Help! Size a bit big…

[MissRey]

I bought these slip ons second hand (though they look barely used) but they’re a bit big for me - I normally wear a size 38EU in most shoes but these are a 38.5. They’re a narrower fit and my feet are quite wide so it’s not too loose of a fit. I’m a bit on the fence and only have 72 hours to send them back. When* I really* squash my feet into them (I can’t too much because of the width) I can put my index finger in. I’ve added in photos for reference. The side by side is of my everyday shoes ( almost 5 years going strong) which in all honestly are a bit snug for me but I can still get away with them as the front doesn’t narrow out if that makes sense. I plan on wearing them in the summer and due to my work I’m always on my feet so on a good day my feet end up pretty swollen (today the weather is really cold so they’re all shriveled up😂) If I do keep them, I may buy insert pads for the back. Anyone with similar experiences, if so anything that worked? Opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[CoastalCouture]

These are too long for you. Having wide feet myself I've often sized up to get the room I need in the fore foot and toe box. My experience has been that your feet will migrate forward and the toes will still get squashed. You could stuff something in to toe area to stop this but, I have found when the shoe is too long, I will stub my toe and trip. Inserts under the insole can help with foot movement but, my advice is to send them back and keep shopping. A leather shoe with a wider base, like your Fendi will work better for you. Another designer shoe I have done well is the Chanel leather espadrille. Good luck.

ETA: Gucci leather shoes are not bad for wide feet, the canvas or coated canvas just to not have enough give for a comfortable fit.
After a lifetime of facing never quite wide enough footwear, I have recently had foot surgery. Be kind to your feet. If it hurts, find an alternative.

 

[papertiger]

Up to you, but slides need to fit or you will be so annoyed with yourself.

Also, don't "squash" your feet in because you are not only making them possibly bigger for yourself but someone they could fit perfectly TTS.

If you decide to keep, better to fill-in the toe than use heel-grips. Personally, I would let them go.

 

[880]

Too big. IMO send back
You will find something better

 

[MissRey]

These are too long for you. Having wide feet myself I've often sized up to get the room I need in the fore foot and toe box. My experience has been that your feet will migrate forward and the toes will still get squashed. You could stuff something in to toe area to stop this but, I have found when the shoe is too long, I will stub my toe and trip. Inserts under the insole can help with foot movement but, my advice is to send them back and keep shopping. A leather shoe with a wider base, like your Fendi will work better for you. Another designer shoe I have done well is the Chanel leather espadrille. Good luck.

ETA: Gucci leather shoes are not bad for wide feet, the canvas or coated canvas just to not have enough give for a comfortable fit.
After a lifetime of facing never quite wide enough footwear, I have recently had foot surgery. Be kind to your feet. If it hurts, find an alternative.

Thank you so much, your experience really resonated with me and *clicked* so well logically.

 

[MissRey]

Up to you, but slides need to fit or you will be so annoyed with yourself.

Also, don't "squash" your feet in because you are not only making them possibly bigger for yourself but someone they could fit perfectly TTS.

If you decide to keep, better to fill-in the toe than use heel-grips. Personally, I would let them go.

Thank you so much for your input Rest assured I only did the ‘squash’ test once to see how further my foot would go into the shoe as I was in the same mindset that I didn’t want to cause any possibility of somehow deforming the shoe. As beautiful as they were, I sent them back.

 

[MissRey]

Too big. IMO send back
You will find something better

Thank you for your reply, I’ve sent them back and I’m now praying for the shoe gods to send some kick ass summer shoes my way🤓