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[chiisaibunny]

Yeah, and I think the Francys are the style that most resembles Converse... Not that I don't like the look, I just wonder if they wouldn't irritate my legs for the very reason you pointed here!
Also, my feet aren't particularly narrow, so that's something to consider too. Would you say they run more narrow than the SS?
I wish there were stores that carry them where I live... My best bet would be Nordstrom, I think, but they're almost always all sold out, so.

The Nordstrom I go to, and even ones closer that I don’t go to, is sold out a lot, too. Next time I’m in and they have a style I’ll have to try on just so I’ve tried the sizing. Neimans carries GG but only SS and May. They carry a wider variety of SS than Nordstrom. I don’t know who else has them.

 

[chiisaibunny]

I can say for sure that both the Slides and Mids do have the wedge insole, but I also believe the Francys have it too (never tried them on, so can't tell with absolute certainty, though).
I once read that the Mays don't have it, but I'm also unsure of it.

I really like the look of the Mids on other people, they have a lot of different details (the toe caps, for instance). I think they are absolutely cute. I fell in love with a pair online and had to have it, but when they came I thought the style simply didn't look right on me, you know? I wish it did!

I know the mays don’t have it. I can’t wear converse either, they just don’t fit right. The V-star doesn’t have it either I think, I don’t recall for sure, and those don’t fit me right either. I’m happy if the mid, slide and Francy all have the wedge. Thanks for the info!

 

[Yuki85]

I had them and returned them because they rubbed the top of my fit raw from the fabric, it was too scratchy for me. KDB on here had luck with them but they didn’t work for me personally.

I just my first pair two week ago and I had the same feeling like you when I tried them on for the first time. They were so uncomfortable.
And then I went for leave and totally forgot my shoes, when I came back the 14 days return was over already.
I took them with me to my office and each time I just wear them for 5-10 minutes and tried to wear them longer. Now it is almost okay to wear them for few hours. But I still agree with you that at the beginning (for me) they are not comfortable at all.

 

[chiisaibunny]

I just my first pair two week ago and I had the same feeling like you when I tried them on for the first time. They were so uncomfortable.
And then I went for leave and totally forgot my shoes, when I came back the 14 days return was over already.
I took them with me to my office and each time I just wear them for 5-10 minutes and tried to wear them longer. Now it is almost okay to wear them for few hours. But I still agree with you that at the beginning (for me) they are not comfortable at all.

Did you get one that is fabric/mesh? The silver/black pair I was referring to is the first pair I’ve tried on that wasn’t immediately comfy. I might be able to soften the seams a little and have them be wearable. The suede ones I find super comfy right away and I find the different fabrics/canvas fit diff.
I’m sorry your first pair is not comfy. I wear half socks so that protects my toes and makes a diff for me. Maybe try something like that and that might help.

 

[daevy]

I just my first pair two week ago and I had the same feeling like you when I tried them on for the first time. They were so uncomfortable.
And then I went for leave and totally forgot my shoes, when I came back the 14 days return was over already.
I took them with me to my office and each time I just wear them for 5-10 minutes and tried to wear them longer. Now it is almost okay to wear them for few hours. But I still agree with you that at the beginning (for me) they are not comfortable at all.

Really? I think that not all of them are created equal. For me, the all-leather ones aren't THAT comfortable (albeit still comfy), definitely not as much as the suede ones, which are the best for me, up until now. I can't vouch for the canvas ones.
Which material is yours made of?
I really can't wear them without socks either (but I can't wear any shoes without socks), because my toes will kill me after a few hours. Half socks are the way to go for me too.

 

[daevy]

The Nordstrom I go to, and even ones closer that I don’t go to, is sold out a lot, too. Next time I’m in and they have a style I’ll have to try on just so I’ve tried the sizing. Neimans carries GG but only SS and May. They carry a wider variety of SS than Nordstrom. I don’t know who else has them.

Where I live, my only option is Nordstrom, really. :/ But to be honest, most of the times I'll just buy online and pray.

I know the mays don’t have it. I can’t wear converse either, they just don’t fit right. The V-star doesn’t have it either I think, I don’t recall for sure, and those don’t fit me right either. I’m happy if the mid, slide and Francy all have the wedge. Thanks for the info!

I never tried the V-stars either, even though I think they're cute. Still, they kinda remind me of chucks too. Not that that would be a demerit.
But I def think that the wedges make a big difference! To me, it's the brands differential.

 

[chiisaibunny]

Where I live, my only option is Nordstrom, really. :/ But to be honest, most of the times I'll just buy online and pray.



I never tried the V-stars either, even though I think they're cute. Still, they kinda remind me of chucks too. Not that that would be a demerit.
But I def think that the wedges make a big difference! To me, it's the brands differential.

V stars and May are out for me. Too flat and they don’t fit right. I stuck my foot in a slide while at Nordstrom on sat and one size down was too small so it seems I’d wear my SS size unless that ends up being too big.
The wedge makes a big diff for me, too. I always have to add a heel pad to my sneaker/athleisure shoes so having it built in is nice. I have not tried wearing them with my orthotics tho, so that may be the only drawback, and the price ...
i am finally wearing both shoes, out of the surgical shoe. It will be a bit before everything is back to normal but yay, no more surgical shoe! Vegas went ok, I was just walking a bit slow but surprisingly it wasn’t too bad and restaurants were very accommodating with me needing to elevate my foot.

 

[daevy]

V stars and May are out for me. Too flat and they don’t fit right. I stuck my foot in a slide while at Nordstrom on sat and one size down was too small so it seems I’d wear my SS size unless that ends up being too big.
The wedge makes a big diff for me, too. I always have to add a heel pad to my sneaker/athleisure shoes so having it built in is nice. I have not tried wearing them with my orthotics tho, so that may be the only drawback, and the price ...
i am finally wearing both shoes, out of the surgical shoe. It will be a bit before everything is back to normal but yay, no more surgical shoe! Vegas went ok, I was just walking a bit slow but surprisingly it wasn’t too bad and restaurants were very accommodating with me needing to elevate my foot.

Oh, was it the mint/grey(white?) one? That is exclusive to Nordstrom? I was wondering if it's cute, I can't decide just judging by pictures online.
What did you think of the style?
Glad to hear you have both feet free again! I hope you continue to heal quickly. I've never been to Vegas, but I'm happy to hear that you had a good time there.

 

[chiisaibunny]

Oh, was it the mint/grey(white?) one? That is exclusive to Nordstrom? I was wondering if it's cute, I can't decide just judging by pictures online.
What did you think of the style?
Glad to hear you have both feet free again! I hope you continue to heal quickly. I've never been to Vegas, but I'm happy to hear that you had a good time there.

It was the mint one! I did not love the color combo I think because the mint was very pale, and I’m not big on pastels. (Dark hair, dark eyes) But I think if you wear light colors, it would work. I don’t so it didn’t appeal to me, I barely wear white tops. I only stuck one foot in and I think the style would be ok, I do need my SS size. I tried on one size down and it was too short. My reg size might be too long but I think I’m going to see if I find a mid star to try on one day. The slide was a little wider at the front too and I don’t really want that since my feet lean toward narrow. Wish I could find all 3 styles in one place to try on multiple sizes too.
Thanks for the wishes! We don’t gamble so vegas is all about restaurants and shows. There are so many good restaurants.
P.S. I think SB is having a sale, open to everyone tomorrow?, so if there’s anything that caught your eye ...

 

[daevy]

It was the mint one! I did not love the color combo I think because the mint was very pale, and I’m not big on pastels. (Dark hair, dark eyes) But I think if you wear light colors, it would work. I don’t so it didn’t appeal to me, I barely wear white tops. I only stuck one foot in and I think the style would be ok, I do need my SS size. I tried on one size down and it was too short. My reg size might be too long but I think I’m going to see if I find a mid star to try on one day. The slide was a little wider at the front too and I don’t really want that since my feet lean toward narrow. Wish I could find all 3 styles in one place to try on multiple sizes too.
Thanks for the wishes! We don’t gamble so vegas is all about restaurants and shows. There are so many good restaurants.
P.S. I think SB is having a sale, open to everyone tomorrow?, so if there’s anything that caught your eye ...

I like pastels, but I do prefer darker colors.
It's funny, I think I am really a 6.5. The Slides in 36 fit me fine, but more on the tight side, while the SS in 37 also fit me fine, but on the too big side. I don't think I could go a size up or down in either styles, though. I wish they just did half sizes, it would make life easier for me, heeh.

Oh, did you go to any shows? Recommendations? Not that I'm planning a trip to Vegas anytime soon.

Unfortunately for me, what I really wanted to try and see if I liked is sold out in my (possible/probable) size on SB, so... Yeah, happens. I kinda wished I had waited to buy some stuff, but that ship has sailed. I always do that, girl hasn't got an ounce of patience in her.

Do you have your eyes on anything?

 

[chiisaibunny]

I like pastels, but I do prefer darker colors.
It's funny, I think I am really a 6.5. The Slides in 36 fit me fine, but more on the tight side, while the SS in 37 also fit me fine, but on the too big side. I don't think I could go a size up or down in either styles, though. I wish they just did half sizes, it would make life easier for me, heeh.

Oh, did you go to any shows? Recommendations? Not that I'm planning a trip to Vegas anytime soon.

Unfortunately for me, what I really wanted to try and see if I liked is sold out in my (possible/probable) size on SB, so... Yeah, happens. I kinda wished I had waited to buy some stuff, but that ship has sailed. I always do that, girl hasn't got an ounce of patience in her.

Do you have your eyes on anything?

Ok that makes sense then. I consider myself 5.5 so the SS in 36 fits me, I’ve noticed a tad shorter in length in suede ones and a tad longer in length with fabric ones(except camo which fits more like suede, haha, so glad I ended up getting them. Love those). So the 35 in slides was a little too short but I think the 36 might be too long. Just like you, in between. And I have a high instep so that can be an issue in those styles.

No shows this time. We wanted to see O again but didn’t feel like paying the price. Anything cirque du soleil is good. O, Ka, Love, all good. All the other Cirque shows I’ve seen outside of Vegas, all good. Then it’s a matter of seeing if someone you like is there and planning to be there then or vice versa.

Bummer on SB and your size. I found something I liked last night but waited and luckily it wasn’t sold out in my size this morning. It is now though. I got the white and viola ones. Those will be my lighter pair since the rest of them are all darker.
I debated getting these or trying to get a pair of western boots since I’m not sure my pre order is going to get fulfilled. But it was one or the other so ... yeah I hear ya on the patience thing, sigh.

 

[daevy]

Ok that makes sense then. I consider myself 5.5 so the SS in 36 fits me, I’ve noticed a tad shorter in length in suede ones and a tad longer in length with fabric ones(except camo which fits more like suede, haha, so glad I ended up getting them. Love those). So the 35 in slides was a little too short but I think the 36 might be too long. Just like you, in between. And I have a high instep so that can be an issue in those styles.

No shows this time. We wanted to see O again but didn’t feel like paying the price. Anything cirque du soleil is good. O, Ka, Love, all good. All the other Cirque shows I’ve seen outside of Vegas, all good. Then it’s a matter of seeing if someone you like is there and planning to be there then or vice versa.

Bummer on SB and your size. I found something I liked last night but waited and luckily it wasn’t sold out in my size this morning. It is now though. I got the white and viola ones. Those will be my lighter pair since the rest of them are all darker.
I debated getting these or trying to get a pair of western boots since I’m not sure my pre order is going to get fulfilled. But it was one or the other so ... yeah I hear ya on the patience thing, sigh.

The style I wanted came back in stock and I ordered them! I was so sure I wouldn’t like them much, but I... kinda do?
Give me “hi top Chucks but better vibes”.
They are on the loose side for me, but I can get away with it tightening the laces (though I’d like the option to not to... again, I don’t know if a size smaller would fit me, I think it would be on the constricting side).

Really, I’m loving the look of them. I think they are much cuter in person than online... A couple of pictures:

 

[kbcrew]

Anyone think your sneakers were Converse? I have had several people ask me where I got my sparkly Converse.

Me! My father-in-law thought they were converse . I immediately corrected him lol

 

[Maritess]

The style I wanted came back in stock and I ordered them! I was so sure I wouldn’t like them much, but I... kinda do?
Give me “hi top Chucks but better vibes”.
They are on the loose side for me, but I can get away with it tightening the laces (though I’d like the option to not to... again, I don’t know if a size smaller would fit me, I think it would be on the constricting side).

Really, I’m loving the look of them. I think they are much cuter in person than online... A couple of pictures:

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I have been eyeing a gray pair of Francys. I have a pair of Slides. Do you know by chance how they differ in fit and size? Like many here, I sized down from my usual 38 to 37 on my Slides and they fit perfectly.

 

[chiisaibunny]

The style I wanted came back in stock and I ordered them! I was so sure I wouldn’t like them much, but I... kinda do?
Give me “hi top Chucks but better vibes”.
They are on the loose side for me, but I can get away with it tightening the laces (though I’d like the option to not to... again, I don’t know if a size smaller would fit me, I think it would be on the constricting side).

Really, I’m loving the look of them. I think they are much cuter in person than online... A couple of pictures:

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Yay! That’s great you got your size. One of these times I’ll order something other than SS. They look cute, I like the light grey, the pink goes well. Those are Slides?