flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on May 16, 2017 0:38:10 GMT
So I've always loved shoes. Always thought, "when I grow up I'm going to have all kinds of cool shoes". Well, I'm 46 and I STILL can't have fun funky shoes because THEY DON'T MAKE THEM IN MY SIZE. And on the off chance that I do find some, they're ridiculously expensive or there's another reason I can't wear them.
And what's this crap with ebay sellers who put a bogus "size" in their listing that shows as $5.99 but the actual real sizes are $25 or whatever.
I just wanna be a grown-up. 
Please add yours so I don't feel so frivolous. |
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Post by beaglemom on May 16, 2017 0:41:24 GMT
I hear you. My complaint along those lines is why can't I find a comfortable pair of shoes. I live in my running shoes, flip flops, and uggs. I would love to wear pretty grown up shoes, but they all make me want to cut off my feet within 30 minutes of wearing them. I just want a cute pair of shoes that I can wear for more than an hour without my feet hurting!
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Post by baslp on May 16, 2017 0:48:07 GMT
Can I join your party? I have a very narrow foot. Very few cute shoes come in this width. My kids say I wear old lady shoes. I need the Velcro to strap my foot in!
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Post by M~ on May 16, 2017 0:52:42 GMT
So I've always loved shoes. Always thought, "when I grow up I'm going to have all kinds of cool shoes". Well, I'm 46 and I STILL can't have fun funky shoes because THEY DON'T MAKE THEM IN MY SIZE. And on the off chance that I do find some, they're ridiculously expensive or there's another reason I can't wear them.
And what's this crap with ebay sellers who put a bogus "size" in their listing that shows as $5.99 but the actual real sizes are $25 or whatever.
I just wanna be a grown-up.
Please add yours so I don't feel so frivolous. What's your shoe size??? I'm sorry. My vent is that I haven't taken all my shit back to my office (we moved). It's been 2 months. I have one box of crap. |
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Mystie
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Post by Mystie on May 16, 2017 0:55:32 GMT
Aw, I'm sorry. It's frustrating when you can't wear the things you've always wanted to.
I'm mostly frustrated today because I'd been losing weight really well and the past two weeks have crept back up a pound or two. I want my pre-diabetes life back, but I know that's not possible or safe.
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Post by Delta Dawn on May 16, 2017 1:10:31 GMT
My cough is very dramatic sounding and it makes me sound like have the plague or something. It's just a really bad cough that makes you choke. I want to STFU. I don't want to subject anyone else to my hacking. I am sorry for all the noise it makes. I don't know how to make it stop. I wish I did!
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Post by sallen on May 16, 2017 1:12:41 GMT
I so understand the shoe size problem. I wear a 2-1/2 in children's... it sucks
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on May 16, 2017 1:22:05 GMT
I will join your shoe pity party flute4peace. I wear orthotics and have wide feet, and it's hard to find shoes that fit both.  |
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Post by yodutchess on May 16, 2017 2:00:59 GMT
I have wide feet and a high arch. I feel like Fred Flinstone, except Fred went barefoot. I need shoes! I wear them until they wear out. I can't wear heels, since the side of my foot comes out of them (high arch).
My pity party- I went bike riding on the trail Sunday. Took a turn too fast and too wide, lost control, and went into a post and beam fence then fell with the bike on top of me. A jogger helped me up. I was not too far from the car. My left hand was bleeding, so the bike chain was staying off. Walked the bike back to the car. I am lucky my bones are intact but I am one big bruise.
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Post by refugeepea on May 16, 2017 2:16:54 GMT
Well, I'm 46 and I STILL can't have fun funky shoes because THEY DON'T MAKE THEM IN MY SIZE. What size do you wear? My complaint is my stupid back. It started at the end of March and I have no patience left. |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2017 2:19:03 GMT
I so understand the shoe size problem. I wear a 2-1/2 in children's... it sucks I am not trying to be rude, but how tall are you? |
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Post by theshyone on May 16, 2017 3:16:51 GMT
I've never worn cute shoes because my feet are very different sizes and I can't afford two pairs of shoes.
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Post by zztop11 on May 16, 2017 3:22:18 GMT
I so understand the shoe size problem. I wear a 2-1/2 in children's... it sucks I am not trying to be rude, but how tall are you? Yeah, all I have to ask is  , children's 2-1/2 ? |
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on May 16, 2017 3:23:10 GMT
So I've always loved shoes. Always thought, "when I grow up I'm going to have all kinds of cool shoes". Well, I'm 46 and I STILL can't have fun funky shoes because THEY DON'T MAKE THEM IN MY SIZE. And on the off chance that I do find some, they're ridiculously expensive or there's another reason I can't wear them.
And what's this crap with ebay sellers who put a bogus "size" in their listing that shows as $5.99 but the actual real sizes are $25 or whatever.
I just wanna be a grown-up.
Please add yours so I don't feel so frivolous. What's your shoe size??? I'm sorry. My vent is that I haven't taken all my shit back to my office (we moved). It's been 2 months. I have one box of crap. Girls 2/Ladies 4
Sorry about the box. I think we've still got a couple of boxes in the barn from when we moved here - 17 years ago.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on May 16, 2017 3:23:59 GMT
Aw, I'm sorry. It's frustrating when you can't wear the things you've always wanted to. I'm mostly frustrated today because I'd been losing weight really well and the past two weeks have crept back up a pound or two. I want my pre-diabetes life back, but I know that's not possible or safe. Aw now, that's just one good poop. Don't be discouraged. |
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on May 16, 2017 3:24:45 GMT
My cough is very dramatic sounding and it makes me sound like have the plague or something. It's just a really bad cough that makes you choke. I want to STFU. I don't want to subject anyone else to my hacking. I am sorry for all the noise it makes. I don't know how to make it stop. I wish I did! I hope you feel better soon!! |
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on May 16, 2017 3:25:43 GMT
I so understand the shoe size problem. I wear a 2-1/2 in children's... it sucks I actually just had some luck on Amazon. I found a couple of sellers that go down to a 4, one of them even has some 3.5s!!
I also found a couple of cute things at Shoe Carnival yesterday, but was too cheap to pay full price for them. There was one I'd have gotten, except it was a zip back and too tight around my ankle.
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Post by Anita on May 16, 2017 3:26:35 GMT
I have wide feet and super high arches, so it's hard enough to find good shoes. Then I messed up my foot, had to have surgery, and cracked it in three places during healing. I limped for 2.5 years. I had to get rid of every single cute shoe in my closet and buy orthopedic shoes.  I miss my shoes! |
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on May 16, 2017 3:31:38 GMT
Mine are 2, although sometimes I can pull off a bit bigger, depending on the shoe. I also have very high arches, which makes my feet almost as round as they are long.
(I'm 4'10", 85lb)
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Post by refugeepea on May 16, 2017 3:34:52 GMT
My niece found some very cute dressy shoes from a quinceanera site. I think she's around a size 3. |
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Post by freecharlie on May 16, 2017 3:38:21 GMT
I have narrow feet and I am average height (5'9). I rarely wore heels when I was younger because I would be taller than everybody. I would like to wear heals now and look polished, but they are uncomfortable.
My pity party. we've been trying to get our sod in and have been trying for what seems like forever. We had great weather up until we had the compost delivered. Now the weather goes on and off and each step we take, we have to wait for the weather. I just want sod damn it.
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Post by refugeepea on May 16, 2017 3:42:29 GMT
I have narrow feet and I am average height (5'9). Isn't that tall for women? I always wanted to be 5'9" No idea why, but it seemed to be the perfect height for me. I'm 5'5". |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on May 16, 2017 3:52:32 GMT
I have narrow feet and I am average height (5'9). Isn't that tall for women? I always wanted to be 5'9" No idea why, but it seemed to be the perfect height for me. I'm 5'5". Yes. Average height for women in the US is 5'4". |
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Post by freecharlie on May 16, 2017 3:57:32 GMT
Isn't that tall for women? I always wanted to be 5'9" No idea why, but it seemed to be the perfect height for me. I'm 5'5". Yes. Average height for women in the US is 5'4". Really? WOW, that seems short to be average |
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Post by refugeepea on May 16, 2017 4:03:12 GMT
Yes. Average height for women in the US is 5'4". Really? WOW, that seems short to be average The average height for a man in the U.S. is 5'9". |
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Post by freecharlie on May 16, 2017 4:12:33 GMT
Really? WOW, that seems short to be average The average height for a man in the U.S. is 5'9". Apparently I don't pay attention very well. My 15 year old son is about 6'3 and I just assumed that 5'10 - 6 foot was about average. I knew 5'9 wasn't perfectly average for women, but I figured it was at leas 5'7-5'8. Then my reasons for not wearing heels were legit. Then and now. |
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Post by ntsf on May 16, 2017 4:58:05 GMT
I have 4E size 7-8 shoes. I have high arches, super super wide feet and a bunion. I have been working for 2 years to get ski boots to fit and they still hurt. I have very few shoes and have to spend a lot on any one pair. I am thinking of getting some custom shoes.
fortunately, I do have hiking boots that fit.. that is most important...
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on May 16, 2017 4:58:34 GMT
Yes. Average height for women in the US is 5'4". Really? WOW, that seems short to be average That's what the CDC says.  |
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Post by Grom Pea on May 16, 2017 5:13:48 GMT
I can commiserate, my feet are proportionally small, so I'm 5'5" but I have size 6 feet. And I have the calves of someone who is 5'5" with large calves so boots above the ankle almost never fit. I realize there are zipper extenders but I want normal people calves. I even got evaluated by a fitness trainer and he asked me if I walked on my toes because I have huge calves, but it's just genetics
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Post by mikklynn on May 16, 2017 12:11:43 GMT
I've never worn cute shoes because my feet are very different sizes and I can't afford two pairs of shoes. Check out Nordstroms for shoes. They will sell you 2 different sized shoes at no extra cost, if you are at 1 1/2 sizes different. link |
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