~Need sugguestions on how to make these shoes fit!

[Pinkified J]

Hi everyone.

I bought a pair of pumps on Saturday [I swear I tried on over 50 pairs of heels at the mall.. Haha..].

Sadly they are half a size too big. The smallest size they come in is a 6 (36). I've tried lining the back of the heels. Mild improvement but still a bit loose. I find my feet in pain when I wear leggings with the heels.

I really want to get these shoes to work out.

@.@;; Help me pull a miracle. Or else other option is return.. @.@;;

Off topic but,
I noticed that my foot have shrunk somehow.. @.@;; I'm suddenly a 5.5 instead of 6.5. I've tried on heels and other shoes at more than one shoe store.

 

[thegnome]

What did you line the backs with? I've used those gel heel cushions which work pretty well since they're thick, you could maybe stack 2 on top of each other if you're still finding them too big.

 

[randr21]

add a full padded sole, a la dr. scholl's, and that should get you half size closer.

 

[Pinkified J]

What did you line the backs with? I've used those gel heel cushions which work pretty well since they're thick, you could maybe stack 2 on top of each other if you're still finding them too big.

I am currently using Sofsole heel liner. It is still a bit lose, I will try stacking two.

add a full padded sole, a la dr. scholl's, and that should get you half size closer.

I will try that, its on my to do list for the weekend now. I'll update you both on the outcome.

Thank you both of you for your suggestions.

 

[i_wona]

add a full padded sole, a la dr. scholl's, and that should get you half size closer.

Agreed. I bought Birkenstock insoles on a whim while I was travelling and they're fab. They're really cushy and you can buy full length ones, mid length (basically without the toes - they're cut to where your toes would be connected to your foot) or heel ones.

I got the mid length and I reckon they add at least a full size to my foot size - I can only use them with my larger fitting shoes because they close them in so much!

 

[jordanjordan]

I have done this in a pinch- cut an athletic type sock into two flat pieces and then roll it up and put it in the toe of the shoes.

 

[i_wona]

^ hey, I'm going to try that - does the sock hurt your toes at all? bend them backwards or cramp them up too much?

 

[jordanjordan]

^ hey, I'm going to try that - does the sock hurt your toes at all? bend them backwards or cramp them up too much?

No, I just kept rolling it and putting it in and then cutting more and more off and rerolling it until it was just right. I think they key is to roll it pretty tight.

 

[i_wona]

^ Hmm, thanks! I have two pairs of boots that are just waiting for this trick!

 

[skphotoimages]

For me it depends on where the shoe is loose. if I have enough room in the toe area I usually add the little insoles that go in the toe/ball of foot area. It helps to push my foot back towards the heel of the shoe. In pointy toe or cowboy boots I usually use the Dr Scholls 16 hour 3/4 length insoles. They stay in place really well and make about a 1/2 size difference.

 

[Pinkified J]

I added a full pad, although it is still loose in the back. I am trying double heel liners, going to test the shoes tomorrow! Wish me luck!

 

[katran26]

I know this is not the *best* answer, but for shoes that are too big, I actually hold off wearing them until the Spring/Summer when I know I won't be wearing tights, etc. and when feet get a bit more swollen from the heat. I have a few pumps that I can only wear in the summer as a result.