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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

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Globules · 31/08/2023 23:43

Natureswick · 31/08/2023 23:13

I have bunions, I didn't think they were offensive to the public.
They are normal feet advertising shoes, you need to get a grip op.
I've heard it all now

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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Borough · 31/08/2023 23:25

CatchHimDerry · 31/08/2023 23:06

Maybe they just want to show realistic / real life feet?

A bit like many complain about all thin, perfect figure type models etc. as opposed to all shapes and sizes.

this is the foot version 😂

Yes. The Foot Positivity movement.

PerilTheBeryl · 31/08/2023 23:20

Why would you inspect the feet instead of looking at the shoes Confused really not seeing an issue with the feet in your example.

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.

Natureswick · 31/08/2023 23:13

I have bunions, I didn't think they were offensive to the public.
They are normal feet advertising shoes, you need to get a grip op.
I've heard it all now

Yellowlegobrick · 31/08/2023 23:10

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Globules · 31/08/2023 23:10

SpringIntoChaos · 31/08/2023 23:03

I'm not seeing what's wrong with your examples OP? 🤷‍♀️

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!

OP posts:
CatchHimDerry · 31/08/2023 23:06

Maybe they just want to show realistic / real life feet?

A bit like many complain about all thin, perfect figure type models etc. as opposed to all shapes and sizes.

this is the foot version 😂

SpringIntoChaos · 31/08/2023 23:03

I'm not seeing what's wrong with your examples OP? 🤷‍♀️

Borough · 31/08/2023 23:01

That's nothing. Look what I found on tk max:

ASOS foot models
SandraFromTheCornerShop · 31/08/2023 22:56

What's wrong with the models feet? They look absolutely fine to me (it's fair to say mine are fairly reptilian looking though so I may have low standards)....

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 31/08/2023 22:55

Yes, you’re right. They should all be like this.

ASOS foot models