[A quick note: apologies for my absence yesterday. Sunday I got horrifically sunburned, so I was already in a terrible mood, and then I took a drink from a glass that I didn't know Chris was using to store one of his contact lenses. Yup, I swallowed it. And he was blind for the better part of the day. I had to run around and find him some new ones, a feat that was exhausting and frustrating. I'm buying him a pair of glasses, I think, so that the next time I ingest a contact lens of his, he's got no excuse for not getting new ones himself.]
One of my closest friends always balks at going shoe shopping. She loves it, but being of the Glamazon persuasion, her feet don’t fit into the shoes that most shoe shops carry – she wears an 11. She makes do – nay, she rocks her pumps and boots hard – but I know she’s envious of all us other chicas with more options. So this post goes out to her. All the shoes below come in sizes up to 11, and some go even bigger than that. I tried to price them at different price points and grab a few different styles – flats, heels, boots, oxfords, but no sandals.
['Cause you know you're looking forward to not having to wear them anymore, right? Autumn forever!]
[Disclosure: None of the links below are affiliate links. Sometimes I use 'em, but for a post as product-intensive as this, it just seemed overzealous. Make sense?]
Eric Michael Women’s Soho ankle boot: $135. Adorbs, and available in four colors. I’d like something similar for myself. [Note: Amazon didn't seem to have any more of these in larger sizes at the time of posting, but I found some on Endless.com, which I believe is one of their subsidiaries.]
Frye Jane 14-stitch boot: around $300 on Amazon. Fun fact: Frye is the oldest shoe manufacturer in the United States. Also check out the Frye harness boots for around the same price.
Love these Oxford Weave heels from All Black. $113.95. I’d wear ‘em with yellow tights peeking through. [Then again, what wouldn't I wear with yellow tights peeking through?]
Seychelles Gypsy sandals, $80-$90. I kinda want these to go a little more on sale and then wear ‘em for the rest of the summer. They look comfy.
Steve Madden Ulltra Pump,$50-$75. He’s got a penchant for titling his shoes with misspelled words, but I’m not complaining too much, because they’re pretty great for the money. This style’s available in tons of colors/fabrics/skins. Versatile as hell. What’s not to love?
Steve Madden Impereal T-Strap [Again with the misspellings! My inner copy editor is screaming!], around $60. They also make this style in red, but it’s sold out in size 11. Boo, Steve!
Aldo Sejkora, $14-35. In black and white. Aldos are amazingly comfortable and well-made, too – you’re getting a bargain.
Aldo Lubbs, $90. Embracing menswear-as-womenswear.
Jungle Java, from Indigo by Clarks, $100. Like something Gatsby’s lovers would wear.
Seychelles Lauren peep-toe pumps. $56-90. Awesome, no?
What shoes are you guys loving for fall? Do you ever have trouble finding shoes? Want me to do some research for you on shoes, fashion, or anything at all?
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5 comments
Esti says:
Aug 10, 2010
Oh gosh, those menswear-y aldo shoes are screaming my name.
For the record, they’re a great brand online, but their stores suck for us larger-footed girls. After half a dozen trips during which I was frustrated by never being able to try on any style that caught my eye, I asked the sales girl and she said they generally only order one or two pairs of size 10 per style, and they sell out the first day. Not sure if they stock anything bigger at all. Regardless, it’s clearly an idiotic policy.
tori says:
Aug 11, 2010
Cute shoes! I think Keeh has those ruffle t-straps.
My dilemma is often not being able to find my size because it seems like every woman who shops where I shop also wears a size 9-9.5!
Hilly says:
Aug 11, 2010
squee!
Annie Spandex says:
Aug 13, 2010
Cool! My mom wears 11, and I’ve always felt bad for her… except that she’s model tall, looked like Cameron Diaz when she was young and has aged about as much as Elizabeth Bathory with no botox or anything. Yeah. I’m praying I got a piece of her genes. BUT I’m glad my feet aren’t that big. Though I wear 9.5 and a lot of brands stop the halves at 8.5, so I end up with shoes that are either too big or too small. :/ Anyway, cool post!
Ellora Coupe says:
Aug 28, 2010
Hi Amanda
Lovely blog, and just happened across it while searching and wanted to just mention my website http://www.amberandjade.com that I set up with my best friend Catherine! WE design shoes for women with larger feet like ourselves but were sick of the retailers who do just not understanding the styles and comfort ad quality we wanted!
Anyway no more said I think our new Autumn/Winter collection may hopefully meet your needs and and having done your research would you mind us asking you for some personal feedback if you had the time?
Thanks again for spreading the word
Kind Regards
Ellora xx