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AIBU to ask for help granting daughter’s Christmas wish?

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Chatterboxmum · 22/11/2025 23:03

Long time lurker. I haven’t posted since my son was tiny and I was panicking about some PFB issue…
Daughter is 13 and has had a very tricky year. Targeted by mean girls, experienced cyber bullying, excluded from parties etc. She has been amazing through it all and the one thing that has kept her going is her love of dancing, especially tap. Her one wish for Christmas is for some pebble pink Bloch Jason Samuels Smith Ladies Leather Tap Shoes in UK Size 5. They are out of stock everywhere and, upon researching, it seems that they were limited edition so unlikely to come back anytime soon. So, wise Mumsnetters, do you have any ideas of how I might be able to rescue this situation? Do you, by any chance, have a daughter who has recently grown out of her pebble pink Size 5’s? Or perhaps you bought a pair but would like to return them, and would consider selling on to a good home?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
TLDR: Please help me find these shoes in UK size 5: www.pdxdancewear.com/products/bloch-ladies-jason-samuels-smith-pebble-leather-tap-shoes?srsltid=AfmBOopqlRDTBboSzaoVuhoDEBW1Ocf88A2wu0uYuA--Yhnc6AMyFoDP

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Millytante · 23/11/2025 03:03

DallasMajor · 22/11/2025 23:50

https://www.bpdancewear.com/jason-samuels-smith-tap-shoe-s0313.html?srsltid=AfmBOorzxcgIg-DbHBFmQgwUmcuUBYWP2Wnk0rtmEmnoowlKNmGK0cY9

Size six, but I'm not sure if that is US sizing? Says to contact them for worldwide delivery

Wow, they really are fantabulosa! 😍

RocketNan · 23/11/2025 03:46

I’d like a pair of those in non tap style! Beautiful shoes.

ItWasTheBabycham · 23/11/2025 07:11

There’s a group on Facebook called “family lowdown tips & ideas” they are really good at this sort of stuff

Chatterboxmum · 23/11/2025 08:35

RocketNan · 23/11/2025 03:46

I’d like a pair of those in non tap style! Beautiful shoes.

I know, right?! There is definitely demand for these, just not the supply!

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Chatterboxmum · 23/11/2025 08:35

ItWasTheBabycham · 23/11/2025 07:11

There’s a group on Facebook called “family lowdown tips & ideas” they are really good at this sort of stuff

Thank you. I will check this out and let you know if I have any joy…

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Chatterboxmum · 23/11/2025 16:35

Update! I have managed to persuade DD to switch to the fuschia tap shoes. All ordered and hoping that she will be happy with the fit and colour when they arrive. Thank you all for your help with trying to track down the original light pink shoes, but it looks like these are no longer available. Who knew that tap trends moved so quickly these days?! I am sure I had the same silver strappy style for years when I was learning, but that was quite a long time ago now!

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liamharha · 23/11/2025 16:39

They re available in the us 7

DallasMajor · 23/11/2025 18:11

liamharha · 23/11/2025 16:39

They re available in the us 7

Where? I've spent an unhealthy amount of time looking 😂

Op, that sounds like a good compromise, but worth stalking eBay etc as the pink are lush.

Catpiece · 23/11/2025 18:17

Just jumping on to say the tap shoes are absolutely lovely. Hope your daughter enjoys them xx

Chatterboxmum · 23/11/2025 18:44

DallasMajor · 23/11/2025 18:11

Where? I've spent an unhealthy amount of time looking 😂

Op, that sounds like a good compromise, but worth stalking eBay etc as the pink are lush.

Oh no sorry! It looks like I gave up before you did!!

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AutumnLeavesFallingFast · 23/11/2025 19:20

I'm glad you gave some coming gaff she's happy with 🌷🤗

Fluffsicles · 24/11/2025 10:45

Would strongly suggest doing a search using Google lens as that sometimes turns things up. Also the obvious, Facebook, Vinted, eBay.

Chatterboxmum · 25/11/2025 21:15

Thank you so much. The size guide says that Bloch size 9 = UK size 9. However, they do recommend ordering half a size bigger if your feet are wide. So we have ordered a 5.5 in the fuschia colour. The pale pink ones are no longer available in smaller sizes, even as a custom order. Hoping that the brighter pink ones will look good in person - and will fit - when they arrive!

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CombatBarbie · 25/11/2025 21:18

I had my wedding shoes dyed, cream to lilac, they were colour matched to a sample of my bridesmaid dresses. It can be done!!

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