Slingbacks too large - how to make them fit?

Cristina

Cristina

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Oct 23, 2005
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#1
Okay, so let's say you're considering a pair of No. Prive slingbacks, but they're possibly a half size too big. Possibly. Is there an option for making them fit? I know with closed-back heels, a heel grip and ball of foot pad is an option. But what about for slingbacks? Would the same combination work, minus the heel grip - maybe something from Foot Petals? Or am I SOL? :Push:

Any help would be appreciated, ladies. TIA! :heart:
 
#5
^^ A cobbler can definitely shorten or lengthen the sling, but I agree with Cat - make sure it's a good cobbler. I've had slings lengthened and the cobbler did an even better job than the original sling that was on the shoe.
 
#7
shopalot said:
Cristina, this must be one HOT pair of shoes!
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:lol: They are pretty hot! I haven't bought them (yet), but I have to make a decision, because I received my Saks Rewards GC in the mail yesterday and it's a nice chunk of change, so I have to decide if I want to go for these, or if I want to stop by Saks and see if the nude patent YoYos are available in my size, or if I want to order the beige glitter patent YoYos. Decisions :shame:

I called a local cobbler, and they do shorten slingback straps. If I buy them, I think that's what I will do if they're too big.
 
#8
Well that is excellent news that a cobbler can shorten the sling for you!
Decisions decisions!!!
Hot slingbacks, nude yo-yo, beige glitter yo-yo!
I don't envy your decision! All of these shoes are HOT
I can't wait to see what you decide on!
 
#9
I would get the nude patent yoyo's, I just love that shoe ;). I did try the beige glitter NP's when I was in Paris but I think the color is not as flattering...and for me it was a little "too much" but thats a very personal thing, they are definately stunning shoes.
 
#10
Oooh I have no prive I think (the gold glittery ones?) and had to buy them in a size smaller. My decollette (sp) are a 37 and too tight and my slingbacks are 36 and a great fit

Ooops forgot to say that the moral was be careful if ordering without trying but if you try them and they are just a little big, alteration of the slingback should be a good solution. I just know I'm terrified of slipping out of heels and go for as snug as I can bear!
 
#11
These are the leopard NPs. A wonderful member here told me that they are cut narrower than other slingbacks, such as the Architeks, which I tried on in a 39.5 and they fit. They're a 40.5, so I'm thinking that they may be a bit big :sad: Which is where the shortening of the sling comes in, if I decide to buy them :nuts:
 
#13
Okay, here is a shot of the leopard No. Prives, so you guys have an idea of which shoes I'm talking about. I see that the pony hair goes almost all the way up the slingback. I wonder if that will be an issue for the cobbler, if in fact they are too big? Ack, I am so confused :Push:

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