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Convertible Heels

Jenn

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A sustainable fashion writer I follow linked to these today, and I think they're really cool...flats that convert into heels.

https://pashionfootwear.com

I'm really intrigued by this idea and wonder how stable they would feel. I like having a pair of 2-4" heels in my wardrobe for dressy occasions, but mine are fourteen years old and no longer in great shape. I've resisted replacing because of how seldom I wear them. If I could wear as flats and add heels on the rare occasion I need/want them that would be amazing.

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Latest reply was from rachylou

Jenni NZ

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Well the video looks good, look good both ways.
However, for me ( not necessarily you) they still look too high to wear comfortably. And secondly if you wear a lot as flats, most of the shoe will start to look worn and then odd when you add a pristine heel to that.
My solution to this is to have some lower heeled dressy shoes available. They don’t get worn as much but can be at any dressy opportunity.

Sloper

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How interesting!

I admit I'd be scared at first - especially on stairs.

Anonymous

Love this! I'd normally wear them as the heels, but nice to convert occasionally for weekends. Or to take off the heels to walk during my lunchbreak.

chewyspaghetti

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Convertables always sound like a great idea...I don't know if they really work like they're supposed to.

bj1111

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i would totally try it. the weak spot is the front sole "latch". i don't know how they would hold up. the heel fastening seems sound from an engineering perspective.

the sole must be super soft to be able to be molded by the detachable sole from essentially flat to arched. i need to try these out!!!

rachylou

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It’s brilliant!

Anonymous

Mmm - I’ll let you go first

Sal

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I am intrigued! But I would be tempted to find a low heel pair of shoes that you adore and maybe just wear them more.

Jenn’s equivalent of my blush oxfords? These are dressy enough but comfortable enough?

Full disclosure - I have three pairs of heels as well. Rarely worn now ( I am thinking five - six times a year between the three pairs).

Ana

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Oooh, interesting! I love the pink ones. The sole must be so flexible! If anyone tries them out please report back.

Echo

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This is a really neat idea! And I like that they offer block heels or stiletto heels, higher and lower. However, I adore shoes, and I just don't see the point in converting one pair into different types when I could get two or three different pairs instead, KWIM? I like the variety. These do have great reviews, though. Keep the forum updated if anyone decides to try them!

Jaime

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I do see Jenni's point about uneven wear and tear. I also wonder how stable and comfortable they are. On the other hand they would be brilliant for events like weddings where you might want heels for photos and the reception and flats for dancing.

Jenn

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I hadn't thought of the uneven wear and tear thing, but that could definitely be an issue!

lyn67

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Good idea-but think the same what Jenni said. The only way I can imagine them working is if you wear them for the same level of dressines and if you wear them same amount(both flat and heeled).

Shevia had the best ideea!!:-)

Echo--BUT you can spare lot of space in your closet!!!:-)

kkards

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Fascinating…like Echo, my love of shoes makes this kind of a no go for me, but i did love going down the rabbit hole of reading all about them (Shark Tank stories, need to go back and watch that, Forbes etc). I think this review kind of sums up there usefulness
https://news.yahoo.com/pashion.....42158.html

As heels, I found that they fit really well and gave plenty of cushion, though admittedly I was only wearing them for short periods of time around the house. As flats, I was a little less impressed by the shoes, because their curved sole when the heel is removed definitely takes some getting used to.

nemosmom

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Hmm. I like the idea of these, but add me to the list of skeptics re: stability. A shoe rigid enough to hold me up on a heel certainly shouldn't be flexible enough to lie flat.... *raises eyebrow*

Jenn

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kkards, based on that review, it sounds like they're maybe engineered to be worn as heels most of the time and flats occasionally (which would be great for something like commuting by foot/public transportation). My needs are the opposite--flats most of the time and heels occasionally.

rachylou

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Ok. What I’m thinking of is the long walk in SF, up and down those hills, from your parking space to the restaurant…