Shoes

[bargainsgirl]

I have very hard to fit feet.  As a result, I shouldn't buy from QVC simply because of the shipping costs but they have sooo many nice styles.  I recently purchased Halston boots ($100) and paid $7.50 in shipping.  Of course they are way too wide for me in the heel and so they need to go back...for another $7.95.  That's almost $16 just to try on a pair of boots!!!  I need to stop or the Q needs to adjust their outrageous shipping fees!!!

[Pearlee]

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@bargainsgirl wrote:

I have very hard to fit feet.  As a result, I shouldn't buy from QVC simply because of the shipping costs but they have sooo many nice styles.  I recently purchased Halston boots ($100) and paid $7.50 in shipping.  Of course they are way too wide for me in the heel and so they need to go back...for another $7.95.  That's almost $16 just to try on a pair of boots!!!  I need to stop or the Q needs to adjust their outrageous shipping fees!!!

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@bargainsgirl  This is exactly what I refuse to buy shoes, boots or handbags (often a close-to-$12 shipping fee on handbags!)  from QVC any more.   Absolutely not.  I would much rather go to Designer Shoe Warehouse, whose prices are cheaper anyway and where I can try the shoes on in person.  I you have a DSW rewards card, there is free S&H from their website and you can always return the shoes to a store if they don't work out.  A much better deal.

[millieshops]

My extended family owned more than half of the shoe stores anywhere near our home, so having watched the careful fitting that went into many, many purchases over many years, I cringe when I want to order a shoe "long distance" even if the shipping is free.

From QVC, the only brand they sell that I currently order occasionally would be Vionics, and even then, never anything from their closed toe shoes except for their sneakers with which I have had good luck.

Because, as @bargainsgirl noted also, my feet are hard to fit, I support my local stores and my local workers.  The statistics on shoe returns are forbidding, and they include people with decent feet, something I haven't had for 30 yeras already.

[corismom1]

Don't know if this will be deleted but I shop for shoes online. I only use those sites that have free shipping and returns. Once I ordered 4 pair of the same shoe, differing sizes and widths. I chose the pair that fit and returned the others. If you google shoes online with free shipping yoy will find the major sites. Good luck!

[GCR18]

Are there any sites where you can return worn shoes?  I know you can't at DSW.  I rarely buy shoes at the q, but that's what I appreciate about the q.  

[rickiraccoon]

This post might get deleted too, but I have to mention 2 online sites I use; Zappos and Shoebuy. Always free shipping and returns within 30 days. I even buy my husbands and sons there. There is absolutely no reason to pay for S&H when sites like these are available. Happy shopping!

[SahmIam]

This is why I order shoes from Nordstrom; $5 to ship to me and no fee to return or I can go to the store and return them. If sizing is an issue, they'll order different sizes for me to arrive at the store (no cost to me) and then I can go in and try them on.

Now, certain brands/designers seem to keep their sizing true no matter what so in THAT case, I'll order online as often, there is a better price to be had (hello HSN and Vince Camuto).

I hear you though, and that's why I rarely order items that make me go "hmm, wonder if the size will work". NOTHING is worth $16 to JUST TRY ON.

[KingstonsMom]

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@rickiraccoon wrote:

This post might get deleted too, but I have to mention 2 online sites I use; Zappos and Shoebuy. Always free shipping and returns within 30 days. I even buy my husbands and sons there. There is absolutely no reason to pay for S&H when sites like these are available. Happy shopping!

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@rickiraccoon

Love Shoebuy, they also have frequent sales up to 30% off!

[dex]

I have almost given up on buying items that require fit online...nothing seems to be standard and then there are imperfections and quality control matters too.I think I like to choose my items in person so that I can evaluate and get something that meets my expectations.

[gardensla]

I buy from the sources listed plus I look for stores that participate in Shop Runner which is a benefit of AMEX. Free 2-day shipping and free returns. Lord and Taylor, Bon Ton, etc.