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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Shoe dilemma https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:54:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Angie on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-42913 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:54:21 +0000 Angie 42913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yay! And oh no! Try the heel grips and an insole too. anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-42905 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:35:54 +0000 anne 42905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Brianna - I have just looked up some prices, and even if they don't work they won't break the bank so I will definitely try them! BLB on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-42857 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:16:03 +0000 BLB 42857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Try heel grips! They're little things that stick inside the heel of your shoe. Shoe stores should carry them. anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-42845 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:32:35 +0000 anne 42845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well I am afraid this story has had a disappointing end. I wore the silver shoes out on Wed night and they kept slipping off my heels in a really annoying way! But they are too worn now to return. I can only assume that my feet were swollen when I tried them on in the shop (it was at the end of a 7 hr shopping stint). Anyone got any suggestions about how to deal with this (is there some sort of cobblers solution?) anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-42178 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:35:37 +0000 anne 42178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ V quick post here - haven't had much internet access and still don't. Anyway - Angie I got the silver airflex shoes. More later! anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-41785 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:24:32 +0000 anne 41785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whoops double post anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-41782 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:23:16 +0000 anne 41782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Guys, thanks so much for all this - I am really touched - fancy you all looking up aussie shoe sites I didn't even know existed! I am about to go shopping now, so I'll let you know (your) tomorrow how it went!! Angie on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-41675 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:27:04 +0000 Angie 41675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, the silver flats will work with certain dresses, like the one you've posted. Clams, walk shorts and a denim skirt are a much safer bet. Nice selections, Inge! Inge on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-41618 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:56:56 +0000 Inge 41618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Anne I'm excited about your shoe shopping trip! You've already received lots of good advice. How do you feel about a wedge heel? (I LOVE wedges!-)) You can go a bit higher with them while still being comfortable and I always feel a wedge heel elongates the leg when wearing skirts and dresses. Another Australian online shoestore is: <a href="http://www.shoeshed.com.au/index.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoeshed.com.au/index.php</a> This sandal is not bad: <a href="http://www.shoeshed.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=6772&category_id=257&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=82" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoeshed.com.au/ind.....;Itemid=82</a> And do you know Hermanns? <a href="http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/EVADE-6p18394.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/EVADE-6p18394.htm</a> <a href="http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/EMBRACE-6p17300.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/EMBRACE-6p17300.htm</a> <a href="http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/CYPRESS-7p18552.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/CYPRESS-7p18552.htm</a> <a href="http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/MARION-18p14784.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/MARION-18p14784.htm</a> <a href="http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/BOHEMIAN-29p18456.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/.....p18456.htm</a> <a href="http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/BELINDA-29p18453.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.hermanns.com.au/pc/BELINDA-29p18453.htm</a> If you're still after a ballet flat, here's another option (I don't know the brand, so I've no idea if they will be comfortable): <a href="http://www.thehouseofshoes.com.au/spiral.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.thehouseofshoes.com.au/spiral.html</a> (the beige leather/black ones, bottom left - they remind me a bit of the two-toned Me Too flats) Another thought: do you have Clarks or Camper? Both brands are known to make comfortable shoes, and they do have some cute options. Dr. Martens has a few ballet flats as well, and since everybody raves about how comfortable the boots are, maybe they're worth a try? <a href="http://www.dmusastore.com/pc-2147-11-christina.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.dmusastore.com/pc-2.....stina.aspx</a> <a href="http://www.dmusastore.com/pc-2326-11-imogen.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.dmusastore.com/pc-2326-11-imogen.aspx</a> Oh, and don't forget to have a look on yoox.com either (they ship to Australia). True, they have some outrageously expensive stuff on there, but quite a number of good deals as well. Just select the shoe type you're after and then sort by price. E.g. <a href="http://www.yoox.com/item.asp?sec=1&YOOX=JFK&dept=shoeswomen&tskay=18EF27F8&rr=1&cod10=441295741A&sts=sr_shoeswomen80" rel="nofollow">http://www.yoox.com/item.asp?s.....oeswomen80</a> <a href="http://www.yoox.com/item.asp?sec=1&YOOX=VIC+MATIE'&dept=shoeswomen&tskay=18EF27F8&rr=1&cod10=441158914A&sts=sr_shoeswomen80" rel="nofollow">http://www.yoox.com/item.asp?s.....oeswomen80</a> Keep us posted? Maya on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-41617 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:56:41 +0000 Maya 41617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, do the silver flats not work with dresses at all, or do they just not work with certain dresses? I sometimes wear mine with the super casual knot front dress I posted here a few times. <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=13405246&search=true&color=41" rel="nofollow">http://www.urbanoutfitters.com.....8;color=41</a> I also wear them with my denim skirt, walk shorts, and clams. Angie on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-41591 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:06:01 +0000 Angie 41591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The kumfs look dressier which is not wildly suited to your lifestyle. Does that make sense? anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma/page/2#post-41532 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:07:43 +0000 anne 41532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Angie. Just in case I can't get them - what do you think of the Kumfs flats? Angie on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41524 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:44:03 +0000 Angie 41524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Dani and Brianna on the silver flats. They won't look fab with dresses, but the wedges are great for that purpose. I hope you get the silver flats! They suit your style. BLB on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41477 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:06:59 +0000 BLB 41477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, sorry Anne! The colour does make a difference! I like both pairs of Kumfs in the colours you prefer (silver and pewter) a lot better. I think they are dressier than the silver flats with the black elastic, so it depends on whether you wear more casual or smart casual clothes, I think. I agree that the dress would work with the wedge sandals but not the flats with elastic. Dani on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41469 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:54:22 +0000 Dani 41469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Anne, both pairs of shoes are cute and would serve different functions in your wardrobe. As to wearing the silver with the dress, I'd have to see a picture but I'm inclined to think it won't work. I can, however, see the wedge sandals with the dress. So far, I think you have a couple of good options! Tanya on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41458 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:32:29 +0000 Tanya 41458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like both pairs, especially the silver flats, very cute. anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41424 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:24:57 +0000 anne 41424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Alecia, Sorry I missed your latest comment earlier. I think you are right. The copper colour looks much better than the silver. Brianna, I was considering the Gem Kumfs in bronze, not black. - Don't know if that changes the opinion Angie - your enthusiam was heartening. Would the silver flats with elastic be oday to wear with this dress (yes you've see it a few times before!) ? <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/sd3014.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....sd3014.jpg</a> BLB on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41384 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:10:32 +0000 BLB 41384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well then, I like both possibilities! I think the silver ones are casual and cute. I like the sporty edge that the black strap gives them. I would prefer flats without the elastic for myself but that's due to my personal style, which is not sporty at all. The brown wedges are dressier and would go well with skirts and dresses as well as jeans. I would like to find some similar ones with wedge heels myself this summer. I love the bronze Komfs but they seem a little more office-y and dressy to me. I don't personally like the black ones; the velvet piping and scroll detail make me think of old ladies! Angie on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41362 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:56:05 +0000 Angie 41362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They did get my thumbs up Maya and I can see them working for you too, Anne. In fact, I just saw the pic! Fab with clams and your tunic top! GET! The gals have you under control with the rest of the shoe possibilities. Exciting stuff! anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41345 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:09:21 +0000 anne 41345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Maya - they are VERY similar. Great have your experience - Ill put them further up the list of possibilities! Maya on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41332 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:34:13 +0000 Maya 41332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Anne, I have a pair of flats that are virtually identical to the silver ones you posted. I actually thought they were the same. <a href="http://www.shoemall.com/product/AK-Anne-Klein-Sport-Womens-Saba-Flat-Silver-148342" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoemall.com/produc.....ver-148342</a> They are indeed pretty sporty and casual, but they got the thumbs up from Angie as I recall. I wear them with jeans, casual dresses, skirts, and walk shorts. Maybe that's all wrong but I think it works. The strap makes them more like a mary jane to me. I needed something that had the support of a sneaker but was more versatile and dainty, and this was what I came up with. anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41324 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:01:02 +0000 anne 41324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tam - the issue with the black elastic strap was mainly that I was worried it was impeding the acheivement of the low vamp look. Perhaps also seemed less streamline (looked fine in the black version of the shoe though) Brianna - that is a good point! i guess they are so different because I am exploring 2 different avenues - the original one for sandals and the YLF suggestions of ballet flats. I suspect flat heels would be better for my lifestyle, but I am drawn to heels and tempted by the idea of getting some comfortable ones. Perhaps you could just evaluate them separately, rather than comparitively. I am interested in hearing some feedback on the Kumfs possibilitiess as I probably will have only one shot at visiting the shop. BTW is is very hot here - been over 100 for most of this week. Where I usually live is a little cooler. Alecia on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41321 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:55:25 +0000 Alecia 41321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think both shoes you tried on are steps in the right direction, Anne. The idea of the silver flats is right but I think the strap does make them much more casual. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I'm not sure it goes with a lot of the looks that you've posted. I like the two shoes you posted from Kumfs better. I really like the bella but I think I like the copper better than the silver. Have you considered that color? With the sandals you posted, the v shape created by the straps definitely creates a longer leg line than the straps that are straight across. I think this is a design that you should try more. BLB on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41306 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:22:42 +0000 BLB 41306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The silver flats and the brown wedges are so different I find it hard to compare them. Which ones would suit your wardrobe and lifestyle better, do you think? yublocka on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41299 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:10:42 +0000 yublocka 41299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Anne I think I saw those silver flats with the elastic strap in-store somewhere when I was searching around for shoes. Did they feel comfy? What do you mean you aren't sure about the strap - the look or the feel? The black strap definitely stands out from a distance in the pics, but I don't know if that's good or bad!!! anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41258 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:17:10 +0000 anne 41258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just bumping this before I go to bed (after midnight again! Whoops) My shoe shopping is set for Monday... anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41208 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:20:46 +0000 anne 41208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I forgot to say - Alecia I do actaully own some red patent flats. I bought them for about $13 and a decorative button fell off the first time I wore them. I might be able to reattach them... Tam and Alecia I think I will have to go into town to try some of your suggestions at big shops. I haven't forgotten them! anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-41206 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:15:58 +0000 anne 41206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi everyone. I am back in internet contact for a few days. This is what I have tried on so far <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/1jan09091.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....n09091.jpg</a> <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/1jan09090.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....n09090.jpg</a> Here is the view from a shop <a href="http://www.betts.com.au/catalogue/womens_airflex_flats/CLEO_1.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.betts.com.au/catalo.....LEO_1.aspx</a> Also <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/1jan09088.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....n09088.jpg</a> <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/1jan09089.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....n09089.jpg</a> I am thinking of trying to get some Kumfs ( so far the speciality shops for orthotic friendly shoes that I have tried have been closed for a few weeks (Christmas closedowns) which is a bit annoying. But there is one more I could try and they might have these <a href="http://www.kumfs.co.nz/product-details/product-details.aspx?prname=BELLA&prstyle=BELLA&proid=66036&prcol=COPPE&pr=Dress" rel="nofollow">http://www.kumfs.co.nz/product.....8;pr=Dress</a> in silver or these <a href="http://www.kumfs.co.nz/product-details/product-details.aspx?prname=GEM&prstyle=GEM&proid=66119&prcol=BLACK&pr=Dress" rel="nofollow">http://www.kumfs.co.nz/product.....8;pr=Dress</a> in pewter. This brand is usually very comfortable but pricy. I may not even be able to find the shoes. Anyway, that is the progress so far Any thought on those first 2 I tried? I am pretty doubtful about that elastic strap on the silver flats Angie on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-40919 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:54:45 +0000 Angie 40919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A great start and fab suggestions from the gals. Shoes are the hardest part of my body to dress. I wish you luck and keep us posted! anne on "Shoe dilemma" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-dilemma#post-40872 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:24:40 +0000 anne 40872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Alecia and Tam, Thanks so much!!! Angie - I am not completely decided re closed and open - but I guess I had presumed open. I will at least try on some metallic ballet as per suggestions - I do after all have a couple of pairs of sandals already (plus a dressy pair). Will let you know how I am going