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Missing Box Shoe Stores

Twins Mom — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:29:21 GMT

Missing real shoe stores where I can pull shoes of various styles,sizes, compare fit, and just plain enjoy the experience. I have bought V ionic slippers on QVC but only because I have had others. Purchased some online Naturalizers but I am thinking I would have done better if I could have done local. Just not impressed with online shoe shopping. No way am I paying return postage!

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rms1954 — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:39:26 GMT

There are a couple brands I can always count for fit and quality, but few. We have a few of the stores you are speaking of but for me they lack the quality and style I like. Of course there is Macy's.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:47:04 GMT

I could never wear shoes from those chain shoe stores. Need better quality to fit correctly. However, I buy better brands online and seem to do fine with them.

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Desertdi — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 07:12:53 GMT

Still have DSW and FAMOUS stores near here. They carry a variety of name brands.

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jlkz — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:06:21 GMT

@Desertdi

DSW was my go-to shoe store until my feet began to change. When they reached the magical size 10.5, we became estranged. Size 11's footbed just were very uncomfortable.

Still I tried but just returned another pair, hoping against hope that they would fit. Amazing how they have room for 11, 12, etc. but forget about the customers with 10.5.

Now I go online to the shoe website and order direct from them. Took advantage of several Black Friday shoe sales!

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jlkz — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:16:48 GMT

@Twins Mom

Understand totally about the return postage when buying online.

I originally ordered one pair of Clark sandals and found them very comfortable. So when I saw Rakuten had Clarks on an outstanding cashback offer at a Black Friday a few years ago, I ordered 4 or 5 pairs.....they are a mainstay for me.

Other makers' sizing can vary depending on their manufacturers. E.g., Easy Spirit, my other standby, uses different makers so I will only buy them locally. I once found a pair of dark hunter green clogs that were striking....but totally different sizing. They stayed at the store. Then, their leather vs fabric clogs are the same story.

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On It — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:43:42 GMT

I have had zero luck buying shoes online. I only wear SAS so you would think it would be easy. Nope! Last summer while in the mountains, I decided I wanted a pair of SAS mules. The heel was too low and caused my hip to flare up. I went through the hassle of returning them and said never again. I will wait, go to a store and try them on for fit.

My other shoe is the Jacques Levine slipper. So far, so good ordering from the company itself.

I always wore a 6AAA in my younger days. I would go to a shoe store and ask them to bring out what they had in that size. Only a shoe store even bothers with these narrow sizes. The box stores don't stock them. Even the correct size will have fit issues from style to style and brand to brand.

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Desertdi — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:14:27 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@Desertdi

DSW was my go-to shoe store until my feet began to change. When they reached the magical size 10.5, we became estranged. Size 11's footbed just were very uncomfortable.

Still I tried but just returned another pair, hoping against hope that they would fit. Amazing how they have room for 11, 12, etc. but forget about the customers with 10.5.

Now I go online to the shoe website and order direct from them. Took advantage of several Black Friday shoe sales!

@jlkz I guess I am very fortunate! If it's a 6, it fits. di

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Twins Mom — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:05:11 GMT

@rms1954

Unfortunately the Macy's by me closed and I miss it terribly. I could count on usually finding what I liked there, not to mention at a reasonable price. The Macy's further away is not where I like to drive or a shopping center I like to hang out in.

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Rockycoast — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:04:31 GMT

The Macy’s at the mall near me has a great shoe department. Can always find a pair or two there. Emilda Marcos has nothing on me! 🤣

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 02:17:48 GMT

We are lucky to have a couple of old school shoe stores close by that will measure your feet if you want, bring different shoes out and provide feedback. They carry many name brand higher end shoe brands, casual, athletic, dress etc.

Zappos has free shipping and free returns, they also sell through Amazon sometimes.

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wilma — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:12:09 GMT

Fortunately, I have still have some nice shoe stores and departments in my city.

I rarely buy shoes online. I really need to try them on first. Depending on style, material, and brand, my size can be a whole size or 1/2 size larger. I have a narrow heel and a bunion on one foot. Definitely don't want the hassle of returning shoes.

The only time I ordered online was when I loved a shoe I saw in my local Dillard's, but I wanted a color they didn't have in stock. I was able to try it on in another color, and then they shipped the color I wanted to my house. 👍