Problem: You want perfectly fitting shoes. But while many shops have a wide fit shoe range, narrow fit shoe ranges are pretty much nonexistant. And when they do exist they are pretty expensive. These leather shoes were new when I found them in a charity shop and fit perfectly except for falling off slightly at the back when I walked. This is the first of several ways I've invented to solve the problem.
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| Shoes - Jones via charity shop |
Solution: Add your own straps.
You need:
One pair of heels. This solution works best for heels no higher than two inches. Any higher and the foot is likely to slip forward or the shoe fall off unless a firmer strap is made. (More on this in future posts.)
4 hair thick hair elastics to match the colour of your shoes - the ones without metal pieces work best
Duct tape or electrical tape to match the colour of the hair elastics
Scissors
1) Put the shoes on and then put two hair elastics around each foot like a strap. Stretch them a little until they are not too tight. Place them your chosen distance between the heel and the toe. Make sure they are not twisted. Walk around. Dance. Comfy?
2) Once you are happy the straps are wide enough, cut several lengths of tape and stick them in place to the sole of the shoe. It may be necessary to add tape at right angles on either side of the straps over the tape shown in the photo below. The plastic tape also allows you to wipe clean the soles of the shoes.
3) For extra security superglue the straps to the sole of the shoe first. Once the glue is completely dry, cover with tape as in 2).
