-part-i#post-349803 Sat, 14 May 2011 17:50:13 +0000 Sylvie 349803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the spirit of shopping off season, I acquired a pair of flat black knee high La Canadienne boots. I'm leaning against them because of an issue that I never would have noticed pre-YLF... not going to mention it though because I want to see what others think.</p> <p>Picture 1: With thick cotton "denim" leggings<br /> Picture 2: With skinny jeans.</p> <p>Also, please help me decide between the patent version and fabric version of a pair of sandals. These are 8.5 C/D. I have really wide feet and the strap is long so I'm wondering whether to sizedown to 8E (if available) or just punch extra holes in the strap.</p> <p>Picture 3: Patent version<br /> Picture 4: Fabric version</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p>