I'm thinking about buying a pair of
Ben Sherman Manchester boots on super sale from JackThreads, but I'm concerned they'll just be another pair of cheap Chinese-made shoes and a waste of a hundred bucks. Anybody have experience with recently made Ben Sherman shoes in general or this model specifically? Alternatively, if you have good experiences with black, mid-calf (10-12 eyelet) boots, I'd like to hear those, too.
posted by maniactown
on Jan 22, 2012 -
8 answers
Ewww, my summer sandals (technically a water shoe) have visible mildew or mold in them! Help me fix this. Plus, now I'm paranoid about all my shoes and I physically can't smell. Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by vegartanipla
on Jan 17, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm shopping for shoes and have a wide foot. Last I looked,
Zappos had the best search option for filtering out shoes that would not fit me. Alas, I live in Canada and apparently
Zappos Canada recently stopped business.
What are my options in Canada for a good online store that has advanced search options like Zappos? Perhaps my only route is going onto company websites - but the only companies that I know for sure have some sort of width measurement system are: Rockport, Sketchers, New Balance....
posted by figTree
on Jan 15, 2012 -
9 answers
What shoe style is best for walking and for pairing with skirts/dresses? Specific recommendations?
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posted by amicamentis
on Jan 10, 2012 -
24 answers
I'm in NYC, and I want to take my girlfriend shopping for a nice, sexy, classy pair of heels. Think high-quality leather. Only problem? I know nothing about womens' shoes, shopping, or shopping for womens' shoes. Could you recommend some good stores to check out?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Dec 28, 2011 -
19 answers
I know what shoe trees are supposed to do, but what shoes should I be putting them in. All my shoes? Just the ones made out of leather? Any shoes I invest >$50 in? Is putting shoe trees in sneakers fussy, or good practice? In short, tell me what sorts of shoes benefit from trees, and which didn't.
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posted by Apropos of Something
on Dec 22, 2011 -
7 answers
Trying to remember the name of a brand of boots, possibly named something similar to "Duffie".
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posted by acidic
on Dec 5, 2011 -
3 answers
I have some crazy shoes from Irregular Choice that have an adorable pattern on the sole. I haven't worn them anywhere yet, but I have a feeling that pattern will be completely destroyed the first time I do. Is there
anything I can do to preserve them?
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posted by katillathehun
on Nov 30, 2011 -
14 answers
Where can I get a pair of thin-soled, comfortable leather moccasins that are the next-best thing to walking around in bare feet?
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posted by jsturgill
on Nov 28, 2011 -
7 answers
High Heeled Shoes: I got two pair at TJMaxx recently, same brand - Tahari. On both, my heels kinda slipped out of the back when walking, but I normally put these Dr Scholl's heel liner things on the inside of all my heeled shoes and that fixes that problem. However, this only worked on one pair this time. Please hope me be able to wear these awesome shoes.
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posted by sio42
on Nov 28, 2011 -
12 answers
I’ve had trouble getting shoes to fit for a long time, but it seems to be getting worse as I get older. Today, I outgrew my shoes in the middle of a two-hour hike.
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posted by maurreen
on Nov 20, 2011 -
14 answers
I love the
Tsubo Millay shoes I just got, and would like to get more of this type of sporty shoes that still look smart. What are some other brands I should consider?
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posted by needled
on Nov 18, 2011 -
4 answers
Someone who very rarely wears high heels just got a pair of snazzy high heeled boots that I'm now wearing to work every day. (About an inch and a half tall, thick heels not stiletto) It's a learning experience. I'm trying to figure out how to walk gracefully but I still seem to be clomping awkwardly. Is there a trick to this or just practice? Also, I've observed that some women move their hips when they walk (which I've never done naturally) so I tried that but it makes this weird sensation in my hip joints like "popping" kind of. Is that normal? Is it just because it's a different kind of movement? Or does it mean I'm terribly deformed?
posted by bleep
on Nov 17, 2011 -
27 answers
It's cold outside! Help me find some wintertime shoes [or inserts], that aren't crocs. All sorts of feet problems and style nitpickiness inside.
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posted by FirstMateKate
on Nov 12, 2011 -
18 answers
Please give this Southern girl recently relocated to Boston a crash course in picking out boots.
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posted by estlin
on Oct 28, 2011 -
34 answers
What should I wear to a destination wedding in St. Barths? It's going to be full of super-swanky people (fashion industry & banker types), and I'm but a 21 year old on a student's budget who has never gone to a wedding before. Dress and shoe recommendations highly appreciated, preferably from stores in NYC.
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posted by melancholyplay
on Oct 27, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm in need of a new pair of shoes. I'm looking for basic sneaker recommendations but with the caveat that I am really hard on my footwear and I'm looking for something that will last.
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posted by selenized
on Oct 23, 2011 -
18 answers
I recently bought a pair of beautiful lace-up brown high-heeled oxfords. I have no idea what to wear with them. Help?
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posted by stellaluna
on Sep 23, 2011 -
17 answers
My new retail job is killing me physically. I've been working here for about four weeks, and I thought my body would have begun to adjust to the routine by now, but instead it seems to get worse every shift I work. What are some tips for adjusting?
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posted by kittenmarlowe
on Sep 8, 2011 -
27 answers
Simple as this: my favorite pair of shoes is wearing out. It's a pair of Hush Puppies black suede flats with a hidden wedge--i.e. they look like flats, but are actually just a bit higher and more comfortable (for me, anyway). So the question is: where can I find flats with a hidden wedge?
posted by Jane Austen
on Sep 8, 2011 -
8 answers
I have to wear orthotics in all shoes. I have a few pairs of shoes I love (including the all-important sandals that one can actually wear orthotics with) that started squeaking horrendously with each step not long after I got them. This never seems to happen in the store. Does anyone have a solution that actually works for making such shoes actually wearable without the embarrassing noise?
posted by kbuxton
on Sep 6, 2011 -
9 answers
Shoe stores with skilled fitters and quality shoes in the Research Triangle, North Carolina, USA?
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posted by rachelpapers
on Sep 6, 2011 -
5 answers
Help me find shoes that are stylish, comfortable, don't look sporty at all and are suitable for everyday use.
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posted by GlassHeart
on Sep 5, 2011 -
18 answers
Finding size 14 / 48.5 shoes in Europe filter: I'm in Paris and soon to be in Amsterdam. I need some shoes for traveling and normally I buy online to avoid exactly this problem of finding my size. Barring some miracle of someone knowing a place in one of these cities where I can for sure get something, what would be the European equivalent of Zappos.com where I could arrange pick-up as a shipping option?
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posted by dino terror
on Sep 2, 2011 -
8 answers
Help me find mens dress shoes with enough room for my toes. Long explanation inside.
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posted by Hactar
on Aug 25, 2011 -
4 answers
[Sydney Filter] Where in Sydney can I get my leather shoes repaired/resoled at a reasonable price?
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posted by vidur
on Aug 23, 2011 -
10 answers
Being mostly a t-shirt and jeans type of girl in Southern California, I usually wear flip-flops or chucks. But when I go to a nice event I do want to do it up, so ease me into this business of heels!
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posted by xtine
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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