I just ordered these and they weren't expensive at all. I got them from the site ElectriqueBoutique.com most of the shoes on there are scary...but there are some cute ones.

http://www.electriqueboutique.com/sh...asp?id=901-1-S

ok ladies...

I've never given much thought about shoes, if it fit and was the right colour than great. The majority of my shoes come from payless, with some from wal-mart.

Now, I have foot problems - turns out I have high arches but I can't afford the orthotics.

So, what are some good, affordable brands out there? seriously, I'm totally lost when it comes to shopping!

BTW I dislike heels, anything more than inch is too much.

All of the Coach sandals for spring/summer will be in my closet within the next month. Hafta love the Navy Exchange... duty-free shopping with everything discounted from the start. To think, my dad served 21 years in the Marines so I could buy great shoes :p (j/k... I have the greatest respect for him, especially since he was in Vietnam). I bought 4 pairs of Nine West shoes (Westies, Nine & Company, etc) at the NEX for $20 each. Can't beat that!

I just bought a pair of Brighton sandals at a local boutique for half off. Yay me! :)

Naturalizer (www.naturalizeronline.com) has ridiculous shoes this year, and I'm supposed to be working there to SAVE money, not buy more shoes.

Right now I'm wearing one of my favorite pairs of shoes ever - black leather Reaction flip flops with beading.

If you can save for orthotics, I would try. Foot problems can hurt your knees and back over time. even $250 to prevent knee pain is not a lot, when you think about how bad knee pain can be.

I would try Dr Scholls or some other kind of ready made orthotics to go into your existing shoes. Your doctor can give you an idea of what kind of shape will help make your pain go away.

-M

ETA: I love nine west!!! They have the best blend of style, comfort, and price.

I have orthotics that some sports medicine doc made for me & somehow insurance paid for it. I have falling arches (my feet are soo flat). Anyhow I think there are ways to get inturance to pay for them.

However you can only wear orthotics with like tennis shoes & stuff...it's not like you can wear them with heels.

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955...rge/120370.jpg

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955...rge/103158.jpg

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955...arge/39953.jpg

I am in LUST with these shoes. Alas, my anemic wallet tells me that I cannot spend $300 on a pair of shoes.


Within my budget...

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955...rge/111557.jpg

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955...r/110833-1.jpg
the pink and green ones, of course

How much are those cute little kate spade flip flops???:cool:

on the website it says $50. they are so cute!

Yep!! and while $50 is within my budget. I cannot fathom spending $50 for flip flops.

i want the flip flops, but I want a new house more! But they're very cutey-patooty

You know to get those on sale, of course.
;)

Based on your previous posts, I think you should be teaching a class on how to get the most bang for your buck when sopping for cute stuff. Rock on w/ your bad self!:D

I just got my Uggs and they are the most comfortable freaking things I have ever put on my feet. They feel like slippers! I got them in the pink and the baby blue, but the pink is rather anemic looking so I am sending them back. I would have those things ruined in a day.

I am lusting after the Louis Vuitton Murakami slides. I can't imagine anything cuter than a cheery little Juicy suit in a bright color with the bag over my arm and the matching shoes on my feet!!!!

I also want a pair of pointy-toed flats to wear with my straight leg jeans.....very 80s retro....maybe bright pink.

I just got a pair of Kate Spade flip-flops like were posted above. I got the black and taupe, so they would go with a variety of outfits. I love them! They actually wear really well and come with their own carrying case, which makes packing them a breeze.

I just had to share :)

I just bought these cute heels in New Orleans on vacation and I love them! They were only $30! It's hard to tell in the picture, but they are a warm, reddish brown with a pink bow.

I bought a handbag in a matching shade and I'm psyched to wear them together!

http://i2.sell.com/3/152/204152/8/164/540254-m.jpg

http://www.thestore.adidas.com/q204-...9_038809_1.jpg

http://www.thestore.adidas.com/q204-...0_038863_1.jpg

You'd all look cooler with these instead of those ridiculous things.

-Rudey

Isn't that the TRUTH? If James could give out workout advice, ST can give out some EXCELLENT shopping advice! :D

i want a pair of uggs ( maybe two.. hehe) but everyone thinks they're ugly. i think they're cute and comfy and if they're so ugly why do so many people have them that they're back ordered?? i might get some von dutch ones in pink. i have to search some more. Aldo shoes are good for funky shoes and stilletoes (sp?). I LOVE SHOES!!!! :D

how do i sign up for that class?

Are we going to a soccer game?

I like those first ones though.

The first are the 1956 Melbourne track editions and I think only the second one is soccer 1960 Chile.

-Rudey
--Pretty hot!

Thanks for the props. Trust me, I'm working on the concept. But I will give this piece of advice: My style works better if you're a classic type of dresser.;)

Drooling over these RIGHT now......

http://www.coach.com/assets/product_...n2/P523_d2.jpg

beautiful!!!!!!!!

My birthday present:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...54580000001610


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...95830000001610 http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...d5910000001610

All right, I'm an official hater. Great shoes. Nudish stilettos always make the leg look longer. Again, I haven't found Blahniks/Choos through my relentless discount sourcing.

Well, I can't afford the Monolo's or the Choo's so I must opt for Nine West. But as I was walking through the galleria in Dallas, I came across Bandolino's. I got the cutest shoes from there, and now I go straight to that store when I'm shopping for shoes. Then I go over to Nine West.

I am totally digging the green Von Dutch boots.....go to www.shopintuition.com and they have them....pink and blue too. You can get Uggs on Ebay but you are going to pay more than retail. That's where my blue ones came from but they were still pretty reasonable.

For people who aren't heel-types
 

http://a1624.g.akamai.net/7/1624/146...8599_6c426.jpg

These are from Saks Fifth Avenue. I find the colors very useful.
;)

there are chinese mesh sandles on ebay that sell for really cheap. i just got a pair and they're really cute and comfy. they have beaded flowers and stuff.

OK I am jealous too. I want a pair of Manolo's soo bad. I can't ever find a pair that I can afford that I can wear. Those are perfect...they'd go with lots of stuff.

Look at these adorable shoes from the best store ever!


http://www.anthropologie.com/shoppin...ProductID=2251

I'm resurrecting this thread because I just bought two pairs of really cute shoes! I love Nine West all of a sudden and they're having a great sale!

For Work:

http://akamai.ninewest.com/images/pr....BLACKLEPD.jpg

For Play: ;)

http://akamai.ninewest.com/images/pr....RSHRSLEPD.jpg

chinese mesh slippers
 

I have those chinese mesh beaded slippers in almost every color :rolleyes:

light blue, lime green, white, baby pink, white and black... they were about $3 a pair (much cheaper than ebay even), they are super comfy, look cute w/ jeans and skirts and let you match anything!

I just bought a great pair of Michelle K heels from DSW ($145 --> $50 ---> $19.96!!) yesterday.. I'll post a pic if i can figure out how

My fav shoes I have at the moment..

http://www.finishline.com/store/imag...l307807101.jpg
http://www.finishline.com/store/imag...l307807001.jpg
http://www.zappos.com/images/D/DrMartens307/30738-p.jpg
http://www.zappos.com/images/B/Birk27/13820-p.jpg

More pink and green shoes...
 

i found these on sale for $30 here.

At J. Crew
 

I got these last week. Useful for the summer, walking, etc. :cool: They were only 50% off -- I usually like deeper discounts -- but I allowed myself that.
I'm going to start saving for some Chanel ballet flats this month. It should take about four months. They don't go on sale and they sell for about $350-$400 or so.

http://www.jcrew.com/images/nov299/e...216_PK5863.jpg

ETA: I love these. These are outrageously expensive, though, even on sale. :o

http://polo.imageg.net/graphics/prod...ndard_v330.jpg