Wearing sandles or flipflops

[Simply Joslyn]

Lets get this out of the way, I have big feet, mens 12 1/2-13, I can squeeze these puppys into a size 8 boot, or a size 9-10 other shoes womens. But my other shoe choices are limited at the moment and I plan on going out this weekend for the first time and would rather not stick out more than needed. I would just like to know if you think the differences in mens and womens feet are insurmountable and I shouldn't try sandles or not. I'll show a few pics I took for a visual. Just look at those clean legs:heehee:, I will be cleaning them up a bit though moisturizer probably paint the nails, all that

[Kate Simmons]

Looks okay to me Jos. I had previously been to the pool at the Rainbow Mountain resort near me as my femme self. Trust me, nobody was looking at my feet.:heehee:In any case, I must be some kinda oddball as I wear the same size in a woman's shoe as a man's 9M. I've been into a couple of friendly arguments with some of my friends over this. Hey, what works, works, ya know?:)

[Paulette]

Get a pedicure and have them put some nice polish on those toes with a design on the big toe and I guarantee that your feet will look so girly no one will notice the size. BTW wearing flips and flats help us girls pass the height department and they are so comfy to wear. I now have more than ten pairs of flats and 6 pairs of sandals. Just love the ones with ornaments on the instep.

[minalost]

Toe rings - if you can find them in a size that fits - just ordered three more today! I wear a 10 (men's) or 11 (woman's) shoe and a size 7 toe rings fits my middle toe.
Just a thought.

[Lorileah]

Feet are like snowflakes. No two are really alike. I have seen some pretty ugly feet in my time (men and women's). I have seen some very cute feet also. Oh how I wish I was a size 7 :) I think you are fine wearing he flip flops.

What I don't get is how you can get into a size 9 women's when you wear a 12 men's. I need 11-12 women's and I wear a 9-10 men's. You must be a magician or have a very high tolerance for pain

[Rebecca Star]

Your feet look fine, add some nail polish and I think you'll be impressed.

As a side note, I wear ballet pumps they're so comfy. Can be worn casually or a little more dressy. What I like about these they're flat and closed in but very breezy. I take a size 9.5 - 10US women - my feet aren't overly large. Anyways, I like them cause they give me a little extra feminine softness. I used to wear flip flops with leggings but now it's the ballet pumps. If I wear open sandles there strappy numbers with a heel.

[Cheryl123]

My male side has a foot fetish and he thinks you have beautiful feet, so go for it. Pedicure and get sexy with the polish. Wear shoes that fit, the more you show off your feet the less self conscious you will be. Have a great night!

[Michaela42]

Feet are like snowflakes. No two are really alike. I have seen some pretty ugly feet in my time (men and women's). I have seen some very cute feet also. Oh how I wish I was a size 7 :) I think you are fine wearing he flip flops.

What I don't get is how you can get into a size 9 women's when you wear a 12 men's. I need 11-12 women's and I wear a 9-10 men's. You must be a magician or have a very high tolerance for pain

I agree with Lorileah, it does not matter the gender or size. The big thing (no pun intended) is to take care of them: a little moisturizer goes a long way, along with keep your nails trimmed and clean. Neither of these seem to be problems in your department so I say go for it!

[kimdl93]

The flipflos look fine. I dont have any problem finding cute womens shoes and slides. Try Zappos or 6 pm. Many of their womens sizes are available up to size 13 and 14. I usually wear a women's 13 and I have a size 12. Its much better to get the right size than hurting your feet!

[Simply Joslyn]

Feet are like snowflakes. No two are really alike. I have seen some pretty ugly feet in my time (men and women's). I have seen some very cute feet also. Oh how I wish I was a size 7 :) I think you are fine wearing he flip flops.

What I don't get is how you can get into a size 9 women's when you wear a 12 men's. I need 11-12 women's and I wear a 9-10 men's. You must be a magician or have a very high tolerance for pain
Magician, no my feet have been trained from years of walking on my gravel driveway, it hurts but its tollerable, I stick with these sizes because thats what my family wears and since I've never purchased any clothes on my own yet its what I have to deal with, I love my size 8 uggs though they're so soft it doesn't matter what size they are

[Rebecca Star]

I love my size 8 uggs though they're so soft it doesn't matter what size they are

Oh I adore my Uggs, got them on now. Mind you, sporting dark red nail polish...lol

[Julie Denier]

I wear a men's 13 (women's 14/15) and there are plenty of nice heels out there for us big-footed gals, if you know where to look. Try www.barefoottess.com, www.zappos.com, www.endless.com -- try eBay, too.

[Simply Joslyn]

Oh I adore my Uggs, got them on now. Mind you, sporting dark red nail polish...lol

So do you think they're ok in warmer weather? I've seen them in warmer weather and some people say its a horrible idea, so I don't know I just know they look good either way

[Rebecca Star]

So do you think they're ok in warmer weather? I've seen them in warmer weather and some people say its a horrible idea, so I don't know I just know they look good either way

I'm in Australia so it's almost winter here :)

I have seen gg's wearing uggs with jeans - imo like all things it depends on what else is worn. But it can look good.

[Simply Joslyn]

I'm in Australia so it's almost winter here :)

I have seen gg's wearing uggs with jeans - imo like all things it depends on what else is worn. But it can look good.
Ah you guys and your upside down seasons lol I love australia used to speak frequently to a girl down there, I'll have to see how it looks and if I'm confortable with that but for now they'll stay in till the colder months I suppose, thanks

[Beautiful]

i find that most CD'ers with more masculine feet look a lot more feminine with painted nails it can make a dramatic differences.

[Miriam-J]

You don't need to suffer in undersized shoes, and it's really not feasible if you want to spend much time dressed. As Julie indicated, there are women's shoes out there for those of us with oversized feet, many of them pretty nice looking. In addition to the sites she indicated, check out onestopplus.com.

Miriam

[CassieV]

Those flip flops are cute! I love sandals, because I have big feet and they're easy. Plus they let me show off my painted toes.

[Michaelasfun]

Go for the sandals/flipflops. In addition to the other suggestions, pick up some cheap ankle bracelets somewhere. Between those, the nails done, and the toe rings, you'll have lovely peds.

Additional food for thought: not even all GGs have perfect feet, and some are more less than perfect than others if you get my drift. Case in point: my wife's second toe sticks out way beyond her big toe! Yours look normal as far as I can see and will look great dolled up. Please let us know how the weekend outing goes!

[Kerrylee61]

Maybe it's just me but IMHO flip flops are the bane of our society. I absolutely HATE them no matter who is wearing them. They just scram "no class" to me. Just my opinion as I said.

[Babeba]

Magician, no my feet have been trained from years of walking on my gravel driveway, it hurts but its tollerable, I stick with these sizes because thats what my family wears and since I've never purchased any clothes on my own yet its what I have to deal with, I love my size 8 uggs though they're so soft it doesn't matter what size they are

If you love that size 8 woman in your life, please stop wearing her shoes!!!!! You are pulling them out of shape and wrecking them. Shoes hat a tendency to shape to the wearer's foot, they are not something you can easily share. Even two people with the same size feet walk differently and wear their shoes out differently... You are doing your feet no favours, either.

[Simply Joslyn]

If you love that size 8 woman in your life, please stop wearing her shoes!!!!! You are pulling them out of shape and wrecking them. Shoes hat a tendency to shape to the wearer's foot, they are not something you can easily share. Even two people with the same size feet walk differently and wear their shoes out differently... You are doing your feet no favours, either.

Oh please don't think I'm doing that, the stuff I have is simply shoes that have resided in a closet or trunk for many years and will never be worn again, I would never do anything to damage anothers property and make sure the few pairs I have have been in solitude and forgotten long ago, and if its any consilation, I'm not to fond of my mother its a long story and I'd rather not bring down a nice day with a depressing life story but if your really interested I posted it around here not too long ago.

[Heather Daniels]

I guess you've also figured out how to fit 10 gallons of water into a 1 gallon container? C'mon....you want me to believe that your size 13 male foot will fit into a size 9 or 10 womans shoe? B.S.

[Simply Joslyn]

I guess you've also figured out how to fit 10 gallons of water into a 1 gallon container? C'mon....you want me to believe that your size 13 male foot will fit into a size 9 or 10 womans shoe? B.S.
hehe its true, I hope seeing is believing, and these aren't even that uncomfortable and I can even walk in them, I even have more if you'd like. Now about the water if you can tell me where to buy some extra gravity we'll try to work something out

[Heather Daniels]

OK you win, although I can't understand why you want to stuff your foot into a shoe thats obviously too small for you.

[docrobbysherry]

I'm sorry, Joslyn! I have to agree with Heather! Just because u can get into one pair of ladies size 9 shoes DOESN'T prove you're a men's size 12 1/2-13! I'm a men's 9 1/2 medium. And, I can occasionally squeeze into a ladies size 10 shoe. But, NOT comfortably and NOTHING smaller!

And, one more thing; Ughs r NOT boots! At best they're apre snow boots and, at worst, house slippers! There's a REASON they're called Ughs! (NOT a typo!)

[Simply Joslyn]

I'm sorry, Joslyn! I have to agree with Heather! Just because u can get into one pair of ladies size 9 shoes DOESN'T prove you're a men's size 12 1/2-13! I'm a men's 9 1/2 medium. And, I can occasionally squeeze into a ladies size 10 shoe. But, NOT comfortably and NOTHING smaller!

And, one more thing; Ughs r NOT boots! At best they're apre snow boots and, at worst, house slippers! There's a REASON they're called Ughs! (NOT a typo!)
lol well you have me there I thought it might come up so I tried to get a pic of the tags on my mens but its too small for the camera to pic up I'll try to find my work boots when I have the chance although I dought a ten could match my height. I just called them what I thought they were sorry bout that


OK you win, although I can't understand why you want to stuff your foot into a shoe thats obviously too small for you. Its not really a choice, but since I don't shop yet its a little hard to get womans shoes that fit right, maybe I'll try to find a proper size next weekend when I go out, I just try to work with what I have for now though

I understand what your both saying, its unusual I know I'm not sure why it works out that way but I'm also a very flexible person whos double jointed in many places including my toes, I can stack my pinky toes over the ones next to them without touching them but I've never had to do it to fit into heels, I'm sorry though I hope you just don't think I would say that to make myself sound better or something along those lines

[Heather Daniels]

Joslyn, I never intended to turn this into a foot size debate. For that I apologise. Being that you said you were 6' 5"....... I'm sure that your male shoe size is in accordance with your height. It's all good.

[docrobbysherry]

I apologize, too, Joslyn! If it sounded like I was criticizing u! It just sounds so UNLIKELY that u can fit into shoes I CAN'T!!

[crossdressersfriend GG]

I wear a 9/10 in women's shoes and sometimes my feet look like I'm wearing the box instead of the shoes!

That being said I think flip flops can be adorable. BUT when they are dirty or worn and flat, throw them out, IMO that makes them look cheap. That and I would never waer the cheapy plastic ones of course.

Joslyn you have beautiful feet and with painted toes they will look as girly as my big feet! ;)

[Simply Joslyn]

I apologize, too, Joslyn! If it sounded like I was criticizing u! It just sounds so UNLIKELY that u can fit into shoes I CAN'T!!

Joslyn, I never intended to turn this into a foot size debate. For that I apologise. Being that you said you were 6' 5"....... I'm sure that your male shoe size is in accordance with your height. It's all good.
Oh you two don't need to apologize no harm done, I feel kinda bad like I dragged that out of you, but I understand I'm as skeptical as the next person when I see something I don't believe

[Babeba]

Oh please don't think I'm doing that, the stuff I have is simply shoes that have resided in a closet or trunk for many years and will never be worn again, I would never do anything to damage anothers property and make sure the few pairs I have have been in solitude and forgotten long ago, and if its any consilation, I'm not to fond of my mother its a long story and I'd rather not bring down a nice day with a depressing life story but if your really interested I posted it around here not too long ago.

That makes me feel a little better... But I am still worried about the damage you're doing right now to your feet by stuffing them into too-small shoes and walking around! Why don't you try posting a thread on here asking for an older CDer to help you out?

[PretzelGirl]

I am going to agree that even if you can stuff your foot like that doesn't mean that you should. Somewhere in the northern New Jersey area is a Podiatrist shopping for a new Mercedes..... Please get shoes that fit well and don't hurt your feet. It is hard enough doing that while looking at the correct sizes.

[Stephanie47]

My wife says every time a woman gives birth to a child her feet grow a half inch. I must have had eight kids. :) My feet look terrible. Impossible to rid one particular toe of that dreaded toe fungus. I have to stay with dark hosiery and pretty dresses that draw attention away from feet and face. I guess I'm saying I pass from my shoulders to my ankles; 90% passable! :)

[Julogden]

Definitely go with sandals of some sort. As others have said, put some color on your toenails and your feet will be totally girly.

For some more choices in sandals, check out Designer Shoes (http://www.designershoes.com/) and also Barefoot Tess (http://www.barefoottess.com/), excellent shoe sources for those of us with larger feet, both go to size 15.

Carol

[Simply Joslyn]

:heehee: thanks all for the concern I'll start heading your advice can't screw these lovelys up and not be able to walk (one of my worst fears), oh so much to buy and so little dough

[minalost]

Weeee! Just got my new toe rings in the mail AND I bought s nice pair of lady's flip-flops (they have about an inch of heel...) at K-Mart today. They look great along side my painted toes!

[Babeba]

Go for the sandals/flipflops. In addition to the other suggestions, pick up some cheap ankle bracelets somewhere. Between those, the nails done, and the toe rings, you'll have lovely peds.

Additional food for thought: not even all GGs have perfect feet, and some are more less than perfect than others if you get my drift. Case in point: my wife's second toe sticks out way beyond her big toe! Yours look normal as far as I can see and will look great dolled up. Please let us know how the weekend outing goes!

I hope you don't make your wife feel uncomfortable over her genetically driven skeletal structure!

[Michaelasfun]

No, absolutely not. I only put that out there as one example of one particular body part that doesn't "conform" on a GG to reassure Joslyn that there's a wide diversity of types of feet on everybody and that hers are normal by comparison. (Also I know better not to throw stones when I'm in my own glass house lol)