# How do I find shoes I like?
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion
**Created:** [February 15, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486 "2011-02-15T19:28:13Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/1 "2011-02-15T19:28:13Z")
I just went to the mall and went to every store that sells shoes and I kid you not I could not find shoes I liked. And I am not dreadfully picky, although I was this time looking for a specific set.
So what do I do? it seems like this is a bad year for shoes for me. Here is what I am looking for:
- Black women dressy shoes
- with a 1" to 2.5" heel
- soft, both cushioned on the bottom, and the sides should be soft, too. Too many shoes have very stiff sides
- and “minimal” shoe; that is, I would preferably like it to just cover my toes (no toe cleavage though, I hate that)
- And probably the killer, Must be size 8 WIDE - 8.5 is too big and falls off my foot, and size 8 pinches my feet
Well, what I found was everything but! The heels in particular are annoying. I would have been flexible on a lot of those items, but I was determined to get a shoe with a little bit of a heel. I hate completely flat shoes; I don’t find them comfortable. But all they have are completely flat or 4" heels. No just no.
Help? Should I check Easy Spirit website? Naturalizer? Just bang my head on the desk until I change my mind about the kind of shoe I like?
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### Author:  [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/2 "2011-02-15T19:32:31Z")
Have you tried [Zappos.com](http://Zappos.com)? I’ve had very good luck with finding shoes on there, and their customer service is fantastic.
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### Author:  [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/3 "2011-02-15T19:37:48Z")
Hey, I’m an 8 wide too. I swear by Munro shoes (available from Nordstrom). I’m not a big heel fan, but they do have several styles – not sure if they’re “minimal” enough for you. Check out the [Gigi](http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/munro-gigi-pump/3153193?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=3323) or the [Odette](http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/munro-odette-pump/3048294?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=998). Even if your size is not available online, Nordstrom can almost always order Munros for you.
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### Author:  [@Dogzilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dogzilla)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/4 "2011-02-15T19:51:58Z")
May I suggest [Shoedazzle](http://www.shoedazzle.com/)?
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### Author:  [@sugar\_and\_spice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sugar_and_spice)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/5 "2011-02-15T19:59:00Z")
I’m a 10W and my favorite brand for dress shoes is Naturalizer. If I _need_ a pair of shoes that’s where I go first. Their outlet mall stores tend to have a pretty good selection, in addition to their “regular” mall stores, and their sizing is pretty consistent so I’ve had decent luck with buying online, on ebay, etc.
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### Author:  [@Sudo\_Intellectual](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sudo_Intellectual)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/6 "2011-02-15T20:00:30Z")
I would actually suggest Amazon. Although I love all the suggestions above too. I like that Amazon lets you select exactly what you are looking for - Heel Size, Shoe Size, Width, Color etc. When I needed to find a very specific pair of black heels for a friends wedding I found them there. AND I was able to specify price too, which helped! Good luck.
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### Author:  [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/7 "2011-02-15T20:15:43Z")
Oh, goodness, thank you all. I will sit down tonight at home and look through every site. You know, I love shoe shopping too - grr. Shouldn’t be like this!
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### Author:  [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/8 "2011-02-15T20:18:33Z")
I love Zappos - they ship very quickly and it’s not [hard](http://www.zappos.com/soft-style-angel-ii-black-smooth) at all to [narrow your search](http://www.zappos.com/softspots-campbell-black-velvet-sheep-nappa) in [multiple ways](http://www.zappos.com/softspots-coralee-black-velvet-sheep-nappa?zlfid=111).
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### Author:  [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/9 "2011-02-15T20:22:23Z")
I’m with you, **Anaamika.** I’ve found that the more characteristics I have in mind, the less likely I am to find _anything at all._ If I need “a short-sleeve solid top to go with such-and-such skirt” then: bupkis.
Maybe instead of the mall, try a shoe-specific place like [DSW](http://www.dsw.com/) brick-and-mortar store or something?
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### Author:  [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/10 "2011-02-15T20:26:51Z")
My sister highly recommends Beautifeel. She says they are amazingly comfortable and soft.
This is their website, but I’m having a heck of a time with the internet today, so I can’t check it out for you: [http://www.beautifeel.com/](http://www.beautifeel.com/)
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### Author:  [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-shoes-i-like/571486/11 "2011-02-15T20:26:58Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#):
>
> I’m with you, **Anaamika.** I’ve found that the more characteristics I have in mind, the less likely I am to find _anything at all._ If I need “a short-sleeve solid top to go with such-and-such skirt” then: bupkis.
>
> Maybe instead of the mall, try a shoe-specific place like [DSW](http://www.dsw.com/) brick-and-mortar store or something?
They even had a Shoe Warehouse! I will probably try DSW but if I can find them online, I am telling you, I am DONE with real live shopping. Grr.