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MsMaven

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Any shoes that will fit the bill?

I ordered the same old stuff: Chantelle bras, panties, Paige and Joe's jeans.

Now I could use some help. I attended a memorial service last weekend. A long drive to get there, so decided to wear black ponte pants and a conservative top. But shoes? Late Covid all my shoes have white or light soles. I had a pair of black patent AGL with a gold bar across the top that were my dressier shoes for years and years. I can't wear them anymore. My feet have changed. I can't wear heels or narrow toed low flats. My bunions have expanded. I need a larger size--an 11--in dressier shoes.

I've look on NAS and I can't find the shoes. This has never been a problem until recently. I need an 11. I need a dressy flat. I can't wear ballet slippers, not enough support. I looked at AGL, Munro, even my old standby, Stuart Weitzman. Can't find anything.

Help!

3 years ago

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April

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I do recall that Nordstrom usually is the place to go for hard-to-find sizes, MM, so it's frustrating that you're not finding what you're after!

Let's see what the YLF sleuths unearth...

3 years ago

April

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MM, it's not NAS, but check Zappos. There seem to be a fair number of brands doing an 11 in a non-sporty style. Arcopedico, David Tate, Margaux. As Angie would say, have a squizz...

3 years ago

kkards

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Do you look at the Nordstrom Sale styles? Not NAS, but still on sale…(sorry on my iPad so cant do finds).

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/5884855

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/5941472

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/4966394

Not sure if these are dressy enough for you.

3 years ago

gryffin

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https://www.saksoff5th.com/pro.....67793.html

Ms Maven I have exactly the same issue but add to that I need to wear my orthotics or add arch support which makes dressy shoes almost impossible. I just bought the above Stuart Weitzman. I can't wear my 3.4 orthotics comfortably so I'm trying to add a little arch cushion but I think they will be workable. I also have the EF Purl which is a comfy dressy bootie. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ei.....C&

I also have aquatalia small heeled suede black booties both for less dressy occassions. I find this area a total hewi so I'll be looking and taking notes on any ideas. Fussy feet and morton's neuroma bad for dressy situations. Empathizing and feeling your pain!!

3 years ago

cat2

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Not NAS, but how about the Tory Burch Jessa loafer? No TB logo, pretty gold trim.

3 years ago

Ana

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I second April's suggestion of Zappos if you can't find anything at Nordstrom. My feet expanded after I had my kids and I actually found that I need a wide width of my old size, or a 1/2 size up in regular width, so maybe try both and see what works. Zappos is great for sorting by size and occasion, and their return policy and customer service are great.

Are you looking for black shoes, or only dark soles? Here's a search I put together for black flats in 10.5W or 11 but you can change it to any parameters you need.

3 years ago

Minnie

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My go-to comfort shoes are Sofft Shoes. Their footbed is just right for my low arches.

For example, their 'Severn" comes in size 11.
They may not be dressy enough for you, but I think a plain black shoe can easily be worn at dressier occasions.

https://www.sofftshoe.com/Wome...../SF0021091

3 years ago

MsMaven

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April After a while on NAS I did go and look at Zappos. I couldn't find what I wanted in my size and looking at old favorite brands. I do need to spend more time there.

kkards I have been considering the AGLs you posted and am tempted to try them.

griffin I've considered the SWs. I do have a nice Taryn Rose booty from last year. I hope they'll still fit come fall.

cat2 I take another look at the Tory Burch. I did see the Jessa shoe pop up several times.

Ana thank you for that list! I went through a couple of pages and will do more later. I want dark shoes--could be brown or burgundy--and I want dark soles. I'm going to find a couple to order from all the suggestions and try them out. I saw some SAS shoes, which I buy from time to time in lace up styles. Used to buy sandals occasionally. I wonder if the store is still here in San Jose. I hadn't thought about them, but there are one or two styles that might work for me.

Minnie I've seen the Sofft Shoes in some of the catalogues I still get. I'm not sure if I've ever tried them. I think I may have had a pair of sandals or slides before.

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I'm going to do some serious shopping later. Yesterday I found that many of the shoes I looked at were either sold out, out of stock, or only had one or two pairs left in my size, so I need to get working on this and try some on.

3 years ago

Ana

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Oh, if you're in San Jose I had a lot of luck at the DSW on Stevens Creek Blvd. if you want to head out to the shops. It's actually one of the nicest DSWs I've ever been to and it's right down the street from the SAS store, next to the Barnes and Noble.

3 years ago

MsMaven

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Yes Ana, I’ve been to that DSW many times, but not for years now. I have wondered if they are still open.

3 years ago

Anonymous

Clarks? I just found loafers there that don't fall off my heels!

3 years ago

Aquamarine

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Maybe Earth would work? The Fiona comes in 11 and 12. They are super comfortable but not sure if they are dressy enough for you.

3 years ago

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