Tony Citara Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 I predominately buy shoes at brick-n-mortar stores. I prefer to see the shoe, try it on, and find a proper fit. Most of the on-line retailers, like shoedazzle, might carry up to a size 11, many of the are too narrow. I need an 11 wide, or 12, depending on the cut.
stilettopete Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 I use both. Depends what I'm looking for. I much prefer the immediacy and visceral excitement of in store shopping. I always visit charity and 2nd hand shops looking for nice shoes. I've no problems buying in store. Good fun. "You put high heels on and you change" M. Blahnik
hhboots Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Both... A majority have been from the web, but I have to admit the ones I have bought from the store, although potentialy more nerve wracking for me with others watching, have turned out to be much more enjoyable, and it ensures I get the correct fit. Its still not easy for me to go out and do it in the store though.
Stiletto6inc Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 I kinda went on a high heel shopping spree over Christmas! I managed to find heels: online - Biondiniparis, Farfetch, Myhabit, Saks, NeimanMarcus, Aldo, ebay, bebe, amazon in-store - Holt Renfrew, Aldo, Winners, Urban Planet Quoting my best friend. "Shop til you drop!":smile:
Rei Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 The only pair I have was bought online and I have yet to wear them in public. I don't really think I could find the kind of platform boots that I like in stores anyway. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛABΕ
Burton85 Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 My latest favourite store is New Look. I'm a bit short on cash at the minute so their heels are affordable for me, and they've got a nice selection too. I absolutely adore the excitement of shopping for heels in public and although I don't try them on I'm still hooked on that buzz I get from choosing a new pair then rushing home to try them on.
mtnsofheels Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I have been shopping more online nowadays as I have certain makers I have been following who are not represented in cities where I do shop instore. Like Dr Martens, Fluevog, ShoesUSA and Gaborit. I do check out stores if I am in a new city though, just so much shoe shopping to do.....and so little time! Mtnsofheels
steph Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I prefer to buy in stores where I can try the shoes, walk in them to make sure they fit well and don't hurt after a few steps, and enjoy chit chatting to the salesgirls who most of the time seem to be happy to help me out. But I also buy quite a lot on ebay when hunting for designer shoes and real bargains. The biggest concern is taking a wrong size, especially when buying shoes in UK or US sizes.
jerbare Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 i used to buy on line but lately I go to one of the 3 Payless stores in my area. The sales staff are real helpful and they tell me that they have several male heel buyers. so far I have never had a neg experance
inquisitor Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Getting into the habit of looking at shoes in the store; First Shoe Carnival, then Famous Footwear, now DSW and Nordstroms Rack. I haven't bought shoes online in a few months. A Man's Shoe Obsession: A blog of a man who loves high heels and women's shoes. http://amaninheels.tumblr.com/
love heels Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Mine are pretty much online. I used to get them in a store when I lived in Arizona. There is one store I want to go back to over by where my ex lives. There are all sorts of sizes, styles and colors.
XtremeHeels Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 Most of my heels were bought on line but I have also bought some from some of the shoe stores in my area. Yes, I can walk in 6.5 inch heels!!!
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