Submitted by Canadian in Paris (not verified) on Wed, 2009-04-01 08:02.
Hi,
I would be interested if you hear of any leads on wide shoes in Paris.
I have been living in Paris since January, and I always have my eye out for wide shoes that are comfortable and not very ugly because I walk about 5-10 km a day. If you are lucky and have slightly wide feet, say more of a D width, you will be able to find a few styles in almost any shoe store. People walk here, so there is more selection in cute but comfortable shoes.
However, if you are unlucky like me, and have VERY wide feet, you will have to look harder. I still haven't found my elusive pair of cute flats or low heels to wear with skirts, but I did have luck finding sandals that are comfortable and relatively stylish at Podolinea (44 Avenue de la Republique in the 11th). The service was impeccable- it helps if you try to speak French. The prices are high for some one middle class like me (100-160 euros per pair). If you are brave, you can try Sangone next door. They have some cute Think sandals that are cut wider for 100 euros or less, and some interesting styles for 150 euros or less (all too narrow for me alas). However, you have to be assertive to get service. I haven't done any digging into the higher-end stores. Also I found a few places on Alesia that have cheaper shoes such as by Spanish brand I think called Dorking that are cut wider, but the quality is worse than Nine West but they fit.
In the end, if your feet are slightly wide, you will have a good time shopping for shoes in Paris. If your feet are E width or wider, and you have limited time in Paris, I might skip the shoe shopping. Take the time allocated to shoe shopping and browse for fabulous accessories instead! Enjoy your visit...P.C.
wide shoes in paris
Hi,
I would be interested if you hear of any leads on wide shoes in Paris.
I have been living in Paris since January, and I always have my eye out for wide shoes that are comfortable and not very ugly because I walk about 5-10 km a day. If you are lucky and have slightly wide feet, say more of a D width, you will be able to find a few styles in almost any shoe store. People walk here, so there is more selection in cute but comfortable shoes.
However, if you are unlucky like me, and have VERY wide feet, you will have to look harder. I still haven't found my elusive pair of cute flats or low heels to wear with skirts, but I did have luck finding sandals that are comfortable and relatively stylish at Podolinea (44 Avenue de la Republique in the 11th). The service was impeccable- it helps if you try to speak French. The prices are high for some one middle class like me (100-160 euros per pair). If you are brave, you can try Sangone next door. They have some cute Think sandals that are cut wider for 100 euros or less, and some interesting styles for 150 euros or less (all too narrow for me alas). However, you have to be assertive to get service. I haven't done any digging into the higher-end stores. Also I found a few places on Alesia that have cheaper shoes such as by Spanish brand I think called Dorking that are cut wider, but the quality is worse than Nine West but they fit.
In the end, if your feet are slightly wide, you will have a good time shopping for shoes in Paris. If your feet are E width or wider, and you have limited time in Paris, I might skip the shoe shopping. Take the time allocated to shoe shopping and browse for fabulous accessories instead! Enjoy your visit...P.C.