Discrimination on Small Feet People
Wednesday, 14th December 2005 by midoriHow I hate buying shoes, especially work shoes. Thankfully I only need to buy it every couple of years, and I’ve reached that time again to look for work shoes. I don’t think I ask for that much in a pair of shoes, I just want a pair of closed, classic style, black, low heeled pair of shoes that would go with a skirt or pants. I want a pair of shoes that I can comfortably walk to and from the train station, and do a quick dash to the train if required, that doesn’t slip off my feet or cause me to twist my ankle. Now is that asking too much?
What I see on the market these days are either flat black shoes – great for walking, but looks a little odd in a business suit, or high stilettos – looks great in a business suit and those that have narrow feet, but not that great if you need to walk to places.
I think the problem lies here; I’m an average Asian about 160cm, and wear size 5.5 or size 6 shoes depending on the make. When I find the pair of shoes that meet the above requirements, I ask to try a size 5.5 and a size 6. Now usually the size 6 is brought out for me to try, and I am hoping that it would fit me. But no, it’s half a size too big, so I ask them if they have half a size smaller or it’s just the make. Either they don’t know or the smallest they make is a 6. Usually it’s the latter.
Now is it just me that has these problems, or are they other small feet women out that have similar problems?
14th December 2005 at 5:15 pm
Go to Witchery.. they have some great shoes there! Practical, stylish… you might find what you’ve been looking for!
14th December 2005 at 5:20 pm
Alternatively, there’s a lady at work who has size 5 feet. She tells me she shops online, apparently there’s an American shoe company that makes shoes specifically for small feet people, otherwise she shops in the children’s section :)
23rd February 2006 at 3:54 am
I wear a size 5 shoe, and years ago, there may have been
1 or 2 pairs in a shipment, and I would buy them.
Now the retails stores and department stores start at size 6 or above. the shoes are running a size bigger than they used to also.
Forget trying to find an outfit and a pair of shoes the same day.
Now I have a bad back and have a lower heel requirement as well as a size five foot. I love stylish dress shoes, but can no longer find ones with a 2″ heel in my size.
26th April 2006 at 12:41 pm
I have a size 5 foot and cannot find a decent pair anywhere…except Payless Shoes and you can buy them online! and they have really cute ones too! woo hoo!
yeah, totally forget buying a complete outfit without the shoes …
27th April 2006 at 1:08 pm
My friend has small feet, she’s a size 2to 3. She buys her adult shoes at a store in Orange County, CA called “Cinderella.” I just thought I would let you ladies know :)