Transsexual shoes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Q: I want to know how to find women’s shoe’s in my size I’m a male to female transsexual who wears a size 12ww in mens shoe’s.

A: The general rule of thumb in converting mens sizes to womens is to add around 1 to 1.5 to the current number. If you wear a 12ww the size range in womens might be between 13 and 14. It isn’t an exact science, but the fun part is trying different styles within that range. You may also search directly for your target sizes and closest widths on DesignerShoes.com. Mens shoes are generally wider than women’s shoes, so I recommend getting certain styles stretched when necessary for maximum comfort. Consulting our Size Chart is a helpful jumping off point.

I own a pair of these amazing boots. Summer isn’t boot weather but they work under jeans or with a cute skirt or dress depending on my mood. I have large calves and don’t find these snug. Very supportive.

Samanta Viv Boot Black at AskTheShoeLady.com

Viv Boot by Samanta is a High Heel Dressy Boot

Triple wide dress shoes for women

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Q: where can i find triple wide dress shoes for women? i have tried to wear dress shoes size 11.5 ww and its too narrow for my feet my feet width is pretty wide my feet size is 11.5 please respond asap thank you , Annette

A: Presently there are no triple wide 11.5 dress shoes. If you need an instant summer workaround, then you might consider buying double wide dressy sandals. This way your feet will have more freedom with less shoe material. When searching for closed-toe shoes remember that restretching them is also a possibility in gaining that perfect fit.

Ros Hommerson Lite Silver Sheep at AskTheShoeLady.com

Lite by Ros Hommerson is a Low Heel Dressy Sandal

Ros Hommerson makes wide width sandals.

You may also try ordering a half size larger in order to allow for the increase in shoe space.

Jax by Annie is a High Heel Dressy Sandal

Jax Silver by Annie could also work because of less enclosed space. When considering a style, remember that your foot shape and thickness are key factors within the context of the shoe shape.

Good luck,
The Shoe Lady

Hi I was wondering which width is narrower. Slim or narrow?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Q: Hi I was wondering which width is narrower. Slim or narrow?
Many thanks Margaret

A: Hi Margaret, A slim size is narrower than narrow. Narrow generally listed as “AA” while slim carries a “AAA” label. The more narrow a shoe is the rarer it is to find that fit. The good news is that they do exist! You can also search for slim shoes using the filter function through DesignerShoes.com.

Aerosoles Play Pleat Grey Fabric at AskTheShoeLady.com

Play Pleat by Aerosoles is a Mid Heel Casual Bootie

We have over 173 new arrivals ranging from size 5 – 15. Mostly Aerosoles!!

Narrow to Wide Feet

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Q: Hi! How fortunate that I finally found a shoe lady; hopefully you’ll be able to help me out. Due to some injuries and surgeries, I’ve gone from a 11 narrow to a 12-13 wide, needing extra depth. I’m already 6’1″ so don’t really like heels, plus they’re painful on feet like mine. Any suggestions for casual shoes would be appreciated. Thank you.

A: Here are some options to get you started! Casual shoes come in an array of styles, and often can complete an after five look as well. Happy searching, and I would love to know what you end up selecting.

Playmate by Bella Vita is a Low Heel Casual Loafer

Playmate in pewter by Bella Vita sports a stylish buckle to adorn this comfortable casual loafer.

Beccentric by Aerosoles is a Low Heel Casual Flat

Aerosoles is known for their shoes that address both style and comfort! This ballet flat is a casual shoe that can make the transition to nighttime wear with ease.

Treviso by Softwalk is a Low Heel Casual Mule

Softwalk’s Treviso in dark red has a modest heel with attention paid to the softness of the interior.

Adora by Softwalk is a Low Heel Casual

Softwalk’s Adora takes its inspiration from clogs, but adds extra support with a closed heel.

Best,
The Shoe Lady

Wide widths with heels

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Q: Having trouble finding a glamorous shoe with a 3 to 4 inch high heel in a size 12 ww. Can you suggest some?

A: Tell me about it! The closest heel height in our current collection for a 12ww is 2.75 inches. Here are some options that might work for you! Another possibility is doing a search for wide shoes, and consider taking them to be professionally stretched.

Black Patent by Andiamo is a High Heel Dressy Pump

Athena by Andiamo is accented with a patent white piping for old Hollywood glamour.

Bright by Annie is a High Heel Dressy Sandal

Bright dress sandal by Annie uses an embellished t-strap to add highlights to a simple and elegant design.

Alvina by Annie is a Mid Heel Dressy Slingback

Annie’s Alvina in silver features an extra flash of sparkle in the toebox straps.

Good luck,
The Shoe Lady

Learn How to Measure your Feet CORRECTLY!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Q: How should I measure my foot to determine if I need wide or extra wide sizes?

A: Julie-
This is a simple question with a complicated answer. Fortunately, I’ve written it all down for you right here: http://www.designershoes.com/about-size/width

DesignerShoes.com Size Chart

Let me know if you have more questions?

Fitting shoes for me – Quality Matters!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Q: Dear Shoe Lady, i LOVE the samanta viv pump in beige and the ellie black 8400, my foot measures 28 and a half cm long by 10.25 cm wide using your measuring guide. what sizes should i look for in these shoes? thank you!

Samanta Viv Pump Beige at DesignerShoes.com

Viv Pump by Samanta is a High Heel Dressy Pump

8400 by Ellie is a High Heel Dressy Pump

A: My Dear Isobel,
You sexy thing. You should be looking at a USA size 14. It sounds like you have a relatively narrow foot so you may need to add an inner sole to keep these pumps pumping. The Viv Pump runs on the wide side. I believe the Ellie 8400 is a good medium.

I hope that answers the “fit” questions. But please keep in mind there is a HUGE difference in the quality and styling detail for these shoes. The Viv Pump by Samanta is in a “couture” class, using premium materials, comfort features and styling like the hidden platform. The Viv Pump is all leather and is a shoe for your lifetime. Ellie is meant to be a special occasion shoe to get you noticed but don’t expect a lot of hard ware. It is a fun HIGH heel, but it is not leather.

The Shoe Lady

Reader Email Updates

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Shoe Lady – President of DesignerShoes.com

We are beyond thrilled with the amount of questions submitted through our AskTheShoeLady form. The ShoeLady is working hard to reply to each and every email. There is only one of her. Me (shoelady’s assistant) is not qualified to answer to your questions…..yet!

New guidelines which I will add to the submit form –

1) If you have an event or time sensitive question please add ASAP to the subject and body of the email.

2) All questions that could benefit our readers will be posted on the blog. If you don’t want your question posted please note in your email.

3) If you prefer a generic name to be used please let us know.

4) All questions used on the blog will be offered a 10% off discount coupon if you make a purchase at DesignerShoes.com BUT you must request the coupon!!

5) We reserve the right to change the rules whenever we see fit!

Well that’s it!

DesignerShoes.com – June Blow Out Sale – 25% Sale Items!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

I wanted to let all our loyal readers know DesignerShoes.com is offering 25% off over 900 shoes already marked down as much as 80% off. Offer expires on July 4th! Use coupon code – JUNEONSALE!

Forgotten Soles shoe is marked down by 50%. Add the additional 25% coupon – JUNEONSALE – that’s saving 75% at DesignerShoes.com!

Falconette by Naturalizer is a Mid Heel Casual Sandal

Falconette by Naturalizer shoe is marked down by 60%. Add the additional 25% coupon – JUNEONSALE – that’s saving 85% at DesignerShoes.com!

Dainty by Annie is a Mid Heel Dressy Slingback

Dainty by Annie shoe is marked down by 40%. Add the additional 25% coupon – JUNEONSALE – that’s saving 65% at DesignerShoes.com!

General by Aerosoles is a Mid Heel Dressy Boot

General by Aerosoles shoe is marked down by 20%. Add the additional 25% coupon – JUNEONSALE – that’s saving 55% at DesignerShoes.com!

Happy shopping!

Lost Recent Emails!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Barbara Thornton

Shoe Lady – President of DesignerShoes.com

Any ShoeLady fans that sent an email using our submit form between May 22nd and May 25th I am SORRY to report that I lost them! The form works perfectly. Complete human stupidity.

I wanted to post about the problem because I would hate for our loyal readers and submitters to think I forgot about their question or to feel it wasn’t important enough to garner a response.

If you submitted a question and didn’t receive a reply please please please resubmit here –

https://www.asktheshoelady.com/submit-question/

On a side note if ANY out there knows why that stupid thumbnail keeps appearing above the slideshow on the blog let me know! The blog (as you can see) is a work in progress and a labor of love. I truly believe in the dialogue we are starting. Women struggle to find that perfect fit and we want to help!

Lots of Love,

Shoe Lady and her sometimes stellar assistant.

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