shoe consultation shopping for OTHER people

[cimorene]

I would love to set up a free Personal Shoe Shopper thingy. I mean, I'm always seeing people in the wrong shoes and knowing where they could find the right ones, because one of my hobbies is obsessively checking the new shoe offerings by brands and in boutiques (my favourites are UK shops Shuh and Treds, and also Office, but only for browsing, because their shipping prices are so exorbitant I would never actually consider paying them). So like, people could say, "Cim, I need a comfortable but appropriate business casual shoe that I can jog in!" or "Cim, what in the world should I wear to a wedding next summer?" or "Cim, I need a pair of shoes combining smartness, preferably with a low heel, and comfort." And then I would solve their problems! It's nice to dream. There just aren't enough shoe-buying tasks in my OWN life to satisfy me.

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[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Cim, I need a high-heeled shoe but one with a heel that I can walk in and that doesn't hurt (so not too thin and stiletto-y and not too high, more triangular and a bit fat but not too nerdy) and that is a glamorous going-out-at-night shoe and will dress up a pair of jeans and preferably is orange or bronze.

[cimness.livejournal.com]

I will look! :D But you know, the only way to tell if a shoe will ACTUALLY hurt your feet is to wear it all day for at least three days or so, unfortunately. You can always get bad luck even if the shoes look decent. Heeled shoes are tricky because not only do they have to be well-made to be comfortable, they have to be compatible with your foot. :/ (I hate the bitches, for myself, but I like to look at them on other people!)

[cimness.livejournal.com]

First, the Clarks and Hush Puppies. They're pricier, and I couldn't find an exact match, but they're more likely to be comfortable and well-made.

http://www.hushpuppies.com/US/en-US/Product/NZVSZZZZ/G-W-DRS/dress/WOMEN/34912/Womens/Tan/H2408802A/Adlington.aspx Hush Puppies Adlington in Tan, $69

Clarks Iota in grey metallic, $95 here (http://clarks.zappos.com/n/p/dp/49645157/c/163849.html)

Clarks Apple Star in burgundy patent (comes in gold too), $100, here (http://clarks.zappos.com/n/p/dp/48323458/c/1141.html)

Clarks Apple Snow in dark red leather, here (http://clarks.zappos.com/images/742/7423952/10757-655455-d.jpg), $100

Hereafter the shoes were found at Amazon.com and sort-of arranged in order of how well I thought they met your criteria.

The best ones I found IMO, Marvin K "Aquatalia" wedge, $46. here (http://www.amazon.com/Aquatalia-Marvin-K-Womens-Ravish-MT/dp/B001046XPG/ref=sr_1_209?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1233941085&sr=1-209)

White Mt "Keely". These are also a good choice, but the cutouts are playful which makes them less sophisticated. $59 here (http://www.amazon.com/White-Mt-Womens-Keely-Bronze/dp/B001BMF45C/ref=sr_1_267?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1233941146&sr=1-267).

I'm not a big fan of covered heels and this shape will, eventually, date, because of the way the toe is sculpted. That said, they're really nice and versatile. Nina Dolls "You Must", $69 (http://www.amazon.com/Nina-Dolls-Womens-Must-Metallic/dp/B000WYHR0K/ref=sr_1_529?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1233941346&sr=1-529).

Nine West "Zoros", a bit on the yellow side I think, and the heel's a tad high, but kudos for the simple shape. $22 here (http://www.amazon.com/Nine-West-Womens-Zoros-Peep/dp/B0016P8D1Q/ref=sr_1_44?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1233940907&sr=1-44).

Xhilaration "Sharon" are maybe the best GLAMOUR!! shoes on the list and the cheapest, but the heel is really too high. They're like, $6 here (http://www.amazon.com/Xhilaration-Wine-Snake-Sharon-Pump/dp/B0017JUE86/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1233941826&sr=1-31).

Restricted "Pizazz", around $20 (http://www.amazon.com/Restricted-Womens-Pizazz-Pump-Bronze/dp/B001BAKZSA/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1233940871&sr=1-9). Dark silver, not bronze, and the heel may be too narrow, but they have a very classy look that could go day or night.

Matisse "Slice" gold snake-texture kitten-heel slingbacks, around $20 (http://www.amazon.com/Matisse-Womens-Slice-Slingback-Pump/dp/B0013M3NXK/ref=sr_1_131?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1233941001&sr=1-131). The kitten heel is not as sturdy as a solid one, but is so low that I doubt you could lose your balance, and the shape/look is glamourous and ultra-low-heeled, which I find really stylish - breezy and glitzy. (http://www.amazon.com/Women%2527s-Xhilaration-Sharon-Peep%252dToe-Pumps/dp/images/B0017JOJE6/ref=dp_image_x_0?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&img=0&qid=1233941826&sr=1-31&color%5Fname=x)

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow, I am overwhelmed! I expected two or three suggestions but this is a wealth of choice, and with pictures, too! We have a Clarks' in town and I haven't been in it for months but these shoes you've found there are beautiful! I especially like the Adlington in tan, except I already have tan pump-type things. The Apple Snow are also really nice! And I love those gold Non-West zoros! But what to wear them with, and are they really me? But whoa. Nina Dolls and Mt Keely aren't really my style, and I've never worn peep-toes but am not thinking, well, I can at least try them on in the store.

Thank you! This is great! Can I ask you again in the future about any of my shoe needs?

Oh, gosh, and I just realised that I actually have a shoe icon!