Slip-on Sneaks: leave no retail stone unturned even if you trip over it (ETA fit info)

I had pretty much given up on ever having a pair of slip-on sneakers. I ordered, tried on, and returned so many pairs. All kinds of brands from very spendy ones to Cons. No go. If they didn't out-and-out hurt my fussy tender feet, I'd walk right out of them. I decided the heck with it. I didn't need them. Boo hoo,

Tuesday, I went into Old Navy to return a few things before my 45 day window ran out. I picked up a couple of tees and things. Nothing that had to be tried on because I'm still recovering from shingles. Yes, really. Gah! I'm pretty sure I'm not contagious at this point, but discretion being the better part of valor, blah, blah, blah. As I was passing the shoes (read: I almost tripped over the display. Literally.), I saw slip-ons in a leopard print. Cheapie ones, but really quite cute. For some reason, I decided to try them on. The shingles are NOT anywhere near my feet. Amazingly, they fit. On sale for $14.97 minus 10% for the first Tuesday of the month, minus rewards, I think they ended up being around 8 bucks. They won't last long. Who cares?!

I can't put them in my finds because I'm on my iPad, but here's the link:
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....=966703002

I ordered a pair in black, too. I have slip-ons now. Just in time for transitional weather. Yay!

ETA: Fit info - They seem to have a roomy toe box with a fairly narrow heel. They run large in length and don't come in half sizes. I normally wear a 9.5 and sized down to a 9, which was perfect for me.

11 years ago

Sveta

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Veteran

Nice find - it was meant to be!

always trying

Like you, I tried on dozens of slip on sneakers and most fell off my feet, or somehow were just not right, and finally gave up. I may just have to try these as they are cute.

texstyle

What a great find - I'm copying you and trying a pair too. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous

Super cute! May have to go check them out- I'm living in a pair of black leather slip-ons right now.

deb

I gave up on slip-ons. These are cute! I hope you are feeling better soon.

Suz

Wow, great find! I may just try those myself. I haven't had luck with slip-ons, either.

I am so sorry to hear about the shingles! So painful!! ClearlyClaire had that last year...it was miserable for her.

viva

Those are really cute, Beth! I'm so glad you found them -- or they found you.

I'm so sorry you've had shingles. I remember when my mother had them years ago, it was horrible. I hope you are feeling better.

rabbit

Good find! Ross also has these Report leopard slipons (and similar black croc and silver snake ones) for around 15$ too: http://www.buckle.com/report-a.....ords-_-Rep I've seen them at three different stores.

BethL

Thanks, everyone. Always trying and texstyle, I hope they'll work for you, too. They seem to have a roomy toe box with a fairly narrow heel. They run large in length and don't come in half sizes. For once, that wasn't a problem for me; I normally wear a 9.5 and sized down to a 9. I'm sorry - I should have put this info up top, which I'll do now.

I'm much, much better now than I was, thank you. I'm about 2 1/2 weeks in. Thank goodness for the anti-virals, which I started taking right away. The first week was awful. A lot of pain, plus I was running a fever and felt like I had the flu. After that, though, I started to feel better, and the pain started to ease up - slowly at first, then faster. At this point, I'm not in much pain most of the time, and I'm just waiting for the rash to go away.

If you're able to get the vaccine, I highly recommend it. I had been thinking of getting it. I didn't know that even though it's FDA approved for individuals over 50 in the US, most insurances won't cover it until you're 60. I'm 52. If you do get it, I also highly recommend the anti-viral medication. I think I would have had a vicious case without it.

Janet

How great that you found your slip-on-sneaks in such a fortuitous way! I love mine and ended up keeping two pairs of perforated ones (I wore the mint ones today).

I'm sorry you've had shingles! It sounds just miserable. I hope you are on the mend and feeling 100% better soon!

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