How do you keep your toes from hanging over the edge of your shoes?
Whenever I buy new platform heels they fit fine the first week but then they stretch out and my toes hang over the edges. I think it looks kinda bad. Is there anything I can put in my shoes so my feet don't slide forward?
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First off, don't buy leather topped ones because they will stretch and your toes will forever hang. If you use the plastic ones keep them somewhere cool when you aren't wearing them, it will keep the plastic tighter. Otherwise it's a matter of trial and error, getting the shoes that work best for you. I've had good luck with the strappy variety.
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^^ Agreed. I tend to favor peep-toe type shoes for this very reason.
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You're podiatrist will tell you that mule style high heels [the kind where the only binding is that which goes over the very front of the foot] is a guaranteed foot and leg killer over time [not to mention the lower back].
Get shoes that have good ankle straps that keep the foot more firmly in the shoe and prevent it moving about or sliding "down range" [toe creep over the front edge of the shoe].
There are styles with clear straps if you don't like the way strappy footwear looks on you.
Your feet, legs and back will thank you.
Of course avoiding six+ inch heels with 2+ inch platforms is far better but... not a suggestion that will carry a lot of weight with this audience. [all puns intended] :)
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I have the same problem. I will order the same heels online and they change the size of the plastic all the time. Sometimes the shoe just is completely different. It is so annoying especially if you live no where near a good stripper store.
Your best bet is to go and try on the heels, and possibly try on a size smaller for a more snug fit.
I have done recently for keeping my foot stationary:
I glue a shoe insert (the cheap one with rubber on one side and the white on the other) using the white on bottom and the rubber on top. It is opposite of what you are to do, but makes a good foot grip and helps with spacing if your foot doesn't fit into the heel.
The rubber does get yucky but it does help.
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Maybe try a closed toe shoe?there are a lot of cool styles,different heel sizes.Like a mary jane type for example.
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I loved these heels for dancing
http://www.snaz75.com/pl-domina-414-l.html
and these
http://www.snaz75.com/pl-domina-431.html
I preferred these for the same reason, my toes always ended up hanging over the edge once the shoes broke in. Didnt have to worry with closed toe
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I super glue inserts into my shoes once they are stretched out and toe hang starts happening. lol You can get them online I'm sure. I usually buy mine at Walgreens, you can cut them to fit your shoe. That little bit of extra padding makes your shoe nice and snug again. They usually last a couple of weeks before I have to replace the inserts.
Another trick is to put your shoes in the freezer for a couple of hours. Don't know why it works, but it does, another dancer taught me that one.
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I echo what these ladies say: if at all possible, try on the shoes before you buy and go for a more closed toe approach.
What about these two?
http://www.snaz75.com/el-652-lucia.html
http://www.snaz75.com/pl-kiss-248.html
There is nothing that ruins the look for me more than a beautiful woman who has spent some time on her outfit and makeup only to ruin the look with her toes hanging all out of her shoes.
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Esmerelda
There is nothing that ruins the look for me more than a beautiful woman who has spent some time on her outfit and makeup only to ruin the look with her toes hanging all out of her shoes.
Can I add that to my signature, Esmerelda? :D That's a very good point.
I wear boots, and the occasional peep toe shoe. I'm also fond of the maryjane, and platform pinup style pumps. I've never been one for shoes with the toes out because I'm guaranteed to bust a toe or somehow cut my feet up. I do have a couple pairs of shoes which are similar to these, (please see images below) that I wear when nothing else works with an outfit, and they're definitely only in my wardrobe for the novelty factor. But I take them off, and get back into my boots as soon as I can thereafter. :relieved:
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This was a great question. Sometimes a little of my toes poke over.
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You need something at the ball of your foot so that it isn't at such an extreme angle. Try one of these:
Insolia: http://insolia.com/How_It_Works/Dananberg_Explains.html
Tip Toes: http://www.footpetals.com/Tip%20Toes.html
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Heat should shrink the straps. Plastic a heat gun or run under very hot water. For leather very hot water then dry them near a heat source. Oils from your body will cause leather to stretch.