https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 15:51:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1337764 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:25:57 +0000 E 1337764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MG, I'm sorry they didn't work out, but at least you figured it out now when they're returnable&nbsp;instead of after you'd worn them out &amp; about.&nbsp;If it makes you feel better, my toes are wide too, no taper in sight. In fact, my toe box is the widest part of my foot (duck style, hehe)!&nbsp;When I started knitting socks, I couldn't figure out why all of the patterns called for the toes to narrow so much, until I was measuring my grandma's feet &amp; saw that her toes *do* taper. My whole immediate family has wide, round toes, so I had no clue other people's feet tapered! lol (Now I just modify all of the sock patterns so that my socks are twice as wide at the toe as the pattern calls for.)</p> <p>(While I realise the Aurora shoes probably aren't smart enough for work, that does mean they'll probably be very comfortable on you: they definitely have a round, generous toe!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1336105 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:27:25 +0000 carter 1336105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the look of these, but I agree with the others about the toe pinching. If you can get that resolved one way or the other, I think you'll get tons of use from them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1336099 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:24:12 +0000 Gracie 1336099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these look great with your feet/ankle/legs, not too refined with the pointy toe IMO. I'm laughing at the "witchy" adjective as I have two pair of shoes that DH calls either my "nun shoes" or my "pilgrim shoes." I called them my rainy day shoes. If sizing up is not an option, perhaps a cobbler can stretch them at the exact spots where they are tight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1336096 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:21:13 +0000 MuseumGal 1336096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone for all your feedback.&nbsp; I wore them around the house for most of the morning and I think they have to go back.&nbsp; I don't think sizing up would work as my heels already slip in the size that I have.&nbsp; So sad ... </p> <p>ETA:&nbsp; the pointyness is not extreme - I think most women would find these comfy, but I have high volume feet and spatula toes, and alas, I can never wear pointy toes ...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1336085 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:16:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1336085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the look of these shoes (as you know - lol!) but toe pinching is no good and I suspect the leather would not stretch enough to make that more comfortable. I'm another one who suggests trying a half size up if possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1336017 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 17:03:22 +0000 Neel 1336017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are gorgeous and would add edge and juxtaposition to your more boho looks. But I do agree that half size up would be good. Trust me ... That toe pinching doesn't stop! I always have to size up with pointy toes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1336010 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:56:33 +0000 missvee 1336010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are really flattering on you. I hope you can sort out the fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335991 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:31:41 +0000 ATLynn 1335991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great on you.&nbsp; I recommend sizing up so that you can KEEP.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335987 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:27:37 +0000 Anonymous 1335987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of those shoes, but I have a pair of pointy-toe shoes that pinch that I am unable to wear, so you don't want&nbsp;that to happen! Maybe a half size up will give you some more room.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335981 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:24:28 +0000 Suz 1335981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try sizing up half a size. If you are finding that the toes pinch, that might solve the problem. I know it's a problem of width not length, but a longer toe box can fix it. As long as the arch is still in the correct place.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gorgeous colour and would be great for work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335956 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:09:17 +0000 Susie 1335956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the style and color are quite fab and seem look a perfect choice for you!</p> <p>But you do want them to be comfortable. I wear a medium width but my feet are on the widish side. With pointy toed shoes and boots, I often size up a half size. I agree that it might be worth a try? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335917 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:58:41 +0000 Angie 1335917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look gorgeous. May I suggest sizing up half a size?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335911 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:54:35 +0000 Elly 1335911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with E -- you don't want your shoes to re-shape your feet, but I love the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335910 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:54:28 +0000 Diana 1335910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think they look super cool and definitely fit your style. But toe pinching is no good! You could try going up a half size - it may make other parts too big but can help with the toe thing. </p> <p>My toes naturally DO slant and I STILL get toe pinching in some pointy toes. In my case it's actually my little toe that gets pinched - it's very short (whereas my other toes are medium to long) but kind of misshapen and likes to stick out funny so it does not like to be constrained.</p> <p>ETA: just saw the comment above about the little toe making a bump in soft leather. This does happen to me. In fact I have worn HOLES in my shoes at the little toe, from the inside. I just live with it. It's worth it for the comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335905 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:50:48 +0000 Emily 1335905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! &nbsp;Please keep, assuming they pass for comfort. &nbsp;I think they would work really well with your style, frankly I am surprised that they are unlike anything you have in your wardrobe already. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335904 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:49:45 +0000 calmwave 1335904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FAB! &nbsp;I think your concerns about a too chunky leg for the shoe are unfounded. &nbsp;THe look is quite seamless. &nbsp;I have wide feet and sometimes a too supple leather will 'give' a little too much which in turn creates a jutting out of the little toe&nbsp;that breaks the smooth line of the shoe from the side to the point, if that makes sense. &nbsp;Something to keep in mind if they're too tight in the toebox.<br />Such a great looking shoe!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335900 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:48:29 +0000 AviaMariah 1335900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them too. &nbsp;But I agree with E that you should wear them for awhile to make sure the toe pinching isn't going to be a problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335887 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:42:56 +0000 E 1335887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how they look on you. But the toe pinching thing gives me pause: my feet don't taper either (neither do my mom's or sister's: I suspect toe shape is genetic!) &amp; even if I was working in an office, I wouldn't be able to handle 8 hours of pinching (my poor little toe is always the victim). Maybe wear them around the house for a few days to see if the leather gives at all before committing? It'd be pretty sad if you ended up dreading wearing them. Also, they're close toed: is there space for socks if you need to wear them in cooler weather? What about trying half a size up for more width? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335882 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:38:43 +0000 Anonymous 1335882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them! I think they fit very nicely into your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blue-fiji-loafer---kr#post-1335880 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:36:53 +0000 MuseumGal 1335880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue double strap Fidji loafers arrived on Monday.&nbsp; The are <i>gorgeous</i> in person, and the leather is a very soft and lovely deep blue.&nbsp; They are also somewhat sleeker than they appear in the photo, with a gently pointed toe.&nbsp; I wonder if they are perhaps too sleek/refined for my pretty chunky legs?&nbsp; Photo 1 is them on <i>my</i> feet, Photo 2 with my navy linen trousers, and Photo 3 with relaxed fit trousers, rolled a bit to show the ankle - this is how I would mostly wear them, I think.</p> <p>At first they were just this side of uncomfortable, but I added a half insert, which raised my foot just enough to keep the sides from digging into my ankle, and I also loosened both straps by one notch.&nbsp; They do pinch a bit at the toes - I have never worn pointy toed shoes and so my feet do not taper like most women - but the leather is supple and I think will stretch to accommodate, plus these are meant to be professional shoes, not pound the pavement city shoes.</p> <p>I have nothing even remotely like this in my wardrobe.&nbsp; I love the idea of them, I love the color, I love the vaguely steampunk/witchy vibe.&nbsp; I'm not sure if I need to keep them because they are like nothing I have, or if I need to return them because they are like nothing I have.&nbsp; I would wear them as work shoes, so mostly with trousers (as shown in Pics 2 and 3) and I desperately need a closed work shoe in navy.&nbsp; I do think they could fit into my East Meets Wild Wild West style, given that the second "wild" is meant to connote a sort of fantasy Edwardian vibe.</p> <p>Well sorry for the novel ... in short, Keep or Return, Fabbers?</p>