https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:44:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1649399 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 03:04:50 +0000 stainedglass 1649399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had good luck with Keens and some (but not all) Clarks for wide and high toe boxes (in wide widths). &nbsp;I hope that your toe feels better soon. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1649300 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 23:42:45 +0000 krishnidoux 1649300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear this! Hope you feel better soon. How is it that when one thing goes wrong, all the other things in our bodies want to give as well?<br />&nbsp;<br />When I hurt my left big toe, I used <u>wedged Hush Puppies Maryjanes</u> to walk around for two weeks while it was at its worse and they did the trick (after that I still had to use special shoes, but I had more choice). "Wedge" doesn't mean slanted, just a bit elevated, with lots of cushioning but also lots of room in the tow box.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1649286 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 23:19:40 +0000 Vix 1649286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Rachy -- sorry about the pain, sounds frustrating. </p> <p>Just wanted to say you might want to try getting a current pair or two stretched up AND across. &nbsp;Usually it's 24 hours per zone on the stretching machine but your shop's MMV.</p> <p>Another idea, very low-tech, is to get to a dance supply store and buy a box of lambswool. I think drugstores sometimes sell these too. Then I'd probably wrap across all &nbsp;your toes vs just the big one to get the protection underneath/side/top. Ooh -- look, you don't have to do all that as some smart entrepreneur invented "pillows for pointe" <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.discountdance.com/search/Pillows+For+Pointe?rmfr=PILLOWS">http://www.discountdance.com/s.....fr=PILLOWS</a></p> <p>Actually, do you need a consult with a podiatrist? Would it be better to be in rigid soles or super-cushioned ones? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1649268 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 22:02:17 +0000 Adelfa 1649268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say Birkenstock Bostons too. I've always wanted a pair! You could get shearling lined because you're always cold. I recommend the soft footbed ones--I only get soft footbed birks now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1649155 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:35:46 +0000 Maneera 1649155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh damn! Sorry to hear this Rachy :(</p> <p>But maybe you're onto something....sporty luxe! I mean - why the hell not? Sneakers baby! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1649151 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:27:39 +0000 old chic 1649151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds terrible. So Sorry. Just adding that I've had some good luck with cute miz moos spectator oxfords that have very high square toe boxes. Couldn't find the ones I mean online, but #1 is an example of the shape. Useful to get them a half-size too big, though I did scrape up the toes a lot. Also, I am thinking that some fleuvogs have exaggerated high toe boxes. (e.g., #2). Hope the problem heals up soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1649067 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 16:17:29 +0000 Anonymous 1649067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou tu dois faire attention à toi<br />Amitié Bernard </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1649050 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 16:04:24 +0000 gryffin 1649050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry Rachy - I empathize since I have a morton's neuroma so I can kiss almost all my boot/bootie collection goodbye. &nbsp; Dansko lucille soft sole roomy toe box like walking on pillows<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/dansko-lucille">http://www.zappos.com/dansko-lucille</a>, Ariat comes in widths and has a roomy toe box and fab arch and metatarsal support<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/ariat-heritage-lacer-ii-black-deertan">http://www.zappos.com/ariat-he.....ck-deertan</a>, Ariat challenge contour square toe best riding boot ever in sizes, heights, widths for a custom fit same ats dreamy insole <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ariat.com/CHALLENGE_CONTOUR_W_FOO.html?dwvar_CHALLENGE__CONTOUR__W__FOO_color=BLACK_CALF#start=10">http://www.ariat.com/CHALLENGE.....LACK_CALF#</a>, gentle souls bay unique for your inner ballerina i don't like flats but these are fab very wide toe box<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/gentle-souls-bay-unique">http://www.zappos.com/gentle-souls-bay-unique</a>, keen hiking boots all keen liberty ridge mine are discontinued swapped out for plain black laces great support and wide toe box, surprisingly cool with outfits go figure<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Womens-Liberty-Ridge-Boot/dp/B00SZRFRXK">http://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Wom.....B00SZRFRXK</a>&nbsp; Good luck I hope you find something that works!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648987 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:54:50 +0000 Anonymous 1648987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee is right about trying wide width shoes. I wear a D width due to bunions and a painful big toe. Rocker bottoms keep my toes from bending, which helps when walking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648926 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:20:30 +0000 carolbee 1648926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can echo Angie's recommendation of the Arcopedicos. I have had a black Mary Jane style for years. They have some support, the manmade fabric on the upoer is very soft and you can throw them in the washing machine. They wear like iron, mine are only now starting to look a bit scuffed in the toe area and the have had lots of wear. Great for travel, can wear with pants or skirts/dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648916 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 11:55:15 +0000 Momo 1648916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry :-(<br /> I was having some trouble with my big toe a while back and I found this blog</p> <p><a href="http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com</a></p> <p>Also </p> <p><a href="https://www.barkingdogshoes.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.barkingdogshoes.com</a></p> <p>Both give reviews and say what is good for various foot problems. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648370 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:36:05 +0000 Eliza 1648370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for these issues, RL. The foot stuff is bad enough without your other concerns. Have you looked at the woven fabric shoes that are available now? They are extremely lightweight and have some stretch that could reduce pressure. I stumbled upon a pair of mary jane style Steve by Steve Madden at the Rack and I wear them around the house all the time. They are cushy, but not walk all day shoes for me and an insert could likely fit due to the forgiving nature of the fabric. I've enclosed some links; they also come in slip on styles. Might work for when you just need something to put on your feet.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/bernie-mev-comfi-multi">http://www.zappos.com/bernie-mev-comfi-multi</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/1500960/steven-by-steve-madden-criss-mesh-flat?color=NAVY&amp;size=6&amp;cm_mmc=feeds-_-adlucent-_-google-_-pla&amp;utm_source=feeds&amp;utm_medium=adlucent&amp;utm_content=google&amp;utm_campaign=pla&amp;sid=545650&amp;aid=%5BADL%5D%20%5BPLA%5D%20%5BShopping%5D%20-%20Categories%20-%20Brand&amp;kwid=productads-adid^93310058797-device^c-plaid^70094087993-sku^9072745-adType^PLA">https://www.nordstromrack.com/.....color=NAVY</a></p> <p>All the best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648368 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:32:10 +0000 Helen11 1648368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't help with suggestions, but I do hope your toe is better soon, and you're back in balance again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648347 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:00:46 +0000 Style Fan 1648347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry Rachy.&nbsp; Lots of good options here.&nbsp; You have such great style.&nbsp; I am sure you can make something work.&nbsp; Docs and Crocs look very cool to me.&nbsp; My feet have bothered me for years.&nbsp;&nbsp;I once changed into Crocs at a wedding because I was in so much pain.&nbsp; Such a great look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648341 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:38:03 +0000 Sally 1648341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>people have given great advice...so nothing to add but sympathy. I hope you get it sorted soon. I once had warts on the bottom of my feet and had to wear sneakers around until&nbsp; they were sorted.&nbsp; I also wore a pair of really soft hiking shoes (I think they were a size too big but wore thick socks).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648246 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 03:21:16 +0000 Jaime 1648246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry Rachy...but perhaps see it as a reason for new shoes, never an entirely bad thing? So many great suggestions on this thread - I think you need to think of an outfit that you no longer have shoes for and imagine it with everything here that suits your foot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648230 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 02:54:35 +0000 Windchime 1648230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really didn't need to deal with this, Rachylou; huge bummer! I guess the good news is that with the large selection of shoes for fussy feet available these days, you should be able to find some options that feel and look great. Keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648220 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 02:45:50 +0000 rachylou 1648220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - the Arcopedia look cool...</p> <p>Aida - That's intriguing, stretching up...Have to think about how to move shoe style up (!!)</p> <p>Thanks, Anne, Brooklyn.</p> <p>Peri, BC - It may all be sporty luxe from here on out...eep! Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648219 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 02:41:37 +0000 rachylou 1648219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More good tips. Will look at wide widths. I did some Alexander technique years ago... I only remember the bent knee thing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648191 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 01:53:52 +0000 anne 1648191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy - I'm sorry to hear this. You have my sympathy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648160 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 01:10:01 +0000 SandyG 1648160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have foot/toe pain too. It sucks, and takes highly selective shopping to get happy feet. Try Naot as I've found a few of the style families have roomy toe boxes. A small platform makes my feet happier with less flexing of the forefoot and toes.</p> <p>Alexander Technique has a walking and backward-walking exercise to practice so that your body stays in balance and doesn't assume a distorted gait from foot pain.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648156 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 01:04:24 +0000 Dee 1648156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if it would work for you, but you could also look for wide width shoes. They always have more room through the toe box, and often a thick sock or heel saver can take up some of the room in back if you have narrow heels. Or buy lace ups that you can tighten enough to stay on your feet.</p> <p>Sorry to hear about your foot problems though! It's so hard to have fun with fashion when your shoe options are medically limited. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648154 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:56:48 +0000 Brooklyn 1648154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have suggestions but I do have sympathy. I have a girlfriend who wears sneakers everywhere because of foot pain and she still looks fab because she has style. You will too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648142 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:16:28 +0000 Anonymous 1648142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're so right, Peri. I can't wear lace up shoes for very long because the tops of my feet start hurting. I do have to ignore my shoes sometimes, but there are fashionable shoes that work well for toe pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval/page/2#post-1648119 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:45:35 +0000 Peri 1648119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you are in my world now. And I wish I could help, but I end up just not wearing things that can't work without sneakers. Sorry. I try to look okay from the ankles up, and too bad about my shoes.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval#post-1648117 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:38:23 +0000 Aida 1648117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear this Rachy! I'd also like to point out that it's sometimes possible to have the toe boxes of leather shoes stretched UP as opposed to WIDE as is most common. Something to look into. Stylistically you may have to shift to clothing some of the vibes you were getting before from shoes. Proportion changes may also be in order. Will need some experimentation. Hope things sort themselves out in a good way for you &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval#post-1648101 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:35:24 +0000 Angie 1648101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perhaps try Arcopedico shoes:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval#post-1648098 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:29:50 +0000 Chris987 1648098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear this Rachy, sounds very unpleasant and depressing. I have run across a site called <a href="http://www.footsmart.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.footsmart.com</a> that has the following in their "about" page....."<i>Online and via our mail-order catalog, FootSmart sells over 3,000 comfort, health and pain-relieving products designed to effectively improve your quality of life"</i></p> <p><em></em>I have no personal experience with this company, &nbsp;but&nbsp;their categories include&nbsp;"therapeutic shoes" with a sub-category of "stretchable uppers" (just as one example). They seem to have extremely detailed descriptions of their shoes. They&nbsp;might be worth a look. </p> <p><em><br /></em></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval#post-1648063 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:19:51 +0000 Mochi 1648063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's such a bummer, and at the same time kind of mind-boggling how one toe can have such a staggering effect on your wardrobe!&nbsp;</p> <p>Please feel better and stay in good health.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-upheaval#post-1648041 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:37:46 +0000 Anonymous 1648041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you don't mind, <b>Rachylou</b>, I need to vent a little bit. My SIL told me today that because of my foot problems, I need to stop wearing fashionable shoes. She wears frumpy stuff, and I don't believe for a second that I need to start dressing like her. I'm sure you'll find great-looking shoes that don't bother your feet. You've received a lot of fantastic recommendations on this thread. &nbsp; </p>