Originally Posted by 8mc8

Do you think the amount of stretching applies to the 100 height? Would it be less stretching since there is less pressure pushing forward?? The 100 kid leather I just got has slight heel slippage, and is a tiny bit tight in the toe box. I got them half size up from my US TTS (my old CL size), as recommended on Saks. I can wear them with heel grips right now, and if the toe box stretches it would be more comfortable. But I'm afraid that it would stretch too much, and the shoe will stretch beyond the help of heel grips. But there isn't a smaller size to exchange for. What do you think?? thanks for your expertise (or anyone else with this experience)!

i think this is really variable per person/how much you wear them. my shoes do not stretch as much as illustrated unless i specifically work to stretch them via sock trick or a cobbler stretching them.

Love this thread lvpiggy .. all well said.

Just realized recently through many of your posts that us ladies that love the Pigalle 120 and find them quite comfy quickly is probably due to certain foot/toe characteristics. I dont feel so bad about my Morton toe anymore!

I wanted to stress/reiterate what you said about fit. Many ladies who PM me about sizing dont realize that quite often they 1/2 size up by mistake in hopes for more comfort. That is a near lethal mistake! It MUST be super snug and thats key to walking properly. I agree over time the shoe will mould more comfortably to the foot. Obviously with certain fabrics stretching can take longer requiring a little more patience and tolerence to the discomfort of breaking in the shoe. I prefer expediting this by using high heel shoe stretchers

thanks for your input! It puts me at ease with the size I got!

Originally Posted by erinmiyu

i think this is really variable per person/how much you wear them. my shoes do not stretch as much as illustrated unless i specifically work to stretch them via sock trick or a cobbler stretching them.

I just want to third piggy's and leda's advice about fitting Pigalles--sizing up is definitely a no-no, particularly in the 120s. I find the Pigalle the absolute hardest CL style to pad in a way that will accommodate excess length and maintain a secure fit. Starting snug and allowing them to stretch is the surest way to end up with a Pigalle you can walk in comfortably and safely!

Originally Posted by cipelica

Piggy, it's absolutely your fault that I have a pair of pigalles on the way! It's a style so atypical for me, and I really really prefer round toe boxes... But, I just couldn't resist it. No idea how it will fit! It's on its way from Paris and will be with me on Monday next week! I can hardly wait!!!

I accept full responsibility - TBH, i sort of think I should get a prize! (^(oo)^)v

hehe . . . what? (^(oo)~)

How about a pair of pigalles as reward? ;-)

Awesome! I love pigalles. They are so beautiful.

Btw, what is that Dorepi pictured?? I've never seen them before.

Originally Posted by ericanjensen

Awesome! I love pigalles. They are so beautiful. Btw, what is that Dorepi pictured?? I've never seen them before.

New style for fall.

http://us.christianlouboutin.com/sho...epi-120mm.html

Originally Posted by ericanjensen

Awesome! I love pigalles. They are so beautiful. Btw, what is that Dorepi pictured?? I've never seen them before.

here's the one I used for the pic:


basically a pigalle with a draped metal chain around the back of the heel cup

Originally Posted by cipelica

How about a pair of pigalles as reward? ;-)

woo woo! excellent, excellent, piggy approves wholeheartedly (^(oo)^)

Thanks Naked & Piggy. I need those!!!

Originally Posted by ericanjensen

Thanks Naked & Piggy. I need those!!!

they are my new fave for sure b(^(oo)^)d

Originally Posted by lvpiggy

here's the one I used for the pic: http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...1&d=1277555941 basically a pigalle with a draped metal chain around the back of the heel cup

Those are gorgeous!!!

A brief addendum to the section on COMFORT AIDS - I realised I forgot to include one of the comfort aids in my pigalle toolkit!

Please note this is only for use when wearing hosiery! If you never plan to wear your pigalles with hosiery, feel free to ignore this post altogether (^(oo)^)

Hosiery can present quite a challenge for the pigalle 120 wearer - the slippery surface of the hosiery and the pitch of the shoe makes for some very very squished little piggies in that pointy toe box, I imagine! Fear not, for Wolford has very thoughtfully addressed this issue for us.

It's called, appropriately enough, "stop slipping!"

Stop Slipping is basically a very flat, wide silicone strip place on the footbed of the shoe; your body heat and the texture of the silicone against the hosiery will keep you from sliding around in your pigalles! I'm told it's the same silicone used for the inner bands on the stay-ups. Best of all, Stop Slipping does NOT use adhesive or leave any residue. It's designed to be transferred between all of your shoes with ease! All you do is wash it with cold water & a little soap after use, & let it air dry before you use it again (^(oo)^)v

proper placement should look something like this (I put a piggy face at each end, since it's a bit difficult to see the clear silicone strip:

Thanks for all the great tips everyone!

I do want to add that with proper padding it is possible to work with Pigalle 120s in sizes larger than your recommended size. I would never have some of my UHG Pigalle 120s (fuxia lace, blue leopard patent, plum and pewter graffitis) if I waited until they came in my size. Heel grips and half insoles work for me.