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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: My shoes are too black https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:04:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php rachylou on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black/page/2#post-1755959 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:46:09 +0000 rachylou 1755959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whoa, Vicki. I'm impressed with your whiteout! That's darn cool. Vicki on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black/page/2#post-1755942 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:18:49 +0000 Vicki 1755942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hey! They're getting the job done, right? Yes, I painted some GAP flats for Halloween and loved the whimsical look. Get your paints out, or in my case it was white-out, which I wouldn't recommend. RobinF on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black/page/2#post-1755900 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:23:25 +0000 RobinF 1755900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Since you're painting the house, just splatter the shoes!  rachylou on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black/page/2#post-1755711 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:21:09 +0000 rachylou 1755711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ipr - I was thinking of Gucci I'm having a Gucci moment this year. Beth Ann, I think I need high tech black pants to match these shoes... Something kinda shiny like they are... Beth Ann on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black/page/2#post-1755631 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:53:46 +0000 Beth Ann 1755631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, those look like Skechers --- the guilty pleasure of sneaks.  The solution?  wear black pants, too! lpr200 on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755576 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 23:33:32 +0000 lpr200 1755576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You know Gucci has done tigers on sneakers this season?!? rachylou on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755533 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:04:37 +0000 rachylou 1755533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tomorrow is my day off. I'm going to Michael's and Jo-Ann's Kaelyn on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755347 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:54:37 +0000 Kaelyn 1755347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, be weird. Alway be weird. I love the idea of flying tigers! rachylou on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755288 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:24:51 +0000 rachylou 1755288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, painting is coming. For some reason, I'm supposed to give the workmen a break and do the kitchen walls. Lol, Joy. Don't hold back. But now, seriously. I need fur ears. I WANT fur ears. That is a must. MsGreer on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755287 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:20:12 +0000 MsGreer 1755287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Paint a couple rooms in the home while wearing them..guaranteed paint splatter will liven then up then add some cute colorful laces!!! Anonymous on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755280 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:06:13 +0000 Anonymous 1755280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Change the shoe laces...rainbow, maybe? Or get some faux fur at the fabric store and glue on chunks of it. Maybe ears and a tale? Stick on googley eyes. A pattern like zebra or dalmation might be fun on the black shoes. Don't forget that you can glitter or Bedazzle them. rachylou on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755260 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 03:34:08 +0000 rachylou 1755260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol to Cat! I need to do shoes like my hair: green, mint, yellow, lavender. El Cee on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755163 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:54:55 +0000 El Cee 1755163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rachylou -- Just get a cheap pair of white canvas sneakers (lace-up or slip-on) and try this: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/abstract-rainbow-sneakers.html">http://www.dreamalittlebigger......akers.html</a> rachylou on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755159 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:50:36 +0000 rachylou 1755159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Would flying tigers count as a bird? Just askin' ... cuz Ms Mary reminds me I have to maintain my Hipster cred... hehe rachylou on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755150 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:39:26 +0000 rachylou 1755150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Omigosh. You guys are geniuses. Now I'm all torn... Deeply pondering, Angie, how/where to get just the right rainbow... I have to go get myself a lotta cheap sneaks to DIY, lol! Anonymous on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755140 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:16:30 +0000 Anonymous 1755140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those plaid pants are great. I agree on jazzing up the shoes. El Cee on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755129 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:40:02 +0000 El Cee 1755129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG -- Ms. Mary is brilliant. Yes -- Put a bird on it!!! MsMary on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755110 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:51:43 +0000 MsMary 1755110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Put a bird on it! Mochi on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755104 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:03:59 +0000 Mochi 1755104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Black is the new black.  Helpful, right?  Lisa on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755103 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:01:43 +0000 Lisa 1755103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well one good thing about all black, you have a canvas to work with now. LaPed on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755087 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:07:14 +0000 LaPed 1755087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't had black sneakers since (I think) middle school, but when I did, I put tie dyed shoelaces on them. Check Etsy: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=tie%20dye%20shoelaces">https://www.etsy.com/search?q=.....0shoelaces</a> Jules on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755064 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:05:56 +0000 Jules 1755064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My husband has some all-black runners. They look, IMHO, really bad! They also make his feet look small. All insinuations aside, they just look unbalanced with the rest of his body. Like he might tip over. I haven't breathed a word of this to him El Cee on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755058 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:51:53 +0000 El Cee 1755058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love L'Abeille's idea of changing out the laces. You could also use some fun 3-D fabric paint to jazz them up a bit. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.joann.com/scribbles-20pk/1687524.html#sz=90&start=1">http://www.joann.com/scribbles.....38;start=1</a> L'Abeille on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755056 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:41:38 +0000 L'Abeille 1755056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Or bright red or yellow laces? Angie on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755055 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:34:53 +0000 Angie 1755055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rachy, you need rainbow shoes to match your hair.  Suz on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755015 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:45:37 +0000 Suz 1755015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oooh -- Lyn's solution is brilliant!!  lyn67 on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755005 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:52:43 +0000 lyn67 1755005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know what you mean, Rachy-I did have this problem in the past myself, too!:-) Solution is to look up for black shoes with lighter sole-or not so black shoes in general (rather dark grey, navy, burgundy etc). Tanya on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1755000 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:18:30 +0000 Tanya 1755000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the idea of iron-on-patches.   I saw some jeans with tiger patches on recently, and really liked them.  Anonymous on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1754991 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:54:23 +0000 Anonymous 1754991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Could it be the socks?  If you changed to a lighter sock, do you think that might make the difference?   rachylou on "My shoes are too black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoes-are-too-black#post-1754969 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:08:32 +0000 rachylou 1754969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good ideas. They're nylon and fake suede, but I could make my own patch.