Do you have narrow heels so that flat shoes slip off easier? (brands, buy)
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After forty I could no longer wear slip-on flats unless there is an additional strap across the top of the foot. They just come right off. It's not a good "look."
I have a wide foot at the toe area like another poster and cannot wear narrow shoes. I don't even bother buying slip-on flats for that reason--moccasins, Sperry topsider type shoes, ballet shoes or anything similar that's a slip-on. I don't really like flats anyway. The cutesy little flats that high school girls wear have no support or cushioning in them. In the summer I wear a sport sandal that has an arch support and cross-over Velcro closures that I can adjust across my instep or else I wear dressier sandals with Velcro closures or Mary Jane shoes. NEVER flats. I don't wear flip flops or mules.
I have a moderately narrow heel and have found that Anne Klein ballet flats do well for me. I also have a pair of Nautica ballet flats that are okay. Journee pointed toe flats need the heel grip but otherwise work. Sperry topsiders, I wear with socks and if I use two thin pairs, then I'm good.
Let's see if I can remember some of the brands that tend to have narrow heels--Naot, Rieker, Ecco. I have a pair of cloth maryjanes that are at least twenty years old but they still fit perfectly. They have a strap and the heel is narrow enough. By Rieker.
Birkenstocks might fit, any good sandal without a back. For clogs, Stegmann boiled wool clogs are great for winter and super comfy because they are carefully made to fit, No backs either. Stegmann makes all sorts of styles besides the clogs and they are probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever had.
If you get into stylish, very expensive shoes like Ferragamo, they run narrow so they may be a good bet too.
I think the problem could be that most shoes now have gone downhill in quality and are made in China or Brazil or some mass produced place that doesn't even care. Narrow heels have always been a problem but I've never seen it as bad as it is now. Stick with the expensive shoes--even if you can only afford one pair of shoes!!!!!!!!!
Let's see if I can remember some of the brands that tend to have narrow heels--Naot, Rieker, Ecco. I have a pair of cloth maryjanes that are at least twenty years old but they still fit perfectly. They have a strap and the heel is narrow enough. By Rieker.
Birkenstocks might fit, any good sandal without a back. For clogs, Stegmann boiled wool clogs are great for winter and super comfy because they are carefully made to fit, No backs either. Stegmann makes all sorts of styles besides the clogs and they are probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever had.
If you get into stylish, very expensive shoes like Ferragamo, they run narrow so they may be a good bet too.
I think the problem could be that most shoes now have gone downhill in quality and are made in China or Brazil or some mass produced place that doesn't even care. Narrow heels have always been a problem but I've never seen it as bad as it is now. Stick with the expensive shoes--even if you can only afford one pair of shoes!!!!!!!!!
I, too, have noticed that heels are being made wider, especially in dressy shoes, and I don't have a narrower than average heel; my foot is a regular medium width. I do think the quality of shoes, most of which are made in China, has gone down, and I also agree with the possibility that shoes are being made to fit heavier people. However, another thought came to mind; I wonder if some manufacturers are taking into consideration the fact that people in the trans community might be buying these shoes, specifically, male-to-female customers.
I hope I haven't committed any taboos by suggesting such a thing, but I do think it's a possibility. From what I gather, it can be a hassle having shoes custom made or finding specialty shops, and these options are usually more costly than purchasing shoes from the mass producers.
Last edited by JulieThruTheGlass; 04-10-2021 at 05:21 PM..
Narrow width shoes with heels that also fit have been so difficult to find for several years now.
When I was younger, most shoes were quality leather, many made in Italy, and I could find shoes to fit (AA with an AAAA heel.
I have had some luck with Talbots but they are selling fewer Narrows, it seems. I have walked right out of Easy Spirit shoes, but they were really comfortable several years ago. When I tried to replace them, they just were not of the same quality (flimsier).
I don’t think I know any younger women with narrow feet now - really strange.
I think the problem could be that most shoes now have gone downhill in quality and are made in China or Brazil or some mass produced place
Poor quality control. I've had the experience of buying two pairs of shoes, identical brand, identical style but different colors since I was undecided. They fit entirely differently. I'm not alone in that experience if you read reviews, which I always do.
I bought a pair of heel cups at Amazon and they seem to work, at least in one pair of shoes so far. Not the most comfortable since it's sticky silicone but worth trying. A tad wide still for one foot. Bottom part is padded if you want more shock absorption.
Hi - I looked at these just now. I noticed the shoe itself says medium width. Do you have narrow heels but still take a medium width shoe? Or is it quite a "narrow" medium width?
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