Chewed shoe replacement.

[icarus]

As it works out, I have to replace my simple every-day wear work flats. (Thanks, Simbha.)

The ones I had did look a little cheap (they were) and had some scuffs on the side. I'm trying to save for a car, so I'm not going on a shoe spree.

As usual, US size 4 1/2 (European 35) is next to impossible to find. Sadly, my old standby, Cinderella's of Boston doesn't have any decent options.

I was told that vintage tends to have small sizes, high quality shoes. In the olden days all shoes were handmade.

These have an interesting shape, though it's a taller heel than I like. I remembered them from the last time I was looking for shoes, though.

I'm also told that children's shoes (always cheap compared to women's) have more adult-looking styles than in the past. In US children's I wear a size 2 1/2.

Like these boots, not useful for the current 100 degree weather but knee high boots for fifty bucks?

Sadly, these boots only go up to a size 2, not 2 1/2.

These are nicer than they used to be, but nothing on this page really excites me.

The other option is to check out the little boutiques on Etsy.com (introduced to me by raveninthewind, hi Raven! *waves*)

These shoes from Finland are funky and odd with aviator's flavor. I think I like them. They look comfy and like the sort of thing I'd wear all the time.

I love these sexy, strappy things. The size says 4, yet the insole length is the same as my current shoes.

Or European specialty websites for itty-bitty feet.

Dainty Feet doesn't have any interesting, simple flats, but these have a nice shape with the clean lines and scalloped edge.

Then there are Chinese shoes, which are cheap enough that I might check out a pair, just for curiosity's sake.



No doubt they'll fall apart, but they're different, and I'm bored with my usual shoe...

The usual shoe, only I prefer the flats and can't find them:

The usual.


Oh, who am I kidding? I'm hungry for a shoe spree.


ETA: For those who're interested, I grabbed the vintage shoes. They're very high quality (the nicer ones handmade and never worn) for the same price as machine-made. They're also one of a kind.

Er. I spent more than I planned. Not a lot more.

For the future then I'll look at daintyfeet, and perhaps these pointy toes from Zappos (thank you all for the Zappos links). I'll shop the kiddie section when it's time to buy boots in the fall. *nods* We have a long-term shoe plan.

Comments

[meansgirl]

Heads up: 6pm.com has a huge selection of shoes, all discounted, and you can search by size if you like. Hope you find something!

[icarus]

Right on, thank you!

[florahart]

Zappos.

I cannot believe I know a shoe shop at all because I buy gym shoes, and essentially no other kind, but my SIL loves them, and they have sizes starting at 4. Like, here's a flat that's maybe a litle pricier. The main page of the site lets you narrow by style, color, size, price range, etc.

[icarus]

Thank you, you're right.

How 'bout this one?

[mllesatine]

I've never brought shoes online. Have the vintage ones been sent? Do they fit?

And I can't wear flats because my feet are to big (the shoes would fall off). I have size 41 (like US 9?) and this is the last size where you can find "nice" shoes for women. But I'm always angry because a lot of heeled shoes aren't available in 41.

[icarus]

They've been sent. We'll know in about a week.

I have this wistful wan feeling when it comes to shoes. Most people I know it's a matter of finding the right shoe, or not finding a particular shoe in their size. For me, it's a matter of there being not a single shoe in the store in my size.

gblvr went to DSW and she was surprised at the whole lot of nothing there was in my size. Big store. Not a single shoe.

Anyway, we'll see how the vintage footwear works out.