bambam Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Yes, they still subscribe to the Louboutin idea that women are all a femme fatale figurine from the forties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 It really is surprising that there isn’t better recognition of the fact that people are taller now, and thus have longer feet, than they did a generation or two ago. Men are certainly able to obtain shoes or boots in much bigger sizes now than back in the 70s, when finding a size 13 on the shelf was a rarity and anything bigger had to be special ordered. But women’s shoes and boots are still typically sold in the same size range as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 9 hours ago, Shyheels said: I just looked up Frye Boots - very nice but they don’t appear to make anything larger than a US 11 (women’s I assume) so I’m out of contention. Pity… Exactly the problem I have. Love Frye boots but near impossible to find in normal guy's sizes... I always see a pair I want, only to be frustrated when they are US size 8 or 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Yes, and the bigger your foot the more likely you are to find your choices limited to stripper heels or bedroom heels. I have taken the costly step of getting custom boots - classic styling, fashionable, tasteful - but having far, far fewer pairs than a lot of people on this site. It would be nice to be able to shop on the high street and purchase some of the fashionable offerings there, but it just isn’t happening. Yes, I know that Asos carries heeled ankle boots in larger sizes, and that’s great if you like what they are offering - mostly I don’t - and I have to admit that having tried custom boots, getting precisely what I want, in a perfect fit and made of beautiful leather I find myself preferring to save up and wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 9 hours ago, Shyheels said: It really is surprising that there isn’t better recognition of the fact that people are taller now, and thus have longer feet, than they did a generation or two ago. Men are certainly able to obtain shoes or boots in much bigger sizes now than back in the 70s, when finding a size 13 on the shelf was a rarity and anything bigger had to be special ordered. But women’s shoes and boots are still typically sold in the same size range as always We're almost into 'boasting about hardship' territory here! My feet stopped growing (at UK11) in about 1963. UK11 was the largest men's size on the high street, with very rarely anything larger anywhere else. I could usually find something that I liked (such as pointed chelsea boots!) in UK11 in a shoe shop but the choice was not wide. The largest size for women's shoes at that time was usually UK7, with occasional availability in UK8 but rarely in anything truly fashionable. The situation only gradually changed; by about 1980 it was possible to buy men's UK12 and women's UK8 without too much trouble - but still not in all styles. Only since around 2010 has there been any reasonable availability (albeit not in all styles) in UK13 and UK9 respectively, and better recognition of wider fittings. So, there is slow progress but I agree that it still fails to match the size requirements (width as well as length) of progressively 'bigger' people. ASOS is a rare exception in offering women's footwear up to UK13 in several styles, including boots of a fairly unisex type and some high stilettos - most of which seem to sell-out quickly, especially in the wide-fit version where available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 My trouble is not just the length but the narrowness - in that regard women's lasts are much better width for me. They just don't come long enough. And often men's shoes are simply too wide. I could never wear Puma trainers, for example, because no matte what the size, they were far too wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 6 hours ago, Shyheels said: My trouble is not just the length but the narrowness - in that regard women's lasts are much better width for me. They just don't come long enough. And often men's shoes are simply too wide. I could never wear Puma trainers, for example, because no matte what the size, they were far too wide. Although I have mostly size 10 some 11 (US women's) feet, I have strange pear shape feet. Large thick toe box, skinny heel. For too many decades I suffered through men's shoes, 9.5 EEE. I could get my toe box in but then have over 1 cm gap on each side of the heel. This lead to multiple ankle problems, injuries, and surgeries. This issue stopped when I "discovered" women's shoes fit my feet. I went from hating shoe shopping and having few shoes to enjoying shoe shopping and having over 80 heels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I also have an exceptionally narrow heel and it does make fitting even custom shoes difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Here is my latest. I got these for about 10 bucks in a second hand store if I recall. The brand is modern rush and they have a 4.5" heel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Interesting pattern on them. I like the styling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 That's a snake skin pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 10 hours ago, Cali said: That's a snake skin pattern. Yes it is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexC94 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Pleaser Adore 1046TT Holographic red, 7 inch heel platform boots. They look absolutely punk as all heck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I picked these up the other day. They were regularly $70 but they were marked down to 25. And on top of that I had a gift card, so they were basically free! The brand is BCBGeneration. And the heel measures 4 and a quarter inches. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Very nice. I like the clea lines and simple, elegant styling . Sounds like an excellent deal too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlroseplant Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I have more BCBG shoes than any other brand in my collection. They seem to fit me well, and they're decent quality. There are three basic levels of BCBG. BCBG Max Azria, which is the expensive line, BCBGirls, which is the cheap line, and BCBGeneration, which is the middle line. I think you will enjoy the boots. Too bad the company is no longer in business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 9 hours ago, Mr. X said: I picked these up the other day. They were regularly $70 but they were marked down to 25. And on top of that I had a gift card, so they were basically free! The brand is BCBGeneration. And the heel measures 4 and a quarter inches. They are beautiful! They must feel great, and no doubt look amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 The are very comfortable @pebblesf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohnoberty Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 1/29/2023 at 12:41 AM, AlexC94 said: Pleaser Adore 1046TT Holographic red, 7 inch heel platform boots. They look absolutely punk as all heck. These are funky, look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Just got these "Circus" by Sam Edelman Boots, called Clairmont. I suppose Circus is a budget brand, as they were only about 30 bucks new, but as is often the case, they fit better than boots that cost quite a bit more. They're really high, about 5 inches, and single sole, and pinch a little, but they are all man-made material, so I just have to hope it stretches a bit. The big thing for me is still width across the calves, as I am still a pretty skinny guy, even by guy standards. I just also happen to be tall, so, big feet, thin calves, and these seem to meet well in the middle, without spending the 450 I would have to spend for custom leather boots. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 16 minutes ago, bambam said: Just got these "Circus" by Sam Edelman Boots, called Clairmont. I suppose Circus is a budget brand, as they were only about 30 bucks new, but as is often the case, they fit better than boots that cost quite a bit more. They're really high, about 5 inches, and single sole, and pinch a little, but they are all man-made material, so I just have to hope it stretches a bit. The big thing for me is still width across the calves, as I am still a pretty skinny guy, even by guy standards. I just also happen to be tall, so, big feet, thin calves, and these seem to meet well in the middle, without spending the 450 I would have to spend for custom leather boots. They look great buddy, hope they fit your legs nicely. I love my Sam Edelman boots, was lucky to find another pair in my size before they discontinued the "Olencia" style boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Very nice boots! I really like that style. I totally understand your problem - I’m the same. Skinny, sinewy calves and big feet. Not easy to accommodate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 And now from the opposite world....small feet with high arch, thick calves and ankles. Just glad there is enough variety for use all. I waited too long to get those dirty ice colored boots; but I'm on a wait list for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Here are my latest. The brand is Nine West, and they have a 3 1/2" chunky heel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Nice boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted Tuesday at 04:01 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:01 AM As I said in the tall-boots post, I went to DSW today. This large DSW store use to have about 15% sneakers. Now it's over 50%. Front of the store. Anyway, I found the tiny real estate for boots and found these Jessica Simpson Lexie boots. man-made material BUT it's rain so much here this year hat I haven't wore my suede or leather boots. We have had 7 "atmostpheric rivers" hit us this year. Water proof them so that I can wear them during the next river tomorrow. Picture in them tomorrow. They are sooooooo comfortable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted Tuesday at 04:34 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:34 AM Those love very nice. I like the rounded toe, block heel and they look like a nice height. Would love a pair myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted Wednesday at 04:12 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:12 AM I got a $15 discount email from DSW yesterday AFTER I bought the Jessica Simpsons. Since I had to return the Marc Fishers, I asked if they could apply the $15 discount to what I bought. Didn't get the $15 discount, instead got at $39 discount. They went on clearance and I got $15 off. Final price: somewhere around $55. A WIN WIN. I water proofed the new boots yesterday and wore them for over 11 hours today. Got lots of compliments on them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted Wednesday at 06:14 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:14 AM THat's a very nice outcome! How did you waterproof them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted Wednesday at 01:25 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:25 PM (edited) They are man made, so I used the spray I bought at a DSW years ago. Sofsole water proofer. Seem to work in the heavy downpours yesterday. I got so many compliments on those boots too. Edited Wednesday at 03:42 PM by Cali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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