How much can you do to make shoes fit better? These are adorable but totally lack any arch support. The last pair of Clarks I ordered was the same - adorable but I sent them back due to lack of support. Can I get some sort of insoles put in? I tried just sticking in the regular insoles I use and there just wasn't enough room for them in the shoe. Is it worth trying something like these or can I actually take them to a cobbler or something?
I'd just return them but they are actually wide enough and exactly what I have been looking for in every other way. And the only other pairs of dress shoes I have are both black and between 2-4 years old. So I need something. Does anyone have tips for making almost-perfect shoes fit just right? I could sure use 'em, especially since "just buy other shoes" hasn't been working out so far.
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I add arch supports to most of my shoes too, and sometimes just have to experiment with a few different products to find something that works with a particular shoe. I've found that pumps and the like frequently don't have room in the toe for a full insole, but usually a partial (that stops somewhere under the ball of the foot) works, and I'd definitely say the others you found are worth trying. I've never tried getting a cobbler to do something like that, so I don't know, but it seems like something that would come up more often if it were a common service.
A specialty shoe store (if there's one around) could do a special orthoyic for you, but trying out arch supports of the sort Mella mentioned would likely be a better first step. Pun not intended!
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I don't, actually...
I really should proofread when I'm eating with one hand and typing with the other... of course, what I meant to say was "custom orthotic" with a T. A custom-made insert thingy for your shoes, that can be moved from shoe to shoe, theoretically.
I second SCB--my mom has been so happy since she started with the custom orthotics. Since I have inherited all of my mother's ailments, I am keeping this in mind.
But Mella is right, too. I use the pump/heel gel pads in a lot of my shoes and they're really much better than I expected. They stop before the toe, but provide a little bit of support on the arch. And a lot of comfort. I haven't really tried too many different brands or styles, though-YMMV.
I get arch supports for some of my shoes. Some just need ones that they sell in stores, but I also have a pair that I had made at the Hush puppy/ Merrell store. They were kinda of expensive, but they work.
Thanks all, they got their first test-drive with some Dr. Scholls action and are a qualified success (still not that great when it's icy). I found a partial that has good arch support and stops under the ball of the foot and so far it is the ticket. Thanks again for the tips and encouragement!
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