tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post5616851251417494922..comments2024-03-28T02:46:29.012-04:00Comments on Made By Girl: Are you killing your feet for fashion??Jen of MadeByGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679479589202186024noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-9773010890808524872012-04-22T11:15:10.757-04:002012-04-22T11:15:10.757-04:00I feel stumpy in flats generally, even at 5'9&...I feel stumpy in flats generally, even at 5'9", especially in skirts or dresses, but I do wear them pretty often since tearing a ligament and breaking a handful of bones in my right foot. <br /><br />You need to get your hands on actual French Sole (by Jane Winkworth, sold under London Sole in the States NOT the french sole/new york brand). I bought 3 pairs in London last year and love them. They're so popular I literally went to each of their 5 locations in London and told them to show me what they had in stock in my size (wasn't much). I love my Tory Burch Revas and Delmans but the London Sole flats are work horses meant for walking around London. Heavy duty bottoms and deep enough to add an insert if you want to (I do!).<br /><br />Even my long time cobbler commented on how well made the shoes were!Erin @ NonShrinking Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949766446735191388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-76075065674931918052012-04-22T07:04:13.663-04:002012-04-22T07:04:13.663-04:00People are always saying to me "you shouldn&#...People are always saying to me "you shouldn't wear heels, you are already too tall"...I love my heels. They make me feel beautiful and strong.Domestic Mammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735936332632254816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-47273118869745685642012-04-19T07:12:06.189-04:002012-04-19T07:12:06.189-04:00I LIVE in flats! I guess that's part of me bei...I LIVE in flats! I guess that's part of me being a teacher and years of a really bad knee. My favorites are my Tory Burch Revas. SO, SO, SO comfortable!Elsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617632388813636752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-58325499685995013052012-04-18T20:53:38.968-04:002012-04-18T20:53:38.968-04:00I love heels, but I admit I wear flats most of the...I love heels, but I admit I wear flats most of the time. However, by taking your shoes to a pedorthist, you can solve a lot of discomfort issues - even in heels! It's like tailoring, only for whatever you wear on your feet :)Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634831207458877713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-36400091011036477332012-04-18T16:52:51.682-04:002012-04-18T16:52:51.682-04:00Actually, there are problem with flats too. For ex...Actually, there are problem with flats too. For example, most flats don't really provide good arch support. The important thing is to either find really good inserts or good flats :)<br /><br />On that note, I'm sold by platforms and wedges. Comfy and stylish :D<br /><br />mad love,<br />HarukaNancy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08982044486774191500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-19249629062723353942012-04-18T16:09:42.504-04:002012-04-18T16:09:42.504-04:00I'm short and I love to feel taller wearing he...I'm short and I love to feel taller wearing heels. Unfortunately, my feet usually start killing me after a couple hours and I wimp out. I've always wondered about pictures I see of girls who always wear flats, I figure there must've been some secret I was missing. Looks like everyone's feet hurts! After reading about studies that show wearing heels all the time can lead to leg and foot problems later in life, I'll stick with my flats and boots. Short girls are cute anyway!Kanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518440131412254218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-51599098152113393382012-04-18T14:31:06.283-04:002012-04-18T14:31:06.283-04:00LOL! I have to say I'm also a fashion over co...LOL! I have to say I'm also a fashion over comfort type of gal. However, in the last year, I've had to wear lower heels after a bad sprain. It's been sad seeing my heels on the shelf and only been able to wear them for special occasions, but I do feel age is getting the better of me.BubBLeShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455695543434786375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-83377335778135868712012-04-18T13:55:47.127-04:002012-04-18T13:55:47.127-04:00Thank you for this post! My husband says the same ...Thank you for this post! My husband says the same thing to me all the time before we go somewhere. He loves to hike or walk a lot and I've learned my lesson the hard way. I've actually decided to only wear high heels for special occasions for right now, (I'm trying) like if we go to a place to eat at night. I love your suggestions for flats Jen!Brittany Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425469032409342087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-2204431586470866042012-04-18T13:53:43.455-04:002012-04-18T13:53:43.455-04:00I never thought I would see the day that I would s...I never thought I would see the day that I would start shopping based on comfort instead of fashion! The truth is, as I am hitting my lat(er) 20's and am juggling work, school, and everything else in between flats just make it easier for me to run around during the day. I do find that there are a good variety of really stylish flats out there today now that they have become a staple item in any girls closet so I don't feel I have to give up my fashion sense in order to be comfortable, it's all about what you pair those flats with. I find skinny jeans and a silk blouse work best. I do still have my heels for the weekends or an important meeting though ;) <br /><br />Jen DeLaurentis <br />deladecor.blogspot.comJen DeLaurentishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676904262120600305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-30685007269948855252012-04-18T12:23:56.519-04:002012-04-18T12:23:56.519-04:00Jen, i couldn't agree more, what a woman does ...Jen, i couldn't agree more, what a woman does for fashion!! And now my 10 year old daughter says the same thing, its hillarious! you look amazing tho!<br /><br />fortheloveofblack.blogspot.commyrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755111904176275370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-56785828041170979472012-04-18T11:47:41.775-04:002012-04-18T11:47:41.775-04:00I love my flats but I find if I walk too long in t...I love my flats but I find if I walk too long in them MY feet hurt.I have such a high arch. A little bit of a heel does wonders. I do a lot of tradeshows/social events for work and find myself on my feet a lot when I do. I tend to lean towards a wedge. Wedge. That's where comfort is at for me.<br /><br />http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588584991251618988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-67291945790883341932012-04-18T11:43:04.271-04:002012-04-18T11:43:04.271-04:00SARAH: ceramic tiles? yikes! i cant stand walking ...SARAH: ceramic tiles? yikes! i cant stand walking with heels on cobble stone or ceramic tiles, def kills my feet. i dont blame you!Jen of MadeByGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16679479589202186024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-36627680053949379992012-04-18T11:33:50.147-04:002012-04-18T11:33:50.147-04:00I am FAR too familiar with the "wear comforab...I am FAR too familiar with the "wear comforable shoes, babe" conversation! I end up walking for five minutes and realize I wore the wrong shoes AGAIN! I have learned to throw a pair of flats in my purse to avoid the "I told you so."<br /><br />XX,<br /><br />Morgan<br /><br />www.thejemjournal.blogspot.comMorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381732745299325303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-39137926542898354232012-04-18T10:50:12.021-04:002012-04-18T10:50:12.021-04:00My boyfriend always says the same thing!!! Then I ...My boyfriend always says the same thing!!! Then I never listen then I end up complaining nonstop hahaha. But I have a hard time with flats too. Over my lifetime I've only ever been able to find ONE pair of flats that I find comfortable that don't give me blisters and cut into my skin, and they were $4 at Target on sale and I've never seen them there since... :( I need to find some that are actually super comfortable because mine are very close to their death.Nicole Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790458289345368348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-1247640319507971252012-04-18T08:46:04.029-04:002012-04-18T08:46:04.029-04:00I love high heels, but i know i can not walk long ...I love high heels, but i know i can not walk long on those. So i always caring a pair of balarina's in my bag when i am wearing heels.<br />Hugs<br />Maria<br /><br />p.s I loooove your picksMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864897222493779279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-1503274073719222412012-04-18T08:15:41.759-04:002012-04-18T08:15:41.759-04:00I love how I feel in heels...but 2 hours in I usua...I love how I feel in heels...but 2 hours in I usually regret putting them on in the first place!! I do try to mix it up though, and one of my resolutions is to get more wear out of the heels that I do have sitting in my closet...wish me luck ;)<br /><br />Sarah<br />smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.caAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552201466157255495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-84636935997475131422012-04-18T07:40:05.591-04:002012-04-18T07:40:05.591-04:00Good idea Jen, save your feet! I love a heel now a...Good idea Jen, save your feet! I love a heel now and then, but, I work in a showroom on ceramic tiles so I HAVE to be comfortable for my back. I wear Sanita clogs which gives me a little bit of height since I'm only 5'1". I wish I could wear other shoes, but, I can't. Those flats look fab! ;-))Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373635833856487625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-86425523096004900622012-04-18T02:33:56.045-04:002012-04-18T02:33:56.045-04:00I'm definitely for flats and heels on the side...I'm definitely for flats and heels on the side! :-)Jam Oblinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778080180113675110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-48880175230627041152012-04-18T01:47:09.650-04:002012-04-18T01:47:09.650-04:00LOL!!!! I can't help but laugh because your h...LOL!!!! I can't help but laugh because your husband sounds like mine haha I much rather prefer heels over flats because, at 5'8, I still wish I were taller...but I wear flats on weekends to be comfortable. I have the Tory Burch flats which I find to be so uncomfortable...so lately I buy all of my flats at Old Navy...yup they are inexpensive, cute, and comfortable. xoxo.................https://www.blogger.com/profile/08801104687197940251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-48670018394295066512012-04-18T00:48:54.424-04:002012-04-18T00:48:54.424-04:00I love the white flats with the black toe. I prefe...I love the white flats with the black toe. I prefer flats all the time.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02035928633001629548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-9866563315004653932012-04-18T00:33:55.387-04:002012-04-18T00:33:55.387-04:00I'm a ballarina flats kinda gal...my fave are ...I'm a ballarina flats kinda gal...my fave are Clarks.beautyparlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199030546871018326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-27052378567675171942012-04-18T00:21:46.595-04:002012-04-18T00:21:46.595-04:00When you live in The City, heels are great for sho...When you live in The City, heels are great for short shopping trips, i think. Also, taking a pair of cute Flats with you your bag is a good idea~just in case.<br /> For long days, those cute flats are perfect.<br /> Heels stop being sexy when they make us complain and become uncomfortable.<br />Of course the biggest reason to switch over from time to time is~nobody wants feet like Posh's. They are deformed from wearing only heels.<br />Listen up Girls!Sweetinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998505970046722363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-80502551059622972502012-04-17T23:42:05.111-04:002012-04-17T23:42:05.111-04:00yeah, but you have the benefit of getting some gre...yeah, but you have the benefit of getting some great exercise!! all my nyc friends are so thin despite all the eating and drinking they do!! i suspect it's their WALKING!!! :)Jujuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08367606120981599119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-4592816381175579832012-04-17T23:35:48.548-04:002012-04-17T23:35:48.548-04:00I'm with you, Jen. I love the way a heel make...I'm with you, Jen. I love the way a heel makes me feel and look but they are so impractical for every day in NY. There are way too many beautiful flats and/or wedges to be uncomfortable or in pain in heels all day. I have flats and fun sandals and I honestly can't wait to bust them out again this spring and summer! With all the walking there is to be done in Manhattan and all the amazing shops with chic yet comfortable shoes we have no excuse but to be good to our feet:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619953390847121652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167493062012902048.post-33358328483893061912012-04-17T23:29:53.385-04:002012-04-17T23:29:53.385-04:00Such cute picks! And I always say fashion over com...Such cute picks! And I always say fashion over comfort, buttttt not so much anymore. Heels really do kill feet!L.A. in the bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830947514546747973noreply@blogger.com