https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:59:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding/page/2#post-1463665 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:33:07 +0000 Staysfit 1463665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, now I have a serious answer. Slip on lace-less sneakers. I have stiff high arches, slender heels and ankles, and I cannot walk in them because the heels pop off. Two other shoes I have a hard time with - ballerina flats, and pointy toe anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding/page/2#post-1463655 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:57:03 +0000 DonnaF 1463655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll join the crowd with a wide forefoot and narrow heel that can't keep pumps or ballet flats on.&nbsp; I also have low/no arches, i.e., a low volume foot so buying wide width shoes is not a complete solution but adding an arch or heel orthotic sometimes helps.&nbsp; In addition to bunions, I also have hallux rigidus on one foot, so that means low heeled shoes that don't flex.&nbsp; Just about any shoe is difficult for me to get a fit.</p> <p>Tall boots are probably the most difficult because in addition to the issues above, I'm short so I need a 13 to 14" height and I have very muscular calves but relatively small ankles.&nbsp; I've given up on tall boots, but I don't really need them anyway because I live in California.</p> <p>Sandals are probably the easiest because they may be adjustable at the forefoot, over the arch, and at the heel.&nbsp; Unfortunately, I have Raynaud's Syndrome in my toes as well as my fingers so they tend to turn purple if it is under 70 degrees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding/page/2#post-1462815 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:56:54 +0000 Anonymous 1462815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to mention that I can't wear shoes without socks or tights as I get sore feet and blisters. If I wear sandals they have to be really soft leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding/page/2#post-1462813 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:46:22 +0000 Anonymous 1462813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wear pumps or ballet flats as they won't stay on my feet. I am still finding it difficult to find shoes to wear with skirts and have been wearing the same two pairs of boots all winter. Now that Spring is here I am concerned that I will have nothing to wear. I did buy a pair of navy Mary Janes (Hush Puppies) last year but I feel frumpy in them. I also need to wear lower heels now too. My friend has no problem with shoes and always has the latest styles and looks fantastic in them. She can't understand why I have such problems. I don't feel such a freak now knowing there are others with the same problems. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1462779 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:26:23 +0000 Aziraphale 1462779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sperry -- good to know. Thanks for the tip, Lisaflex. Mind you, I don't really gravitate to dainty flats (they don't go with my style, and they don't make me any taller!), but if I'm every seized with the urge to buy some, I'll try Sperry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1462772 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 03:43:18 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1462772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Diana and I were separated at birth. &nbsp;I could have written that post myself. &nbsp;I prefer prehensile to bony. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1462719 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:25:09 +0000 lisaflex 1462719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>for pointy toedballet style flats try sperry...i got a pair that fit like a dream </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1462584 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:17:18 +0000 Aziraphale 1462584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Court shoes (pumps) without any kind of restraining strap. My heels slip out. Also, ballet flats -- same problem, heels slip out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1462580 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:13:09 +0000 catseye 1462580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same here. Haven't owned a pair of pumps in the last twenty years. Cannot find them.&nbsp;<br />Most shoes don't work for me. Booties are the easiest for me. I did managed to get two pairs that are great this year.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1462549 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:09:55 +0000 Diana 1462549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pumps.&nbsp; I have narrow heels so they almost all fall off when I walk.&nbsp; Plus I have bony feet with no fat pads so I get horrid ball-of-foot pain and pinching and rubbing on my toes, especially when I can't wear socks with them.&nbsp; I also have flat feet and rotten balance and can't walk in heels higher than 2.5".</p> <p>(I currently don't own any true, heeled pumps.&nbsp; I have some slingback strappy sandals and a pair of pointy kitten heels which I wear in lieu of real pumps.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1462546 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:04:06 +0000 jacquie 1462546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Minigrrl if you are having to stretch your shoes, you're buying them too small! Maybe that shoe salesman just didn't have the shoe in your real size and was selling you what he had: a smaller size.<br /> Also, if you truly have a high instep, thongs are the last thing you should feel comfortable in. They offer absolutely no support, which high arches require. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1450332 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 04:18:20 +0000 SandiC 1450332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have problems with tall boots( calves big) and then when I find some with the right calf width, the arches or the lasts aren't so great. Also, I think one of my feet are definitely shaped differently. Or either the companies I love have changed manufacturers. </p> <p>Shoes are a major pain for me. And to complicate things, I get used to one pair and wear them to death or have to buy two pair. </p> <p>And I'd love some cute flats(have had the hardest time with those) </p> <p>But I did find one Black bootie that works. And this is saying a lot because I'm use to tough shoes like Teva. </p> <p>Here's the boot if anyone is interested. They are light weight, but the bottoms are supportive. The leather version of these are hard and take a while to break in. So I stick with these fabric version(easy to wipe off and clean) For me, they are addictive because they are light weight and can be worn almost the whole year.&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://www.zappos.com/ecco-abelone-short-boot-black-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/ecco-abe.....lack-black</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445863 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 06:13:46 +0000 minigrrl 1445863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same here. Nearly all footwear hurts my feet. &nbsp;I have a high instep and&nbsp;short, wide feet (a shoe salesman told me the other day that I have tiny feet for my height - thanks buddy, grrr). &nbsp;I get blisters from almost everything. &nbsp;I have many many pairs of shoes. &nbsp;Most of which I can't wear. &nbsp;I try stretching them (I have shoe and boot stretchers) and wearing them around the house for days but the minute I walk any distance in them, I'm bound to get a blister. &nbsp;I wear thongs (flip flops) a lot! If I had to choose one style which I absolutely cannot wear, it's ballet flats. &nbsp;They look awful and always fall off my heels. &nbsp;So sad!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445386 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 23:49:22 +0000 ElleH 1445386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nearly all footwear is problematic for me. They are nearly all uncomfortable. Birkenstock Gizeh is comfortable as are flip flops and wide sandals. Closed shoes hurt. Boots, booties, ankle straps &amp; laces keep shoes on my feet. I can't wear ballet flats, pumps, slip on sneakers, anything that doesn't tie or strap to the foot, unless it is a boot that can slip off my heel without slipping off my foot. Sam Edelman Louie comes in light colours &amp; has about 2 1/2 inch heel. It will slip on your heel a little but all boots do on me. I think they're supposed to of maybe that is just pull on boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445360 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:01:04 +0000 unfrumped 1445360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sandals that cover bunion area. </p> <p>Shoes that look good with nude hose at work in summer-- something not high but not frumpy- schoolmarm. A few loafer styles and ballet- types worked last year. Paler colorss.<br /> Shootie that has chunky medium heel (1 1/2-2") and fits close the the foot without gaping.<br /> " Summer bootie". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445348 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:27:56 +0000 Staysfit 1445348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inexpensive footwear ! (I couldn't resist saying that as a true shoe fiend) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445237 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:38:12 +0000 Janet 1445237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always took my ease of finding shoes for granted until I started spending time on YLF! I never truly understood how many women have such problems finding comfortable shoes that fit. I'm lucky to have average sized feet that are slightly on the narrow and low-volume side, so many closed shoes work for me with the addition of insoles or even just socks. </p> <p>However, pumps are difficult for me, as are low-vamped flats. My heels are narrow, and I tend to walk right out of these style unless they have ankle straps. I can't tell you how many pairs of pumps I've tried on, only to have them flop off my heels the moment I take a step. Fortunately, my life is casual and I have little need for pumps or dressy flats. </p> <p>Lately I've had trouble finding tall boots that work on me too. I have long legs for my height, and my calves are just big enough to make the fits snug. A little stretching can do the trick, but since most tall boots reach well short of my knees, often they end right where my calf is largest, resulting in a weird calf muffin-top effect. Not a good look, trust me. And the over-the-knee boots I've tried really only come halfway up my kneecaps. Again, not a good look. Oh well, I will simply stick with the ones I have for now! </p> <p>Fortunately, I'm a really easy fit in booties and sandals, and those are my most-worn styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445233 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:26:48 +0000 Sveta 1445233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of them - with my size 12 feet ANY type of shoe is a pain to find and I have to get what is available and not what I really want. The story of my life!<br />If we are talking about specific fit issues on top of it then:<br />- tall boots. I don't have narrow calves by any standard (15.5") but most of tall boots are gaping on the top. I think it may be because they are too tall for my lower legs. I am tall and my legs are not short but it &nbsp;seems that they increase the shaft length with sizes going up so when it comes to size 12 they are too tall?&nbsp;<br />- narrow toe anything. I have wider toe box but the rest of my foot is average in width. If the toes are pointy or even almond &nbsp;they are often pinching my toes. If I go to wide width then they are too wide all over - but sometimes still pinching.<br />- ballet flats. I cannot make them work for my wide forefoot and they do not look good. I finally gave up on them all together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445227 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:14:03 +0000 Anonymous 1445227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto Rachylou. My 12 inch calves swim in even 14 inch circumference boots. They also need to be flat and no more than 15 inches high. I now have black but would love to find a light grey. That will probably never happen.<br /> Another shoe challenge is that the top of my feet are sensitive and most tie shoes don't work as well as many slip on high vamp. It seems a weird problem to have but painful if there is any pressure on top as I walk.<br /> Ankle straps. I have skinny ankles and straps that hit at the right spot are hard to find </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445156 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:58:50 +0000 rachylou 1445156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely tall boots. I have toothpicks for legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445057 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:17:48 +0000 Walkinthepark 1445057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny -&nbsp; Google neuroma.&nbsp; What you are describing is what I suffered with for a long time.&nbsp; I finally went to a podiatrist and that's what his diagnosis was.&nbsp;&nbsp; Orthotics have helped tremendously, however, they do limit the type of shoes I can wear.&nbsp; I don't care, though, because my feet are happy now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445016 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:00:24 +0000 Style Fan 1445016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first priority is comfort.&nbsp; My feet have a lot of problems.&nbsp; Then I want shoes and boots that look good.&nbsp; This is where I get into problems.&nbsp; I tend to fall back on my old reliable brands.&nbsp; Boring.&nbsp; I have been lucky with Fryes,&nbsp;Birkies, El Natualista, Trippen, etc.&nbsp; But I would like to branch out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445014 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:55:01 +0000 shiny 1445014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find thong sandals to be extremely painful to wear. The only exception has been Jcrew metallic thongs, because the leather is very thin and quite soft, but even then I can only wear them long enough to walk a bit on the beach and back.&nbsp;</p> <p>You've heard me all complain for years about tall boots - must be 13 inches tall and no more, and 13 inches in the calves. I did finally find two new pairs this year, yeah! Persistence pays, or (in this case) sheer luck.&nbsp;But yes, they aren't quite my "ideals" - they are not bad though, and pretty darn close.</p> <p>Booties are a struggle for me as well. In this case, it's usually my ankles. I hate the FPE, but also the shaft can't be too high either. I tried on a zillion pairs this year and did manage to find a pair, Erich Michael, that is so freaking comfortable I added a second pair (different style and color)&nbsp;in the same brand. I am the Queen of duplication when I find a shoe that works!&nbsp;I will snap up every color option.&nbsp;</p> <p>I struggle with heels that have a strap around the ankle, because a lot of them hit too high on the ankle - above my ankle, not at it. I really like this style when I can find it, as it helps to keep the shoe on my feet.&nbsp;</p> <p>Pumps - standard pumps -- are at the moment my biggest gap. Something has happened lately and I find all but one pair in my closet unbearable to wear. It's not the heel height (no more than 3"), it's more my toes feeling all cramped and achy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Slip on's - I got the pointy toed Trouve's someone here recommended. Those fit great, and don't make me look like I have clompy&nbsp;clown feet. They will also be comfortable without socks, once all this snow melts.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ballet flats are hit or miss, but I'm off of them lately so that's okay.</p> <p>Flat oxfords - the Jcrew monk straps are quite comfortable.&nbsp;</p> <p>Part of my recent foot finickiness is that I have developed some sort of issue with the soft pad between two of my toes on my left foot. It started months ago, and it comes and goes. I think it first started because of pinchy pointy toed high heels, but not sure.&nbsp;I'm now finding a lot of shoes will exacerbate this tremendously.... with just one step, I'll be in pain. Lots and lots of booties were discarded because of this issue.&nbsp;Not sure what is up with that, or when it'll go away. :-(</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445007 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:24:34 +0000 Daria 1445007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still in search of riding boots that would fit&nbsp;my narrow calves. Other than that, I presumably have pretty standard feet and have no issues finding footware. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445005 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:19:53 +0000 K.M. 1445005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Flats are hard for me to find. I have bunions, but the bunion is worse on my right foot, so the foot is wider; but the rest of my feet are thin and bony. So if something feels OK in the toe box, it falls off my heels; if it doesn't fall off, it hurts my bunions. And sometimes it works on one foot but not the other. Plus totally flat shoes with no arch support make my feet hurt.<br />This also makes it hard to find pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1445000 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:07:37 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1445000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same as Sterling - sandals have to have a lot of foot coverage to keep my feet from spilling over the sides.&nbsp; No&nbsp;single skinny strap shoes for me. I also have large calves, but it's easier lately to find tall&nbsp;boots that fit (online anyway). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1444983 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:35:15 +0000 Anonymous 1444983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pumps and flats slip off my feet, laces hurt the tops of my feet (I have a high instep), I need a certain amount of&nbsp;arch support,&nbsp;and I have bunions and osteoarthritis pain to deal with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1444981 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:32:52 +0000 Walkinthepark 1444981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual, slip-ons are next to impossible for me to find.&nbsp; I have a wide forefoot and narrow heel.&nbsp; I also wear orthotics which raise my arch.&nbsp; Most slip-ons slip off!&nbsp; If they do stay on they squish my toes which then cause my toes to tingle and cramp.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1444973 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:17:59 +0000 Krissy 1444973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got narrow feet and I find them so difficult buy for! haha.&nbsp;So often I've bought ill fitting ballet flats and ended up throwing them out. The shoes just fall off or I give myself foot cramps by trying to scrunch up my toes to keep them on my feet!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-type-of-footwear-do-you-have-the-most-trouble-finding#post-1444969 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:06:40 +0000 old chic 1444969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My problem is the opposite of Emily's. Knee high boots never make it up to my knees. Although I am only 5'8", I have disproportionately long legs. Have to go to over-the-knee styles to get the height of boot I want.<br />I also have a problem with pumps and flats slipping off my heels unless they are uncomfortably tight. Fortunately, I love ankle straps. </p>