Shoes - do these fit? *now comparing two sizes

biscuitsmom

Oh, poor girl! I really hope you're feeling better! Pretty sandals, but they do look a bit big....are they comfy? I would try a size down, I think.

15 years ago

kellygirl

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Cute sandals! Do you think the angle of the heel will cause your foot to slide forward? If so, I think they are probably fine. I prefer a bit of room over seeing toes hang off the edge. Just my 2 cents. I'll, of course, defer to the experts : )

15 years ago

Angie

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Oh no! Poor toe and poor you

The shoes look fab. Have you tried the DV's I suggested too? They are dressier and you might like to compare!

15 years ago

Sarah

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Angie, I did order the other DVs! They're quite lovely, but I'm hoping they'll stretch a little around the ankle. I'll take photos of those once my foot shrinks back down. I need input on them as well.
They are very different for me than these DV's for Target. I consider these a casual shoe and the other one is more dressy. I went last summer with only two pair of sandals, and I'm not making that mistake this time around!

15 years ago

Angie

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Good thinking, Sarah. You need 10 pairs of sandals so start shopping!

15 years ago

Mo

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Sarah, you may have a similar foot as mine - I have shorter toes. So in closed shoes I wear a 7 1/2 but in open sandals I'm often a 7.

15 years ago

Sarah

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I'm the same way, Mo! Same sizes even. But occasionally I need to go down to 6.5 on sandals...

15 years ago

rae

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No input, but watching with interest. I have the opposite issue, though: long toes. Keeping an eye on the thread to see how sandals are supposed to fit.

15 years ago

Scarlet

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I would probably try a half size smaller for comparison. Get better poor foot!

15 years ago

Cilleena

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Poor foot! I remember those nasty, little fire ants from when I lived in SC. Burning and itching like crazy. I didn't have the other allergic reactions you had. Is this your first encounter with fire ants?
Back to the sandals, they look great to me. Do they feel ok? You've definitely got half a size of length left in the toe, but if they are a little narrower in the toe area, it will just fit that way. 10 pairs of sandals? Wow. I got by on 2 pairs last summer, too.

15 years ago

Debbie

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I think the shoes look great.
Sarah did the Dr prescribe something for you to use immediately if you get bit again. If not please ask. I've had some nasty reactions to those little things.

15 years ago

Sarah

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I have encountered them before, Cilleena, which is why I was shocked I had this extent of a reaction. My first encounter I was watering the lawn and realized too late I was STANDING on a mound.
I think I"ll see if I can find these down a size and compare. I'm happy with the size 7s, but I want to know 100% they're the right size.

15 years ago

Sarah

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Yes Debbie, I have some EpiPens now.

15 years ago

Debbie

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I'm so glad that is what I have too. It can be pretty scary.

15 years ago

Janet

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Hope you're feeling better soon!

It looks like you have room in the toe area, but I don't think that's a deal breaker if the shoe feels fine on your foot. I find that I can sometimes wear a slightly smaller than usual size in sandals, but I watch to make sure my toes don't hang off if my foot slides forward.

I just cringe when I see women walking around with their heels spilling out of the back of a sandal.

15 years ago

Sarah

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I agree, Janet. Heels hanging off the back or toes off the front is not a look I'm going for. O:)

15 years ago

Heather

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Poor Sarah! What a terrible reaction! Hope you feel better soon.

Great sandals.

15 years ago

Sarah

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PS: Here's what I looked like yesterday! I sent this to my husband while I was calling him asking what I should do. I'm posting this b/c I know you ladies won't judge.

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15 years ago

Sarah

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Okay, ladies, here are the 6.5's and 7s side by side. I can only tell a very subtle difference. So which "foot" do you prefer?

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15 years ago

biscuitsmom

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The one on the right looks like a slightly better fit, but what really matters is which is more comfortable? I really think you cant go wrong either way....but my preference is the one on the right. Glad to hear you recovered from that trauma!

15 years ago

Aida

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I prefer the slightly smaller shoe I think; just a matter of whether your toes feel happy in the caged part up front.

15 years ago

Maya

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Sarah, I often find that my toes don't reach the tip in sandals, especially when my foot is relaxed (not engaged while standing or walking, but just kind of dangling there or resting while I sit). I don't think it's something most people notice though. Some people just have shorter or straighter toes than others. Better than the alternative, I guess (toe overhang, yuck!).

To me both pairs look fine. The smaller pair are only marginally better. I'd let comfort be the guide.

Hope you are feeling better!

15 years ago

Lisa

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I vote smaller shoe, but one caveat, do your feet puff up in the summer? I find my feet swell by the end of the day, so the sandals I try on in cooler weather usually are too tight/small fit wise when actually used during our hot summers. (If it's already hot there then this point is mute). What a reaction, goodness! Glad you are ok though! Pesky ant!

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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I vote the smaller size as well. Have you been able to walk around in them to get an idea of slippage?

15 years ago

Kate

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They look pretty much the same to me. I would wear them around the house for a while and see which feels better.

I'm glad you're feeling better after the ant attack! That picture is priceless - it makes me want to give you a hug, and I get a kick out of how your happy nail polish color contrasts with the not so happy look on your face.

15 years ago

Sarah

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Thanks y'all! I think I like the smaller size better. Once my foot gets back to normal I'll trod around the house in both pair so I can compare.
Thanks Kate. I was pretty miserable, but that nail polish color always makes me smile. It's Sephora by OPI's "Lost Without My GPS" which is more perfect than you'll ever know. O:)

15 years ago

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