The Wholly Roman July NSD Challenge!

marmiterulesok

You could cut out some thin cardboard in the shape of the sole and slip it in,as an extra support.Could you sellotape the parts that are coming loose,just to tide you over?

Could you have them repaired?It's only recently that I have started having shoes reheeled.The number of times I've put out perfectly good pairs of shoes that just needed to be reheeled...:o Depending on the style of shoe that you use,it might be cheaper to have them repaired?

t2rry

hehehe...if only you could see them!!

These are flat ballerina shoes (I only wear heels when I have to look smart because I can't be doing with all the walking!) and basically the whole of the rubber sole is coming / has come away. They are fine to walk in as there's still a layer against my foot but they are definitely not worth repairing...save for the enjoyment of seeing the face any cobbler would pull if I presented these to him/her!

Sadly, to add to the conflict, I am a shoe person (not like the children's TV programme although that would be AMAZING!!) so I can't ever find and be happy with a cheap pair like some do so it'll be £30+ or nothing!

cw18

I can't get away with cheap shoes - mainly because they don't fit my wide feet with funny length toes :eek:

Why not put some wide elastic bands around them to hold the bottoms on, then tell everyone it's the new craze :rotfl: Of course you'll need to carry spare bands in case they wear through / snap ! You could even try colour co-ordinating the bands to your outfits

t2rry

Well that's it, sorted...thankfully the shoes are nude so normal rubber bands are about as close a colour match as you can get!!

marmiterulesok

t2rry wrote: »

hehehe...if only you could see them!!

These are flat ballerina shoes (I only wear heels when I have to look smart because I can't be doing with all the walking!) and basically the whole of the rubber sole is coming / has come away. They are fine to walk in as there's still a layer against my foot but they are definitely not worth repairing...save for the enjoyment of seeing the face any cobbler would pull if I presented these to him/her!

Sadly, to add to the conflict, I am a shoe person (not like the children's TV programme although that would be AMAZING!!) so I can't ever find and be happy with a cheap pair like some do so it'll be £30+ or nothing!

Ok,I believe you!:rotfl:

Could you not try and find a pair of work shoes with slightly thicker soles?Personally,I would avoid ballerina type shoes,as they don't have a good support.With my job (I'm a nurse,so spend a lot of time on my feet) getting well-supporting work shoes is an absolute must.

This is not much help to you just now,but I never wear the same pair of shoes two days running.It lets the leather breathe,and causes less wear,and there are other reasons no doubt,but I can't remember them.It might be an idea to have two pairs of work shoes,and switch about every day.They'll last longer that way,honestly!

I agree with you though-it's worth paying for quality shoes.Our poor feet deserve it.:)

PS I haven't worn shoes with any hint of a heel for more years than I care to remember.I look as out of place in heels as poor Hubert,except he's loves it and I don't!

t2rry

Probably a good tip on having 2 pairs. I don't always wear the same ones as I do have to wear heels quite often (2-3 times per week & I keep an emergency pair of heels in my office just in case!)

Ick, I'm going to go & look at lunch...wish me bargainous luck!!

t2rry

(didn't get any, couldn't find any I liked but seriously tempted by a third pair of shoes for wedding - Martin would go mental!)

still on course for NSD

stripeyjumpergirl

NSD 3 for me today

supersaver1000

Had 1 NSD on weds but spent in the cafe on Thursday - naughty :rotfl:

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fedupandskint

Up to NSD 4 including today