Attention ShoeBuy experts!!

[JillyFish]

I need a shoe makeover and I need your help!!!! I really need a new pair of black dress shoes for a wedding coming up in September. And I'd like something that will take me throught the winter. But I'm having a couple problems.....

1.) I have about size 8, fat squatty feet and a not-so-svelt body. So I sometimes feel that I don't look good in dress shoes.

2.) I am very picky about my shoes being comfortable and am not into wearing very high heels. I can handle about 2-3 inches.

3.) I have a fear of buying shoes online. The only shoes I've ever bought online are crocs. I'm typically a PayLess kind of girl. (Don't judge me! :rotfl: )

Can anyone help or offer advice? I'd like to take advantage of the ShoeBuy deal right now, but I just don't know what to get. :confused:

[ItsmeSunnyV]

I am no help, but from what I hear, I think it's Janet's or Kathie's Department. :rotfl: LOL

[bs4free]

I am no help, but from what I hear, I think it's Janet's or Kathie's Department. :rotfl: LOL

I think Janet buys something at least once a week as far as shoes online goes! she would be fo great help!

[JillyFish]

I am no help, but from what I hear, I think it's Janet's or Kathie's Department. :rotfl: LOL

I know there are some "experts" out there. I just gotta get their attention! :rotfl:

[jnorth1007]

Honestly you cant go wrong with Shoebuy because it is free to ship them back if they dont work. You lose nothing. I would go into the shoebuy website and you can narrow it down to allow you to choose all black dress shoes. You can even narrow it down to sling backs. I have short fat feet so shoes were always hard for me. I just kinda jumped in with both feet (no pun intended) the first time and now it doesnt worry me at all. Buy something cute and funky that you normally wouldn't get. Like a pair of high hell mary janes, or a black pump with a sexy Tstrap. Shoes are the one thing that I love because even when the rest of me looks horrible my shoes can look great!

[ItsmeSunnyV]

:rotfl: Told ya, she would know. lol:rotfl:

[mollyeilis]

FYI, if I were you, I'd go somewhere to have my feet measured, to see if a wide width is needed. I have fat squatty feet, which I like to call hobbit feet (hence a username elsewhere), and I'm definitely a wide shoe person.

It's amazing how much more comfortable heels become, when you have the width right.

And since I don't have spindly legs, I personally don't wear spindly shoes. I like a chunkier heel, I feel it balances me out better than a spike heel would.

[llgray16]

Are you planning on wearing a dress/skirt mostly with these shoes or pants. I always wear pants. I'm not one for the newest, pointiest, most uncomfortable shoes. My favorite dress shoes are my Franco Sarto heels. I have several pairs.

Here is a nice pair at shoebuy.com that would go great with pants...

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/benne/benne58979_785_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/franco-sarto-nolan/58979/135937

Here is another pair (very similar to my favorites)

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/brown/brown202868_115546_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/franco-sarto-juno-i/202868/448154

Here is a cute pair that would go well with a dress/skirt...

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/brown/brown196474_785_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/franco-sarto-helix-ii/196474/437256

If you click on one of these links and like a pair you see, add them to your cart. Then come back to SR and click on the shoebuy.com link. Your shoes will still be in your cart and you will get your SR credit :)

[JillyFish]

Well, for the wedding I will be wearing them with a pair of dressy black gauchos (don't laugh!). But mostly I'll be wearing them with pants.

That is a good suggestion to get measured....it's been years. Maybe I do need a wide width.

I think pair #2 is cute, but there doesn't look like much toe room.

What do you think of these? I think they're cute, just don't know about the fat feet thing.

http://www.shoebuy.com/life-stride-cristie/212509/463602

[mollyeilis]

If you find out that you have wide feet, once you start wearing shoes that are made in a wider width, you will like shoes more. I promise. Didn't you say you shop at Payless? I used to do, and they have widths. Try on a wide width shoe there...it's much more heavenly, and you don't squish out the sides like you might with a "regular" width shoe. It's nicer-looking, b/c there's actually ROOM for your foot, instead of having to play Cinderella's stepsister with the shoe. :)

[llgray16]

Well, for the wedding I will be wearing them with a pair of dressy black gauchos (don't laugh!). But mostly I'll be wearing them with pants.

That is a good suggestion to get measured....it's been years. Maybe I do need a wide width.

I think pair #2 is cute, but there doesn't look like much toe room.

What do you think of these? I think they're cute, just don't know about the fat feet thing.

http://www.shoebuy.com/life-stride-cristie/212509/463602

Those are cute but I do think you might have a toe issue.

The #2 pair is just like my favorites and my toes aren't squished at all. It is actually a square toe which doesn't have that narrowing effect like so many other women's shoes have.

I wouldn't laugh at gauchos. I think they are actually really cute (although not on me for some reason!)

[m 'n c]

I like the lifestrides posted. Those tend to be really comfortable. I tend to be sensitive to shoes as well (ignore the 3-4 inchers I have posted before). I tend not to do well with peep toes as I have wider feet near the toes as well. That would be my only hesitation with those. But they may not be too bad. Let me look around a little more.

[m 'n c]

Ok still shopping. Not sure where you live but these may take you through the winter if you live in the south. They are aerosoles and have an open toe. I think they'd go with gauchos.
http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog208452_5595_lg.jpg

These are less open but I don't think they'd be as cute with gauchos. Aerosoles as well
http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog208456_5595_lg.jpg

[~Kathie]

Honestly you cant go wrong with Shoebuy because it is free to ship them back if they dont work. You lose nothing. I would go into the shoebuy website and you can narrow it down to allow you to choose all black dress shoes. You can even narrow it down to sling backs.


Great advice.


FYI, if I were you, I'd go somewhere to have my feet measured, to see if a wide width is needed. I have fat squatty feet, which I like to call hobbit feet (hence a username elsewhere), and I'm definitely a wide shoe person.

This is very good advice. Keep in mind that every company's sizing is just a bit different. I can wear anywhere from a 5M to a 5½W or a 6 depending on the manufacturer.




What do you think of these? I think they're cute, just don't know about the fat feet thing.

http://www.shoebuy.com/life-stride-cristie/212509/463602

I think those are adorable and would look great with gaucho's. The strap around the ankle is a perfect accent.

You are lucky you can wear heels like that. Highest heels I can wear are about 1½" and that is pushing it for me.

I have fat feet. Right acorss the top of the foot. The only shoes that look really awful are ones that have very little material across that space.

Like Janet mentioned you can order several pairs as they do free returns.

Good luck!

[~Kathie]

Ok still shopping. Not sure where you live but these may take you through the winter if you live in the south. They are aerosoles and have an open toe. I think they'd go with gauchos.
http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog208452_5595_lg.jpg



These are very cute but notice how skinny the inside of the shoe is. I think you have to have a fairly narrow foot for these to look good. I bought a similar pair.........my short fat feet looked like duck feet in them.

[jnorth1007]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I just ordered this shoe in red about 10 minutes ago lol
I was looking for something with a heel I could wear with pants or jeans and they are Aerosoles so they should be pretty comfortable. I cant believe that LOL at least I know I made a good choice. I saved around 13 bucks on them also

[~Kathie]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I just ordered this shoe in red about 10 minutes ago lol


I LOVE red shoes!!! :heart: :love:

[jnorth1007]

This is my first pair of red shoes and I have fretted over which pair to buy. I have been dying for a pair and they just didnt have the perfect pair but this was close. The only thing that would have made them perfect would have been a skinny little tstrap. They are very cute though and I think I will love them.

[3dog2kidmom]

Jumping in here to talk about my favorite subject!!! I love the last couple of pairs pictured. The only problem I see with the earlier ankle straps pictured is that if you don't have thin legs/ankles, they canlook (no offense intended -- I haven't seen your ankles) like you are putting a rubber band around a pillow. Just be careful with that. The open ones will lengthen your leg and make you look more slender.

[JillyFish]

Jumping in here to talk about my favorite subject!!! I love the last couple of pairs pictured. The only problem I see with the earlier ankle straps pictured is that if you don't have thin legs/ankles, they canlook (no offense intended -- I haven't seen your ankles) like you are putting a rubber band around a pillow. Just be careful with that. The open ones will lengthen your leg and make you look more slender.


Thanks that's good advice.....and no offense taken!!! :)

Keep all the suggestions coming please! I'm going to have to do some more browsing tomorrow I think.

[~Kathie]

This is my first pair of red shoes and I have fretted over which pair to buy. I have been dying for a pair and they just didnt have the perfect pair but this was close. The only thing that would have made them perfect would have been a skinny little tstrap. They are very cute though and I think I will love them.

Okay Janet.....you talked me into it. :angel: I just bought another pair of red shoes. I already have the Grasshopper Lisbons in red. They are flats and a loafer style.


I bought these. They are BCBGirls Slyng Salsa Red Leather. They have a tiny heel........perfect.

http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/camut/camut189787_106874_jb1.jpg


I did but a pair of crocs.....the ballerina style. Only 3 colors in my size. I got pearl. :( I really wanted black or cotton candy. Oh well........I'm sure they will be fine.

[m 'n c]

Okay Janet.....you talked me into it. :angel: I just bought another pair of red shoes. I already have the Grasshopper Lisbons in red. They are flats and a loafer style.


I bought these. They are BCBGirls Slyng Salsa Red Leather. They have a tiny heel........perfect.

http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/camut/camut189787_106874_jb1.jpg


I did but a pair of crocs.....the ballerina style. Only 3 colors in my size. I got pearl. :( I really wanted black or cotton candy. Oh well........I'm sure they will be fine.

careful when you first start wearing those. BCBG shoes tend to need to be broken in at home before wearing in public. I have 2 pairs that I love but man oh man did I get some nasty blisters when I first wore them.

[JillyFish]

Okay....these are the two front-runners at this point. What do y'all think? A definite yes or no to either?

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog190725_5595_lg.jpg

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog186379_5595_lg.jpg


I really actually like these two better, but they're a little bit too pricey for me.
http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog208454_5595_lg.jpg

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog208429_5595_lg.jpg

I'm going to keep looking a little though.

[~Kathie]

careful when you first start wearing those. BCBG shoes tend to need to be broken in at home before wearing in public. I have 2 pairs that I love but man oh man did I get some nasty blisters when I first wore them.

Thanks for letting me know. I have one of those funky shoe stretchers. Once I try the shoes on I know if they need to get stretched or go back. I bought one pair of shoes.......I think they were Naturalizers that rubbed so badly they made the back of my foot bleed. I also have pads for the back of the shoe if needed.


Okay....these are the two front-runners at this point. What do y'all think? A definite yes or no to either?

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog186379_5595_lg.jpg



This one gets my vote. Very feminine. :sunshine2:

I just got an email from shoebuy. My shoes have shipped. Not bad.......less than 12 hours.

[~Kathie]

I really actually like these two better, but they're a little bit too pricey for me.
http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog208454_5595_lg.jpg

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog208429_5595_lg.jpg

I'm going to keep looking a little though.

Don't forget you get 10% off by using SUNSHINE10.........and if you sign up to receive emails, you'll get an additional 10% off for being a member. Add in the 13% Sunshine Rewards.........that's another discount.

Order them all. It's free shipping and free returns. :angel:

[llgray16]

Order them all. It's free shipping and free returns. :angel:

You are sooooooooooo bad!

I agree with Kathie. I really like the second pair the best.

[jnorth1007]

:) I will vote for number two also. I love shoes with straps like that. Very feminine. Remind me of the 20's Joan Crawford type of shoes. I would love a high heel round, closed toe, strap around the ankle red shoe. I just cant find one. I know who really needs two pairs of red shoes but really, WHO DOESNT???? Its an addiction I know, Im not in denial.

[~Kathie]

You are sooooooooooo bad!

Who me??? :angel:

I actually am bad. I went shopping last Friday at the factory outlets in Wrentham MA. Yes.....I went into almost every shoe store but I was really good.....I didn't buy one pair of shoes. Of course very FEW stores even carry my size. :rotfl:

On the way home, I stopped at Walmart. I found 3 pair of EarthSpirit Shoes (check them out on Shoebuy) in my size and 2 pair of slippers. :cooldance:

I don't know how Walmart can sell them for under $25 when they sell on various online stores and in B&M shoe stores for $100 or more. Might be last years style but who cares. I love the fit and the price.

And Janet..........I think I now have 3 pairs of red shoes. :blush:

[JillyFish]

....and if you sign up to receive emails, you'll get an additional 10% off for being a member.

Oooooh!! Didn't know about THAT!!!! Hmmmm....I may have to rethink things! :angel:

[m 'n c]

I think if you place your first order as a new customer you get a 10% new member discount that is then replaced by the 10% existing member discount when you order pairs 2, 3, 4, 5 and on ;)

[ruledbymercury]

Yeah, that additional 10% off was a pleasant surprise when I ordered my Primas!

Count me in the red shoe fan club as well. I have an adorable pair of red mary jane wedges with thin tailored bows on the tops that I got at Payless, probably three or four years ago on clearance for $4. They are STILL my #1 favorite pair of shoes! I wasn't sure what they would go with when I bought them, but it turned out that I actually had a lot of outfits that went perfectly with the color of the shoes.

Hmmm...maybe I need another pair of pretty red shoes. You people are bad influences!

[~Kathie]

Just be sure to sign up for their emails. I think someone mentioned on another thread that you have to have an active account (place an order every 90 days?? Not sure of the details) to get that member 10% off.

Gee.......I haven't had a problem with that!!! :rotfl:

No code to enter........it will automatically be deducted when you log in. Great bonus.

Here is a breakdown of my order

Subtotal: $ 116.90
Promo Discount: $ -11.70 This was SR discount
10% Discount: $ -10.53 Member discount
Total: $ 94.67

13% SR Account Credit - $12.31

Total $82.37

I saved $34.53 not to mention free shipping and free returns!!

When the percent paid by SR is this good.....you can't afford to pass it up.

[llgray16]

When the percent paid by SR is this good.....you can't afford to pass it up.

You'll say anything to justify that shoe fettish :rotfl:


I have to agree! The SR discount & % back is a great deal.

[~Kathie]

Yeah, that additional 10% off was a pleasant surprise when I ordered my Primas!

Count me in the red shoe fan club as well. I have an adorable pair of red mary jane wedges with thin tailored bows on the tops that I got at Payless, probably three or four years ago on clearance for $4. They are STILL my #1 favorite pair of shoes! I wasn't sure what they would go with when I bought them, but it turned out that I actually had a lot of outfits that went perfectly with the color of the shoes.


Isn't is amazing?? I was thinking the same thing when I bought my first pair of red shoes......but I do wear them a lot and get a lot of compliments.

Years ago I bought a royal blue pair of shoes. I loved those shoes. I wore them until they fell apart. I haven't been able to find anything I like since.

I think I may just go shopping again. I need a pair of loden/sage green shoes.....might as well look for royal blue ones too. On shoebuy you can search by color. :cooldance:


Hmmm...maybe I need another pair of pretty red shoes. You people are bad influences!

Oh.....then you are going to hate my above post about how much money you'll save :cool: :rotfl:

I would have loved to see Imelda Marco's shoe closet. Rumored to have 3000 pairs of shoes......the actual total was only 1200.

[SunshineGirl]

I was thinking about some silver shoes for this fall. Something like a ballet flat. Does anyone wear anything like that? Maybe to dress up jeans and black?

[~Kathie]

You'll say anything to justify that shoe fettish :rotfl:

And to have company in doing so. :angel: :angel:



I have to agree! The SR discount & % back is a great deal.

:sunshine2:

[llgray16]

And to have company in doing so. :angel: :angel:




:sunshine2:


I'd be afraid to add up what Shoebuy.com has meant to my SR total :rotfl:

[jnorth1007]

Oh ballet flats are all the rage and in ANY color especially metallics. Metallics can make jeans look dressy. I am looking for (gasp) leggings, I know, so 90's but they look so cute with all of the new longer baby doll shirts and throw in a pair of ballet flats and it is just so cute and comfortable. I cant wear ballet flats with my jeans because they are all so long and I like to wear heels with them so I cant just alter them shorter. If I can find the right pants I am ordering some ballet flats for winter.

[jnorth1007]

I'd be afraid to add up what Shoebuy.com has meant to my SR total :rotfl:

So far it hasnt meant much to my total maybe 10.00 but ONE day I am going to hit the mother load and all of my credits will come through and perhaps I will use it to send Callie to college :rotfl:

[llgray16]

So far it hasnt meant much to my total maybe 10.00 but ONE day I am going to hit the mother load and all of my credits will come through and perhaps I will use it to send Callie to college :rotfl:

:rotfl:

My number on the big board is going to have a sizeable jump today and you only get one guess to say what it is attributable to ;)

[ruledbymercury]

I wish I didn't love ballet flats so much! I'm only slightly under 4'11 (and my husband is 6'1!), so I know I should be wearing heels to give me some much-needed height, but I am absolutely addicted to the flats!

I loved when Old Navy had the embellished satin ballet flats in jewel tones with embroidery and sequins. They looked like dainty bejeweled slippers. Those were GREAT to dress up jeans! I had silver ones and gold ones. The only problem was that they were very delicate. I lost several of the sequins and acquired stains on them, but kept wearing them because I loved them so much. Eventually I had to let them go and it was so sad! The bejeweled slipper trend seems to be over, but now there are flats in ALL KINDS of styles. So all that to say: yes, I highly recommend metallic ballet flats to dress up jeans!

[JillyFish]

Okay girls....I'm having trouble. I can't get it to accept the sunshine10 PLUS the first purchase 10% off. Seems like it'll only do one or the other. What am I doing wrong???? :confused:

[m 'n c]

I was thinking about some silver shoes for this fall. Something like a ballet flat. Does anyone wear anything like that? Maybe to dress up jeans and black?

Oh yes. I wear ballet flats all the time esp in the fall/winter. I get mine from Target for $15 a pair. I have silver and gold and I have worn my silvers to death. I think that Shoebuy has the silver JS ones and I might ask for those for my b-day.

[jnorth1007]

Okay girls....I'm having trouble. I can't get it to accept the sunshine10 PLUS the first purchase 10% off. Seems like it'll only do one or the other. What am I doing wrong???? :confused:

You shouldnt have to do anything to get the first purchase 10% off except give them your information to store. There isnt a code to use. You enter the sunshine10 into the area for codes on the cart page. Then when you go through the checkout process the last page should show you the additional amount off underneath the sunshine savings.

[~Kathie]

I wish I didn't love ballet flats so much! I'm only slightly under 4'11 (and my husband is 6'1!), so I know I should be wearing heels to give me some much-needed height, but I am absolutely addicted to the flats!

I'm dating myself here but I loved the Sam & Libby ballet flats. I hate the shoes S&L has now.

I think you could wear gold or silver to dress up jeans or black. Depends on your style. If you like them and like the way they look then get them. :sunshine2:


Jill......the new member discount should appear on the last page after you put your CC info in and before you hit submit.

Checkout page
Add code SUNSHINE10 hit recalculate...the 10% from SR should be taken off
Click on Click Here to Checkout which will bring you to the page where you register.

Put your CC info in and then hit continue. It will give you a recap of your billing address, shipping address, items ordered and total. NOW the new member discount should be there.

You have to hit Submit in order for the order to go through.

[bs4free]

I'm dating myself here but I loved the Sam & Libby ballet flats. I hate the shoes S&L has now.

I think you could wear gold or silver to dress up jeans or black. Depends on your style. If you like them and like the way they look then get them. :sunshine2:


Jill......the new member discount should appear on the last page before you hit submit.

Please pardon the interrubtion we will return to your regularly scheduled shoe progrma right after this brief annoucment!

~kathie i think your tag fits
"I'm gonna have to pay more attention"
because i am sure "I'm dating myself here" is someone elses tag LOL

Sorry just found that very funny! now back to your reguarly scheduled Shoe program!

[JillyFish]

Thanks for the help everybody!!

Okay, I KNOW you're all DYING to know what I ordered :rolleyes:.

The winner is....













http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog186379_5595_lg.jpg


They were a really good deal. I couldn't pass them up! (I know you all understand! :rotfl: ) The other ones were still too expensive for me. Even with all the discounts they still would've been about $55. Just too much for me to pay for a pair of shoes. So now hopefully they will fit and all will be well.

Thanks for all the fashion advice! You all have a new ShoeBuy convert! And I'm glad I could help you all with your addiction as well!

[llgray16]

Thanks for the help everybody!!

Okay, I KNOW you're all DYING to know what I ordered :rolleyes:.

The winner is....

They were a really good deal. I couldn't pass them up! (I know you all understand! :rotfl: ) The other ones were still too expensive for me. Even with all the discounts they still would've been about $55. Just too much for me to pay for a pair of shoes. So now hopefully they will fit and all will be well.

Thanks for all the fashion advice! You all have a new ShoeBuy convert! And I'm glad I could help you all with your addiction as well!


I think you made the right choice!

Kathie - you mentioned Sam & Libby. I used to have several pairs of S&L shoes that I loved!!! I agree their latest stuff is nothing to excited over.

[SunshineGirl]

Thanks for the help everybody!!

Okay, I KNOW you're all DYING to know what I ordered :rolleyes:.

The winner is....


Love them!!! Am thinking that I need a pair myself now. LOL!

[ruledbymercury]

I'm dating myself here but I loved the Sam & Libby ballet flats. I hate the shoes S&L has now.

Nah, you're not dating yourself too much. I'm only 26 and had tons of S&L flats back in the early nineties. I called them "bow shoes" back then!

I actually own a newer pair of S&L flats and love them as well. They are flat black mary jane slides and get compliments on them all the time. Picked them up on clearance at DSW for $8 about a year ago.

[JillyFish]

Please pardon the interrubtion we will return to your regularly scheduled shoe progrma right after this brief annoucment!

~kathie i think your tag fits
"I'm gonna have to pay more attention"
because i am sure "I'm dating myself here" is someone elses tag LOL

Sorry just found that very funny! now back to your reguarly scheduled Shoe program!

I saw that too! I'm just glad I'm not the only one!!! See, I'm not so weird after all! :rotfl:

[JillyFish]

Love them!!! Am thinking that I need a pair myself now. LOL!

Thanks! They also come in brown and bone! :)

:rotfl:

[bs4free]

I saw that too! I'm just glad I'm not the only one!!! See, I'm not so weird after all! :rotfl:

Ok your Normal and average now! I guess we need to find you a new tag then!!!!

[~Kathie]

Nah, you're not dating yourself too much. I'm only 26 and had tons of S&L flats back in the early nineties. I called them "bow shoes" back then!

I actually own a newer pair of S&L flats and love them as well. They are flat black mary jane slides and get compliments on them all the time. Picked them up on clearance at DSW for $8 about a year ago.

Wish DSW had shoes in my size. I loved the Bow shoes. My favorite was plain black ballerina stlye. I had pink ones too.
I loved those shoes.




I saw that too! I'm just glad I'm not the only one!!! See, I'm not so weird after all! :rotfl:

:rotfl: Sorry...........didn't mean to grab your tag.


Thanks! They also come in brown and bone! :)

:rotfl:


Good girl........another convert!!

Nice choice on the shoes. Now...hope they fit.

BTW.......my RED shoes and Crocs arrived today. QUICK!!!

[Soccer Princess]

Okay who said they found cute silver ballet flats on Shoebuy? Link please!!! :)

[mommommouse]

Shoebuy has the nicest shoes and their wonderful to deal with. They are great when you need to return.
Debbie

[m 'n c]

Okay who said they found cute silver ballet flats on Shoebuy? Link please!!! :)

That was me.

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/camut/camut197144_111427_lg.jpg

[jnorth1007]

Oh cripes those are cute. >looking at checkbook< can I do one more pair. I did make some changes to the computer today in hopes that it will fix my crediting problem and of course I need to try it out to see if it worked. :angel:

[bs4free]

Oh cripes those are cute. >looking at checkbook< can I do one more pair. I did make some changes to the computer today in hopes that it will fix my crediting problem and of course I need to try it out to see if it worked. :angel:
if your computer is not woking this would make TT # what?

[RayaniFoxmur]

Anyone have any good recommendations for a bridal shoe, comfortable and 3/4 of an inch heel? :D

[llgray16]

Anyone have any good recommendations for a bridal shoe, comfortable and 3/4 of an inch heel? :D

These are have slightly bigger heels but I would recommend a really pretty shoe like one of these for the ceremony & pics and then a really cute and comfy ballet flat for the reception

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen136171_5583_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/coloriffics-tango-too/136171/314456

or these

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen116581_34024_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/coloriffics-sierra/116581/276147

or these

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/benja/benja131695_63917_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/touch-ups-serenity/131695/304563

Shoebuy does have a wedding shoes category under women's shoes. Then you can also search by heel size.

[~Kathie]

Anyone have any good recommendations for a bridal shoe, comfortable and 3/4 of an inch heel? :D


What color are you wearing? White, off white? Only &#190;" heels? Why only that height if you don't mind me asking?

I am very short......but can't wear big heels. They kill my feet. Highest I can go is 1&#190; and in some shoes, that is pushing it for me.

[~Kathie]

I found these by Coloriffics. They are called Lindsay. Plain, but cute. The heel is 1&#188; and they come in white or ivory.

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen116599_85600_lg.jpg


Here is the link to all the wedding shoes and you can search by heel size on the left side. Pick a couple out and post them here........we'll help you to decide.

Wedding Shoes (http://www.shoebuy.com/womens-wedding-shoes.htm)


ETA.........found these. &#190;" heels and cute!!

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen154930_5583_lg.jpg

Coloriffics Kelsey

[RayaniFoxmur]

What color are you wearing? White, off white? Only ¾" heels? Why only that height if you don't mind me asking?

I am very short......but can't wear big heels. They kill my feet. Highest I can go is 1¾ and in some shoes, that is pushing it for me.

Well I'm wearing Ivory but it looks exactly like white lol. 3/4" heels is what my reception shoes are, and the ceremony shoes need to be the same for the hem that my seamstress is doing :)

Also, FH and I are about the same height so I don't want to be taller than him! :)

[RayaniFoxmur]

I found these by Coloriffics. They are called Lindsay. Plain, but cute. The heel is 1¼ and they come in white or ivory.

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen116599_85600_lg.jpg


Here is the link to all the wedding shoes and you can search by heel size on the left side. Pick a couple out and post them here........we'll help you to decide.

Wedding Shoes (http://www.shoebuy.com/womens-wedding-shoes.htm)


ETA.........found these. ¾" heels and cute!!

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen154930_5583_lg.jpg

Coloriffics Kelsey

I am in LOVE with that last shoe omg! I may just have to order it lol!!

[RayaniFoxmur]

These are have slightly bigger heels but I would recommend a really pretty shoe like one of these for the ceremony & pics and then a really cute and comfy ballet flat for the reception

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen136171_5583_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/coloriffics-tango-too/136171/314456

or these

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen116581_34024_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/coloriffics-sierra/116581/276147

or these

http://i.shoebuy.com/pi/benja/benja131695_63917_lg.jpg
http://www.shoebuy.com/touch-ups-serenity/131695/304563

Shoebuy does have a wedding shoes category under women's shoes. Then you can also search by heel size.

They're all so pretty! I already have reception shoes though, and they're 3/4"... I'm afraid if I pick a heel much bigger than that my dress will end up dragging during the reception which we definitely don't want! Knowing me... I'll trip ;)

[~Kathie]

I am in LOVE with that last shoe omg! I may just have to order it lol!!


Another Shoebuy convert!! :rotfl: I don't work for them honest!!! :angel:

I like those shoes too. I love the ones with the ankle strap.

[RayaniFoxmur]

Another Shoebuy convert!! :rotfl: I don't work for them honest!!! :angel:

I like those shoes too. I love the ones with the ankle strap.

I bought them I bought them! I'm just hoping they're comfortable!

Now I need to get a pedicure before the wedding :rotfl:

[~Kathie]

I really like those. Let us know how they are. You can leave a review on Shoebuy too.

[JillyFish]

Well folks....the shoes arrived today. And unfortunately they sent me the wrong shoes. Actually, they sent the RIGHT shoes....they just pictured the WRONG shoes on their website. I thought I was losing my mind when I opened the box and saw a pair of shoes I had never seen before! :rotfl: SOooo....the shoes will be going back. :(

So I'm back to square 1....or maybe square -2....as far as finding shoes. I did try on the shoes they sent and at least now I know that I definitely DO need a wide. There was no way my fat tootsies were getting into that shoe!

There was nothing in the box with the shoes. No packing slip, no NOTHING! How do I go about returning them? And can I make an exchange instead of returning them if I find something else? That might help with the rewards part of it.

I'm so sad! Boo Hoo!! :cry:

The shoes I ordered for my daughter should be delivered tomorrow. I hope THEY fit!

[mollyeilis]

From the cardstock info page that came with my last order:

To receive a full refund or to make an exchange:

1. Go to shoebuy.com/returns within 60 days...and follow the instructions to receive a pre-paid shipping label. you will have the option to print the shipping label from your computer or to receive it via US mail.
***********

Call us at 888-200-8414 or email us at service at shoebuy.com ...


:)

[jnorth1007]

OK I need to buy another pair of shoes for Callie. I bought her lace up Sketchers for school thinking she had to have lace ups. Well she can wear velcro and hates lace ups and wants the cute little bikers that I bought Grace. Here is my delimna, buy from Shoebuy which Im pretty positive wont credit automatically and I will have to file a trouble ticket to get credit which I already have 6 others for Shoebuy filed already but get the great deal. OR go through one of the other shoe places on here and have a better chance of getting credit but it will be a much lower credit and probably not as good of a deal. I love shoebuy I just hate bogging Tricia down with all of these TT's and I know this will be another one. Sheesh decisions, decisions!

[JillyFish]

OK I need to buy another pair of shoes for Callie. I bought her lace up Sketchers for school thinking she had to have lace ups. Well she can wear velcro and hates lace ups and wants the cute little bikers that I bought Grace. Here is my delimna, buy from Shoebuy which Im pretty positive wont credit automatically and I will have to file a trouble ticket to get credit which I already have 6 others for Shoebuy filed already but get the great deal. OR go through one of the other shoe places on here and have a better chance of getting credit but it will be a much lower credit and probably not as good of a deal. I love shoebuy I just hate bogging Tricia down with all of these TT's and I know this will be another one. Sheesh decisions, decisions!

Ooh! That's a hard one because the ShoeBuy offer is such a good one. I think I'd go with the sure thing though.....some credits is better than no credits.

[~Kathie]

Well folks....the shoes arrived today. And unfortunately they sent me the wrong shoes. Actually, they sent the RIGHT shoes....they just pictured the WRONG shoes on their website. I thought I was losing my mind when I opened the box and saw a pair of shoes I had never seen before! :rotfl: SOooo....the shoes will be going back.

I'm so sad! Boo Hoo!! :cry:



You are kidding me!!!! After all that?? I'm so sorry Jill. :hugs:

Here is the link with instructions on how to make an exchange or a return.

Shoebuy Returns or Exchange Instructions (http://www.shoebuy.com/customer/returns.jsp#instructions)

I've never made an exchange, only a return. They took my SR credits back (and rightly so) but they took a long time to do it. I just re-ordered and got more credits. I also emailed Tricia to give her a heads up that I sent the shoes back.

Not sure how the SR credit thing would work with an exchange. Maybe Tricia would be able to tell you.


Janet........order through SR. You need that 13% to help pay for Disney.:angel:

[mollyeilis]

Janet...

How about you either redeem for a SuperCertificate (47.50 credits for 50 in gift cert), or buy a SuperCertificate from giftcertificates.com (through SR of course).

Then redeem that SuperCertificate for Famous Footwear gift certificate (which alas comes in the mail, sigh). If you buy the SC, it's 2%, and FF is 8%. Also alas, FF shipping is not always free, but I don't know how spendy the shoes you're talking about are!

That way you've got one or two other ways to credit, and though the SR won't be as much, MAYBE they will credit automatically for you?

Oh and yes, in my experience, FF gift certificates do yield SR credits.


Hey, it's an idea! :)

If you want to deal with shoebuy...you can buy a SuperCertificate, redeem it for emailed shoebuy GC, and use that on shoebuy. Maximize credits. AND any leftover, I've checked this out, can actually be used on bagsbuy (shoebuy doesn't seem to "keep" the balance of the GC in their system). :rotfl:

[m 'n c]

OK I need to buy another pair of shoes for Callie. I bought her lace up Sketchers for school thinking she had to have lace ups. Well she can wear velcro and hates lace ups and wants the cute little bikers that I bought Grace. Here is my delimna, buy from Shoebuy which Im pretty positive wont credit automatically and I will have to file a trouble ticket to get credit which I already have 6 others for Shoebuy filed already but get the great deal. OR go through one of the other shoe places on here and have a better chance of getting credit but it will be a much lower credit and probably not as good of a deal. I love shoebuy I just hate bogging Tricia down with all of these TT's and I know this will be another one. Sheesh decisions, decisions!


Tell me what to order and I'll do it for you. I tend not to have to file TT for shoebuy so you will be helping me and Tricia out :rotfl:

[jnorth1007]

Jill,

I would just return the shoes and let them take the credit back and then reorder the ones you want and get credit for those. I think I have seen issues with them messing up exchange rewards. Much easier to just send those back and reorder the ones you want. Just remember to keep the original credits in your account until they take them back.

Molly,

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will have to look through and see who else has them and what they cost is. with the 10% off and 10% off and 13% rewards it is so hard to find a close deal but I just dont know that those TTs will come through. The free shipping thrown in kinda makes it the best deal even without the rewards which I guess is the most important thing. Ill let you guys know what I decide.

[jnorth1007]

Tell me what to order and I'll do it for you. I tend not to have to file TT for shoebuy so you will be helping me and Tricia out :rotfl:

Aren't you a smart girl LOL

[SunshineGirl]

FWIW Janet, I did specifically tell her about your problems when I emailed her this week. She is supposed to get back with me on all of them by the end of the week. So we should know more by Friday if you can wait that long.

[jnorth1007]

Yeah I can wait that long. She has shoes to wear and just WANTS these so like her mother she has to have them LOL. I will wait a little while and see what happens. I think if this gets worked out I will even order a pair of the bikers that velcro for me. I love my slip on bikers but they make my instep hurt when I wear them too long. I guess my feet swell and there is no way to loosen them. Now Im not only addicted to my crocs but sketchers also. I got my red aerosoles in yesterday. VERY nice and comfortable. Cute as can be although I didnt realize the heel was kinda wedgy. Still very nice and I cant wait to wear them for our pictures.

[JillyFish]

You are kidding me!!!! After all that?? I'm so sorry Jill. :hugs:



Thanks Kathie.....ya, I was pretty bummed! But never fear, I will try again!


Jill,

I would just return the shoes and let them take the credit back and then reorder the ones you want and get credit for those. I think I have seen issues with them messing up exchange rewards. Much easier to just send those back and reorder the ones you want. Just remember to keep the original credits in your account until they take them back.



I've been thinking about it and I'm going to do it that way. It's more cut and dry and they say on the site that it's faster that way. And if I go with my second choice shoes it'll be a higher credit anyways.

But who do I need to convince that I should be able to keep the original credit too since it was their fault???? :angel:

[jnorth1007]

Considering the issues I have just getting credits I would suggest you contact a higher power...and I dont mean Tricia :angel:

[JillyFish]

I suppose I should let them know there was an error on their website. When you return something do you have to give a reason why?

[jnorth1007]

Yanno I would call them tomorrow and let them know about the mix up. See what they offer to do. If they want you to exchange then just explain the situation with your rewards and tell them you just want to return and reorder. They may be willing to offer you something for their mistake, maybe a discount or gift card. LOL worth a try and more likely if you call and let them know that they have a mistake on there.

[mollyeilis]

I suppose I should let them know there was an error on their website. When you return something do you have to give a reason why?

absolutely. and give them a call, first. when i was at amazon, so many people thought we didn't want to know and didn't want to help. they would mark something on return forms then wonder why the returns dept refunded them. that is when they would call, and that is almost too late. talk to them so they can fix their site and help to make it right.

[~Kathie]

Yeah I can wait that long. She has shoes to wear and just WANTS these so like her mother she has to have them LOL.

Mmmmmmmmmmm......sounds like the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree in your house!!! :rotfl:

[jnorth1007]

Oh yes....she is definitely like me. ONLY WORSE! If that is possible. When she goes to my MILs house she comes home with at least 2 pairs of shoes every time. She has more shoes than I do if that is possible. :rotfl:

[chipndale]

This thread was really fun to read. We took a long weekend and visited friends that live near the ocean. It was so nice to be able to drive to the beach for the day and then go home. Anyway, my friend has a major shoe addiction. We went shopping at the outlets and she wanted to buy 2 more pairs of shoes - ones that she just had to have. :love: So, she asked me to carry the shoes in her house and say that I bought shoes and when we leave, I would just leave the shoes there. As soon as I walked in the house with shoe boxes her husband asked her why she bought more shoes. :rotfl: I tried to say they were mine and he said that he wasn't born yesterday. He told me how she tries to tell him all the time that the shoes she has on were old shoes - He explained that the tag was still on the bottom of the shoe and he could see it as she was walking. :rotfl: It sounds like she would fit in great with you guys.

[jnorth1007]

FWIW Janet, I did specifically tell her about your problems when I emailed her this week. She is supposed to get back with me on all of them by the end of the week. So we should know more by Friday if you can wait that long.

Tricia,

Any word on this? I need to order Callie's shoes since "Im the only one who had laces in the whole Kindergarten class" Dramatic much??? Anyways, I just wondered if you heard anything before I order again and end up giving you more work. I was even tempted to try it through a different site and see if it works but I would be SO MAD if it did and I gave credit to someone else :rotfl:

[SunshineGirl]

It looks like we got credits for 4 of the 7 disputes that I submitted but NOT yours, despite me including a specific note about your purchases. I just emailed her again to see if she could tell me why we didn't get the credits for yours.

[jnorth1007]

:( Well thanks anyway for checking into it for me. I guess I need to find another place to satiate my shoe addiction LOL anyone else have good luck with the other shoe places on here?

[jnorth1007]

Well unfortunately it doesnt really matter cause they have the shoes the cheapest even without the extra 20% off that I get. Silly to pay more just to get less of a credit. I think I am going to use DH new work laptop which has a internet card and see if I can order through that and make it work? We will see. I just hate to have to give you more work with TT's. ACK!

[jnorth1007]

Ok everyone cross all of your body parts. I used a different computer, a different internet connection, I checked all of the security settings first and this computer hasnt been used for any shopping or browsing at all yet. I just ordered the shoes so lets see if it credits and then we will know I need to throw my old computer out the window and get a new laptop :rotfl:

[bs4free]

Ok everyone cross all of your body parts. I used a different computer, a different internet connection, I checked all of the security settings first and this computer hasnt been used for any shopping or browsing at all yet. I just ordered the shoes so lets see if it credits and then we will know I need to throw my old computer out the window and get a new laptop :rotfl:


Hope it works! this time, BTW you up to 42 oustanding shoebuy TT right.:rotfl: :rotfl: , It fund to throw computers out windows, i got paid to do that one summer best job ever!!!!!!!

[jnorth1007]

Bryan, if it credits I figure it will be a winfall lol because I will get that credit and I will get credit for the laptop I am going to make Brandon buy me as soon as it credits and I can prove this one isnt working for me anymore. Funny though, the computer works just fine for everything except shoebuy credits, is that addiction for me to get rid of it just so I can get my shoe credits??? :rotfl:

[bs4free]

Bryan, if it credits I figure it will be a winfall lol because I will get that credit and I will get credit for the laptop I am going to make Brandon buy me as soon as it credits and I can prove this one isnt working for me anymore. Funny though, the computer works just fine for everything except shoebuy credits, is that addiction for me to get rid of it just so I can get my shoe credits??? :rotfl:

What is your old computer is it a laptop??? if it just wont work for shoebuy and you want to throw it out a window could your throw it my way lol! I never have enough computers!

[SunshineGirl]

Janet got her credits! Janet got her credits!

[jnorth1007]

Wooohooooo! I could cry...I want to thank Tricia for believing in me, I would like to thank Visa letting me charge, I would like to thank my DH work for giving him a new laptop for free and a paid internet card with unlimited minutes (they may end up regretting that). :rotfl: Its like I wond the oscars.

[mollyeilis]

Congratulations!

[m 'n c]

Wooohooooo! I could cry...I want to thank Tricia for believing in me, I would like to thank Visa letting me charge, I would like to thank my DH work for giving him a new laptop for free and a paid internet card with unlimited minutes (they may end up regretting that). :rotfl: Its like I won the oscars.

Congrats! I am so proud of you!

[JillyFish]

Wooohooooo! I could cry...I want to thank Tricia for believing in me, I would like to thank Visa letting me charge, I would like to thank my DH work for giving him a new laptop for free and a paid internet card with unlimited minutes (they may end up regretting that). Its like I wond the oscars.

"Shoebuy likes her! They REALLY like her!" :rotfl:

Okay, on a sad note, my SECOND pair of shoes also doesn't fit! :cry: They were the right shoes this time, but they were ALSO mispresented on the website....they were described as 2 1/4 in. heels which I CAN do, but in REALITY they are 3 1/4 in. heels which I CAN'T do. (I know....it's just one inch, but it doesn't matter because they just don't fit!)

I think from now on I'm going to go look at shoes and before I buy them, check and see if I get them for as good or better a price on ShoeBuy and THEN purchase. (How much longer on the 10%/13%??? I also need athletic shoes!)

So now I have to take TWO pairs to the P.O. tomorrow! I'm so sad that my SR balance will be going down!
(:cry:ing again!)

And you all though I was crazy for needing so much help!! :rotfl:

[m 'n c]

Jill just do like I do. I try on the shoes at the store and then find the similar style online. Its cutting down on how much I am returning to the stores when I shop online.

Sorry they didn't work out. :( Do you have a DSW nearby?

[JillyFish]

Jill just do like I do. I try on the shoes at the store and then find the similar style online. Its cutting down on how much I am returning to the stores when I shop online.

Sorry they didn't work out. :( Do you have a DSW nearby?

Yea, that's what I meant. Probably didn't make sense because I'm so tired! (where's the snoring smilie?)
I think we do have a DSW nearby. I will have to check.

[bs4free]

Wooohooooo! I could cry...I want to thank Tricia for believing in me, I would like to thank Visa letting me charge, I would like to thank my DH work for giving him a new laptop for free and a paid internet card with unlimited minutes (they may end up regretting that). :rotfl: Its like I wond the oscars.


WOOT! New Computer! And The Credits Flow Freely NOW!!! WOOT!

[jnorth1007]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My shoebuy credit for that last order is safely placed in my account. I am so happy I could cry. Life is GOOD and I :heart: shoebuy and mostly I :heart: SR. Oh yeah I also :heart: DH for letting me use his new laptop to do this order and helping it to credit. As Bryan would say "WOOT!!!!"

[bs4free]

Glad it worked, and thanks for using that WOOT, So have you orderd a new laptop for your self yet, if you can wait you might be able to get a good cheap on on Black Friday!

[3dog2kidmom]

Just placed another order, this time for DH's shoes, before the 13% goes away.

Woot!! (lol, Bryan!) Boy, that feels like typing "woof"... says the mom of 4 doggies :rotfl:

[bs4free]

Just placed another order, this time for DH's shoes, before the 13% goes away.

Woot!! (lol, Bryan!) Boy, that feels like typing "woof"... says the mom of 4 doggies :rotfl:
Claim Woof as you own and use it as i use WOOT! it will be fun!

I can not belive how much an impact me and my WOOT has had on SR this month! Look almost 1700 post in a month!

[Soccer Princess]

Anyone know whe nthe 13&#37; goes away? End of the month?

[JillyFish]

Update on my black shoe hunt.....I sent both pairs back to ShoeBuy. :cry:
I have to say that even though the shoes didn't work out for me, I was very pleased with my transactions...good deals, credited fine for me, easy returns. I went to DSW and tried on a BAZILLION shoes with no luck in finding the perfect shoe.

So yesterday, I'm in Target and needed to get some sneakers for DS ASAP and so I thought I would just look for me. And low and behold I found a pair that actually fit and I like. Soooo....in the spirit of Sunshine Rewards :sunshine2: ....I purchased them at Target to help pay MagicalJenK's salary! :rotfl: