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The Shoe Search…

November 9th, 2007 @ 4:33 pm by Ms. Dahlia

Is done!Yes, after all of my trials and tribulations about shoes, it seems that my search is just about over. After my wonderful success at returning a whole bunch of shoes to Endless, I made a trip to Target to see about the Hollywould shoes. Actually, it was a trip to two different Target stores. One didn’t have any of the Hollywould shoes, and the second store only carried the red color up to a size 9. I did manage to try on a size 9.5 and 10 in black, and determined that the 9.5 pinched a bit, and the 10 was a bit too big. And the bow on the back of the shoe did look a little cheap. And the red was a bit too bright. Basically, they were not the right shoes for me.

So, I went back to Endless and ordered the Nine West Jojus shoes. I thought about ordering both a 9.5 and a 10, but figured that it would be actually cheaper to order them separately, if the 10 didn’t fit, since Endless is offering shipping for -$5. So I ordered the size 10, and they arrived. And are (almost) perfect, I think.



(No stockings this time, because I’m think I’m keeping these!)

The color is exactly what I have been envisioning, and while I was a bit wary of the heel height, I can actually walk around them just fine. The fabric in the front is extremely soft and doesn’t pinch or rub at all. There is one problem which you can see from the pictures- the shoe doesn’t fit very well in the heel. Now, it may not look like it, but my heel is actually all the way at the back of the shoe. (I really do have narrow feet. And just like my mom, ridiculously small ankles.) Since the shoe fits fine, length-wise- I’m not slipping out of the shoe, there’s just some space there- I was thinking about getting something to better secure my heels/ankles.

Awhile back, a several readers suggested that I check out Foot Petals Heavenly Heelz. Now, I hate spending money on something that won’t solve my problem, but do you think that this would work? Is there another product that works better?

And finally, how do you like my shoes? Fug or Fab?

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28 Responses to “The Shoe Search…”

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Michelle

I love the shoes. SO cute!

Personally, I use the Dr Scholl’s version of those foot petal things. I bought about 6 packs and put them in all my heels & loafers.

Another plus- they are less than half the price.

 
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tanya2s

The Heavenly Heelz work great. I use them in a lot of my shoes because I, like you, have small ankles. I’d definitely try a pair!

 
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reesey (message)  143 posts, Blushing bee

Dr. Scholl’s Heel Liners!! Don’t get the cheap ones…this has an adhesive that won’t come off! The cheaper ones will fall out…i’ve tried and learned!

http://www.drscholls.com/product.aspx?prodid=32

 
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reesey (message)  143 posts, Blushing bee

just looked through the dr. scholl’s website…looked like they made a pair specialized for women?? they used to only have the above available…i wonder how they differ.

http://www.drscholls.com/product.aspx?prodid=93

The original ones worked great!

 
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Miss Toucan (message)  983 posts, Busy bee

nice choice!
(I have the same shoes in gold! :) )

 
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AOEBuckeye (message)  235 posts, Helper bee

Gorgeous!

I swear by probably the cheapest ones (and I’ve tried tons of differents brands)! Walgreens heel liners rock my world cause their cheap, cushy, and definately don’t budge! Sure they’re an ugly dark grey color, but I can get over it. Plus, no one’s going to be looking at the inside of your heel with such a gorgeous shoe as that!

 
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Ellen

I just bought those shoes for my wedding in the light blue satin color ;o)

I’m having the SAME problem — the 9.5 has a gap in the back and a little extra room in the toe area. I’ve ordered a 9 (from the Macy’s in Pittsburgh, I can find this shoe in this color in my size anywhere!) to try and see if that fits better (a 9 is my regular size). Keep me posted re: any potential solutions you find.

 
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Linnea

love them! They’re my favorite out of all the ones you’ve showcased. I’m so glad the color works!! Yay!

btw, you’ve turned me onto endless, when I’m not much of a shoe person at all, and I feel more confident that I’ll be able to find the perfect kitten heel. Thanks for the posts!

Good luck now with finding the right heel fix - sorry I’ve had no experience with any product like that.

 
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Lucy

Fab!

 
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Miss Dahlia (message)  412 posts, Helper bee

Thanks for all of the suggestions, everyone! Anyone else have thoughts?

Glad that Endless might help you as well, linnea. :) Given how easy my experience with it has been, I don’t know why I would ever think I’ll ever spend time at the mall looking for shoes again. :)

 
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c-girl

Try Insolia.com — good for high heels and redistributing weight

 
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Kira

Definitely fab!
Good job, Miss Dahlia!

 
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smartl (message)  543 posts, Busy bee

Those are gorgeous shoes, I love them. The gap in the back is quite noticeable though. I don’t know whether this will work or not, but you could try taking them to a shoe repair place and see if they can adjust the space in the back abit? Just an idea. Definitely ask them to be honest about if they think it would work or not though.

 
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Angel (message)  1,252 posts, Bumble bee

I like ‘em!

 
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Jennifer

I LOVE the shoes! Definitely the best out of the bunch you showed us. Now I want a pair…:-P

 
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sweetart (message)  103 posts, Blushing bee

Absolutely fab! I love the color and I’m actually thinking about getting a pair now! :P

I haven’t had any luck with the Dr. Scholl’s heel liners for women. I bought 2 pairs and they both slipped off within hours after putting them in! If you have a nordstroms nearby, I’d suggest stopping by for free heel liners. They’ve stayed put for me and the texture of the pad really keeps my heel from slipping out!

 
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triciaj (message)  257 posts, Helper bee

All my D’Orsay shoes do the same thing (and I have an unhealthy obsession with that style.) I should’ve bought stock in Foot Petals for as many Heelz as I’ve bought - they’re the best. They close the gap and they’re not obvious.

 
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rzblna

Fab. I also suggest you take it to a shoe repair place. Some of them can do amazing things.

 
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crackhead (message)  46 posts, Newbee

Holy crap those are ridiculously adorable!

 
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Jessica

Fab! They are by far my favorite over all the shoes you’ve blogged about. The color is perfect!

 
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Kate

fab fab fab, i love that shade of red! too too red can be a little garish but those are parfait.

 
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Thao

Those shoes are totally fab!
For a cheap fix I would suggest heel liners as others have mentioned. I also bought the gray cushiony ones and those were very comfortable and stayed on.

 
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natalie

I love those shoes! I wonder if they come in blue… I just wanted to say how funny it is that you are a 9.5/10. I have the SAME problem constantly. It must be a poli sci PhD student thing ;)

 
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CC

I’m glad you like the shoes :) I work for NW, so I’m extra happy you like these shoes!

 
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anna

FAB! love them!

 
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jenn

seriously hot! :)

 
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Miss Bubblegum (message)  143 posts, Blushing bee

Love them! Would you be mad if I got the same ones? :)

 
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Corey

I got mine at Bath & Body Works and used one of their million coupons they always have and got some $$ off (foot petals). They don’t seem to have them online but I know they are in store because I’ve bought them there :)

Those shoes are all kinds of awesome BTW!

 


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