I need a shoe fix. Let's talk TOMS.

Chicklit

What do you think of the new ballet flats? Anyone know if they're in stores yet or if they're online only? Anyone have a pair already? What do you think?

I'm thinking a shoe purchase may be just the thing to improve this fantastically rotten day, but I want them NOW.

For the record, I'm coveting this pair. 

s-a-r-a-h

They're cute but I think I would look ridiculous wearing them.

mrs.wildman

I don't think they're available in stores yet. I want some pretty bad, but just can't justify the price right now, especially without trying them on as my feet are weird.

MrsMillerTime

I reeeeeeally want a pair and was thisclose to ordering a pair last night but I hate to spend the $$ without trying them on first.  TOMS have been fitting really wonky on me lately and I don't trust their sizing.

NoeliaV

Much like crocs and UGGS, I refuse to acknowledge TOMS as shoes. I'll deny ever saying this, but those ones are sort of cute, though.

atlantic

I think you can preorder them starting today at nordstrom...but not think they are available for a couple weeks. P.s. I think they are adorable!

mlf625

MrsMillerTime:

I reeeeeeally want a pair and was thisclose to ordering a pair last night but I hate to spend the $$ without trying them on first.  TOMS have been fitting really wonky on me lately and I don't trust their sizing.

Ditto.  The last two pairs I ordered were both size 7.  One pair fit perfectly and one pair was humungo. 

mlf625

NoeliaV:

Much like crocs and UGGS, I refuse to acknowledge TOMS as shoes. I'll deny ever saying this, but those ones are sort of cute, though.

Oh, don't you EVEN lump Uggs and Toms in with Crocs.  DON'T YOU EVEN. 

AmethystBride

I just ordered this pair:  https://www.toms.com/lina-woven-ballet-flats .  I was going to wait a while yet, but I noticed this particular style is already selling out, so I went ahead and pulled the trigger. 

I think you should go for it!  But I'm always on board for buying new shoes, so...

;-)

NoeliaV

mlf625:

NoeliaV:

Much like crocs and UGGS, I refuse to acknowledge TOMS as shoes. I'll deny ever saying this, but those ones are sort of cute, though.

Oh, don't you EVEN lump Uggs and Toms in with Crocs.  DON'T YOU EVEN. 

Haha. Yeah, I do. Sorry. 

GuavaGal

I think the pair you're eyeballing are really cute, and now I want a pair for myself.

However, when I need a shoe fix, just ordering and waiting doesn't provide the instant gratification I seek.  Of course, the last time I was jonesin' for shoes, I went straight to Rack and bought a pair of silver sequined ballet flats that made my inner elementary school girl "squeeee!", so your mileage may vary.

OrangeFelt

Hmm... so now that I see some are selling out online, I'm compelled to buy some NOWNOWNOW.

But I'm a little confused now - so if I'm say, a 6.5 - 7 in real shoes, and then a 6 in regular Toms, does that mean I'm a 5.5 in Toms Ballet Flats? Or does that mean stick with 6 as my Toms size?

Or really, can I just say it doesn't matter and its all a crapshoot?

For the Record - I do the same as Guava and just hop on down to DSW. I got some super cute Rocket Dog flats a couple of weeks ago.  

mcurban

:::curses my wide feet:::

MrsAJL

TOMS Ballet Flats @ Nordstrom on February 17th! You can pre-order at Nordy's or order them online at TOMS.

I hate the other TOMS shoes, but I love these flats.

Chicklit

AmethystBride:

I just ordered this pair:  https://www.toms.com/lina-woven-ballet-flats .  I was going to wait a while yet, but I noticed this particular style is already selling out, so I went ahead and pulled the trigger. 

I think you should go for it!  But I'm always on board for buying new shoes, so...

;-)

Those are my second favorite pair. Seriously. If the burlap aren't as cute live as they are on the website, I may be coming after the Linas.

I'm worried about them selling out, too. I'm so picky about shoes. I almost missed out on my most favoritist wedges ever because they sold out on the website and they were the only color of TOMS wedge I liked. Thankfully I lucked into them at Whole Earth Provision Co. Am I willing to risk it now?

Decisions, decisions.... 

 

AmethystBride

Chicklit:

AmethystBride:

I just ordered this pair:  https://www.toms.com/lina-woven-ballet-flats .  I was going to wait a while yet, but I noticed this particular style is already selling out, so I went ahead and pulled the trigger. 

I think you should go for it!  But I'm always on board for buying new shoes, so...

;-)

Those are my second favorite pair. Seriously. If the burlap aren't as cute live as they are on the website, I may be coming after the Linas.

I'm worried about them selling out, too. I'm so picky about shoes. I almost missed out on my most favoritist wedges ever because they sold out on the website and they were the only color of TOMS wedge I liked. Thankfully I lucked into them at Whole Earth Provision Co. Am I willing to risk it now?

Decisions, decisions.... 

 

Do it...just order them...you know you want to... :-9

Ruby44

Whew, those are super cute & go towards a great cause, but I just couldn't spend that much money on a pair of shoes. But then, I'm super cheap. Buy em!

ruthyk

I think they are super cute and was so ready to order some the minutes they became available, but I just can't justify spending the money right now.  Especially when they're that much more than regular TOMS or another pair of ballet flats.  

brideonjuly8

NoeliaV:

Much like crocs and UGGS, I refuse to acknowledge TOMS as shoes. I'll deny ever saying this, but those ones are sort of cute, though.

I agree with you 100%.  They're not as ugly as crocs (and the ballet flats are pretty cute) but I don't see what all the fuss is about.  The regular style is pretty fugly, IMO.  I can't justify the price either.  

angelaggie

NoeliaV:

mlf625:

NoeliaV:

Much like crocs and UGGS, I refuse to acknowledge TOMS as shoes. I'll deny ever saying this, but those ones are sort of cute, though.

Oh, don't you EVEN lump Uggs and Toms in with Crocs.  DON'T YOU EVEN. 

Haha. Yeah, I do. Sorry. 

Youre not alone. I'm not a fan.  

NoeliaV

brideonjuly8:

NoeliaV:

Much like crocs and UGGS, I refuse to acknowledge TOMS as shoes. I'll deny ever saying this, but those ones are sort of cute, though.

I agree with you 100%.  They're not as ugly as crocs (and the ballet flats are pretty cute) but I don't see what all the fuss is about.  The regular style is pretty fugly, IMO.  I can't justify the price either.  

I will say that I like the concept of "buy a shoe, give a shoe." That is pretty neat, both from a marketing standpoint and a charitable standpoint.

balihaigirl

mlf625:

MrsMillerTime:

I reeeeeeally want a pair and was thisclose to ordering a pair last night but I hate to spend the $$ without trying them on first.  TOMS have been fitting really wonky on me lately and I don't trust their sizing.

Ditto.  The last two pairs I ordered were both size 7.  One pair fit perfectly and one pair was humungo. 

OK I thought it was just me.  I had a pair size 8.5 that I loved but they ripped after a month of use.  Went in to exchange them, and got another 8.5 and they are WAY too small.  I am considering taking them back to Nordstrom's but I thought it was just that my feet were fat from being pregnant. 

SarahPLiz

NoeliaV:

brideonjuly8:

NoeliaV:

Much like crocs and UGGS, I refuse to acknowledge TOMS as shoes. I'll deny ever saying this, but those ones are sort of cute, though.

I agree with you 100%.  They're not as ugly as crocs (and the ballet flats are pretty cute) but I don't see what all the fuss is about.  The regular style is pretty fugly, IMO.  I can't justify the price either.  

I will say that I like the concept of "buy a shoe, give a shoe." That is pretty neat, both from a marketing standpoint and a charitable standpoint.

I'd rather just give a shoe than own some that ugly. Sorry, I'm not a fan either.