not sure if Im happy about this NSV

DoReMiFaSoLaTiDo
DoReMiFaSoLaTiDo Posts: 296
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I am a shoe-holic... I have 200+ pairs of shoes... I LOVE heels... the higher the better...

my feet have ALWAYS been odd( never wore same size from left to right) ...after baby #1 I went from 8.5 to 9...after baby #3 I needed 9M on left foot....9.5 on right

after baby #4 ( and this is also where I gained 100+ pounds) I needed a 9.5 on left foot but 10 and often a 10W on right foot....


it hit 88 degrees here yesterday in the DC area.. and I was none too happy to pull out some cute heels from last Spring/Summer.... I spent the entire day with my shoes flopping off my feet....I went home & tried on others.... everything Ive tried on so far is TOO BIG.... too WIDE mostly....all size 10s are too long as well.... the size 9.5's fit a lil big but not too bad that I will have to get rid of them but enough for me to know not to buy many of them anymore....

looks like I will be needing a size 9 again...my wallet is not pleased.

For what its worth, I haven't lost a LOT of weight, but I'm guessing I'm not retaining fluid as Ive cut out sugar and most salt out of my diet...I'm drinking water ( always did) and am exercising more..... wearing compression hose a LOT to help with swelling....

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  • xaintes
    xaintes Posts: 129
    Well, I think this NSV calls for treating yourself to a new pair of cute heels :)
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    Well, I think this NSV calls for treating yourself to a new pair of cute heels :)

    Agree! But make them inexpensive ones until you are close to your goal in case your feet change more. No Jimmy Choo's for you right now!
  • Tristis
    Tristis Posts: 288 Member
    Well, I think this NSV calls for treating yourself to a new pair of cute heels :)

    AMEN! :)
  • Tabs_A
    Tabs_A Posts: 69 Member
    I've noticed this as well....luckily for me I don't have too many shoes but when I slipped on a pair from last summer they are flopping around...who would have thought feet would shrink!
  • nomorefatbitch
    nomorefatbitch Posts: 279
    Or two new pair or three new pair.

    Go for it Imelda!! :)
  • nomorefatbitch
    nomorefatbitch Posts: 279
    Or two new pair or three new pair.

    Go for it Imelda!! :)
  • UnoDiamante
    UnoDiamante Posts: 356
    it is a good thing!! Maybe you can bring your older shoes to a good will or something? Or any of your friends want to buy them from you? :)
  • BeckyJill7
    BeckyJill7 Posts: 547 Member
    :) I'm a 9 1/2 if you're looking to get rid of any of those sky high heels.
  • catcrazy
    catcrazy Posts: 1,740 Member
    get some gel insoles, try them in all the shoes, those that are ok with the insoles, keep, those that are liable to fall off, cause trips etc donate to friends/relatives/charity

    Then treat yourself to a new pair each mini goal
  • DoReMiFaSoLaTiDo
    DoReMiFaSoLaTiDo Posts: 296
    get some gel insoles, try them in all the shoes, those that are ok with the insoles, keep, those that are liable to fall off, cause trips etc donate to friends/relatives/charity

    Then treat yourself to a new pair each mini goal


    GREAT IDEA!! Thanks!
  • tryinghard2012
    tryinghard2012 Posts: 419 Member
    I'm in your area and would love to buy some of your shoes if you are selling them ((Size 10))) here!!! :drinker:
    I am a shoe-holic... I have 200+ pairs of shoes... I LOVE heels... the higher the better...

    my feet have ALWAYS been odd( never wore same size from left to right) ...after baby #1 I went from 8.5 to 9...after baby #3 I needed 9M on left foot....9.5 on right

    after baby #4 ( and this is also where I gained 100+ pounds) I needed a 9.5 on left foot but 10 and often a 10W on right foot....


    it hit 88 degrees here yesterday in the DC area.. and I was none too happy to pull out some cute heels from last Spring/Summer.... I spent the entire day with my shoes flopping off my feet....I went home & tried on others.... everything Ive tried on so far is TOO BIG.... too WIDE mostly....all size 10s are too long as well.... the size 9.5's fit a lil big but not too bad that I will have to get rid of them but enough for me to know not to buy many of them anymore....

    looks like I will be needing a size 9 again...my wallet is not pleased.

    For what its worth, I haven't lost a LOT of weight, but I'm guessing I'm not retaining fluid as Ive cut out sugar and most salt out of my diet...I'm drinking water ( always did) and am exercising more..... wearing compression hose a LOT to help with swelling....
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    The 1st NSV of many!! Next it will be your pants falling down! Keep pushing on and treat yourself to 1 pair of new summer heels atleast :smile:
  • hroush
    hroush Posts: 2,073 Member
    My feet shrunk quite a bit when I lost all of my weight. I used to get size 14-15 shoes because I needed really wide, after I lost my weight i discovered I could fit comfortably into 11.5W.
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    It's even harder when your feet are not the same size to start with lol. My left foot is about 1/2 size smaller than my right. It is NOT noticeable looking at them but I always either have to get shoes that will fit my left foot but cramp and blister my right, or fit my right foot but slip off my left. Not fun.
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    Oh, man! I'm glad I don't have this problem! I've got my dad's chicken legs and I haven't gained any of my 150+ lbs below my knees, so my shoe size hasn't budged since middle school.

    This is still great for you tho! You're getting healthy! But I agree, my wallet would NOT be pleased, because I also LOVE shoes :)
  • cat3nv
    cat3nv Posts: 389 Member
    Well, I think this NSV calls for treating yourself to a new pair of cute heels :)


    Make sure you hit the clearance rack though. You do not want to spend a lot of money on new shoes that will only fit for a moment.

    Congrats on the weight loss though!
  • cat3nv
    cat3nv Posts: 389 Member
    :) I'm a 9 1/2 if you're looking to get rid of any of those sky high heels.

    LOL!!!!

    I am a 9.5-10 depending on the brand. Sometimes a wide width too. You can send them to Texas if you like :bigsmile:
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