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Dulciana

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2016, 03:12:19 PM »

That's the only way I'll wear trousers, sparkle - with heels!   ;D
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Joyce

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« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2016, 05:32:30 PM »

I'm like that with clothes. See something really nice in a size 10, but looks awful in my size.

Guess we're never happy with our lot.
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CLKD

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2016, 05:38:40 PM »

Hotters anyone?

Hunters have changed hands apparently and have had manufacturing problems. It's taken 15 months to begin getting the Brand name back into the public eye.

I never wear 2 pairs of socks.  I did try years ago but one pair would rub …… now I wear the socks I use daily until they are worn at the heels then they go for rags.  Walking shops have 'inners' which Himself has used underneath his daily socks.  Mohair didn't last long  ::).  My walking shoes are my foot size worn with daily socks …… I used to cut that foil for putting behind radiators - would stand on the foil and trace round each foot then cut out, put into the bottom of Wellies or walking shoes kept my feet warm enough and not too thick - as long as they didn't move in the bottom of the footwear, I did try Blue-tak to keep them stuck properly  ::)
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CLKD

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2016, 05:52:58 PM »

Where can I buy trousers with heels?
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Joyce

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« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2016, 06:14:52 PM »

 ;D
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limpy

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« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2016, 06:49:19 PM »

I would love to be able to wear wellies, but they are boats on my feet.

Ju Ju - It might be worth trying Buckbootz.
I've got 7 1/2 size feet and they fit so snugly, they do not fall off, awkward to remove in fact.
They're warm as well, they've got neoprene in them, probably why they fit so well.
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CLKD

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2016, 08:11:26 PM »

GB was the biggest shoe manufacturer in Europe until recent years  :'(.  There's a shoe museum in Northampton! which is 'the home' of many Brands: Loakes for example. 
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Ju Ju

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2016, 08:53:44 PM »

Apparently only 6% of the population have very narrow feet. It's nice to be different.......sometimes! Not in this case. Manufacturers stopped making narrow shoes in the uk years ago. That's why shoes for me are so expensive as they have to shipped in. There are 3 companies that I know of that sell online. Fortunately they are very good at advice on fitting online, but of course you have to pay p&p on top of the cost of the shoes and I have made some expensive mistakes. Shoes feel comfortable initially, but prove not to be later, but that can happen when you buy in a shop. A few years ago, I was in NY in January and found this shoe shop specialising in narrow shoes. Very expensive, but they were having a sale. Lots of money off. And I was let loose with my credit card!  ;) l can't persuade DH to take me back in January again. I don't know why!  ;D
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Katejo

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #23 on: March 12, 2016, 10:31:06 PM »

A young shoe shop sales assistant once said to me 'but they have to fit you because they don't  come any larger' !  I'd love to take size 6 but needed a 7 by the age of 12.
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Ju Ju

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #24 on: March 13, 2016, 10:20:16 AM »

Yes I remember K Shoes. Sad when they stopped making narrow shoes. As a child I dreamed of having red party shoes, but all that was available was brown lace ups.

Sadly, whether with clothes or shoes, if your size is not within the average range, you need bottomless pits of money and lack of taste! Though to be fair, these days, online narrow shoe companies do offer beautiful shoes at a price. It's the additional fitting problems l have that limits my choice. I've been bra shopping this week. In London. Pointless looking locally. What I really wanted was a plain smooth bra. To get a good comfortable fit, I have to wear lacy bras. I'm not a lacy person, but at least I'm well supported! And not horrendously expensive for once.
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Ju Ju

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #25 on: March 13, 2016, 01:20:46 PM »

I'll see how I get on with the new ones, then order some more. Excellent idea!
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Dancinggirl

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #26 on: March 13, 2016, 01:46:44 PM »

I think shoe sizes are like dress sizes - they vary!!!  For me the main issue is finding ANY shoes that fit!!!
I'm a size 2.5 and if one more person says I'm lucky because I can buy children shoes, I think I will punch them. I do not want shoes in strange colours or designs, especially bows and actually children's shoes are very uncomfortable - it's no wonder they often don't want to walk anywhere.
I hold on to the few shoes that I can wear for many years.  I dread my favourites wearing out completely as I know the quest to find another pair will be so challenging.  The look of disbelief on a shoe assistants face when I ask for even size 3 shoes is so depressing.  Adding insoles rarely works as my feet still slide forward and back inside the shoes. I would love to enjoy shoe shopping. 
Don't get me going on bra sizes and as for getting trousers that fit where you want them fit, well that's really depressing - I sometimes completely remake trousers I've bought. DG x
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buggz_71

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Re: Shoe sizes
« Reply #27 on: March 13, 2016, 01:49:01 PM »

I am a size 4 and sometimes can get away with a 3.5 depending on the make and style.
I am never short of shoes to wear ... I love them  :)
and have loads of different pairs all over the house ....
A tradesman once came to do a job and said to me "how many pairs of shoes does one women need?"
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Dulciana

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« Reply #28 on: March 14, 2016, 09:26:38 AM »

They complete a lady's outfit, don't they?   :)
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Kate50

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« Reply #29 on: March 14, 2016, 09:52:33 AM »

Hi Sparkle
I don't know if I do have neuromas now as I dont get that pain?  I was told I had them that's why I'm going for a scan.  Is a Gait Scan worth having also to properly see how my biomechanics are?  Been under podiatrist for a year and got no where with insoles. My chiropractor thinks otherwise so going to see foot specialist to gather all the facts.  Dont the operations for  neuroma make you lose feeling?  If I didn't walk the dogs I think it may not be so bad!  :scottie:
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