Shopping for heels: try them on? - Page 7

dr1819 · 20th January 2007, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Danielinheels

I mentioned New Orleans... for 2 reasons

1) home
2) it's where I got my start (alt, see #1)

Hmmm... Probably not you, though, as he looked to be around 45 years old back in '76, which would make him 76, today.

Katrina · 20th January 2007, 17:11

Since shoe shopping is the most fun type of shopping, I always do it in person - not online. I've been burned with shoes that were not all that comfortable or didn't fit right when I did the estimation or assumed they were the right size. Because of that, I always try on before I buy. I'm getting more brazen about it. In the past, I would go to a deserted area and try them on, now if there is only women around, I will try them on right in front of them. I can't seem to do it if there are guys around though.

loveheel · 27th January 2007, 03:09

I always try them on in the store. it is so much fun. You don't know what you are missing if ou buy by mail. My suggestion is to go when it is not too busy in the shops so that the assistants can give you plenty of attention and help. I have had many times sales people (male and female) suggest different models of shoes. Sometimes i try on 4 or 5 pairs before I buy. Can't wait to go shopping again

inscapable · 27th January 2007, 15:28

Have to. Don't wanto buy what don't fit.

pumpedup · 28th January 2007, 02:14

I wanted to add something that i found interesting. Last night, I went to a local Macy's and bought the Nine West "Freda" pump. The male cashier asked me "is this a gift for someone?" Maybe there ARE a lot of men who buy women's shoes for themselves out there, and maybe Macy's (and other department stores) are aware of that? I don't know, if i were ever working in a lady's shoe department (I would LOVE to do that!) that i would ever ask a man, "are the shoes a gift for someone?" unless the store requested that i ask that. Anyway, i am disappointed in the color I got. I got the brown patent, because in the light they looked red. I should have just got the black patent ones. Anyway, they are beautiful pumps and i would recommend them to anyone!

JeffB · 28th January 2007, 12:10

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Originally Posted by pumpedup

I wanted to add something that i found interesting. Last night, I went to a local Macy's and bought the Nine West "Freda" pump. The male cashier asked me "is this a gift for someone?"

You should've told the guy those shoes were for you, and then wait for the response. I'm sure it wold've been comical!

NewfieGuyInHeels · 29th January 2007, 22:58

I had a really great day shopping today, even if I didn't get what I want. I went up to the mall cause I knew the shoe store up there "Transit" had a sale on, all they're old stock were 50% off the sale price. There Were a pair of 4 inch stilletto black cowboy boots, $130, down to $80, then 50% made them $40 (canadian). Now for those who don't know, Transit is one of those shops where they have one of each shoe out for show, and you have to ask someone to get you your size in back. This would be my first time trying on women's boots in a store like this, So I summond up my courage and I said to the sales girl:

"I'm sure you don't get alot of guys asking this, but those Cowboy boots there (pointng) do you have those in a 10?"

"Nope, Just the 2 9's"

"Is it alright if I try them on?"

"Sure"

And I was quite happy with the way she said it. There were no buggy eyes, no awkward smile or chuckle, it was just as if I asked to try on a guys shoe. As I was trying them on we made chit chat, she was saying how they were true to size cause of the pointed toe, and I said it was th shaft I was worried about cause I have thick calves (these boots had a zipper on the side but one that stopped 2 inches from the top making it a solid band around the calve... stupid) She said how she had thicker calves to and she could get them on. Sadly, these 9's weren't going on. They were tight in the foot, and too narrow in the calve, if they were 10's they would've fit, crappy! So I said thanks and she said yer welcome and I was on my way. Now that I've done that and seen the girls there are really professional dispite who's trying on what shoes, I won't be so nervous to try on a woman's boot next time I see something I liked. what was weird was when I went in the shop there were 2 customers just leaving the check out and it was like the shop cleared out just for me to try on the boots lol. One side was open to the mall, it's not like the store is deep, but still, in the little area they had, it was empty except for mt and the 2 sales girls.

So, feeling a little bummed about the boots I decided I wasn't going home empty handed, so I went looking through the mall for other stuff... Got some movies, ended up getting a back up pair of my white jeans from Bootlegger, they were marked down to $4.99. Then I ended up at Zellars where (after trying on 6 pairs of different colors and sizes) I finally got a pair of jet black skinny jeans. Actually they're Gloria Vanderbelt Classic fit, but they fit awesome on me as Skinny jeans. And also at Zellars I got a pair of Black Patent Mary Janes with a 3.5 inch.... "not chunky but not thin" heel. Don't worry, pics to follow soon! but the jeans will look great with all my heels, i can't wait to do some pics to get feedback from all of you here. So tho I didn't get what I was after today, I did end up with a pair of cute shoes and nice jeans, AND discovered for myself that most sales girls are more understanding/professional than you may think

Later all!

RichardLynch · 8th February 2007, 23:16

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Originally Posted by Fog

I've always had good experiences in Faith. In one shop they went out of their way to give me a brochure listing all the styles they did in size nine.

I always used to avoid male sales assistants, but have never had bad or sniffy service. Two occasions stand out - one in Faith in Wimbledon, where the male assistant complimented me on my confidence trying on heels in the shop. I asked him if he often saw men buying heels. He said he'd only had that twice - and both the guys were really nervous - and shaking all over. I asked him if they tried them on, he said they didn't. He was amused by their furtiveness.

Hiya,
Funny enough, I work in Faith in Kingston. Wimbledon is our neighbour store and I love them there!! Lovely people!
Havent had any guys trying on heels in my store. only myself, behind the scenes!!

X

bladerunner · 9th February 2007, 04:03

Well i will try and keep this short,i have now decided that trying on is the only way to go,the only restraint i have is time as in office recently bought some shoes and boots ad hoc as my car meter was running out! my most recent trips were whistles in wimbledon village absolutely brilliant shop,went in and tried on some m.kors wedge high heels reduced in the sale from £129 to £38,on enquiring on a size 40 i told the sales girl they were for me and she said that there was a changing room if i wanted but i opted for the front seat at the window!where upon she offered a drink and assisted while i tried them out,several shoppers came in but nothing was said,only brief glances.The assistant was really good and even phoned around some other branches to try and locate another pair i liked but to no avail.
Dune on the kings road,saw some great suede boots in the sale,again asked for my size and said they were for me,sales girl thought i was joking at first and wouldnt believe i would try them on!WRONG! when she saw them she said they looked really good with my attire and then tried to get me to try some others on!
A year ago i probably would not have been so bold,but now i have lost my inhibitions,you only live once and the majoity of people really couldnt careless what other people do,in fact with recent experience i have found mostly you can get away with most things,i now wear most days 3'' cowboy style boots whilst out working,they make alot of noise but are so comfortable that i couldnt give a monkeys what anyone else thinks,and guess what,nobody has said a word.

Heelsftw · 13th February 2007, 20:34

Hello! I'm new here. I've been lurking for ever but today I've decided to share my experiences.

I usually just buy from the internet and I've been lucky enough to pick the right size everytime. I've even done shopping in a store before but never tried them on. After reading so many interesting posts here I've decided to give it a run... and HOLY COW was it fun!

It was during lunch time that I went and the store was kinda empty. It's a small store (in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn under the D train if anyone is interested) and there weren't that many customers. There were two sales ladies and they were very, very nice. "Professional" is the word I'm looking for. The sales lady first assumed I was buying a gift for the S/O, but I told her that I was looking for something for myself. Then immediately she proceeded to ask me what size I wear. I told her my size and she already started recommending shoes to me.

After browsing for a bit, I found a pair of 4" pumps that I liked and it was very low priced. So she got a pair from the back and I asked to try them on. (too bad they didn't have any ankle straps that I liked, I would've loved to see if they'd help me with the strap). I walked around a little bit and we chat a little bit... but I found them just a bit tight. She then took it to the back and stretched with a machine (since they don't have next size up) and brought it back so I can try them again. I enjoyed the experience so much that I asked if I can just have them on my feet for a little bit longer to make sure they're comfy. We just chatted away. During the whole process a couple of people came into the store while I was just walking around in my new heels but, like many other people said, they did not even notice I was there.

All in all the experience was great. The only thing that was a downer was the fact that she never mentioned how good the heels looked on me lol. Maybe I didn't look that good heheh. The sales lady even said that she works in another store down the street. I've decided to visit the other store next time, since they have more shoes.

Anyway, I've typed enough.

Happy heeling!