Andy3142 Posted March 10 Posted March 10 I'm looking for low-heel shoes, say 5 or 6 cm in men's sizes for routine wear, day in, day out. My size is UK 9.5 = 10-3/4 inches, 27.5 cm length. I'm finding that almost all such shoes are smaller than that. I guess it's because men go more for high "statement" heels. For example Eg https://www.amazon.co.uk/AaaozKjie-Foreign-Vintage-Fashionable-Comfortable/dp/B0CG2213B5 or https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006443379589.html There are some just lovely shoes like this, but none big enough. Also, I'm looking for harder-wearing ones than the cheap'n'cheerful fashion shoes in the links. Can anyone suggest where I should look? Many thanks
at9 Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Search for men's heels at Asos. Not the best quality but you should find something you like.
Andy3142 Posted March 10 Author Posted March 10 @at9 Thanks but alas no. They are too high and statement-like.
Cali Posted March 11 Posted March 11 When I switch to womens shoes, I wore Bare Traps with short heels. But all I can tell you are US brands. Determine the type of heels you want and google it with the size you want. See what happenes.
Shyheels Posted March 11 Posted March 11 I’m quite a fan of chunky heels of 7cms or so and have several pair. Like you I do not care for statement style and like you I want something nice. I have a very nice pair of chunky heeled ankle boots from Shoes of Prey which, unfortunately went out of business a few years ago. You may find some on eBay though, The others I have - taller boots - are from Jean Gaborit, a custom maker in France, considerably more expensive than high street offerings they are beautifully made and will last for ages and fit beautifully too. They have a wide range of styles and a good selection of low and mid-heel boots. As I say they are custom made so will take a few weeks but are well worth the time and cost if you can afford it. I take the view that I’d rather have one really nice pair than ten ordinary ones
mlroseplant Posted March 11 Posted March 11 I would second Cali's advice, except for one thing: I don't think you're going to find Bare Traps, BOC, Born, Söfft (they are all basically the same) in a size that large. The biggest I've actually seen in brands like that is 11 USW. You might be able to make that work in a sandal, but that would really be pushing it for a fully enclosed shoe like you apparently want.
Shyheels Posted March 11 Posted March 11 That’s true as regards sizing. Another good thing about going custom is that size no longer becomes an issue - I have bigger feet than yours and had no problems - but it was expensive. Ghstd one of the good things about the late Shoes of Prey - their sizes went up to a UK11 or 12 Long Tall Sally occasionally have large sizes but very few heels unfortunately
Clarity Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Andy, Did you consider cinderellashoes.com? Or ghigocalzature.com? Maybe there is something in there for you and at a lower price tag than custom. Good luck!
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