Custom made shoes?

Anna

I have feet that are very difficult to fit, and I'm actually thinking about a pair of custom made shoes. I have very wide toes and narrow heels, so sling-backs are the best fit, and even then my toes hurt after a few hours. I wear sneakers (with orthotics) most of the time just so I'm not limping with pain.

Has anyone here tried custom or semi-custom shoes? I'm curious to know where you went and what was the result--- happy feet? TIA!!

13 years ago

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Isabel

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I don't know anything about it. Sorry. But I found it surprising that you do well with sling backs. My "knuckles" are wide because of bunions and I have a heck of a time with sling backs.

Bumping in case someone else has experience.....

13 years ago

rosee

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also bumping...

I am considering this myself but still researching. I am tired of spending money on not so right shoes (various reasons). There are a few companies to google....

Shoes of Prey - but they make shoes according to pre-made lasts not custom lasts
http://www.shoesofprey.com

Adler shoes - custom lasts
http://www.adlershoes.com

Lots of places in Asia including

http://www.jgshoe.com
http://ellensshoppingnews.blog.....s-and.html

13 years ago

Freckles

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I have done it many years ago and was completely thrilled with the result. My shoemaker retired and I have not done it since.

I got the recommendation for mine from the most fabulous dresser I have ever met with impeccable taste and the budget to allow her to go high end. She had used this man and so had a lot of her friends as well as a doctor of mine.

Be sure to read all reviews of the service. Simple shoes are definitely easier to be happy with but make sure that any fashion details are well defined and pay particular notice to seaming. Bad seams derail shoes like nothing else can.

13 years ago

Freckles

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I have narrow feet with extremely narrow heels so sling backs are my shoe of choice also. I bought a pair of Naot sandals last summer that may work for you. They have a velcro fastening on both the strap on the toes and the ankle strap allowing you to adjust the shoe fit perfectly and change it as the day progresses if your feet swell.

I can't seem to find the name and the box is long gone but here is a pic. Naot has a number of styles in this vein.

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-completed

13 years ago

Deborah

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Anna, I have bought shoes from Shoes of Prey and they are fabulous. I know there is a facility to provide specific info about your sizing and I found their customer service brilliant. Could be worth making some further inquiries. These are the shoes I had made but there a lot of options Best of luck.

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