Shoe quandry

[BigBear57]

Yeah I know, sounds unusual but I'm in a fix and Lord knows I can't think of a more informed panel of folks anywhere so I thought I'd share this to see if help is available from any of my friends here. Ya see about 3 years ago thanks to an amazing series of events, we discovered my daughter had a tumor on her pituitary gland and her growth hormones were dispursing at an incredible rate. (Surely you remember Andrea the Giant.... same disorder) Anyway.. we got medical attention and all's well now. She's a healthy happy teenager with one distinct drawback. Her shoe size is a whopping 15 men's. Yep, for the last couple of years we've only been able to find her shoes to fit in men's sizes. This has worked well for her as she's not a dress up fan anyway but she's a junior this year and there's the prom to think of. I've searched high and low for women's shoes to fit her and come up with zilch. I know somebody somewhere makes them but so help me I can't find them. Do any of you have a clue where to get her some ladies shoes and while I'm at it have her measured because ordering needs to be accurate with width and instep. If I seem desperate I am... I so want her to have the option of attending this traditional event as seemingly normal as possible. Men's sneakers won't seem normal.

[Moonchild]

Check to see if you have a custom shoe store, I think if you look up Orthotics you may find something. One of my friends has one foot bigger than the other so he gets custom dress shoes made, not cheap though.

Glad your daughter is okay too!

[whitetiger74]

its my only thought , I know it to be expensive but have you checked around you area for a shoe maker to make her a dress shoe...or a leather shop? My only other thought is to call the shoe companies (that make dress shoes) and ask if they can make one that size. sorry this is all i can find out for you and all i can think of ........... i have asked a few of my lady friends and they had the same ideas as me ............

[wyndhy]

so i think that makes her a size 13, or would it be 17, women's? i did a search on google for size 13 and 17 women's dress shoes and got quite a few hits. one of the better ones...
http://www.fantasiawear.com.
i hope she can find something cause nothing can make a girl feel sexier than a knock-out pair of shoes. i wish her luck and lots of fun at prom. :)

[Moonchild]

so i think that makes her a size 13, or would it be 17, women's? i did a search on google for size 13 and 17 women's dress shoes and got quite a few hits. one of the better ones...
http://www.fantasiawear.com.
i hope she can find something cause nothing can make a girl feel sexier than a knock-out pair of shoes. i wish her luck and lots of fun at prom. :)

Nice find wyndhy! I agree, and remember dad even daddy's little girl needs to feel like a women.
Very nice (http://www.fantasiawear.com/ImagesShoe/sssca6wh.jpg)

[LixyChick]

We've talked of this before Bear and I can still understand your concern. I'm not sure, but couldn't she be measured at an athletic shoe store. Some of those athletes go off the scales in shoe size, and someone has to be able to measure them. At the least, you could talk to the manager and get him/her to suggest something. Or, maybe even you family doctor could suggest where she can be measured. Nothing worse than a pretty shoe that hurts. You don't want to take it off, but it's killing you! Yikes!

As for a pretty shoe instead of a sneaker...thanks to wyndhy...the link above has some beauties!

[BigBear57]

As much as I appreciate the finding of that site I'd already checked it and in her size they only have a few select styles and the least heel they have for her size is a 4" heel. She's always worn flat shoes, you think sticking her in a 4" heel would be fair? Not to mention she's 5' 10" tall and the guys hoping to dance might be intimidated by the extra height. Sorry if I seem to be picky but I'm thinking a simple flat pump is the way to go but it also seems the most elusive target. Thanks a ton for the help. Love You folks.

[Lilith]

Yeah...you are the daddy and don't want to send her to the prom in cfm heels. I was thinking you were gonna say that :p

I would think a leather goods person could custom make a pair of leather flats that look almost like ballerina slippers. Leather comes in many different styles and colors.

[BIBI]

www.BigandBeautifulShoes.com


Some nice shoes at this site....

[d5254t]

http://www.customshoes.net/

I looked on there site and they have a pair of pumps that have a thicker heel (so they would be easier to walk in)not too tall at all but still will give her the pretty shoe, hope this helps

[Cheyanne]

Try doing a search for shoes for crossdressers...

This link shows a nice black satin shoe with 1 1/2 inch heel...
http://www.allheelsformen.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AHFM&Product_Code=SAU-4543&Category_Code=SSS

This is a cute pair... http://www.queenfashions.com/images/large_shoes/305-JESSE300.jpeg

http://www.queenfashions.com/sexy_high_heels.htm is the main site page - this particular shoe is at the top right.

I am sure that there is a lot more out there - you just have to do a search.

[Cheyanne]

Just because I was curious...if she wears a size 15 in men's shoes, then the conversion for that to women's would mean that she wears a 16 1/2 or 17 in women's sizes...

One thing to look at and you may consider this...if she is really tall and doesn't want to wear heels at all for the consideration of her date - many bridal stores carry those ballerina type "slippers" that look really cute and stretch to fit the foot. They can be dyed to match her dress too!

And to be honest, most of those attending proms generally took their shoes off during the dance and after party...yeah - look nice for about an hour and then stocking foot the rest of the night.. lol

I truly wish I could be of more help to you!

[BigBear57]

Thanks a ton Y'all I appreciate it more than you know. Chey I figure her size is a 17 and she has problems with certain insteps. That's why I need to have her measured. You're right too about shucking her shoes to dance. I have no doubts she'll be barefoot in a hurry as she loves to run around barefoot anyway. Maybe I'm making a bit more of this than I should but I just want her to have some ladies shoes for a change. She's not too concerned about it, or at least wants to appear unconcerned. All I know is there will come a time soon when she'll want to appear ladylike and graceful even if only for an hour. I'd really like to be prepared for it when that time comes. I may end up contacting the custom shoe maker and see if I'd have to mortgage anything to have her some made. The joys of fatherhood lie in the smiles of their kids.

[Cheyanne]

BigBear........you make me smile. Not many dads would be predictave about their daughter wanting to appear ladylike and graceful - "the joys of fatherhood" - you are a very special dad.. :)

[Teddy Bear]

"Any man can be a father, but it takes some one special to be Daddy"

Saw the above somewhere a long time ago.

((BigBear)) you truely are a great Daddy!
It shines through in every post you write about family.
Your daughter is a lucky girl to have you!

Hope when you find a shoe you'll show us a pic of it. :)

[BigBear57]

Thanks Ladies, you know how to bring a tear to an old bear's eyes. I'm no great guy. I just love the job.

[jay-t]

BIG Bear go to the local western wear store and ask if they know a custom boot maker,they can make a shoe also, most work out of their home or one man shop. It doesnt cost anything to talk to one,explain the problem,the one i know in Texas sometimes gave a big discount for some special cases or he did before he retired.Yes the joy of fatherhood is a smile and a sparkle in their eye. good luck

[LixyChick]

Awwwwww! This is the sweetest thread ever!

So Bear? Did you consider an athletic store for sizing? Or, as I said, ask your doc if he can recommend someone. Or, look for foot doctors in the yellow pages and call them. Maybe they can recommend someone. Just a few thoughts. Good luck sweety!

Keep us informed!

(((((BigBear)))))

[BigBear57]

Thanks Jay-T, I'll try the Western wear store angle. (not sure why that hadn't occurred to me) Lixy Darlin' I tried several athletic stores and nothing but the Dr's seem like something I might have some luck with. Thanks a million and ((((((((((((((((((((Lixy))))))))))))))))))

[Irish]

BigBear57---I don't even know if they exist anymore.I have an A width foot,
with a Triple A width heel.When I was a kid,there was a Nettletons(sp?) shoe
store,in New Haven Conn.I imagine that it was a chain.They would measure,
your feet & keep the measurements on record.You could pick any shoe,from
their catalog & they would make it to your measurements.Expensive tho!Now,
I have Diabetic Neuropothy,& have to wear orthopedic inserts.I have to get
triple depth shoes,to make room for the inserts.In NH,there is a Reds Shoe
Barn chain.They can order them there.I imagine,that there is something like
that in your area.Check with a Podiatrist(foot) Dr.Mine suggested "Reds"to
me.They also have womens styles. Irish

[BigBear57]

Thanks Irish, the foot Dr was my next attempt. I can find shoes up to a 15 for her but that's not big enough. I tried our local orthopedic shoes sales store and no luck.... but I'm still diggin'

[whitetiger74]

PLease let us know if you find them bigbear...

[Cheyanne]

BB - found these two sites, you may want to check them out. A few of the styles are really cute and would perhaps work for your daughter. Some are spendy, but it doesn't appear that you would have to take out a second mortgage. The second link may work better for you.

http://www.customshoes.net/

http://www.allheelsformen.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=AHFM&Category_Code=C

[jennaflower]

I can only add three things... on a more personal note..

1) You are a wonderful man.. father... and friend

2) DAMN MILES!!!

3) .... ............... ......

[BigBear57]

Chey Hon that second site looks like a winner... Thanks so much. You're a treasure. I also got in touch with a store not too far from me whose manager has assured me they can help. So things are definitely looking up.
Jenna... Thanks you too are a treasure. Damn Miles is right.

[BigBear57]

Well, well at long last her Mom actually found a place that had the shoe on a shelf somewhere in FL. She's going to have to return the first attempt because she got wide andlong but it looks like Baby Girl is gonna have slippers for the ball. I'll try and get some pics when she gussies up.... I can't believe the number of dead ends we ran into in such a simple search. Just thought some of you may want an update.

[PantyFanatic]

I’m glad to hear Cinderella will be going to the ball in the style she wants. :)
Thanks for the UD. :thumb:

[cowgirltease]

BigBear57 if you don't like the heel but like the shoe take the shoes to a boot repair shop and they can put a flat heel on them for you. :)

[BigBear57]

I debated whether to update or start another thread but since I had a question about this in PM I thought I'd just expand here. We did find my daughter a pair of shoes and she was able to be the Maid of Honor in her sister's wedding back a few months ago. It's funny because when the girls all got together pre-wedding they had all different colored shoes so the whole crowd decided to go barefoot! It was a garden wedding so it all worked out but I had to laugh. Now we're looking at prom night and shock of shocks she's decided to go this year and has found some pretty sandals and a gown she wants. Maybe it sounds unusual but I'm just glad she's decided to wear a dress. Y'all she's such a beautiful woman. (even if she is just my baby) She'd said she wouldn't go but a friend has asked and she's going. Dayum it just doesn't seem like that lovely lady at the wedding is the same kid I've wrestled and played with for 17 years now. As long as I'm bragging, she's also gotten some high marks for her writing... that was always something I enjoyed as a teen and even on occasion now. So you know it made ole Pop grin like a 'possum when she told me last night. OK Proud Pop's moment over... carry on pervin'! Thank you for your patience :sun:

[Lilith]

How wonderful. You are such an awesome dad.

[Aqua]

Awesome Bigbear!!

^5! :)

[BigBear57]

Thanks Y'all... Ya wanna hear something unreal? My daughter babysits for a nurse's family on occasion. Well Ms Nursey comes home from work one day and announces she's popular with the Drs now, (to which my daughter replies "I don't need to know what you do in your spare time LMAO dunno where she gets that from) Anyway it seems the my child is in the Drs' textbooks already. Having her for a babysitter has gotten the notice of the surgeons who are curious about the case. I knew from some research when she had surgery that her condition was rare (only about 100 cases ever and only 1/3 female) and Baby Girl was treated with a new procedure so she's somewhat famous in surgery circles. She calls me to tell me about it and says "How cool is that?" I laughed and said "Well Honey, I always wanted you to leave an impression in this world but that ain't what I had in mind" LOL

Rereading that leaves a meandering feel to it... think I was having a Lixy moment???? Love Ya Lix :x:

[jay-t]

BigBear pat yourself on the back!!!! great dad and sounds like a great kid you can't lose with that combination.

[BigBear57]

Thanky JayT

[wyndhy]

bigbear, you set a great example for those of us who still have little ones. she sounds like a great kid.

[BigBear57]

Thanks Wyndhy, she's awesome. I'm just blessed.