PLEASE people read this and help me out!

[anirudh_1984]

I bought a pair of Lacoste Radiate Tailored shoes recently. I've been wearing them for a month now and obviously cannot return it to the store. The problem is the stupid velcro!

I have slim ankles (really slim for a guy) and the shoes dont feel tight enough...I stretch the velcro strap all I can an I'm afraid it'd break if I pull it any further!

They are good looking shoes and the leather is super comfy! The fit is also great except for them being loose at the ankle and my feet feel like they are going to slip out everytime I walk!

Wonder why this didnt seem to happen at the store!

Please help me out! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

- Anirudh.

[girlgoesglobal]

Easy, breezy solution...take them to a shoe repair shop. They can simply add more velcro where needed and cut down the leather. It sounds like nothing is wrong with the shoe itself, but needs a bit of adjustment.


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[anirudh_1984]

Hey girlgoesglobal,

Thanks for the suggestion! However, don't you think I'd be butchering the shoes by having the leather cut and altered?

Just a thought...

Thanks once again!

-Anirudh.

[girlgoesglobal]

Originally Posted by anirudh_1984

Hey girlgoesglobal,

Thanks for the suggestion! However, don't you think I'd be butchering the shoes by having the leather cut and altered?

Just a thought...

Thanks once again!

-Anirudh.

Nah, not at all. Unless you bought these shoes as an investment and plan to sell them off later (which I doubt) then why not? They are YOUR shoes. Nobody will notice the difference and a true professional will not butcher them. They will look perfectly fine. Trust me, I've had to get many a designer shoe re-soled, re-heeled, and sometimes slightly altered to fit my foot.

[anirudh_1984]

Thank you dear!

I'm from Australia and used to having the shoes fit like they were made for my feet...As of now I'm on a stint of sorts in Germany and apparently, the shoe makers here have different standards from what I'm used to back home...

Anyhow, thanks for your advice - Will give it a shot as soon as I figure out the location of a professional repair store!

- Anirudh.

[Strategic Exit]

just make sure you've found a good cobbler!!
I took an old leather handbag in for about an inch of stitch that had worn out, and ok its really small&subtle but he can't sew straight!! I se it whenever I use this bag, although noone would. Same guy also can't do hats. No worries though, this is one little shop in my town. Not a general comment. It just taught me to keep my eyes peeled for a true craftsmen.

[ShoeLover22]

I got a pair of Adidas stan smith style with the 3 velcro strap- they kinda felt like that too at first- try wearin 2 pairs of socks! haha i dunno man- either that or eat some more food and grow some Kanckles so they dont fall off- thats too bad cuz lacoste stuff aint cheap! it would suck if you had to stop wearin em