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  1. #1
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    Have you looked at Naot shoes? They tend to fit narrow. Price wise they can be more $ than other brands, but you get what you pay for. I own several pair and find the comfort and quality well worth the price. Plus some models have interchangeable footbed which prolongs the life of the shoe.
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  2. #2
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    I also own 3 pairs of Naot shoes. I love, love, love them. The store I mentioned with the discount room sells them, and I do have a narrow heel, so they fit. And I fit perfectly in a size 36 in their dress shoes.
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    I have a pair of Keen Naples that I LOVE and can dress up a bit, but I have a WIDE foot. Danskos would be a great choice, but like others have said, they really need to be tried-on. The more traditional stapled clog style models tend to fit wider, I have found. Some of the less clog-like Danskos don't work on my duck feet at all.
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    I think the Dansko sandals are probably M width - my foot it neither wide nor narrow. Many of the sandals have buckles to adjust the height. I have a high arch myself. I have also tried on Naot brand in the past as others have suggested. If I recall, they were indeed a little narrow for me. They are spendy indeed but high quality sandals that will last years! Good luck.
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  5. #5
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    I have a very narrow low volume foot. Naot & Merrells seem to work for me. I have to have adjustable straps because if they don't adjust, they are way too floppy. I had to have my Chaco strap shortened 4" so they weren't dragging on the ground and they are still very long.
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    Ahhh...thanks for the suggestion of Naot! I had never heard of them, but I found several styles that say "narrow to medium", and the reviews indicate that they are super comfortable and walkable; that would be perfect. I have never spent so much on a pair of shoes in my life (other than hiking boots), but these might just be worth it. May wait for a sale. I put a couple of pairs (Laura and Kayla styles) onto my Amazon wishlist while I'm thinking about it. These really do look the most like what I have in mind of anything I've seen so far, and it says they fit narrower feet. Perfect -- thanks!
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    I have a wide foot, so my go-to styles won't help you (though I've been on a similiar quest to replace a pair of black sandals I own that are falling apart for a whole year with no luck!!). BUT, my mom has a narrow foot, lives in FL and only wears sandals. This is her latest pair and they looked dressier than I would have guessed by the photo (and super cute) if you can stand the toe thing.
    http://www.zappos.com/merrell-stella...fcTest=fcl%3A2

    If the toe thing is not your style, these might work too (I tend to prefer slides):
    http://www.zappos.com/merrell-shudra...fcTest=fcl%3A2

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  8. #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by zoom-zoom View Post
    I have a pair of Keen Naples that I LOVE and can dress up a bit, but I have a WIDE foot. Danskos would be a great choice, but like others have said, they really need to be tried-on. The more traditional stapled clog style models tend to fit wider, I have found. Some of the less clog-like Danskos don't work on my duck feet at all.
    Finn shoes tend to fit wide to really wide foot. I have a pair of Phuket 2533 sandals in black nappa, they are incredibly comfortable. The footbed conforms to your foot making them more and more comfortable the more you wear them.
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    I would not wait for a sale. Sandals and boots are seasonal items. Once they're sold out, there is no restocking, just waiting until next year. I have learned this the hard way. If you see something you like, buy it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
    I would not wait for a sale. Sandals and boots are seasonal items. Once they're sold out, there is no restocking, just waiting until next year. I have learned this the hard way. If you see something you like, buy it.
    Good point. I will wait at least until my next credit card cycle. Since we just moved into the house we're house-sitting in, we've had a lot of start-up costs, and I am already dreading seeing this month's Visa bill! Quite a few of the expenses were bike-related, always a high priority, of course.
    Emily

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    2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
    2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow

  11. #11
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    I really like Jambu shoes.

 

 

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