What's The Best Shoe For Narrow Feet?

Eden Body started this discussion · 7/23/2012

So UPS just delivered my first pair of pole shoes (ellie) and while they fit the length of my foot fine, the strap part that fits across the toes is a bit roomy. I remember someone mentioning that most pole shoes are made for women with wide feet. Is this really true? Does anyone know of a company that make shoes to fit narrow/slender feet? Or do any of u ladies with narrow feet have any fave companies that fit u well? I appreciate any suggestions.

11 replies

HellOnHeelsNH · 7/23/2012
I also have narrow feet, I always had perfect fits with Tony Shoes, based out of CA. They are a bit expensive but they fit like a glove and they last, ive had mine for 7+years. Ellies always seep to only last me about a year before they start lifting or the straps break. Hope this helps
kasanya · 7/23/2012
I have wider feet. I find Ellie fits me well and Pleasers are too narrow, so you might have better luck with Pleasers. I've never tried Tony Shoes. Good luck!
chemgoddess1 · 7/23/2012
I have found that Ellies do tend to run wider than Pleasers, at least in the styles I have tried on and own.
cwalden43 · 7/23/2012
I have narrow feet and also have a pair of ellies, i cant dance in them, theyre too roomy, my pleasers fit GREAT!!
aliceBheartless · 7/23/2012
I have narrow feet as well, and have never been able to get Pleasers to fit unless they are a boot or mary jane style. Ellie shoes always start out sort of fitting, but I find that they dont hold up well. I have tried Tony's and had the best fit with them. Though ultimately, I sacrificed the look of the shoe for the fit, so I don't really like them that much and never wear them. If you check them out on line, I believe that you can even design your own shoes! I have been tempted because I do really like Tony the best for fit, but its definitely not a cheap option. For now, I just get Pleaser Mary Janes.
goldendiva · 7/23/2012
I have narrow feet too and have found that Pleasers fit really well. I was able to find the pair I have now for $25 on sale in a store in my area, but they have them on Amazon.com for $30-40. They seem to hold up pretty well too, I've had my favorite pair of pole shoes from Pleasers for over 2 years.
keex · 7/23/2012
Pleasers work best for me. And, specifically the ones w/ clear uppers. I just got these & I love 'em. http://www.snaz75.com/pl-adore-708uv.html
Kyrsten · 7/24/2012
I'll chime in for Pleasers too... I have narrow feet and have a hard time finding shoes that don't slide around on my feet. Pleasers are the only ones that fit snug. With dance shoes I go with a smaller shoe than I normally would... like, with normal shoes you should choose a shoe slightly too big over slightly too small, but I find with dance heels having them fit very tightly is IMPORTANT or they become a hazard with all that foot sliding. Perhaps try sizing down as well.
Eden Body · 7/24/2012
Thanks so much ladies! This was VERY helpful. I'll definitely give Tony and Pleasers a try *fingers crossed* I'll let you all know how it works out xoxo
Miraine · 7/24/2012
I have a pair of Pleasers but they're too wide for me... However, a friend pointed out that those gel inserts that go under the ball of your foot to help prevent blisters would probably solve it completely. If you find something just a *little* bit too loose that might be worth a try :)
Eden Body · 7/24/2012
@ Miraine, Yeah, I thought about that too. I'll try it:-)