https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 06:58:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815538 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:43:23 +0000 Chris987 1815538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I pass on shoes that don't pass the "wear for several hours of walking" test even if I have to do it around the house.&nbsp; Like what Bijou said. Just not worth the money IMHO if they are not comfortable. However I'll use foot glide, moleskin pads, and other stuff to help with rubbing. Good luck, those shoes are gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815533 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:09:16 +0000 skylurker 1815533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the toe box does look too narrow for your feet - but you knew that. And yeah, I've bought several pairs of vintage shoes in the past that didn't fit, but were high quality, pretty, and some glamourous luxe name was written on the sole...irresistible Learned my lesson because I could never make them work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815456 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:06:14 +0000 harmonica 1815456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are all so understanding! I don't have any similar shoes and in that respect they fill a wardrobe hole for special occasions. I think they are classic enough to have longevity, even though they are sparkly.</p> <p><b>Joy </b>- thanks so much for the links!Next time I'll remember to change the time frame. <br /><b>Bijou </b>- that's a great strategy to soften shoes. Sometime I wear my shoes at work (office job) to break them in. I'll mostly sit by my desk, but also walk a bit to go to the library, get a cup of coffee or to meat others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815441 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:20:32 +0000 Bijou 1815441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your shoes and think that these particular ones are entirely worth the effort. I have not tried wet socks to soften the shoe box, but it sounds like a good idea. I often will wear shoes for a few hours at home before trying to wear them for a more extended time or an event with lots of walking and standing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815438 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:03:12 +0000 Sisi 1815438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those&nbsp;shoes are irresistible! I hope you will be able to make them work. And yes, I have done&nbsp;this type of things.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815348 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:37:51 +0000 Dianna 1815348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815346 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:04:47 +0000 cindysmith 1815346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815319 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:56:02 +0000 Anonymous 1815319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Harmonica, go to the blog page and put in "stretching shoes" in the search box. Be sure that the time is set at "all time" when your search comes up empty for 1 year.<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2015/12/14/footwear-15-practical-tips-tricks/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2015/12.....ps-tricks/</a><br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2014/06/23/how-potatoes-made-my-loafers-more-comfortable/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2014/06.....mfortable/</a><br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2013/05/02/stretch-your-shoes-with-wet-feet/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2013/05.....-wet-feet/</a><br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2015/06/02/four-ways-to-stretch-your-own-footwear/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2015/06.....-footwear/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815282 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:02:33 +0000 Amy Isabella 1815282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's not to love indeed?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815264 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:34:11 +0000 harmonica 1815264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! They are actually quite comfortable (not as sneaks, of course), except for the point where the toe box meet the sole on the outer side. I love how the block heel it makes the heel height stable and takes off weight from the toe ball.</p> <p><b>Angie</b> - didn't you make a post on a shoe/potato hack? I've searched, but I can't find it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815256 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:06:30 +0000 Suz 1815256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are gorgeous and totally worth it!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815235 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:48:26 +0000 Elizabeth P 1815235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What beautiful shoes, I can see why you'd rather try to break them in than to leave them at the store!&nbsp; Good luck.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815231 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:46:49 +0000 Angie 1815231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SOOOO gorgeous. As long as your feet can handle it - go for it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815225 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:29:51 +0000 harmonica 1815225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>delurked </b>- I forgot to write *not* (ETA now), which changes the meaning totally.:-) I really try to stick to comfy shoes, too!<br /><b>Joyce B</b> - Thanks! It's good to know that I'm not the only one doing potentially bad shoe purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815219 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:10:26 +0000 Joyce B 1815219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shoes are so pretty, I hope you can break them in on time for the party.<br /> I have done my share of buying pretty shoes that are not very comfortable. I am trying to stay away from that at this point but I cannot blame you for buying your party shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815218 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:09:50 +0000 Anonymous 1815218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never tried that. I have a pretty narrow foot, but softening the leather would be helpful on some shoes. I try not to buy ones that aren't immediately comfortable, but it's impossible to tell ahead of time if walking a long period will cause unforeseen rubbing or blisters.</p> <p>They look fun and festive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815217 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:04:19 +0000 harmonica 1815217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sock is wet to soften the leather and widen the toe box. And avoid blisters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815214 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:55:07 +0000 Anonymous 1815214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the sock to break in the leather, or to widen the shoe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ops-i-did-it-again#post-1815213 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:52:29 +0000 harmonica 1815213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After the tomato red Boden pumps that needed several days of breaking in I promised myself <b>not </b>to do the same again. Alas, I couldn't resist these beauties. They're metallic, sparkly, festive, comfy block heel and t-strap. What's not to love? Well, now I'm walking around in wet feet and folded socks to hopefully make them wearable to the annual summer party at work on Thursday. Have you ever done something similar? </p> <p><b>ETA update:</b> I wore them yesterday with sheer hose for about 4 hours, mostly standing. It worked really well and I did not get any blisters or soreness. The high block heel is so great compared to thinner heels. However, they are still a bit tight and I'll work on stretching them a little bit more. </p> </p>