Wider feet :/

[airmarket]

I'm a 7.5 in shoes.. but my feet are a little wider than normal so sometimes shoes are tight! I just got Tory Burch Reva flats and they're definitely the right length.. but the front is a bit tight I was wondering if there is a way to stretch them out a bit faster than just breaking them in. I have the same problem with a pair of MBMJ flats as well. Anyone else have wide feet issues?

 

[jhazn85]

i have the WORST wide feet issues!! I wear a size 9 and so my feet are big to begin with, and they are also wide. After I break-in all my shoes, they are so stretched out from my feet. They look so ugly!

 

[airmarket]

my friend was telling me that shoes can be stretched out at the cobbler. i think i may try that! they're only a bit too tight.. but it's enough to be uncomfy

 

[KristyDarling]

I too have wide feet and have tried on Tory Burch Reva's. No dice.

I've also tried taking shoes to the cobbler to be widened. No dice.

Sigh. I'm doomed to a lifetime of Ecco shoes and sneakers.

 

[MartiniGirl]

I have wide feet and the Tory Burch Revas did not work for me but the Quinn Ballet Flats work just fine. Maybe you can try those? They look just like the Revas but they are qulited and seem to have more coverage along the sides. Here's what they look like. I hope that helps.


http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...1408474399545537&bmUID=1194206775539&ev19=1:4

 

[Pursegrrl]

Yup I've got nearly C width feet and am a size 7 1/2 or 8 so I often have to go up a half size. I had to get an 8.5 in my jimmy choos, and even then they are not super comfortable, bummer.

I have a couple pairs of TB and am getting hooked!

Melrose bootie:


...and the Jackie patent flats with leopard haircalf instep:


These are FABULOUS and worth every penny. My feet don't hurt at the end of the day. TB has a nice, wide toebox...bliss!!

 

[Trolley-Dolly]

I have really narrow feet so I am the complete opposite!
How about just wearing them around the house more so that your feet will get more used to the shoes?

x

 

[Pursegrrl]

^^ Well, this works sometimes but usually not. The shoes are either going to be cut properly for a wide foot or not.

Many many shoe designers cater to average to narrow or super narrow clientele. As someone with wide feet and a fetish for shoes it is incredibly frustrating as well as potentially harmful to feet to wear shoes that don't fit properly.

 

[zenzen]

AGH i have size 9 wide feet too. it is so hard for me to find shoes that are both cute and don't squish my toes together!

 

[airmarket]

I think if I can just stretch them out a little tiny bit I can do it. My feet are wider than average.. but not super wide. I read on a website that if your feet are very close to the size then the stretching can help. I'm going to try it!

My dad's wife used to tell me if I just wore sneakers growing up I'd have wide feet. I wonder if she was right!

 

[Edrine]

i bought my shoe stretchers at target..i'd leave it on for 2 days and they usually do the trick..

 

[airmarket]

oh, thank you edrine! do you remember where they were located in target.. were they near the shoes?

 

[lorihmatthews]

I bought wooden shoe stretchers on eBay. I think the wood ones are better than the cheapo plastic ones. Worth every penny since I stretch just about every pair of shoes and boots I buy!

 

[airmarket]

what brand of shoe stretcher is it?

 

[msjenn]

i heard wooden shoe stretchers work quite well also.