I think it is time you dealt with the subject of 
women's footwear for girls with big feet.  It seems to me that most of your
gorgeous style suggestions depend on your subjects wearing 
very glamorous footwear, often high heeled, and the wrong footwear can kill an outfit. 

I have large feet, size 8 (EU 42).  Most high street shoes retailers only stock up to a size 7.5
(EU 42).   They often proudly produce a size 41 and pass it
off as a size 8 (42), but as you know, ill-fitting shoes 
are not a good fashion move - the pain shows in your face!

High-end shoe manufacturers such as Manolo, Jimmy Choo and
Kurt Geiger simply do not manufacture anything 
over a size 7.5 (EU 41), if that.  I am would dearly love to
buy better quality and more glamorous shoes, but I simply cannot get 
them on the high street.  I am reduced 
to buying my shoes from M & S and Clarks, where they 
deal with "outsizes".  Depressing!

There are lots of websites for outsize footwear, but they 
are mainly aimed at men, and the really 
cheap or "sensible" end of the market.  I have found two super websites in the US

 - Barefoot Tess based in Baltimore and Designer Shoes based in Boston.

The problem with these is that you have to pay import taxes 
and then if the shoes don't fit you have problems and the expense of 
returning them.  Shoes simply need to be tried on before purchase.

Barefoot Tess is particularly interesting, because they
watch the trends and
 follow the editorials.  They
don't sell anything that is not designer/branded.   

That's what is lacking in the UK outsize shoe market at the 
moment. 

I also know that I am not alone.  I have read research to show that 
37% of all women's shoe sales in 2000 were a size 7 and 
above.  Women's feet are getting bigger...   I just wish shoe manufacturers and retailers would update
their data to reflect this. 

Absolutely, I have problems too - many companies produce shoes that state proudly on them 'SIZE 8' and then along side it show 'EU 41' which is a 7 1/2. Also like bra's shoes come in different sizes depending on the manufacturer/country of origin and most of these are small, possibly to get more out of the material - cost!

I am often frustrated and like 'loubielou' frustrated in the fact of having to get 'good quality' but often boring shoes from Clarks and M&S.

As a fellow big-foot, with a growing shoe/boot collection, can I add a couple of comments that may help: first, try the footware in Peacocks (range is called 'Evie') as I find these come up really big - I am a 7 1/2 but would usually buy an 8 and add an insole - however, I have just bought some gorgeous black, patent ankle boots in a 7 (they call it a 40) which are very roomy - I may have got away with a 6 - how ridiculous is that!

Second, avoid Top Shop own brand (well, maybe not completely as there are probably differences between the ranges) - I bought some flat pumps with 2 straps across them for the Summer, in what they laughingly label a '9' and they only just fit me! I have narrow feet so God knows how anyone 'normal' gets into them!

Third, I have been pleasantly surprised by a pair of boots and a pair of 'Mary-Jane' heels I bought online from Office - both in an 8 and both very roomy. They have a great returns policy too - you can drop them off at a store if that is more convenient...and to the lady asking for quality and glamour - I am sure they would have something suitable, especially in the new collections that I have seen.

Finally, have a look at e-Bay as there are alot of 'shops' that sell 'large' size 8s...I have 2 pairs of cheap, non-leather heels that need padding out with 2 pairs of insoles!

Happy Shopping

i know exactly what u mean, im a tall girl about 6ft so im not going to have small feet and its impossible to buy nice shoes that are big and i also have a problem with height of the heel its so difficult can you give us women any help what so ever???

 

Sara Lightfoot

 

 

I take a size 9 (43) which is a nightmare, limited choice and colour.  Unfortunately many of the manufacturers and especially mail order,  seem to think that if you take a 9 you must also have wide feet eg EEE.  I often loook and the shoes in M&S  and wish they did my size.  Next do some 9's but I have found the ones I bought very uncomfortable. Pavers are good for comfortable work shoes although not very fashionable.  Any info of other retailers would be good.  Thanks

 

 

I used to work for EVANS, the big girls Dorothy Perkins.

Evans shoes go up to a size 10 and their ranges are getting way more glam and fashionable than they used to be.

They are generally wide-ish, but usually that can be sorted with a set of insoles or getting a smaller size than youre used to. They are super comfy though, even the heels!

Hi.  I too am 6 ft with a size 42 foot. 

My saving grace the last couple of years have been LK Bennett.  Expensive, but worth it. 

They are beautiful, they are well made and they last forever.  Their boots fits my calves and I cannot fault them.  LK Bennet have recently gone online, so you can still buy even if you dont live near a shop, but do also check out ebay.  They also have several outlet stores, so you can pick up bargins.

Charlie 

How about those of us with wide feet and short toes??

Also how about those of us who have damaged their ankles and have to wear prosthetics  as well? All very well looking glam but if you fall over on your arse because you have got the wrong shoes on, you rather spoil the effect!  Not surprising we stick to trousers to hide our footwear!

hi loubielou

I totally agree with you, i have had this problem since i was 14, my feet have been a huge size 8, and i can never find a pair of shoes that make my feet look flattering, or if i do find a pair i love they always tend to be up to a size 7 only!

Im so glad someone else has this problem, i get so stressed out looking for shoes i give it up as a bad job and resort to re heeling the old faithfuls!

I recently went looking for a pair of shoes for work, i work in a office so didnt want anything with to much of a heel and didnt want shoes that made me look like i was back at school either, but with no success i have ended up wearing the old faithfuls until i come accross the right pair!

 

trinny and susannah please look at these forums and help us ladies with large feet, we can dress properly just need the help and advice with the shoes now!!!

 

thanks for bringing this up loubielou, and if you no anywhere i can get some nice shoes for work and sexy ones to go out please let me no x

Hi again,

I just remembered another shoe shop with brilliant shoes, huge sizes and different withs as well. It is called Magnus, and whilst remembering the request not to post URL's if you google Magnus Shoes you should be able to find their online shop magnusshoes.  They also have 3 shops, one in Northampton and two in London.

There is another shop in London called Crispins,   If you are in London, do take the time to visit them.  The first time I went there I cried - seriously, as it was the first time in my life I tried on shoes that were too big or too wide.  The staff are excellent, selection good, and they will mail you a catalogue if you ask them.

Regards,

Charlie
 

Its a shame ITV says no urls - but I really think its worth searching for this online shop on any major uk search engines largershoes4less or shoes4less

I'm a UK size 10 and they have being wonderful with their generous sizing.

 

I couldn't agree more with loubielou. I'm a size 9 and have terrible trouble finding nice shoes in appropriate styles that fit. Shoes are such a key part of an outfit - once the shoes are right the rest is easy! Come on Trinny & Susannah - get onto the shoe manufacturers and get them making shoes to fit us!

 The best shops I've found for larger size shoes are Long Tall Sally - I got a great pair of silver kitten heels from there a couple of years ago and these are my only going out/party shoes. Their range of shoes is quite small but at least they come in normal widths (not EEE) and sizes 7-11.The other is a UK based website called Tall Girls which do big shoes and clothes for those of us over 5'8".

Please help the big foots!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

I completely agree. I have a 41 foot and don't even know whether that's a 7 or an 8. It would be great to see styles which make your feet look smaller!

Have you tried Brantano?  I take anything from 7.5 to 8.5 (depending on the manufacturer).  Although you can't get the variety that the smaller sizes have, there are still plenty of shoes up to size 12.

Ok I am going to join this thread as i have 1 size 7 foot and 1 size 8 foot (I know i am deformed dont worry LOL) and i am 5ft 9 verging on a size 14

and so finding shoes is like finding a needle in a  hay stack, currently i have a half shoe size insole + a full size insole in on shoe and just the insole in the other even though they are a size 8!!!!

I love buying shoes and could spend a whole day in say debenhams trying on shoes but i can hardly ever buy shoes that fit!!!

I cna usually buy heals but i dont like wearing heels all the time and so shoes are awful for me having to buy flatties!!

 

But ASDA, Matalan, House of Frazer are great for me becuase i cna fit in the shoes but i know what you mean by big sizes my cousin is a nine although only small and so buying shoes for her cna seem pointles at times, she has to go into the main shoe shops and cant just get them off a shelve but the internet cna be helpful sometimes