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(@rickialan)
Estimable Member     North Carolina, United States of America
Joined: 12 months ago

Sunday after visiting family, I decided to go to a shoe store. This is the first for me doing my makeup in the van of a parking lot, before going in. Not really sure if or when anxiety want be a problem.  After my makeup i changed shoes. Then i sat watching the store contemplating going in. I felt like i was casing the place for a robbery, checking out whos coming and going. This was a different setting for me. I've only gone to stores more geared for women, where most of customers, well women. Finally got the nerve to go in,so i did. It wasn't that bad after all. I didn't get any strange looks .Plus they had huge mirrors , so quick makeup check "Score" I did pretty well using the vanity mirror in the van . Found my way to clearance rack and  tried on a few pair of ankle boots in which i did purchase a pair. Like i need anymore boots "Someone stop me"!  Anyway the only thing awkward was the long line but i managed. Looking forward to getting out again but not buying anything else.🤫 Who am i kidding.

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Lady
(@lucy666)
Joined: 10 months ago

Trusted Member     Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 25

@rickialan hi glad to hear your getting out not always easy . just brought some boots myself , trying to get used to heals , not easy . i always find it easy if i do not over think it and just do it. does not work for everyone i am sure .

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Lady
(@rickialan)
Joined: 12 months ago

Estimable Member     North Carolina, United States of America
Posts: 54

@lucy666 I do seem to over think it abit. What type of heel boots did you get?

 
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Baroness
(@annaredhead)
Joined: 11 months ago

Famed Member     Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posts: 1827

@rickialan Well done! I doubt I will ever see a feminine shoe in a shop in my size (UK 12). There are a couple of online place that sell shoes that will fit me. I have 6 pairs of heels and 2 pairs of flats

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Lady
(@rickialan)
Joined: 12 months ago

Estimable Member     North Carolina, United States of America
Posts: 54

@annaredhead Thats next on my want list ,some flats.

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Duchess
(@loneleycd)
Joined: 5 years ago

Famed Member     Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Posts: 2157

@rickialan 

Some days are easy and some are not. I remember a couple years ago wanting to shop at local Walmart but the parking lot showed the store was very busy and in a few minutes I chickened out. Makes it more awkward my Ex and my son both work at the store . Today I regularly shop at this store and I don't care what they say. Whoops, I'll take that back, I still sometimes chicken out, but not very often. 

Best to you in your journey. 

Cassie 

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Lady
(@rickialan)
Joined: 12 months ago

Estimable Member     North Carolina, United States of America
Posts: 54

@loneleycd Best to yours as well.

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Hostess
(@cdsue)
Famed Member     Delaware, United States of America
Joined: 5 years ago

Ricki -

Happy for you in having that experience.

My wife and I were out one day and talking about Suzanne. I mentioned that the heels I have are a bit big. We were passing a shoe store and she pulled into the parking lot. We went in and started looking at shoes. I found a pair in my size and she had me try them on. There were other people in the store but no one seemed to pay any attention. I also tried on a pair of ankle boots. We bought both pair. It was a fun experience. I was in drab when we did that. 

XOXO
Suzanne

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Lady
(@rickialan)
Joined: 12 months ago

Estimable Member     North Carolina, United States of America
Posts: 54

@cdsue sounds like you too had a nice day. 

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Hostess
(@cdsue)
Joined: 5 years ago

Famed Member     Delaware, United States of America
Posts: 2108

@rickialan it was thanks

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(@Anonymous 47410)
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I envy the girls who can just walk and/or pull in to any old shoe store and buy shoes that fit.

I have -wide- feet, and when it comes to shoes, other than sandals, I am pretty well limited to shopping at Torrid, where they sell true wide width shoes, that comfortably fit girls who have wide feet, at reasonable prices. 

In some instances, I have found shoes at Goodwill, but that is a rare find.  There are on line companies that cater to girls with wide feet, but it is a crap shoot, and they are expensive.  Walmart has ballet flats in true wide width in multiple colors, but they sell out quickly every year. 

As far as being self-conscious in a shoe store, no one is looking.  People are way too involved in finding what they are looking for.

 

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Lady
(@rickialan)
Joined: 12 months ago

Estimable Member     North Carolina, United States of America
Posts: 54
@catgurl I lucked up there found 12 wide.  My last pair came from Torrid. What's hard for me is finding tall boots without extra wide calfs. 
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(@Anonymous 47410)
Joined: 6 years ago

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@rickialan 

Most, if not all, Torrid tall boots come in Wide Calf, often with adjusting straps. 

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Baroness
(@dianas1960)
Joined: 9 years ago

Reputable Member     South Central, Indiana, United States of America
Posts: 220

@catgurl have you tried shoe department or shoe show they're the same chain I buy 12w shoes there all the time

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(@Anonymous 47410)
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@dianas1960 

Yes, thank you, Diana.  We have several Shoe Dept stores in the Atlanta area, and I have purchased sandals and athletic shoes from them.  However, I find their dress shoes (heels, wedges, etc.) that they classify as wide width are not quite wide enough for me. 

I am thinking what they consider a wide width is probably a "D" width, not quite wide enough for me.  Whereas, Torrid shoes are more in the range of "E" or "EE." 

 

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Baroness
(@dianas1960)
Joined: 9 years ago

Reputable Member     South Central, Indiana, United States of America
Posts: 220

@catgurl I may need to go to Torrid and check their shoes out.  I was just there yesterday looking for a new dress.  Ended up finding one at Lane Bryant.

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(@Anonymous 47410)
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@dianas1960 

Normally, Torrid stores have a very limited stock of shoes on display in their stores, with a much larger selection available on line. 

Find your correct Torrid size by trying on shoes in the store, which will then allow you to order with confidence on line.  Nevertheless, as you probably know already, all purchases are returnable. 

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Baroness
(@dianas1960)
Joined: 9 years ago

Reputable Member     South Central, Indiana, United States of America
Posts: 220

@catgurl thanks Peggy I'll try that next time I go to torrid

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