Unusual question about recruitment attire

[AGDee]

I get a catalog about once a quarter from a company that has a variety of 'good' shoes. I have a very wide foot and also have a hard time finding fashionable shoes. I did a quick Google search and found a few links that have one or two options that could work for Pref.

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-sh...ct1,sf471/1/60

http://www.zappos.com/footwear-ortho...alesStyle/desc

[Alpha O]

I just caught up on the replies (had only read the first page before I initially posted), and I agree with KDCat. Definitely, definitely, definitely do not wear heels if you might tear a ligament. This is coming from someone who admittedly wore shoes that caused her tendon pain while she was dealing with tendonitis in her foot. Eventually I just wore comfortable shoes because I realized it wasn't worth it to be in pain. A torn ligament is not just painful, it can be very serious, and I would not wear heels if that is what you're risking.

If wedges are comfortable for you and you're not going to risk tearing your ligament, I would recommend wearing wedges to preference. If that's not the case, then look for something else, but do not wear shoes that you're going to risk seriously injuring yourself with.

Originally Posted by AGDee

I get a catalog about once a quarter from a company that has a variety of 'good' shoes. I have a very wide foot and also have a hard time finding fashionable shoes. I did a quick Google search and found a few links that have one or two options that could work for Pref.

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-sh...ct1,sf471/1/60

http://www.zappos.com/footwear-ortho...alesStyle/desc

This are great links!

This shoe in particular caught my eye. If it can fit your custom orthotic, it seems like it could be a cute and comfortable choice.

http://www.zappos.com/revere-charlotte-black-mesh

[SigKapSweetie]

Disclaimer: I'm coming from an SEC perspective, not a Texas perspective.

I actually sort of love the sequin converse idea for prefs. If the sister commented on your shoes (which I would expect, WITHOUT FAIL, to be some variation on 'how cute!' or 'those are so unique!' rather than anything negative - you are a guest in their home and their manners should prevent them from saying anything critical), I would respond with "Thank you! I actually hurt my foot, so I can't wear heels. It's so sweet of you to be cool about it."

And then the conversation will move on. No muss, no fuss.

[TLLK]

Originally Posted by SigKapSweetie

Disclaimer: I'm coming from an SEC perspective, not a Texas perspective.

I actually sort of love the sequin converse idea for prefs. If the sister commented on your shoes (which I would expect, WITHOUT FAIL, to be some variation on 'how cute!' or 'those are so unique!' rather than anything negative - you are a guest in their home and their manners should prevent them from saying anything critical), I would respond with "Thank you! I actually hurt my foot, so I can't wear heels. It's so sweet of you to be cool about it."

And then the conversation will move on. No muss, no fuss.

I agree that this is the type of dialogue that likely occur regarding your shoes and then the information can be shared among the actives in post-party discussions.