Waisted_Giraffe

Only just seen the thread, so appreciate its over a month late but for future reference, just stuff them with newspaper and leave over night. When drying out my walking boots etc, I also leave them on a medium warm radiator too. Take the paper out the next day and replace if the paper is sodden. If not, I just leave them on the radiator for the rest of the day to finally dry out the remaining moisture.

Of course leather heels etc are a little more delicate but similar principles apply; draw as much water out as possible into an absorbent material and air in warm dry conditions to drive off the remaining moisture but not too hard / fast so that you end up leaving a tide line of salts etc.   

Hmm, indeed, however they are Giaro Slick by Giaro, seemingly only available on ebay, see here for link; http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/golden6_de/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&rt=nc&_dmd=2 From memory, they were available in black, white, blue, red and bronze, however doesn't look like any left whilst browsing on the tablet although recent desk top browse suggests that there were some sizes still available. Enjoy

hmm, bought a pair for my girlfriend but couldn't get a pair for myself, lost 2 eBay sales from schuh's eBay shop (as it happened it was the same pair that had been returned and re-listed) anyway, girlfriend loves them; have a high in-step let alone the platform; definitely worth hunting down re-sales.

All Whether you like the shoes or not, I suggest it's worth looking up Zaha Hadid, the Stirling Prize winning Architect that designed the concept of the shoes; suggest you look up Evelyn Grace Academy or the Glasgow Transport Museum, a truely wonderful architect of our generation. R

Ah, so it does..........but indeed all searches seem to go back to the ebay page.

cheers anyway

R

The Ebay site said the brand was Meandshoes. I checked Meandshoes.com but I couldn't find those t-strap shoes, either in heels &pumps or in their out-of-stock categories. You might search further, but if it was on Ebay, chances are that it's leftover stock that didn't sell, and Ebayer's bought it for very little, hoping to make a little money.

Good luck!

Steve

All

Well, who'd have thoughts they's garner such a wide range of opions :-D ?

Anyway, they arrived today; look good but as ever not as good as in the smaller sizes. They are plenty long enough (EU41) but unfortunately too narrow. Walk extremely well what with the fairly thick outer wearing sole.

Will send back, despite a hefty 2/3 price cut I can't really justify them.

Will sell on at cost plus P&P if anybody is interested; respond asap.

R

All

Just bought - well ordered as the payment didn't go through but the order is in place - these.

Saw a black pair in a local boutique but initially misread the label as melissa in leather; could I find them, could i bugger but on returning to look again at them i discovered they were by Miista. Style; Alka.

Usually retail for around £160 but have picked up for £50. Initially to buy for GF but she doesn't like the tan; the black ones still too expensive and unable to get hold of in her size. Also available in turquoise.

seemingly 5" heel with 1.5" platform.

Will let you know how they are upon delivery.

R

All

Have found these but only from a single source and seemingly only available up to EU39; http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1438.l2649

Really like the combination of the slim hidden platform, round toe and the block heel.

Should be pleased if anyone knows of another source showing larger sizes, EU 41/ 42.

Attached pictures for long term reference.

R

All Just bought - well ordered as the payment didn't go through but the order is in place - these. Saw a black pair in a local boutique but initially misread the label as melissa in leather; could I find them, could i bugger but on returning to look again at them i discovered they were by Miista. Style; Alka. Usually retail for around £160 but have picked up for £50. Initially to buy for GF but she doesn't like the tan; the black ones still too expensive and unable to get hold of in her size. Also available in turquoise. seemingly 5" heel with 1.5" platform. Will let you know how they are upon delivery. R

love them! can't get the video clip to play at home but love the photos; now this is exactly what i love about high heels, how they can alter the way in which the wearer has to walk / balance and changes the visual appearance of the natural human form, hence my love of ballet and heel-less shoes. These take that all to the next level......brilliant if not truely wierd. R

All

First new pair (for me) in a while, once again from TKMaxx; Firetrap Tempest, RRP £60-70 found in both UK5 for my GF and 8 for me for £30 each, so had to buy both . 5's too large for GF but 8's a good fit for me - have gently stretched and are really comfortable.

The toe detail with the more enclosed bootie style caught my eye as something a little different to the norm. The rear laced detail is okay but frankly not necessary as it's not really doing or suggesting anything other than biker or fetish notes.

5.5" to back of heel, with approx 1.25" hidden platform for the 8s, heel just a little shorter on the 5s, which makes them look a lot sexier. The 8s look a little clunky; the prortions still looked good on the 7s but were just too tight .

R

Well as it happens, I have brought the camera into work so can get the picture uploaded; find below pictures of the received shoes.

Think you'll agree all looks good, though apologies for the lack of detailed pictures; should have buffed up the gold to remove my paw prints before taking the photos

R

PS, Oh, these are sized China 36 for a UK4.5, though as stated before not yet tried for size.

All

Well, she loves them but they are too narrow......the length is spot on for her UK4.5 feet however the strap across the ball of the foot is far to tight; her feet are (as she puts it; stumpy) I see them more as squared (which I find quite attractive) rather than pointy (personally not so attractive) which makes wearing them really uncomfortable even for very short periods of time.

Appartently they walk very well; she is an almost full time high heel wearer (she's only 5'2" (i'm 6'4"!)) and found the fit other than the toe strap to be very good.

This therefore brings me on to having to sell them (no returns policy at Milanoo if they simply don't fit)

I am due to post on ebay, however am giving you the chance to buy if you wish. They cost £46 delivered and should be pleased to get most of that back.

Let me know your thoughts

R

W giraffe, Do you have the actual shoes in your possession? I'm intrigued as to how they look. Can we have some pics?

Well as it happens, I have brought the camera into work so can get the picture uploaded; find below pictures of the received shoes.

Think you'll agree all looks good, though apologies for the lack of detailed pictures; should have buffed up the gold to remove my paw prints before taking the photos

R

PS, Oh, these are sized China 36 for a UK4.5, though as stated before not yet tried for size.

Waisted Giraffe, Please let us know how the shoes look in real life. The photos on Milanoo are almost all taken/stolen from designer sites like Net a Porter. I'd be really intersted to see the actual shoes you received in comparison to the real Giuseppe Zanottis.

Thanks, Ben

Benno

oh, I quite agree; i was very cautious as I had realised the pictures on Milanoo seemed to be the Zanotti pictures themselves, however, the finish and quality appear to be very good; no scuffs or glue marks; we'll just have to see how the construction is.

Yes, knock off indeed but at least they are not passing them off as the real thing; let's face it all the high street stores are at it all the time knocking off the designer cat walk shoes, it's how fashion filters down to the masses.

R

All Finally took the plunge and bought these from Milanoo; http://www.milanoo.com/Black-T-Strap-Open-Toe-Buckle-Special-Shaped-Heel-Womens-Sandals-p160466.html was a little concerned but all is well; seem well made with good finish, just need to see whether the size is good or not. http://www.milanoo.com/Wedge-Shoes-c614/s-48.html Have taken pictures but struggling to upload from home, will add at work when possible. R

Many thanks to Waisted Giraffe. Just what I was looking for.

My pleasure, however which ones; heel-less or ballet heels?

R

Debbie No problem and hello; can't think of the name but someone will no doubt give you a steer. R

All

Not sure Golden6 Castle stock them anymore; however having been directed to Milanoo website via others, found they have the same styles available for around £60 depending on style.

Also came across these with a slightly different (and possibly more elgant, though not as good as the Imakeshoesandgloves (?) versions that Richy and Persephone have) heel-less design; http://www.milanoo.com/Black-PU-Patent-Leather-Front-Lace-Up-Womens-Sexy-Boots-p145272.html

They also carry the shoe lace ballet heels that have recently come to the market; http://www.milanoo.com/Red-PU-Leather-Ankle-Straps-High-Heel-Womens-Sexy-Shoes-p145276.html

R

PS; Elegant? maybe not but tidier none the less.

yep!

that'll be me posting a comment........

Just found this link:

http://ballet-heel.net/2010/11/05/super-seekrit-padding-for-ballet-heels/#comments

Just wondering if it worked.

all never seen it done before with heels but there are a few girls i've seen about with different colour doc martens (esque) ankle boots; the most striking was the neon pink / yellow combination r

Rick24 yes, she does along with corsets etc; she's known since before we actually met as I needed it to be out in the open and she could make a simple choice about meeting me for real. At the moment she doesn't want to see me in heels or corsets etc but has become more open minded to the alternative / fetish scene; so we're working up to it. To be honest I am quite happy with the situation, as entering the fetish scene was a way of offsetting not being in a relationship - I get a great deal of satisfaction from being in this relationship and do not feel the need to resort to heel wearing as much as I used to......I sit here typing whilst in the new black pumps. R

All Saw these a while ago - probably around Christmas - and tried on in a local store. Really quite comfortable and well padded despite being all man made materials. However didn't initially pick up a pair due to not really needing to, however as part of the development of our relationship, my GF is becoming a little more adventurous in her "bedroom play" and I thought they would be ideal paired with a corset and stockings - which they do, or a pair of skinny fit jeans etc. Initially bought UK5, these were too large so have gone for the attached UK4, which with a little gentle stretching are seemingly fitting very well. Was so taken by them on her I couldn't resist, so have bought a pair of UK8s for myself. She doesn't know this last fact but will show her if she finally works through in her mind that she is happy to see me in the heels. Unfortunately the 8s don't look any where near as steep or as cute as her 4s but still great none the less . apologies for the quality of the phone pictures R

Mmm, see what you mean; there is something very attractive - i think it's the completely hidden platform and a lovely round toe and curve to the sole.

Afraid I don't have any suggestions though........sorry

for other's reference http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260928675930?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D260928675930%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

ooh, nice shoes, especially with the subtle convex curve to the back of the heel; anyone id them?

Has anyone seen this TV ad for Revlon?

Emma Stone in a very nice pair of Mid Strap Heels.

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And here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fPH5xYpKA4

And again you fail to give us brand, style, where bought and prices.......please:mecry:

Do like the black hidden plats btw

R

and now the second pair,

buyed together the black pair

something less than 7" with something more 2" platform...

about 6" extra tall

more comfortable than black ones, but extra haight creates a precarious balance at the beginning

after wearing them for 3 hours i cai say i have discovered that are quite simple to walk, very easy even to walk up and down the stair, while the black one are (at the moment) difficult to use to go downstairs.

i enjoied the walk with my new blue shoes, and, i suppose, is the first time i appreciate them for walking and not only for dressing

http://www.hhplace.org/picture.php?albumid=735&pictureid=7604

http://www.hhplace.org/picture.php?albumid=735&pictureid=7605

http://www.hhplace.org/picture.php?albumid=735&pictureid=7606

All

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

Further to my last; http://www.hhplace.org/guys/9231-who_has_bought_some_new_shoes-post296162.html#post296162 over xmas, was of course doing various sales browsing for GF. Saw these but at the time they were listed at about £45, so sent a link for her to see but she wasn't that bothered.

However, was passing our local store today and dropped in to see what they had; now down to £20! so let GF know. Also happened to be meeting various friends, some with large shoe collections (one of which has 800+ pairs), so ended up going and buying 2 pairs! shame they didn't have them in 8 too, else I'd have had a pair as well.

Although website says none left, I must have seen almost 10 pairs on the shelf, mainly UK5s.

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2169589&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=boots&pageSize=200

Approx 4.25" heel (uk5), (though could be .25 / .5" longer to bring heel truly vertical) approx 1" hidden platform plus "tyre tread" sole. PU stretch with sculpted elasticated upper leg, that rises to almost mid thigh.

R