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The fact that I have gigantic feet is definitely NOT it, but the fact that my enormous stompers have lead me to discover some very useful online shopping haunts that sell a plethora of size-10+ friendly footwear? Well, that kind of is. Especially if, like me, you ARE large-footed, and find it immensely difficult to shop for a shoe that's not a) a thong/slip-on/sandal; b) a sneaker; c) an ugg boot; d) ugly! (Or e, almost all of the above, but that's another story for another time.)

I have size 11 feet, and believe me, attempting to find something that's half-sexy or even slightly attractive is an ordeal that's probably not too disimilar in the unpleasant stakes to root canal therapy. (Seriously, I have even been known to dissolve into tears over
the sheer lack of choices before and yes, I was 12 at the time but yes, I have ABSOLUTELY felt this way in the not-so-distant past!) Sure, it may not sound like too much of a hideous experence, but when you're trying to search for a heel in a particular colour and have visited what feels like 3,3867777 different shoe stores only to be told that no, they certainly DON'T have anything in your size, it can be incredibly disheartening and frustrating and unfortunately, wearing thongs/slip-ons/sandals/sneakers/ugg boots to a bar or a friend's wedding is just not a look that has taken off. However! Fortunately, a variety of stores and designers seem to be recognizing the fact that there ARE women
out there with larger feet (and they're not just Shrek's sister), and bigger sizes seem to be on the rise (phew!).

Here are some of my favourite spots for finding size 11 and beyond heels, boots, wedges and everything in between! :

In Australia:

x Target - Okay, so the quality of their footwear would be best described as average, but
what their pieces lack in longevity they make up for in affordability and aesthetics, and the best bit? They always have new styles in store. Bravo!
x At Last Shoes - Sweet, stylish numbers that are a little on the expensive side, but
completely justifiable because they're not only well-made,but super cute, too.
x Generous Soles - Regular sales, fabulous options - what's not to love?
x Shop New York - Designer shoes direct from New York? At your computer? Where do I even begin to list the reasons of how superb this is?!
x Ebay - Even though it encourages my obsession to hoard many random and nonsensical items (The Little Mermaid on DVD, anyone?!), my affection for Ebay will never wane. I have bought numerous pairs of shoes from there and for that alone, I will always worship it!

Worldwide:

x Zappos- It's probably a good idea that I don't live in America because with the existence of Zappos, I wouldn't save a cent! (Apparently they offer international shipping, but if there's actually an easy way to complete an order with them from another country, I haven't found it! My bank account is very appreciative of this.) Their range, in terms of designers and different styles, is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
x Barefoot Tess - Hard-to-find pieces in hard-to-find sizes. Excellent!
x Your Feet Make You Unique -  This is one of the lines that my mother, bless her, would frequently utter to me as a child as I wailed about the injustices of having what seemed like behemouth feet, but this isn't the only reason that I approve: their collections are adorable.
x Shop Bop -  Much like Zappos, Shop Bop offers a huge selection of footwear that can only be described as fantastic. And magnificent. And completely darn awesome!

♥

Have you ever struggled with finding footwear in your own size?

xoxo

(Image thanks to J'Adore Fashion.)

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