I bought my dream shoes off ebay, and they arrived today. They are benjamin adams gaga, and oh my god they are lush. Problem is, im a size 5.5 and these are a size 6, and are loose. I tried a size 5 on in a shop, and they were very snug, and i think they might have ended up rubbing me. So ladies, any ideas on how I can make these shoes a little bit smaller??
CommentAuthorLittleMissBossy
No but I am hoping for good answers because my back up shoes are also a tad too big :-))
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CommentAuthormrsV2013
can't you pad them out with like padded plasters? or are they strappy?
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CommentAuthorAtaraxia
Insoles :) the memory foam ones you get from primark come in white and black. I pop them in all my slightly larger shoes and they keep my feet very comfy, and my shoes on my feet!
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CommentAuthormargo
They're not strappy, so that may be an idea. I was thinking that maybe insoles might help, but there is no side on the inside of the shoes, so I think insoles may show. Aargh!
I just remembered I was going to try to put in those Scholl gel pads - tgey also do pads for the heel and toes - maybe padding all around stops me from slipping. The only problem is with my shoes - the inside is velvety so those gel pads are not going to stick...
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CommentAuthorLittleMissBossy
Ataraxia - insoles in Primark? Mustt go and see!
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CommentAuthorAtaraxia
You could maybe cut the instep out so it's hidden under your foot?
Yes indeedy, insoles in primark for only £1! I have dozens of pairs haha. I usually am okay with shoes but I find that with certain style of shoes the tiny difference between my feet means one shoes fits while the other rubs from being too big.
Gel inserts can also help, especially if you pop spare pairs in the fridge to replace during the night! If it's just a few mm of difference, experiment to see what's comfy.
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CommentAuthorLittleMissBossy
I have troubled feet - bigger size with insoles to stop me from slipping out would do me a world of good. Not just on my wedding day :-)
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CommentAuthoremmyle
Is it open toe? If not you can buy these wedges that you cut to the shape of the shoe and stuff it in.its for diddy vietnamese people who want bigger feet lmao.my mum used to do it all the time.she said it was very comfy too x
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you will have your long wedding dress on so the insoles wont be seen?.x
CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
buy the gel backs and the gel cushions they are big x
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CommentAuthorMrsSaraParry!
heel grips - you put them in the heel of your shoe and it stops your foot from slipping out. You can buy them from Clarks for about £2 a pair xxx
CommentAuthorGem1102
My shoes are too big too. I fixed that by using in soles. now they fit perfectly. xx
CommentAuthormargo
Thanks everyone! Im going to hit the shops monday and try to get some of the things mentioned. Watch this space!!!
CommentAuthorAtaraxia
Let us know how you get on :)
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CommentAuthorbridalmiss
I have Gagas too! I'd suggest maybe cutting a pair of insoles so they just fit half of the shoe so you don't see them, or maybe at the arch you could cut into them a bit so only your foot can be seen not the insole? Only prob is that as the inside of the shoe is kid leather, one of the benefits is that as you wear them they will mould to your foot shape so will be uber comfy but you won't get that if you cover the sole with an insole....
CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
i got some of those gel insoles that just went under the balls of my feet - worked a treat. If you need a bit more padding than that and don't have sandles, then yyou can use animal wool - available from all good dance shops and probably chemists too. It's what we use to pad ballet pointe shoes ;)
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CommentAuthorLittleMissBossy
Animal wool? Need to google.
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Yep, it comes in a box. Or if you live in the country, just go nick a sheep LOL!
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:-)
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CommentAuthorsuzky123
I have the same problem with my jimmys in that I have little feet and the smallest they do is a 3 which are too big even though most of my shoes are a 4 grrrr. However, someone suggested to me memory foam insoles and so I will be trying those so hopefully they may work for you. If you do get them, let me know how they work x
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CommentAuthorSweetchilli
I would try heal grips. Ive used them in the past and they work a treat.
CommentAuthorcdh1984
Scholl do a gel insole that is only the size of the alls of you feet and a leather heel grip I have used these as I have really small feet so struggle with a size three heel and they made my shoes really snug.
CommentAuthorcdh1984
For people that have really small shoes there is an excellent website that sells shoes 3 and below just type into the search engine and it will come up.
CommentAuthormargo
Well ive got myself some heel grips and gel pads, and my shoes fit much better now! Only problem now is i cant get the heel grips off the shoes, as they have stuck to the suede/leather inside the heel!! Grrr Never mind, they will just have to stay put.....forever!! Thanks ladies for all yoyur help! xx
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Least they'll always fit :D
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CommentAuthorRags
insoles can make up to 1/2 size difference. Enjoy. For peep toes/strappy shoes cut a moon shape out at the big toe. For open sides cut a moon shape out at instep. Just trim so you can't see. But don't forget when they are under your foot you shouldn't be able to see much at all.
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CommentAuthorRags
Just googled the shoes they are lovely, but I would need to have a strap across my foot. so jel
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CommentAuthorrebeccalou21
Iv got a pair of shoes too big and iv tripled up a bit of insole in the toe bit as it pushes my feet up, they now fit like a glove and noone knows x
CommentAuthorKate4
Mine are a bit big too. But I'm thinking after wearing them for a while my feet will swell a bit - usually happens when I'm in heels. That and insoles are my plan! x
