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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The challenge to end all challenges https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 23:19:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Angie on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges/page/2#post-290720 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:49:11 +0000 Angie 290720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I get fussy feet, Maya. And I get YOUR feet It's an incredible site. Maya on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges/page/2#post-290717 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:47:04 +0000 Maya 290717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ! What a fabulous site you have introduced me too Angie! Angie on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290716 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:45:57 +0000 Angie 290716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I guess the bows aren't what you are looking for, but browse the site: <a href="http://www.scarpasa.com/product/buy/1967/h/" rel="nofollow">http://www.scarpasa.com/product/buy/1967/h/</a> <a href="http://www.scarpasa.com/product/buy/254/p/" rel="nofollow">http://www.scarpasa.com/product/buy/254/p/</a> Maya on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290680 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:51:51 +0000 Maya 290680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Guys, I can't wear ballet flats that don't scrunch or don't have a strap, no matter how comfortable they are. They just don't work for my feet and will fall off. I appreciate the recommendations but would prefer to stick to styles I know I can wear without clenching my toes to keep them on. Anonymous on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290672 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:44:00 +0000 Anonymous 290672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, these were mentioned yesterday on a morning show as very comfortable: <a href="http://www.aerosoles.com/product1.asp?P=BECTIFY" rel="nofollow">http://www.aerosoles.com/product1.asp?P=BECTIFY</a> There is an all black version. mamaKate on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290655 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:01:53 +0000 mamaKate 290655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, here are a few to consider. My pair of dress flats is Pikolinos brand, styled kind of like oxfords but without laces, so they come down over the foot a nice long way. It took about a mile for those shoes to break in, but now they fit like a glove. I also have a pair of Munros (2" heel) which didn't need any breaking in and are as comfortable as can be. <a href="http://www.zappos.com/pikolinos-ginebra-713-7980-black?zlfid=111" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/pikolino.....?zlfid=111</a> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/munro-american-sky-grey-suede-grey-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/munro-am.....rey-patent</a> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/product/7543121/color/281082" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/product/7543121/color/281082</a> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/stuart-weitzman-strap-fudge-crystal-snake" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/stuart-w.....stal-snake</a> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/naturalizer-mitzy-flat/3115383?origin=category&resultback=1824" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/na.....tback=1824</a> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/magdesians-madison-flat/3127116?origin=category&resultback=1824" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....tback=1824</a> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/munro-brook-flat/3029249?origin=category&resultback=2394" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mu.....tback=2394</a> Diana on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290611 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:43:51 +0000 Diana 290611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, these are the ones I actually have - apparently they are still available on 6 pm in a couple of sizes. The strap's a little more subtle and they actually fit my foot better than the Nayas, but are unfortunately not nearly as comfortable (but they're OK after stretching the front a bit to fit my bunion). <a href="http://www.6pm.com/biviel-bv2259-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/biviel-bv2259-black</a> Maya on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290603 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:37:00 +0000 Maya 290603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Diana, I have actually been stocking those for ages and I LOVE them. I'm not sure if I can get away with them though. They might be too edgy. In my office, edgy is fine--fabulous, even--but for clients I feel like I need to be more subdued and skew a little more classic. But maybe if I found something with a more subtle strap that would be the key. Una, those are beautiful shoes. I think I need the strap further back though, to keep my ankle from slipping out. I'm not intentionally being fussy! I told you it would be a challenge Budget, appropriateness, and comfort all come into play. It's tough. Diana on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290593 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:24:25 +0000 Diana 290593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, how do you feel about a cuffed style? I have the same problem as you, with my feet refusing to stay in flats without a strap, and honestly an ankle cuff or strap is the most comfy for me. Is this too casual? <a href="http://www.zappos.com/naya-fauna-black-soft-leather-suede" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/naya-fau.....ther-suede</a> (I personally found these too wide both in the foot and ankle, but they were very comfy. I have another pair from Biviel (that's no longer available) that aren't as comfy but fit my foot better.) catgirl on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290586 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:14:54 +0000 catgirl 290586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can't remember your exact foot issues, but it sounds like you are willing to wear a mary jane style: <a href="http://www.endless.com/Biviel-Womens-BV2857-Mary-Jane/dp/B003HIXG4Y/ref=sr_1_18/?cAsin=B003HIXFUO&fromPage=search&qid=1296580415802&sr=1-18&asins=B003SBPSO6,B003SBRQ3C,B003VTRS7K,B003VTKXDG,B0036OS22U,B0036OS1TO,B0036OS1YE,B003VQWUM6,B002P4R85E,B003EFFVNE,B002UXS12Y,B002UXRZOO,B002GKAWUU,B001FSIQN4,B003CIPFCU,B0042F7AGG,B0042EW44K,B003HIXFUO,B003HIXFTU,B0017L58TE,B001G8XEYE,B003EQ3RDY,B003EQ3RLQ,B003EQ3RZC,B003Z4K54E,B003Z4K5BW,B003H9MHAC,B0043EIA3I,B003TWN0MQ,B003TWKJMK,B0036OS090,B0036OS0DQ,B0036OS0AE,B0042RQ24K,B0042RQ67S,B0042RK2P0,B002P4OVKE,B002L17ATK,B002L17BH6,B002L179GY&asinTitle=Biviel%20BV2857%20Mary%20Jane%20Flat&contextTitle=search%20results&page=1&size=40&node=242300011&nodes=242300011&sort=relevance-fs-browse-rank" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/Biviel-.....rowse-rank</a> Maya on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290569 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:19:02 +0000 Maya 290569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those are definitely too casual. I need professional looking flats. Maybe this isn't a clear enough picture but I'm not sure how else to best describe them. I guess something along the lines of French Sole ballet flats. <a href="http://www.zappos.com/french-sole-classic-black-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/french-s.....ack-patent</a> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/product/7549592/color/257475" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/product/7549592/color/257475</a> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/french-sole-alpha-black-beige" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/french-s.....lack-beige</a> lynne on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290564 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:10:55 +0000 lynne 290564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are these too casual? <a href="http://www.endless.com/OTBT-Womens-Park-City-Flat/dp/B0027IW0PQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&cAsin=B0027J1PI8&fromPage=search&sr=1-2&qid=1296576418840&asins=B0027IVX8Q%2CB0027J1PI8%2CB002WVFELK%2CB002WVL62G%2CB003ITN9V2%2CB003ITJK1K&asinTitle=OTBT%20Park%20City%20Flat&contextTitle=search%20results&node=241745011&sort=relevance-fs-rank&keywords=otbt+park+city" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/OTBT-Wo.....+park+city</a> I like them so much I just bought them in 2 more colors. Have you checked <a href="http://www.barkingdogshoes.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.barkingdogshoes.com</a> for reviews and suggestions? Mamapicklejuice on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290545 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:42:13 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 290545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is anyone else slightly bummed that this was not a YLF-challenge? lol Good luck with your shoe hunt, Maya! Maya on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290544 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:41:22 +0000 Maya 290544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those will not stay on my foot, Joy. Anonymous on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290520 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:45:25 +0000 Anonymous 290520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are these too casual? They are super comfortable and also come in black. They might work until you can get the ones you really want. <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/dr.+scholl%27s+shoes+women%27s+habit+flat?prodId=dsw12prod1810002&productRef=SEARCH" rel="nofollow">http://www.dsw.com/shoe/dr.+sc.....Ref=SEARCH</a> <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/dr.+scholl%27s+shoes+women%27s+habit+patent+flat?prodId=dsw12prod1810001&productRef=SEARCH" rel="nofollow">http://www.dsw.com/shoe/dr.+sc.....Ref=SEARCH</a> They tend to run wide. Debora on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290509 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:48:10 +0000 Debora 290509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, Angie is correct and that is why I suggested to keep an eye out for them at NAS time. I know you need something in the interim, but I really do think that the $169 will be well spent if these shoes work for you. The way I look at it, one pair of AGL's is worth more than two pairs of tortuous shoes that you can only wear once or twice. I really do think you should check them out if they go on sale again. It will be worth the investment. ETA: I had mine on for 9 hours on Saturday, and 5 1/2 of those hours were spent at the mall with Beth. Can you tell I really love these shoes? Angie on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290374 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:42:39 +0000 Angie 290374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry, I forgot to look at the price :(. These were on the NAS for $169 and thats the number I have in my head. It's a lot of money for flats. Anna, you probably need more of a supportive heel. And I think you'd rock those heeled sneakers in today's morning post. marianna on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290358 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:30:29 +0000 marianna 290358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't know. I often compare online inventory with store inventory and it varies slightly. Sometimes if there are only 1-2ish of the item left in the company the site won't show it as available. I'll check for you tomorrow. Maya on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290340 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:12:45 +0000 Maya 290340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry, I cannot spend $300 on flats. I'm not a conservative spender but I do know my limits and that is just not possible. Those are not too high Anna but they are not really dressy or suitable for my style of dress. Marianna, it would be awesome if you could look it up. I thought Nordstorm had synced its online inventory with store inventory though? annagybe on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290322 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:55:30 +0000 annagybe 290322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Actually the AGL's aren't perfect. I wore them for a day of museum and pavement pounding in Sydney. My feet were hurting some at the end of the day. marianna on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290319 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:53:33 +0000 marianna 290319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ By the way, I can check to see if those Halogen ones you like are available in a 6.5W. Sometimes the online inventory isn't the same as the store inventory. anne on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290316 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:52:40 +0000 anne 290316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is this too high <a href="http://www.zierashoes.com/Shoes/Styles/Vail/Chocolate" rel="nofollow">http://www.zierashoes.com/Shoe...../Chocolate</a> marianna on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290314 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:51:45 +0000 marianna 290314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote splurge for the AGLs. Could be completely worth it if they're truly comfy. I'm toying with the idea of splurging for a pair, too. Angie on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290304 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:34:47 +0000 Angie 290304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's possible! High five, Marianna. I was going to suggest the AGL's. I have several clients in those and they are good for bunions, soft and very pretty. Anonymous on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290288 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:10:05 +0000 Anonymous 290288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I was going to suggest you try Tsubos but they will be much too casual for what you want. My feet are super fussy and in my younger days I just ignored the pain and discomfort and wore shoes for looks. Now I am old and cranky and won't put up with such foolishness. Tsubo shoes have been my friend! Debora on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290287 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:03:27 +0000 Debora 290287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, those Halogen ones are cute and look like the AGL's. Keep checking the site to see if your size comes available, they might work for you. Keep an eye out for the AGL's later in the year when NAS comes around. They are the only comfortable flat that I have ever owned, and they stay on my narrow heels. They have molded to my feet and I love them. Very soft leather. yublocka on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290284 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:52:04 +0000 yublocka 290284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No ideas sorry Maya, only commiserations. I have been searching for pointy-toed flats for ages (after 2 of the pairs I got made in Vietnam died). The pairs that wore out were emerald green and red, and I haven't seen anything instores or online that comes close to replacing them. My purple and black pairs are still hanging on though, thank goodness!!! Maya on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290282 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:50:06 +0000 Maya 290282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, these are lovely, but no 6.5W in black :( <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-cassandra-flat/3112212?origin=category&resultback=562#reviewAnchor" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....viewAnchor</a> Kappy on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290281 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:49:54 +0000 Kappy 290281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I currently have extreme foot and knee pain, and I have been looking for new sandals that I can wear without hobbling. According to my unscientific research these brands all have: Anti-pronation, Torsional Stability, Removable Insole, Firm Heel Counter and a Firm Medial Midsole. Some of the shoes are cute (and some are hideous). I have only looked on Zappos so far for these brands. Some brands have sandals, shoes and boots available. Aetrex Aravon Ariat Dansko Dunham Kumfs Munro Naot Nickels Rockport Salamander Sanita Sudini Therisia Wolky Maya on "The challenge to end all challenges" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-challenge-to-end-all-challenges#post-290279 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:44:34 +0000 Maya 290279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Team Flat captain The Halogen ones are unfortunately too casual. I need these for potentially seeing clients, so I'm trying to steer clear of huge bows, ruffles, zippers, jewels etc. They need to look professional. The AGL's are definitely along the lines of what I was envisioning, but $300 is out of the question