https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:54:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-80350 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:41:43 +0000 shana 80350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also found the Brulees to be a little too narrow in the foot. I had not even considered getting them stretched!! I ended up with the Tequesta in pewter instead which is a thong sandal and doesn't have the strap that hits on the hurty spot. </p> <p>For anyone still looking for Clarks sandals, the store was running some pretty good sales - most of the sandals were marked down (Brulees, Gelatos &#38; Longmeadow were $59.99 if I recall correctly) and at least as of last week they had a buy one get the second 25% off sale. This was the actual B&#38;M Clarks store (online prices were much higher on their site). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-80337 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:00:21 +0000 medusa 80337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Cindy, I'm glad it worked out. I'm always happy when anyone with bunions can find good shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-80035 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:14:48 +0000 Angie 80035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's wonderful Cindy! I'm happy for you :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-80027 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:53:31 +0000 CK 80027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie. I'm happy to say that after wearing them for a bit, they stretched out enough to be very comfortable, so they're keepers for me. I will keep the shoe stretching in mind for the future, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-77726 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:27:59 +0000 Angie 77726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stretching shoes is a way of life for many of my clients, Cindy. Read this post AND the comments. It’s helpful: </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/04/shoe-alterations/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/04/shoe-alterations/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-77614 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:52:41 +0000 CK 77614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the ideas, medusa! I haven't had shoes stretched, but I may have to try it sometime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-77366 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:16:33 +0000 medusa 77366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cindy594 - I'll also post on the sandals that did work with my bunions: the Indigo by Clarks Gelatos (originally posted by Maya). You could try them as well.</p> <p><a href="http://www.endless.com/dp/B001H32I2W/ref=asc_df_B001H32I2W840594?tag=dealtime-endless-20&#038;linkCode=asn&#038;creativeASIN=B001H32I2W" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/dp/B001.....B001H32I2W</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-77363 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:07:33 +0000 medusa 77363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cindy594 - have you ever had shoes stretched? I have serious bunions (I had the same problem with the Brulees as you did). I had some Oxfords stretched by the cobbler, and now they are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-77206 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:36:23 +0000 CK 77206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, San. And yes, garmenta, I've only ever found one or two pair of ballet flats that work - they've have to be very soft and stretchy around that area.</p> <p>Those sandals are very cute, though I sometimes have issues with thongs as well! My feet are so fussy. I will have to look for them or a similar style and try them out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-77200 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:14:10 +0000 garmenta 77200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about your sore feet! In my experience (arthritic toe joint) anything that sits on the sore spot is a problem. I haven't had much luck with stretching a strap that rubs the bad spot. If you have pain in your big toe joint, ballet flats are going to be painful--they're cut to sit on the sorest spot!</p> <p>What does work (in my experience) is anything that exposes the joint (think of a thong shape, or a t-strap, or something that's cut to expose the joint) and anything that comes up high enough on the foot to gently cover the joint.</p> <p>I have this sandal from Old Navy (last season, a bit hard to find now) and it's great because it avoids the bad spot altogether.<br /> <a href="http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/old-navy--womens-patent-t-strap-sandals" rel="nofollow">http://www.kaboodle.com/review.....ap-sandals</a></p> <p>I also have these Simply Vera sandals (again, last season, a bit hard to find) and they are good too.<br /> <a href="http://www.thisnext.com/item/326C899A/058E4554/Kohls-Simply-Vera-by-Vera-Wang" rel="nofollow">http://www.thisnext.com/item/3.....-Vera-Wang</a></p> <p>Even if you can't find the specifics, that might give you ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-77159 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:33:12 +0000 Anonymous 77159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh what a shame Cindy. I hope some others with the same issues will read this and have some advice for you on sandals that work for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-pewter-brulees-again#post-77137 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:14:47 +0000 CK 77137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the pewter brulees arrived, and I'm afraid that they may not work for me. The toe area is a bit narrow, and one of the straps hits right across the bunion on my right foot - not comfortable. I'm going to wear them around the house a bit and see if they stretch out at all. If not, I'm going to be disappointed, as they are really cute.</p> <p>This is the same reason that I can't wear most ballet flats. I guess it's time to look at having that surgery, but I never can seem to find a "good" time to do it. When I had it on my other foot, it was quite a long recovery period. </p>