https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:24:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them/page/2#post-1578022 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:32:33 +0000 Beth Ann 1578022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread keeps getting renewed because we've all had experience with the problem of the points!</p> <p>I wanted to pop back on and say that a big part of comfort in pointy shoes for me is a ball of foot insert to keep my feet from sliding forward.&nbsp; This makes sizing up a half size work for my toes ---they can't spread out if they slide to the front of the shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577943 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:23:22 +0000 dakotacheryl 1577943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shape/contour of my toes very closely mirrors the shape of Birkenstocks LOL...pointy toes just don't work for me.</p> <p>I have those gorgeous calf hair Sam Edelman Okalas that I can only comfortably wear if the only walking I do is from the car to sitting down at a restaurant...they will never wear out!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577906 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:07:28 +0000 Style Fan 1577906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't remember the last time I wore pointy toe shoes.&nbsp; I do wear almond toe shoes.&nbsp;&nbsp;I refuse to wear anything that hurts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577662 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:06:57 +0000 MovingFashionForward 1577662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some that are completely fine, but others have been absolutely dire. I've had to donate a lot of shoes I loved the look of but couldn't wear for more than half an hour without pain. I have very wide feet at the toes end.</p> <p>The ones that cause no problems are more cleverly shaped, with the pointy bit starting further away from the heel than those of the ones that I can't wear. Or in some cases, the pointy bit is a different shape, with a non-crushing straightish line along the inside, the point sweeping back and out towards the outside of each foot. They look less deformed than I'm making them sound.</p> <p>The more 'refined', dainty shoes with points are a disaster, because the point crushes the big toe unless you have very odd-shaped feet.</p> <p>Sarah </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577638 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:05:04 +0000 Anonymous 1577638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've gotten to the point where I refuse to wear anything I can't walk in all day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577628 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:09:40 +0000 Peri 1577628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wear them. I think most people with genuine foot problems would have a hard time with them. If you wonder whether a shoe style is designed with comfort or health in mind, ask yourself if men would put up with it. Only women would keep trying to wear something that hurts just to look good. I doubt many men end up with bunions later in life.</p> <p>I am mild mannered in the extreme, but nothing turns me into a raging feminist quicker than the topic of women's shoes. Except maybe the topic of women's swimsuits.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577621 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:49:23 +0000 Anonymous 1577621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to size up a full size for the toe box to be big enough.<br />Because I size up, the back of the shoe slips off, and so I'm limited to footwear that works when it's a bit too big, such as something with an ankle strap, or a bootie.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577619 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:41:22 +0000 Colette 1577619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love pointy toed footwear. I agree that they are classic. But I can only wear pointy toed shoes and boots for special occasions where I will not be doing a lot of walking. Even then I always have a comfy pair waiting in the car. But I have found a few pair of Marc Fisher shoes/boots this year that are pointy and comfortable. For heels, my sweet spot is between 3-3 1/2" Sizing up doesn't work for me because then I just can't walk without the shoes flopping off. If you like pointy toed footwear, just keep trying different styles and brands because I have found they are all cut differently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577615 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:26:13 +0000 Anonymous 1577615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are cute, Bonnie G! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577614 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:22:44 +0000 Bonnie 1577614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wear them either and recently bought these Clarks which I love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577613 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:19:28 +0000 Renee P 1577613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pointy toed shoes hurt me, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577610 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:16:34 +0000 Anonymous 1577610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1577609 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:10:43 +0000 Wendi1984 1577609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave up looking for pointy toes that feel good on my feet. I did find a comfortable pair of cognac heels. They will be great with dresses and skirts, and I may even try them with my boyfriend jeans.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/1348347/naturalizer-believe-mary-jane-pump?color=COGNAC">https://www.nordstromrack.com/.....lor=COGNAC</a># </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571343 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 06:29:33 +0000 Sal 1571343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have only one pair of true pointy toes and they are strictly for certain types of events. &nbsp;I find an almond toe just fine and in fact prefer this for boots to a pointy toe.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571337 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 05:29:57 +0000 Wendi1984 1571337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the ideas! I don't necessarily want to wear them, but it seems like they are everywhere around here, so I was feeling like I would look out of style if I didn't wear them. I do like a vintage look. Do these shoes look frumpy?&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UM6N176/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=194MR5POISPIB&amp;coliid=IBPQR27E7O1DC&amp;psc=1"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UM6N176/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&#038;colid=194MR5POISPIB&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UM.....B&#038;amp</a>;...</a></p> <p>Or these?&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cobbhillshoes.com/Cobb-Hill-Salma-CH/CAI18,default,pd.html?dwvar_CAI18_color=Black&amp;start=17&amp;cgid=11000"><a href="http://www.cobbhillshoes.com/Cobb-Hill-Salma-CH/CAI18,default,pd.html?dwvar_CAI18_color=Black&#038;st" rel="nofollow">http://www.cobbhillshoes.com/C.....ck&#038;st</a>...</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571313 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 03:05:33 +0000 Beth Ann 1571313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you! I think a shoe with a refined and elegant shape does not necessarily require a pointy toe. I've been shopping for a pair of dress shoes for interviews, funerals, and performances. I found these at DSW. Some of them are not leather. Since I won't be wearing these every day for 8 hours, that's OK with me. They all fit my wide forefoot and toes (4 of them go across in a straight line).&nbsp; </p> <p>I usually size up with a pointy toe pump, and add a gel ball of foot insert.&nbsp; There are lots of modest height heels and wedges this year, and almond shaped toes are still out there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571307 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 02:40:12 +0000 trying... 1571307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you are looking for a heel but these pointy flats have worked well for me although they took some breaking in :&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.payless.com/womens-gigi-point-flat/76428.html?dwvar_76428_color=wine#start=3">http://www.payless.com/womens-.....ne#start=3</a></p> <p>The toe box is larger than other pointy toe shoes I have tried so no toe cleavage.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571280 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 01:44:15 +0000 Nebraskim 1571280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a member of the "no pointy toes" sorority. Not only do they squish my toes, but the length of them causes me to trip. I have big feet (10 to 10.5) and the pointies just make my feet look longer and actually be longer, hence the tripping factor. I have made peace with wearing somewhat ugly shoes because I can not deal with the pain and the falling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571268 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 01:15:37 +0000 Tania 1571268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are not alone!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571262 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:30:17 +0000 anne 1571262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are not alone!!&nbsp; I also have a "shallow heel" and also have to wear orthotics. No pointy heels is just one of the challenges I face!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571251 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 23:42:43 +0000 Echo 1571251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same issue in that I have a semi-wide, high volume foot. Pointy toes are generally awful for me, and the higher the heel, the worse the pain.</p> <p>And I have finally accepted the fact that I will never again wear 4" heels comfortably. I have been searching for shoe for an event in December, and it has been miserable trying to find something I will actually be able to wear for more than an hour. </p> <p>The shoes I have chosen aren't everyone's style (I purchased the black ones), but with a 2-1/2" heel (and honestly I think it is less than that IRL), they are SO comfortable to wear. I wore them around the store for a long while, walking around the aisles, before purchasing them, so I know they will work for me. They have a pointy toe (though not ultra-pointy), but suit my wide, high volume foot quite well.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571241 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 23:22:09 +0000 Staysfit 1571241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to size up to wear a pointy toe shoe. I have skinny heels and require a comparatively wider toe box. I have a hard time with pointy toes, but it isn't impossible. I have found that certain brands of shoes work., but I had to hunt for the right shoe. They were very expensive though, so that may be a deal breaker -Anyi Lu and Stuart Weitsman. If you really want a pointy toe, you should be able to find something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571220 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:48:35 +0000 Vicki 1571220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have quite a few pointy-toed shoes, because I love the look of them, and, honestly, on the comfort scale, not too many of them make a high grade, although there are a few.</p> <p>I think the leather has to be soft and supple and I wear low or kitten heels, nothing higher than 2".</p> <p>What about an almond toe that Angie often mentions? &nbsp;Also, some heels have Nike air technology and the Walking Store may have some that are quite comfortable, although I've never bought any there. &nbsp;However, I worked on the set once with a woman who had a cute pair called Beautifeel, I believe. &nbsp;As for flats, London Sole has a quality product at a hefty price. &nbsp;I've not tried Agnes B, Louise &amp; Cie and French Sole, but I hear these are also comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571215 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:39:49 +0000 unfrumped 1571215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, you're not alone! The orthopedists of the world would agree, these are not shoes made for human feet.<br />I have a couple of items and have targeted a kind of "broad point" with a wide toe box, but overall I had to realize, this is not a good direction for me.</p> <p>The main style issue is that there is no "point" in my creating outfits, or acquiring pants or skirts/dresses, that somehow <u>depend</u> on the pointy toe to look "right".&nbsp; This also goes for heel height, though boots with chunky heels allow me some heel height.</p> <p>That means I either need to be&nbsp; okay with just whatever shoes with whatever outfits, or instead, since I do have my own "sugar eye" and "poison eye" I focus on outfits that work with the types of shoes I can wear. So I admit I'm not completely above being influenced by the "right" looks, so will choose those that look most&nbsp; in step for what I can wear. And then just have to relax about the whole thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571211 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:32:00 +0000 Anonymous 1571211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you kidding? You're not the only one - half the female population can't wear pointy toed shoes comfortably, and besides - they are horrible for your feet anyways. I LOVE the look of a pointed toe pump (not a fan of pointy flats which make me feel like an elf child) and am completely open about the fact that I do still wear them occasionally even though they are horrible for my foot . &nbsp;There are very few brands that make a cut I can wear - and I'm with you in wanting a max 3 inch heel. &nbsp;I have luck with Nine West and Calvin Klein (the &nbsp;licensed department store line, not the designer line , if there even still is one) . &nbsp;I never wear them all day long - probably couldn't anyways - but they sure do flatter a foot, ankle and leg. &nbsp;I don't necessarily agree that they're the most popular look right now though.... -I just see them as a classic .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571138 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:16:16 +0000 Greyscale 1571138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have wide, square toes and I also have trouble with some pointy toes, but not all. I have a pair of LD Tuttle pointed flats that have more room for my toes than any round-toe flats I've owned. It really depends on where the point starts and how wide it is at that part of the shoe.</p> <p>But, for my next few shoe purchases, I'm prioritizing things that don't compress my toes at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571132 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:02:48 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1571132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So for the heels, do you want to avoid pointy toes completely? I was just doing a quick search on Zappos for you, and it seems easier to find flats that aren't pointy but a lot of traditional pumps are somewhat pointy-toed. If you haven't already checked Zappos, you can narrow down pretty tightly - specify heel height, cost range, color, and of course size. </p> <p>Something like the Rockport Seven to 7 heel might work:<a href="http://www.zappos.com/rockport-seven-to-7-low-pump-d-ash-burn-calf" rel="nofollow"></a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571123 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:19:31 +0000 Wendi1984 1571123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure if I want regular heels or wedges; I'd consider either. They just need to be 3" or less. Leather, probably. I'd like to wear them with midi skirts to church, and maybe try them with my boyfriend jeans for a different look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571086 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:25:31 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1571086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it depends on the shape of the point and where it starts to narrow - anything super-skinny that doesn't give me room for my toes is out, but a wider point, kind of a cross between a point and an almond toe, is usually OK.</p> <p>On the plus side there are a lot of flats and low heels around right now, so that part is great. For your cognac pumps, do you want a traditional pump heel, or are wedges a possibility? Leather or suede or something else? What's your price point? People here are great about making suggestions when you're looking for something in particular. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pointy-toed-shoes-am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-wear-them#post-1571083 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:20:52 +0000 tammyw 1571083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found some great pointy flats this year, but I've never found a pair of pointy heels I could wear. My toe box ends up ACHING after a short period. I'd love to find a great pair of pumps though, but so far no </p>