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#4,906
HI ladies, I searched through this thread for information on heel slippage and found a few posts.
I recently tried on some Basleys and they definitely had heel slippage, even with 2 pair of thin socks (I tried 1 pair of thick socks over a pair of thin and they would not zip up the back). The SA who was helping me said that this is how they are supposed to wear (she said all IM wedge boots will do this), but I wanted to get your opinion. Are they truly supposed to slip as I walk? It wasn't just a tiny bit of slippage, but enough to annoy me.
I didn't buy them as there was no smaller size to compare fit to, they were on sale for a decent price, but the fit was boggling and I felt like the SA just wanted to make a sale and get me out of there.
Any advice is appreciated! TIA! :flowers:
 
#4,908
rainneday said:
HI ladies, I searched through this thread for information on heel slippage and found a few posts.
I recently tried on some Basleys and they definitely had heel slippage, even with 2 pair of thin socks (I tried 1 pair of thick socks over a pair of thin and they would not zip up the back). The SA who was helping me said that this is how they are supposed to wear (she said all IM wedge boots will do this), but I wanted to get your opinion. Are they truly supposed to slip as I walk? It wasn't just a tiny bit of slippage, but enough to annoy me.
I didn't buy them as there was no smaller size to compare fit to, they were on sale for a decent price, but the fit was boggling and I felt like the SA just wanted to make a sale and get me out of there.
Any advice is appreciated! TIA! :flowers:
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This happened to me too. In my case a smaller size turned out to be great. I usually am a 37 on IM's but with Basleys and Bobbys I had to go down one size because a 37 was way too wide, so 36 fitted perfectly.

Hope this helps 😘
 
#4,910
rainneday said:
HI ladies, I searched through this thread for information on heel slippage and found a few posts.
I recently tried on some Basleys and they definitely had heel slippage, even with 2 pair of thin socks (I tried 1 pair of thick socks over a pair of thin and they would not zip up the back). The SA who was helping me said that this is how they are supposed to wear (she said all IM wedge boots will do this), but I wanted to get your opinion. Are they truly supposed to slip as I walk? It wasn't just a tiny bit of slippage, but enough to annoy me.
I didn't buy them as there was no smaller size to compare fit to, they were on sale for a decent price, but the fit was boggling and I felt like the SA just wanted to make a sale and get me out of there.
Any advice is appreciated! TIA! :flowers:
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I have the Beslays and needed to go from my usual 39 to a 40. I suppose my heel slips a bit but it doesn't bother me.

I also have the Chess Boot which runs a full size large. I kept the 39 but maybe could've done a 38. I didn't want to wait, so I kept the 39 and let my feet sweat with thick socks.

I also have the Nowles boot. They run a tad bit small but the 39 was good enough. Tons of heel slippage on those but they are beyond cute.

Marant boots are a new obsession for me. My only complaint (besides the price) is the inconsistency with sizing.
 
#4,911
rainneday said:
HI ladies, I searched through this thread for information on heel slippage and found a few posts.
I recently tried on some Basleys and they definitely had heel slippage, even with 2 pair of thin socks (I tried 1 pair of thick socks over a pair of thin and they would not zip up the back). The SA who was helping me said that this is how they are supposed to wear (she said all IM wedge boots will do this), but I wanted to get your opinion. Are they truly supposed to slip as I walk? It wasn't just a tiny bit of slippage, but enough to annoy me.
I didn't buy them as there was no smaller size to compare fit to, they were on sale for a decent price, but the fit was boggling and I felt like the SA just wanted to make a sale and get me out of there.
Any advice is appreciated! TIA! :flowers:
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Mine slip too but I think they fit big. I got my usual size 39 and found them loose, which is too bad because I love the style. I might have to try some insoles.
 
#4,912
ExBagHag said:
I have the Beslays and needed to go from my usual 39 to a 40. I suppose my heel slips a bit but it doesn't bother me.

I also have the Chess Boot which runs a full size large. I kept the 39 but maybe could've done a 38. I didn't want to wait, so I kept the 39 and let my feet sweat with thick socks.

I also have the Nowles boot. They run a tad bit small but the 39 was good enough. Tons of heel slippage on those but they are beyond cute.

Marant boots are a new obsession for me. My only complaint (besides the price) is the inconsistency with sizing.
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Thank you! This is very helpful. I would have bought them if the 2 pair of socks worked for me...they were so cute.

jellybebe said:
Mine slip too but I think they fit big. I got my usual size 39 and found them loose, which is too bad because I love the style. I might have to try some insoles.
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Thank you! I think that if you can get them zipped with an insert you will be good to go.
The size that I tried was 40 and I am anywhere from 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 US size, most of my European size shoes are 39, maybe 1 or 2 size 40. I thought that the IM size 40 was French and so like a size 9 US. I do think this style runs a bit large.
 
#4,913
amacasa said:
Thanks so much for the tip!
I think we are the same shoe size ..:)
Any chance you tried the heeled neta ?
I'm a true size 40 but that's sold out
I was going to go 41 but boutique owner is suggesting 39 which kind of scares me as I am never 39 in any maRant shoe..

But then I don't want the 41 to be too big either:)
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netas are uber comfortable. but i do wear marant heels all the time. i think these run generous like the scarlets.
i just posted a pix on my blog. more soon.
 
#4,914
Newly obsessed with IM shoes.

Nowles Boot (probably my favorite)
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Beslay Boot (my first IM purchase)
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Chess Boots
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And the newest purchase but going back. Somehow this style does not look right on me. Cluster Boot
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#4,918
ExBagHag said:
Anyone own the Cluster boot? Thoughts?
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I got my black leather Cluster the first time it got released last year & it's been my go to boots. I loved it so much i had to hunt for the Caleen boots (Cluster but with studs) that had sold out. They're so comfortable, i can walk all day long w/out thinking about it & love the hidden wedge for a little lift. I wear both a lot, i need to resole, lol... So worth the investment, they're so cute with skinnys, leggings & even with shorts & skirts.
 
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