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ASOS foot models

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Globules · 31/08/2023 22:49

#lighthearted#

I was buying shoes from ASOS earlier.

I was surprised to see what looked like bunions, piggy toes, scrappy raggedy toe nails, unpainted toes...I could go on. I wouldn't expect to see this from a company trying to sell shoes.

AIBU to expect some effort to glamourise the feet?

One example:

https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-wide-fit-hartley-strappy-mid-sandal-heeled-mules-in-black/prd/204176553

ASOS DESIGN Wide Fit Hartley strappy mid sandal heeled mules in black | ASOS

Buy ASOS DESIGN Wide Fit Hartley strappy mid sandal heeled mules in black at ASOS. With free delivery and return options (Ts&Cs apply), online shopping has never been so easy. Get the latest trends with ASOS now.

https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-wide-fit-hartley-strappy-mid-sandal-heeled-mules-in-black/prd/204176553

OP posts:
Moveoverdarlin · 01/09/2023 15:30

They look absolutely fine. Her nails are painted a very subtle beige colour. Early sign of bunions on one foot but that is very common with models.

itsmylife7 · 01/09/2023 14:31

I think it's brilliant showing "real " feet.

we can then see what our, not perfect , feet will look in the new shoes.

ChocolateCakeOverspill · 01/09/2023 14:28

Globules · 31/08/2023 23:10

The white shoe foot has a bunion.

Other examples on the website have got feet in much need of a pedicure. Was surprised to see hang nails earlier.

Didn't stop me buying the shoes mind you!

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You must have been looking really hard to spot all the things that you name here

MumGMT · 01/09/2023 14:25

Those feet are fine.

I once saw a jewellery company advertising earrings and the models piercing looked so red and painful. I thought that was bizarre

SataumaMeddler · 01/09/2023 14:08

Sharing this content? For free?! 😱

Bumblebee112 · 01/09/2023 14:04

🤣🤣 if you think these are ‘bad’ feet, come and work with me for the day in my shoe shop 😅

Beezknees · 01/09/2023 13:58

I might see if they're hiring! My crooked second toes will fit in well.

WandaWonder · 01/09/2023 13:44

What? With these feet?

JudyEdithPerry · 01/09/2023 13:42

This reply has been withdrawn

The OP has privacy concerns and so we've agreed to take this down.

MassiveOvaryaction · 01/09/2023 13:33

@Globules you do know you're buying the shoes and not the feet right?

LardoBurrows · 01/09/2023 12:00

Well Op is going to end up with bunions if she wears those badly made, ill fitting sandals.

mistermagpie · 01/09/2023 11:58

Very few people have pretty feet. I've got bunions and fallen arches and all sorts, so even when I have a nice pedicure and lovely smooth skin they still aren't beautiful.

I think moving away from this need for women to look perfect all the time is a good thing. Normal women have normal feet, and faces, and bums and stomachs - I like seeing more of that because it's relatable.

BranchGold · 01/09/2023 11:52

You clearly have issues.

Airbrushed is not normal or aspirational.

VitoCorleoneOfMNMafia · 01/09/2023 10:46

What's wrong with unpainted toenails?

babbscrabbs · 01/09/2023 10:06

If those are grim feet, wait till you see mine!

LubaLuca · 01/09/2023 09:17

It's not a bad idea to demonstrate that shoes are suitable for feet with regular lumps and bumps.

Wobblyheart · 01/09/2023 09:15

Globules · 31/08/2023 22:49

#lighthearted#

I was buying shoes from ASOS earlier.

I was surprised to see what looked like bunions, piggy toes, scrappy raggedy toe nails, unpainted toes...I could go on. I wouldn't expect to see this from a company trying to sell shoes.

AIBU to expect some effort to glamourise the feet?

One example:

https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-wide-fit-hartley-strappy-mid-sandal-heeled-mules-in-black/prd/204176553

The toenails in the example are perfectly pedicured. There is a shadow under a big toe but not dirt 🤔

JanesBlond · 01/09/2023 08:56

PickAChew · 31/08/2023 23:18

Buy these shoes and you, too will end up with bunions.

They just look bloody uncomfortable. You could start the day with "perfect" feet and end up with them looking quite battered after about half a day of slopping around with your toes compressed.

Yes, this. Why advertise shoes using feet that have a health issue that is known to be partially caused by bad shoes?

continentallentil · 01/09/2023 07:59

They leave their plus size models with cellulite and stretch marks and stuff, so it’s the same thing - it’s just their thing to have more realistic bodies I guess.

UntidyFairy · 01/09/2023 06:53

I'd swap feet with any of them anyday, so I'm not seeing it either.

SpringIntoChaos · 01/09/2023 01:52

Literally had to zoom right in and squint to even remotely notice a tiny red mark/bump on the side..wouldn't even have noticed this without your utterly ridiculous/pointless attention seeking comment.

As someone else has already said...sod off already!! FML 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

(I'm going to have to assume either a foot fetish or an ASOS clickbait employee here...pathetic!)

Hibiscrubbed · 31/08/2023 23:51

So you think we need to perpetuate the image of perfection or nothing? If it’s not perfect, it shouldn’t be seen? Where do you draw the line?

No wonder people’s mental health and view of ‘acceptable aesthetics’ are fucked.

Findingmypurposeinlife · 31/08/2023 23:50

PLT are currently using a model wearing a colostomy bag to advertise swimwear. I personally thought it was a good thing.

Natureswick · 31/08/2023 23:49

Globules · 31/08/2023 23:43

I've not said bunions are offensive. Lots of us get them. I just wouldn't expect to see them on feet advertising shoes. Nor hang nails or raggedly cut toe nails.

Like I wouldn't expect to see zits on jewellery models.

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Exactly... lots of us get these things.
It's great that "normal" people and things are being shown in advertising.

We are finally coming away from unrealistic (for a lot of people) beauty standards and perfection being shoved down our throats.
Seeing your average person modelling an average item of clothing/footwear/jewellery should be the norm, you shouldn't be shocked by it.

GrazingSheep · 31/08/2023 23:45

Why not?

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