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Is there a way of making shoes that are a size too big smaller?

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drinkmoretea · 21/03/2009 21:32

I have an amazing friend who bought me a pair of shoes to cheer me up she is so thoughtful, the only problem is that the shoes are a whole size too big. I know she bought them online so can't take them back.

Are there thick insoles that could do the job?? Have googled but couldn't find anything..

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NorktasticNinja · 21/03/2009 21:34

Two pairs of insoles? I'm not really sure

Your friend sounds brilliant!

gigglewitch · 21/03/2009 21:36

erm, huuuge socks?!
how about you take them into the nearest scholl shop and see what they have in the way of insoles and heel grips?

WilfSell · 21/03/2009 21:37

Get pregnant? Works more on the making feet bigger kind of model.

Might be a bit drastic... perhaps cheaper to buy a new pair of shoes.

gigglewitch · 21/03/2009 21:40

roffle wilf I agree that it was a bit of a drastic suggestion tho.

ha ha why not wash them eh, that will shrink em

beanieb · 21/03/2009 21:43

Can you still get those things which stick in the back, I had them when I was a kid! Heel grips?

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drinkmoretea · 21/03/2009 21:58

NN - she is amazing! I was thinking maybe two pairs of insoles!

GW - Don't think thick socks would look very attractive

WS - I think DH might have something to say about that!

BB - Heel grips alone wouldn't work...

Sounds like it'll have to be heel grips and insoles and socks???

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gigglewitch · 22/03/2009 21:41

heel grips, insoles, big socks (stripey of course) and an elastic band around them. that should do the trick

What a very attractive look

ABetaDad · 22/03/2009 21:43

A mansize tissue in each toe.

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drinkmoretea · 22/03/2009 23:14

Tissues

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Pruners · 22/03/2009 23:18

Message withdrawn

WundaWuman · 22/03/2009 23:28

'party feet' - those gel type things which are supposed to help with the pain of high heels. Worked for me when I couldnlt resist the shoes that didn't fit me! You might need to get these AND some insoles too if shoes a full size too big

DSM · 23/03/2009 00:01

Tissues in the toes.

What are the shoes like, and where are they from? Is it an online only shop, or an online version of a shoe shop?

Why can't you just tell her they are the wrong size and ask her to exchange them?

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drinkmoretea · 23/03/2009 18:50

DSM - They are similar to Rocket Dog / Sugar typw pumps. She bought them in the sale online so not sure if they're returnable..

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DSM · 23/03/2009 20:00

Do you know what shop they are from? Were they in a box?

If not, I would go for tissues in the toes.

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