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AIBU?

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To think that if your feet are small enough to wear these shoes you are too young for high heels?

338 replies

unrulysun · 12/05/2014 21:10

I saw these shoes in a branch of Monsoon today. I see plenty of things for little girls which make me roll my eyes but these actually made me stop and stare and then a few minutes later go back into the shop to talk to someone.

The heel on these is a good inch high. My DD is 3 and her feet are size 9. The ones I saw were in a size 7 which I think DD last had when she was 2. She’s not particularly enormous for her age so I think these shoes are definitely for 2 – 3 year olds. I don’t know what size they go down to. AIBU to think that a 2 or 3 year old shouldn’t be walking around in high heels? This isn’t wearing your mum’s high heels this is ‘these are your new shoes’. Sad

And yy I know ‘you don’t need to buy them if you don’t want to’ and I won’t buy them. But I care about the little girls who they are bought for. I don’t think any little girl should be put into shoes like this. Frankly I’d be worried DD would twist an ankle in heels this high. She certainly wouldn’t be able to run or play. And I’m sad that these are on sale for little girls. Not in some weird online place but in a high street shop.

I’m going to complain to Monsoon. I would have liked to have given them the feedback instore today but the sales assistant shrugged and said ‘I’m just a sales assistant’ and the manager was ‘too busy’ to talk to –annoying people who think girls should be allowed to be children-- me.

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EatShitDerek · 12/05/2014 21:34

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toobreathless · 12/05/2014 21:35

3 years and size 9????

That sounds very large, my 3 year old is average height and is size 5.

They say 'not aimed at under 36 months, what about a very petite 5yr old? they could be a size 7 and I don't think these would be inappropriate to go with a bridesmaid dress.

It's down to the parents to be sensible surely.

hoobypickypicky · 12/05/2014 21:35

Grin Burdened

Lulu1083 · 12/05/2014 21:36

I think burdened and Derek should both fuck off, as I bet their sizes are still left in the sales, there is nothing decent in my size 6 Sad

SarahAndFuck · 12/05/2014 21:36

DS has just turned five and takes a size 10 shoe. I'm not sure if they measure boys and girls sizes the same but I think a five year old in those shoes would be okay for an hour or so while she was being a bridesmaid.

They tend to take off their shoes for the running about and dancing bits of special occasions anyway don't they? And do that Peter Kaye knee-slide thing on the dance floor?

gordyslovesheep · 12/05/2014 21:36

44 and size 3 - do I win the internet? Grin

OP yabu and a bit scary

MollyHooper · 12/05/2014 21:36

Awwh :)

To think that if your feet are small enough to wear these shoes you are too young for high heels?
ShatnersBassoon · 12/05/2014 21:36

My orthotic insoles make flat shoes almost that height for me. They're not high heels, they're raised heels.

MrsWinnibago · 12/05/2014 21:36

My DD is 6 and has a pair like that from there in pink....she has them for parties and dressing up fun. Yabu. My 10 year old has been dancing in high heels for two years in her ballroom, lessons! She's fine.

EatShitDerek · 12/05/2014 21:37

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BurdenedWithGloriousPurpose · 12/05/2014 21:37

It's okay, we'll just wear our VAT free trainers. We don't need no heels.

No wait... We do if we want to reach 5ft.

Dammit!

fatlazymummy · 12/05/2014 21:37

Is this thread a wind up?
I'm actually loling at the thought of the op going into the shop to complain to the manager.

MMcanny · 12/05/2014 21:37

They don't look like 'high' heels to me. Perfectly fine imho.

Moreisnnogedag · 12/05/2014 21:38

I think you're really getting an gusty about nothing. I too was expecting to see stiletto heels, they're not exactly shocking. My friend has got size 2 feet so she could wear them.

Everything okay, OP?

PrincessBabyCat · 12/05/2014 21:38

Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months.

They are not made for toddlers, they are made for older kids. It warns parents not to put their toddler in these shoes. What's your complaint?

BadgersNadgers · 12/05/2014 21:39

They're hardly hooker shoes.

coffeeinbed · 12/05/2014 21:39

It's an inch block heel.

You're overreacting.
badly.

Sirzy · 12/05/2014 21:40

4 year old DS was found last week walking around in my 4 inch heels - I think he actually walked better than me in them!

They are intended for every day wear, they are the type most would buy for a wedding then would be dressing up shoes for the few months until they were outgrown.

I have more of an issue with toe post shoes for little feet because I can't see how they can be comfy for a little one!

Lulu1083 · 12/05/2014 21:40

Noooooooo! I hadn't even though of that you evil pair!

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coffeeinbed · 12/05/2014 21:41

ha!
i spent all winter in some boots from a kids shop.
Lovely, warm, and cheap!!!

ICanSeeTheSun · 12/05/2014 21:41

Dd falls over a lot, but never in play heels or in icy weather.

May just get her a pair to see if it makes a difference

EatShitDerek · 12/05/2014 21:42

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RhondaJean · 12/05/2014 21:42

I have absolutely no problem with those shoes, they are definitely little girls shoes, but op for your own sake I suggest you don't ever go into a brantano...

www.brantano.co.uk/kids/party-shoes/girls-kids-party-shoes-out-of-school-shoes-party-sandal-silver-skittles-2208207060

MollyHooper · 12/05/2014 21:44

I want small feet. :(

My feet got all wide while I was pregnant with DS2 and never went back to normal.

Canshopwillshop · 12/05/2014 21:44

YABU - it clearly states that these are 'occasion' shoes therefore intended as a one off wear for a special event. As for complaining to the store manager - do you really think he/she has any control over what the shop stocks?