Van Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 A funny thing happened recently while shopping. While on a professionnal trip, I passed in front of a shoe shop litterally bursting with shoes, mostly cheap shoes from Malaysia but not uninteresting. I quickly noticed that some of the models were available in size UK 9 which is my size. So I got in the shop, ran by an indian guy, showed him the model i was interested in (conservative pumps 2.5" heels) and asked him if it was available in size 43 (UK 9), "Yes, Sir", and he called his attendant to fetch a pair. I must add that i was dressed in normal male consultant drab, no hint of feminity , after all I was on a professionnal assignment. When the pair of shoes was brought the guy started to ask me " what size are you ...?" Then realised it might embarass me and just said " I'm 43, look they fit ... " and he put them on. They did fit OK, so I bought them (about 5 $ !). Anything like that ever happened to any of you ? Vanessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hinch Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Actually not exactly like that. Most of my reactions like at Shoe City one told me this is the girls side what you want is over there. To this I replied that side says men and those do not fit me they are all too wide. Some other times they were too helpful at a time when I was a bit timed about letting it be known that I wanted girl shoes. Well anyway today I plan to check some of the shoe discount places and I am heading out in 3.5 inch square toe 9west and an olive green shirt-dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Was it an "Unze" store? They are usually run by Indian guys and most of their styles go up to UK9. I find them uncomfortable. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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