https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 02:57:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49251 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:48:34 +0000 Maya 49251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always stretch my shoes (to address Ana's point) and always use shoe stretch liquid when doing so (to address Brianna's point). In fact this morning I put some shoe stretch liquid and walked around the house in them with socks for a few minutes but it didn't help. I think I just need to stretch the area where it pinches. I ordered the bunion stretcher today so let's hope it works. I'm afraid it will distort the shoe but I guess it's better than distorting my foot.</p> <p>Patience, I have indeed thought about slingbacks. Trouble is I usually end up sizing up so much that there's a good 1" of shoe sticking out the back and it looks a bit weird. Those Ecco sandals I posted a few times have some space at the back but it's one of those things no one besides me notices. I'm hoping my strappy strips make them more tolerable because they would be very cute and useful for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49166 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:43:24 +0000 Patience 49166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, for summer have you considered a slingback style in WW? If the heel is too large, it seems that would be an easy alteration by a cobbler to make the sling part smaller. Were you ever able to get mule styles to work for you?</p> <p>I hope your toe feels better. It hurts me to see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49147 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:59:36 +0000 Ariadne 49147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, MAYA! How awful. I really hope some of the suggestions here or your new shoe stretcher will help. Also, have you tried Tana's Shoe Stretch spray? It's about $7 and apparently it works. I just bought some to try on a pair of flats that my stepmom handed down to me. You spray it on the inside of the shoe, then walk around in the shoe and apparently the spray makes the shoe mold to your foot. Maybe you could spray it only on the trouble spot. You can wear plastic bags around your feet so they don't get the spray on them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49138 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:43:52 +0000 Ana 49138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have your shoes stretched out in the toe box area, Maya? I have had that done overnight (they leave it on the stretcher), and it makes a world of difference. I know my foot challenges aren't as big as yours, but I do feel your pain. I hope you are able to get this issue resolved soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49134 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:25:42 +0000 Fuji 49134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I have the same issue with my pinky toes - they seem to rub in almost all shoes. I've had luck with some Earth shoes (wide toe box) as well as Clark's Air Active line. Neither will win awards for being particularly fashion forward, but sometimes compromises must be made. :)<br /> You might want to try little toe protectors on your pinky toes - here's an example:</p> <p><a href="http://www.footsmart.com/P-Gel-Toe-Tubes-40045.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.footsmart.com/P-Gel.....40045.aspx</a></p> <p>Hope your feet are feeling better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49087 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:52:09 +0000 Maya 49087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wearing only socks is just not possible. I would have to throw out all my skirts, crops, and shorts and wear jeans all summer in swealtering heat and stuffy subways. "Limit" is an understatement. </p> <p>I am going to try one of these shoe stretchers instead:</p> <p><a href="http://www.shoetreemarketplace.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=80380" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoetreemarketplace.....Code=80380</a></p> <p>Maybe "spot stretching" around the little toe area will help.</p> <p>I have tried getting wide shoes in the past, but they are still not wide enough. I can't even tell the difference between wide and medium width shoes. I have just one pair of WW shoes, and they are just a lost cause. My heel swims in them. No amount of padding will get them to stay on. Hopefully the bunion stretcher will help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49082 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:37:34 +0000 Nicole 49082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you poor thing. I think the key is going to be shoes that you can wear with socks. I know that will really limit your choices of outfits in the summer though. Unless you can find an attractive and comfortable thong sandal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49079 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:35:07 +0000 NancyJ 49079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I completely understand how painful it can be when you have an sore toe. I broke mine last year and am still very limited on what shoes I can wear. I got some Clark Privo ballet flats and have been able to wear those. Actually bought them first in a metallic color and have been great so ordered the same ones in black too. Hope this might be one option for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49075 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:20:00 +0000 yublocka 49075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya I have nothing to say but ouch! I hope you find a solution soon!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49060 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:41:02 +0000 Angie 49060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, Maya! I’m sorry, but I can relate. This happens to me too. There is not enough room surrounding your pinky toe – that’s why it rubs. That’s why boots don’t AND you can pad boots up with socks. This is the story of my life.</p> <p>But before we marry you off to a cobbler, we have to sort you out. Apart from all the obvious shoe comfort requirements, you need a wide toe box and a small heel fit. I wonder if you should start buying 6W and building up the heel part with a new type of insole or orthotic – perhaps one your Podiatrist can rework for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49035 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:37:42 +0000 Anonymous 49035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that looks very painful. Do you think a podiatrist could help you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49031 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:08:58 +0000 Tanya 49031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no Maya, I am so sorry! I hope your foot recovers fast. I got the same shoes, so might face some similar issues soon, but probably at the heel - that's where shoes tend to rub for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49028 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:03:34 +0000 bella 49028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch! sorry to hear about your shoe troubles. Here is hoping you will find a comfy pair soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49025 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:44:08 +0000 Maya 49025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, they are Natural Comfort. It's not so bad when I'm at home in the 'burbs, but in the city it's intolerable. I think with boots, I don't have to worry about them falling off my heel so I can size up. I also wear socks so there isn't any friction on my toes, and I don't have to worry about anything digging or cutting in odd places because my entire foot is covered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49024 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:41:14 +0000 Lena 49024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch! I sometimes have similar problems, plus rubbing on my second toe. Hmm, I wonder why this happens. I also wonder what it is about boots that works for your foot. </p> <p>Are these your new Natural Comfort shoes? (is that the brand name? I'm not sure) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49022 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:14:46 +0000 Maya 49022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't even walk much now. The place I work is just a block from Penn station. Most of the walking I do is from my desk to the printer. So It would have probably been unbearable if I did a normal 100 blocks of walking that I like to do.</p> <p>We never did resolve the fit issue. I think finding shoes without altering them somehow is going to be impossible. I need to find a good cobbler and make a lifelong bond. Maybe I will marry a cobbler. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49014 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:10:38 +0000 Laura 49014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You poor thing!</p> <p>Did Angie give you any guidance on fitting shoes when she examined your foot? I hope you can find something that fits - it must be torture, especially living in a walking city like New York. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-49004 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:39:24 +0000 Becky 49004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch! I can sympathize! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-48999 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:22:50 +0000 chelle 48999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know! I'm starting to have dreams about finding perfect shoes that make my feet happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-48995 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:19:23 +0000 Maya 48995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea Chelle. I have been seeking the answer to your question for years. The only shoes I really find comfortable are boots, which don't really work in summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-48994 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:16:49 +0000 chelle 48994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch! Poor feet! Just curious...what types of shoes seem to work comfortably with your foot? I am trying to figure that out for myself. Shoes are tough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-48989 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:08:11 +0000 Lee Hovey 48989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouchie!! You poor thing, try soaking it in some epsom salts.</p> <p>But I can relate, I can't wear flats because my pinch me around the big toe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-foot-after-a-day-of-ballet-flats#post-48985 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:53:14 +0000 Maya 48985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know how clear this really is (this was kind of an awkward picture to take), but my poor pinky toe looks like one big, rubbed-raw bruise. </p> <p><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/ranabow/IMG_1570.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1570.jpg</a></p> <p>And as you can tell from the background, I was wearing my NC shoes. This is what always happens. I'm starting to think I'm not meant to wear ballet shoes Since some of you were curious to see precisely what my foot issues are, I took this picture right after I got home. The rest of my foot is fine. I don't have problems with pinching around my big toe. It's just the stupid pinky toe (which has no functional purpose, by the way). </p>