Guest gingembre Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Not directly ballet-related, but hopefully something other ballet-minded people will understand... I was wondering if any women on this board have had success finding street shoes that are comfortable (not sneakers) especially for someone with somewhat wide feet. I can't STAND the pointy-shoe thing, aside from looking silly (in my opinion) they are also uncomfortable. I've had some success finding a rounder and/or squarer toe with boots, though I sometimes run into problems with the calf not being wide enough if they're not ankle boots. However, I'd love to get some shoes I can wear a nice skirt with. In addition to the "box" of the shoe not being pointy, I often find with strappy-sandal types that they cut into my instep (high instep and arches = great for ballet, bad sor street shoes ) I'm looking for something work-appropriate, in an 8 1/2 W preferably. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment
dido Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 John Fleuvog makes (very funky, I adore them) round toed shoes in all hights and styles. I have a pair of red and cream mary-janes and a very 40's type exagerrated cuban heel mary janes (okay, I have 12 pairs of mary janes) in shades of blue. He also makes punk-ish no/low heel lace ups. I'm pretty sure there's a website for them. They're moderately pricey, and definitely a little on the wierd side. Quote Link to comment
Kate B Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Camper shoes are quite good - sensible but funky and quite affordable. I don't know if you can get them in the States, but you can have a look here: www.camper.es I'm glad this thread has been posted - I am currently looking for new, sensible but cute shoes! Quote Link to comment
Guest gingembre Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Ahem. Before I explore this website for John Fluevog any fiurther, I had to post the link: http://www.fluevog.com/ The "opening ditty" is a must-read! I was cracking up at my desk. Quote Link to comment
Guest gingembre Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 I must say, the Fluevog shoes are awesome! Not much there I could wear to work though I can't get the Camper site to work for me, I'll try again later. Has anyone used dance shoes - I'm thinking character shoes or maybe flamenco shoes, ballroom shoes rock too but not for work. I've always loved the simplicity of character shoes. I was thinking they might work well if I take them to a shoe repair shop to get soles appropriate for outdoors... Quote Link to comment
Guest gingembre Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 OK, I wanted to add that a random search has brought me to Zappos (http://www.zappos.com) which has links to categories such as "pointy toes" "round toes" and my personal favorite "comfort". I am busily browsing now! Quote Link to comment
lampwick Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 OK, my new Spring shoes shall be Fluevogs. I'm way overdue for some shoes anyway. Luckily, I'm a professional computer geek so funky shoes, sneakers, flip-flops, whatever, are all work-appropriate Quote Link to comment
Guest gingembre Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Zappos website is looking good so far - they have a free return policy good for a year! Lampwick, some Fluevogs are looking good to me too - though maybe not for work as I work in the financial services sector. I'm going to browse for swing shoes now... I LOVE the saddle shoes with a slight heel. Forgot to add - Zappos has user reviews of the shoes, so hopefully that will help steer me to comfy wide-enough, no extensive break-in needed shoes. I am *so* tired of wearing only pants to work, especially as the weather is heading towards spring! Quote Link to comment
dido Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 (edited) Oh boy. I knew I shouldn't have looked. As if pointe shoes weren't bad enough! Can you believe I already own SIX pairs of those shoes? I think I really need the red and while Flamers and those heels with the strap across the toe. I also like the 2 strap mary janes... uh oh. OK. Edited to add. The red and white shoes with the flames? They're actually red and pink. And, there are three strap maryjanes with 3 teardrops in cream on the toe, 3 inch heels (very comfortable I know because I own that similar pair? Yes. I now own 8 pairs of Fleuvogs. (But they give me a discount at the store!) Edited March 6, 2004 by dido Quote Link to comment
Guest kristinene Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 Yikes, a little expensive? But then again...I am a poor student... For those who need something down a price range I adore a pair of Birkenstocks (yes a bit expensive, but under $100 and quality) I have that look like clogs, but have a rubber sole instead of cork = ok in water. They have that great high arch that feels so great, and they last well. Got to say though, love the Fleuvog site! What fantastic shoes! Quote Link to comment
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