https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 17:32:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1195119 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:16:30 +0000 Jjsloane 1195119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I still prefer the snakeskin. The Madden's look a bit Jackson Pollock and not as much your style, but you are clearly drawn to them and they would work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1195040 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:24:30 +0000 Janet 1195040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's right, Mo. A full size up with insoles works for me. My toes still seemed close to the ends of the shoes in a half size up. I don't get the feeling these shoes will give and stretch much -- the pony is substantial and a little stiff at first, although I can feel it softening a little with wear. I think I am getting more sensitive to comfort these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1195006 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:32:39 +0000 Mo 1195006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So the Maddens you went up a full size with insoles? &nbsp;Would you say a half size up would work without them? &nbsp;I wear a 7.5 or 7 and wonder if I should order an 8. &nbsp;I wear 7.5 in my Asics running shoes and 7's in lots of sandals due to my somewhat short toes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194975 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:05:18 +0000 Janet 1194975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, once again Zappos delivered in incredibly quick time, and the new sizes of both the Maddens and the Via Spigas arrived this morning. I find it a really good policy to try on shoes at different times of day! Yesterday's try on happened in the afternoon, after I'd been for a run, and today's early in the day before I had been on my feet much. </p> <p>I'm happy to say that comfort seems to be outstanding in the Via Spigas -- I also decided to try the 8s with an insole to see if I should stick with the original size. The insole definitely helped them fit my feet better. The 7.5 fit perfectly, but once I had the insole in the 8, I started to wonder if I'd prefer the insole version, because the closed shoe might feel a little sweaty in warm weather.</p> <p>Sizing up in the Maddens was a good move. With an insole, they fit great in a 9. They are slightly stiff and not quite as cushy-comfortable as the VS, but definitely doable on a comfort scale. </p> <p>So now I'm torn. I love the comfort of the VS, and I think the reptile pattern is really wearable with all kinds of outfits. But I love the Maddens too and think they would be fun with my black and white outfits, as well as looks with solid colors or color blocking. I'm not much of a pattern mixer. </p> <p>It's possible I'll end up keeping both. I'm leaning heavily towards keeping the VS, although I need to decide on the size dilemma. Fortunately, Zappos has a great 365 day return policy, so I can hang onto the Maddens and see if I start reaching for those as well. I'm uncertain whether I should really keep two pairs of these, since I lean so heavily on sandals in our hot, sticky summer weather, but I really like them both. Hmmmm..... </p> <p>Here are full-length pics, since Rae asked. Please don't judge the styling -- I just threw the shoes on with what I was wearing to do laundry and straighten up the house this morning (rolled jeans and my stepsons' band tee). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194324 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:21:23 +0000 Deborah 1194324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love #1. Definitely worth trying size up to see if they are comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194230 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 03:52:32 +0000 Jaime 1194230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 comfort aside! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194181 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 02:47:06 +0000 Suja 1194181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 but that is just personal preference. #1 is nice too. I prefer the patterns to the solid. They are more interesting and because they are neutral patterns, they should be pretty versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194151 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 02:16:31 +0000 Sveta 1194151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I prefer #1 and I hope 1/2 size up works, Janet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194140 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 02:03:52 +0000 Anonymous 1194140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really love the snake print! Seems like they combine the fun and drama of the first pair with the slightly more refined look of the second. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194111 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 01:33:52 +0000 Susie 1194111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely like the first one best! I hope you can get a comfy fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194035 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:09:35 +0000 rachylou 1194035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that "dalmatian" pattern on the Madden's - but all I can see would be versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1194000 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:06:24 +0000 Anonymous 1194000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I like the snake print ones best, followed by the ones in 1/2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193991 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:49:39 +0000 Thistle 1193991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 the best, but I would size up and be sure of comfort before committing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193988 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:47:30 +0000 cciele 1193988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also a fan of #1, but overall, I really like how the slip-on sneakers look on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193886 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:49:58 +0000 Jules 1193886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for trying these, I was *so into* the Sperrys but now I see they would have the same dullish effect on me.<br />I like both other pairs but for your wardrobe, I think #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193875 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:40:49 +0000 Anonymous 1193875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1! Second choice would be #3 The slip on sneekers are such a great look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193855 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:11:24 +0000 deb 1193855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the looks of #1 best. Could you size up and add an insole? I was considering #3 for myself but now I am not sure after seeing them on you. You have a slim ankle and they look too boxy for your ankle to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193838 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:55:40 +0000 Neel 1193838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 3 the best! Comfy and cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193835 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:54:01 +0000 unfrumped 1193835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 first, 3# next; #2 is good style but agree the color is actually too bland. I think it is the color + canvas--loses the richness of a nude leather. Whereas a bright color sneaker looks happy.</p> <p>Conversely (!), in fabric it seems there can be more pattern and contrast without being too bossy, and especially if dark+ light it "reads" as mid-range. That is what I noticed about the striped Roxy sneakers I posted--not nude, but not stark contrast, either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193832 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:51:29 +0000 Mo 1193832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, and they are pony hair??? &nbsp;I'm in. &nbsp;I have wanted pony hair spotted flats for about 2 years, and never dreamed it'd come in the comfort of a sneaker. &nbsp;Putting on my 'wait for sale' list asap. &nbsp;Thx! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193825 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:45:37 +0000 Angie 1193825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 best visually. Killer look. But I worry about the comfort factor, Janet.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like #3 next. Killer too.<b> And</b> they are comfy. Brilliant. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193822 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:43:07 +0000 Janet 1193822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, glad to know that you all see the same thing I do! I ordered another half size up in the Maddens and a half size down in the VS. Funny that I need everything from a 7.5 to a 9 -- I never wear 9s! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193805 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:30:43 +0000 Echo 1193805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the Maddens are my fave, with the Via Spigas in second. The Sperrys read as too low-contrast, and in the shape of a slip-on sneak, IMO, they verge on frumpy. I say if a person is going to embrace this trend, do it wholeheartedly and go with higher contrast, fun prints! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193800 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:27:36 +0000 Astrid 1193800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1/2! I'd try a size up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193795 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:24:54 +0000 Mo 1193795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the pattern on #1 best. &nbsp;Fun! &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193780 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:10:26 +0000 El Cee 1193780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just in terms of how they "look"&nbsp;-- I am personally drawn to #1/2 and #5/6 (in that order). I think there is enough white or lightness in each of these&nbsp;so as not to read "high contrast". Of the two of them, #5/6 reads least contrast. I agree with you that the Sperrys (#3/4) might be a little too subtle a look. They sort of read beige/nude on my screen,&nbsp;although I know they are really a&nbsp;muted gold. (And, yes, some of the Sperrys seem to run&nbsp;a bit narrow in the toe box -- but I find they stretch with wear.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193779 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:09:50 +0000 rae 1193779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE #1! I would like to see how these all look with the full body, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193770 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:02:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1193770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For low contrast, I love the look of the Via Spiga's. The colors are subtle but they have visual interest with the pattern.</p> <p>The Sperry's just seem to kind of "disappear" on you due to the low contrast.</p> <p>I like the Steve Madden but comfort is key. Although trying the other size might be worth it.</p> <p>Yep....my favorite are the Via Spiga's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193767 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:01:49 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1193767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhhh, I love the eccentrics!&nbsp; They do need to be comfortable, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-on-sneakers---the-try-on#post-1193766 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:59:17 +0000 Janet 1193766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I'd share my thoughts about the three pairs of slip-on sneakers I decided to try. Zappos delivered in near-record time, so I was thrilled I got to try these on today:</p> <p>1-2 Steve Madden Eccentric - this is a half size up from my usual and still borderline too small. I love how they look, but worried about comfort. Wondering if it might be worth going up a full size.</p> <p>3-4 Sperry Mariner Gore - great for low-contrast with my skin tone and the sparkle is subtle, but these are almost too subtle for me. Comfort is not bad, but a slight pinch on my left (larger) foot. TTS</p> <p>5-6 Via Spiga Galant - wins the comfort award, and I like the snake print, but these are a little too big on me. I ordered a half size down to see if they work.</p> <p>What do you all think of how these look? I like the Maddens more than I thought I would - I might try a size up. Any other suggestions? As you can see, I want something neutral and not too high contrast with my pale legs </p>