Repair And Maintenance of Your Designer Shoes

Let's face it, you love your shoes. But maybe you haven't treated them right. You've worn them down and haven't given them the attention they deserve. Inevitably, a cuter, newer pair has come along, and you feel like tossing the old ones away. Well, the abuse has to stop! The shoes you purchase are an investment, and they need to be treated that way. Expensive footwear, if properly cared for, will last a lot longer than you realize. So fall in love all over again with the shoes you already have and get them repaired. And when your next love comes along, treat 'em right.

Stain and waterproof your shoes. Applying a protective spray is the best way to shield your shoes from spills, rain, snow and mud. This can be done at a shoe repair shop, but it can also be done at home for a minimal cost. Leather and suede sprays and lotions should be applied before the first time shoes are worn and then on a regular basis afterward ‑- approximately every six to eight weeks. Meltonian Water and Suede Protector is one brand that comes highly recommended by shoe repair experts. The advantages of using a spray over a cream are that the spray takes less time to apply, and excessive use of a cream will result in a dull finish on the shoe surface. Another good option for weatherproofing your shoes is Kiwi Premier Shine. This is a water-resistant wax formula with a controlled-flow applicator. A telltale sign that you need to reapply your repellant is when water stops beading up on your shoe's surface. For these and other maintenance products, check out

Prevent wear and tear. There's nothing more exciting than wearing a fabulous pair of new shoes for the first time. But there's one good reason to control yourself, and we assure you it's worth the wait: having rubber tips and heels applied. Yes, you may feel some separation anxiety leaving your brand-new shoes at a repair shop, but it's in your best interest to add the rubber soles before any wear and tear takes place. This will extend by months the time you have with your shoes before you need to bring them in again.

Repair shoes at a shop. If you currently have damaged or worn-in shoes that you've written off as dead, think twice, because it might not be time to pull the plug. You can bring those babies back to life by having tips and rubber soles applied even after the shoes have been worn. Pamper your footwear the way you would pamper yourself. Bring them in for a quick polish or cleaning on a regular basis, and keep shoe trees in them when you're not wearing them, to help maintain their shape. Cedar shoe trees also absorb moisture, acid and salt, thereby reducing cracking and the deterioration of leather. Suede shoes should be brushed (on a clean and dry surface) up the nap using a rubber or stiff-bristled suede brush.

Broke your heel off while fighting for a taxi in the rain? No problem. Any reputable shoe repair shop can fix this in addition to many other woes. One of our biggest problems is that we often tear the leather on our heels when climbing stairs. The repair shop can fix that in no time, and your shoes will often look like new when you get them back. Repair experts can also buff out scratches and shine dull leather. In New York City, we love Shoe Service Plus (212-262-4823), which has never met a shoe it couldn't fix. Every fashionista in town goes there to get her designer shoes fixed. Ask at high-end shoe stores for good repair people in your city, or you can ship your shoes to Shoe Service Plus and they'll send them back once they're fixed. Think of it like sending your shoes on a spa vacation!

At-home repair tips. If you're looking to save some money or you simply don't have the time to make a trip to the repair shop, here are some great home-maintenance tips:

 Rinse off white salt marks with a 50/50 mixture of white distilled vinegar and water (make sure you apply this to dry shoes and boots only)

 White shoe polish won't smear if you spray the shoe with hairspray after it's dry

 To keep canvas shoes clean longer, apply spray starch on the surface of a dry, clean shoe

 Use baby wipes to clean and shine patent leather shoes

 Clean white leather shoes with non-gel toothpaste, rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover

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How Not To Look Fat In Shoes

Most women live by the mantra, if the shoe fits, buy it. But just because a shoe is cute and it fits, doesn't mean you should buy it and wear it. What most enthusiastic shoppers don't realize is that what type of shoe you wear can dramatically affect how your legs look. Here, Danica Lo, author of How Not to Look Fat offers tips about what shoes look best on different leg types.

Carrie Bradshaw, you're not alone. Nearly every woman I know is madly, deeply, hopelessly devoted to the pursuit of the perfect shoe.

It's certainly no surprise. Shoes fit you, even on your fat days. And a "feature shoe" can be the key element in constructing a stylish outfit. Never mind that footwear can also make or break the proportions of any outfit - and your figure.

The enduringly fashionable high-heel slingback, available in flattering beiges and browns every fall, is incredibly graceful and leg-lengthening - though, truth be told, a smidge officey and boring. On the other hand, wearing a kitten heel, even if it's the trendiest shoe du jour, will make you look like you're so fat that you've squashed your heel down.

Then there is the classic mid-heel D'Orsay pump - possibly the most universally flattering shoe ever designed - worn on the runway and in photo shoots by nearly every model in the '80s and early '90s. These days, D'Orsay pumps are considered more classic, less fashion-fashion shoes and can be found everywhere from your local Payless Shoe Source to the Manolo Blahnik boutique. It's a style that's prevailed because it's flattering.

If your gams happen to be on the slightly less-coltish side, try a chunky or sculpted heel for balance - and to avoid the corndogs-on-sticks look you might get with stilettos.

The basic rule is simple: the chunkier the leg, the chunkier the heel ought to be. It's all about proportions, baby.

It's also all about shunning ankle straps, which "sever" your leg at your ankle. They make your legs look shorter. And we all need shorter legs like we need holes in our heads.

Dictionary of Shoes

Chunky Heel Pump: The rule is: The chunkier the leg, the chunkier the heel.

Slingback: In a fleshtone color, this shoe is sexy and slimming.

Stiletto Slide: Pick one that's cut lower in front to lengthen your leg line and show off your cute toes.

Bad Mule: Cut too high, mules have leg shortening effect.

UGG Boot: The bigger the shoe, the thinner your leg will look.

Good Mule: Cut lower, the mule is a graceful, ladylike shoe that won't break up the line of your leg.

D'Orsay Pump: The ultimate skinny shoe.

Bad Mary Jane: Ankle straps "sever" the leg from the foot and make legs look shorter and wider.

Sculpted Heels: They can enhance the grace of a thick ankle.

Ballet Flat: Lower cut is more leg lengthening and more flattering.

Look for: Nude, fleshtone, or neutral colors will blend better with your skin, your hosiery, or whatever you're wearing to extend your leg line and make your gams look longer.

Pointed toes elongate the foot and, ergo, the leg. Round toes are second best. Stay away from square toes entirely - they make your feet look like blocks.

A chunky, curved heel is a good, safe bet as well. Some of the best and most durable chunky heels come from mid-priced stores like Kenneth Cole and Nine West since, let's face it, rich people have little use for chunky heels. (See, the reason super-expensive shoes tend to have toothpick-width heels is because the women who can afford to blow $1,500 on a pair of pumps don't actually have to walk anywhere if they don't want to.)

For fat feet: If you're going to wear street sneakers, pick Converse. They make your feet look tiny.

Pick your battles: You can pick your battles - big shoes like Terry de Havilland platforms (from the 1960s, but reissued last year - they're a fashion it-girl favorite), Doc Martens, or UGGs make your feet and ankles look huge but you legs look thinner. After all, the bigger the shoe, the thinner your leg.

Boots: I've suffered my whole life from a pervasive fear of fall footwear. Since my calves, which measure 15.5 inches around, are bigger than my neck (no joke), I've always thought of myself, pitifully, as a casualty of the boot-making world.

Until last winter.

After spending so many years freezing my big legs off, I'd nearly given up on finding boots that fit. Then, one fateful day, the fashion gods smiled upon me and I found fabulous knee-high boots by Belgian designer Ann Demeulmeester that fit like a glove.

Since then, not only have I become an avid collector of all things Demuelmeester (she makes hats that fit my humongous head too!), but I've been on the hunt for other designer boots that fit larger calves. Cole Haans are pretty darn good too.

Boots are like potato chips. Once you start, you can't have just one.

Top tip: Measure you calves around their widest point, then call stores and ask how wide their widest boots are. This will drive sales staff nutso, but will save you hours in the mall.

The widest calf span I've ever found was a pair of slouchy nappa leather stilettos - they measured eighteen inches around. That's like the size of a cantaloupe! Don't give up people! Big boots are out there!

If you've fallen in love with boots that don't fit, seek out your local cobbler - boots can be stretched as a last resort.

If you're not too keen on the hunt, opt instead for a slightly lower boot - one that ends midcalf. Lace-up boots are adjustable for different calf sizes. And some boots are more sculpted and curvy through the heel, which makes your legs instantly look curvier and sexier, no matter what size they are.

Some great shapes for boots: tall and slouch; riding boots; slim-fitting ankle-covering boots with sculpted stiletto heels.

Socks: For every shoe, there's a sock. Just make sure you can't see it.

Socks that end at your ankles do the same thing ankle straps do - they visually sever your legs at that point. Pick secret socks - ones that hide in your shoes instead. You can get these everywhere. Gap makes some great ones called "Not Socks" but if you can't find any, just fold your socks down into your shoes.

For your own good: Don't wear lace-up ankle boots with skirts. Victorian Shmictorian. Who cares whether it's hot or not - it just looks terrible.

From How Not to Look Fat by: Danica Lo HarperCollins Publisher/Collins Imprint.

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Hints and Tips: Sizing Shoes

General Sizing Hints

You know your shoe size, but that's only the beginning. As you select new footwear, keep in mind these important sizing facts:
· Do you remember the last time you measured your feet? You're not alone; only about 25% of consumers do. Measure your feet at least once every year, or ideally every time you buy footwear.
· Your feet will continue to grow and change with age. Gravity and a weight increase/decrease may also change your feet.
· Did you ever think one foot is bigger than the other? It could be. Select your shoes accordingly, always favoring the larger size.
· Remember to have ¼ to ½ inch between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. This allows your foot the extra room it needs to elongate and spread during physical activity, even walking.
· Make sure the widest part of your foot fits in the widest part of the shoe without hanging over the outsole.
· Consider the type of socks you wear. Their thickness will affect your shoes' fit, and in turn, their comfort. Good insoles will cushion your feet much better than any sock.
· Try to alternate your shoes about every other day so they have time to dry out between wearings. This allows the material(s) to fully "recover," heightening their longevity.
· Like jeans, shoe sizes can vary among different brands and styles.
· Women's feet oftentimes become a ? size larger (or more!) after pregnancy.
· Studies show that around 90% of consumers wear their shoes too small. Likewise, loose-fitting shoes can cause blisters, foot instability and jammed toes.

Dress & Casual Shoe Tips
Shoes need a day off! If you want your shoes to last longer, rotate them with your other styles every few days.
· Insert wooden "shoe trees" (or shoe keepers) into your shoes to absorb excess moisture, retain the shape of the leather or fabric, and prevent wrinkling and cracking. Shoe trees can help prolong shoe life by 4 or 5 years!
· Let your shoes air dry when storing them. Remember to keep leather styles away from heat sources, which can dry out the leather.
· Select shoe-care products (brushes, shoe cream, waterproofing agents, etc.) with care. Always use the products recommended.
· A protective spray is an excellent way to shield your shoes from water, snow, mud and spills.
· Brush dirt off -- at least once a week -- with a dry brush before the dirt becomes ingrained.
· Lengthen the life of your shoes with protective soles. These thin rubber accessories are applied over the sole of the shoe to guard it against water, skids, wear and tear.
· Clean suede and nubuck leathers with a suede brush (or a toothbrush).
· Clean smooth-leather shoes with a wax-based polish. Rub the polish into the leather with a soft cloth, then use a small brush to get into creases. Buff with a horse hair brush. Repeat process for a better shine.
· Avoid silicone-based polishes and lotions. They tend to sit on top of the leather.
· Fabric shoes should be regularly sprayed with a stain guard.

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Fashion in the City: I'm a Shoe Addict

My name is Melissa and I'm addicted to shoes. How do you know if you have a shoe-shopping addiction? Take a few moments to consider the following. Have you ever lied about a shoe purchase to friends and family? Have you ever experienced shortness of breath at the sight of a shoe sale? Do you consider a pair of shoes marked down from $750 to $450 a great deal? Do you talk to your shoes as if they were people? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then welcome to the club. We embrace you with open arms and empty wallets.

If you are not a member, let me try to explain. The first inkling I had that I might have a "shoe problem" was when I moved into my first Manhattan apartment after college. My rent left me with little to no extra income for shopping and dining out, so every penny had to be accounted for. I started off with every intention of "budgeting wisely" as my parents had instructed.

But then I saw "them." It was like destiny, being struck by a bolt of lightning, love at first sight. They were a pair of black patent-leather, pointy-toe pumps with a stacked wooden heel, and they cost hundreds of dollars. They spoke to me. They didn't say, "We're too expensive for you." They purred, "Hey, stranger, what's a fashionable girl like you doing without a shoe like us?" They were way above my price range, but my common sense evaporated and what I call "retail reasoning" kicked in. They were expensive, yes, but they were an investment, right? I mean, my parents wanted me to think about my future, and here, right in front of me, was a pair of amazing shoes that I knew I had a future with. I bought them and ate beans and rice for a month. That was the beginning.

"A woman with a shoe habit is like a man with a gambling problem" was the warning that my fiancé received from his friends when he confided in them that he suspected I was a compulsive shoe shopper. (He married me anyway.) But what constitutes a true shoe habit? I mean, don't all women go a little crazy from time to time with the shopping? Isn't it part of being the changeable, moody, mysterious, adorable, amusing, multitasking, fashionable, stressed-out females that we are?

The truth is, since obsessive shoe lovers tend to stick together, my perspective may be skewed. We enable each other. We say things like, "Yes, you should use your emergency credit card for those $450 Jimmy Choo strappy sandals," or, "Of course, it's perfectly okay to hide your purchases in the bushes until you can retrieve them when your husband won't notice." All is fair in love and shoes. When I get together with my shoe friends, any excuse is a reason to go shopping. New boyfriends, recent breakups, promotions, Groundhog Day. For us there is never an occasion that doesn't warrant a trip to the shoe department.

What's the allure? There's just something about a new pair of shoes that makes me feel good about myself. They have this effect even when I'm wearing a humdrum outfit or my "fat" pants. I feel sexier. I feel confident and fashionable. With a great pair of shoes I even feel skinnier sometimes. I don't want to be mushy, but when I buy a pair of shoes from my favorite designer, it's like reuniting with an old friend. And it always feels like we should have gotten together a lot sooner.

I'm addicted to shoes, but I don't think it's a problem ‑- I think it's my calling. I deserve beautiful shoes. We all do. Besides, giving up shoe shopping would be like giving up a part of myself. I'm good at it. It's a God-given talent. It would be like Picasso not painting or Beethoven not composing. What a waste that would be.

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Shoes Blues: Shopping for Small-Size Shoes

There's hardly an activity out there that's more satisfying or thrilling than shoe shopping. Except when you have small feet and can't find shoes that fit. Locating fashionable petite-size shoes is no easy feet, er, feat. Just ask Eileen from Weehawken, New Jersey. She has a size-5 foot and frequently finds herself reduced to shopping the kids' section of many stores. Cee from Illinois shares in this frustration. She often has to special order small shoes, a process that can be costly and time consuming. But what's the alternative? Petite-feet ladies, fret no more. Many retailers and Websites understand your plight and are now starting to stock stylish shoes in smaller sizes.

Whether you're looking for dress shoes, sexy heels, athletic sneakers, sandals or business shoes, online shopping gives you a wide selection of small sizes in a variety of different styles. That's where ShoeBuy.com comes into play. This wonder Website carries a variety of specialty sizes and styles for women who have trouble finding shoes that fit. It's a virtual shopping mecca for women looking to buy small-size shoes, with hundreds of styles from size 2 to 5, and it carries top brands such as Naturalizer, New Balance, Sebago and Sofft, to name a few. To top it all off, you can sign up to receive notification when new small shoes are added in your size. With free shipping and free returns, Shoebuy.com is a, ahem, shoe-in when it comes to best Websites.

The selection at Zappos.com starts at a size 3 but soars to hundreds of unique styles starting at size 4. Shoppers can find everything from sexy Stuart Weitzman stilettos and fashionable platforms by Lumiani to strappy sandals by Vaneli. This is good news for petite women who have had trouble finding high heels in the past. As Eileen from Weehawken puts it, "Don't shoe manufacturers realize that petite women want heels to look taller?" Zappos.com hears you, Eileen.

Formerly Shoedini.com, 6pm.com currently offers sizes 4 through 13 for women. "The smaller sizes are definitely a growing market for us, and we feel it is very important to offer a wide assortment in both fashion and comfort footwear," says spokesperson Alexandra Elliott. "We find that many of our customers come to our site specifically for the hard-to-find sizes, and our search-by-size feature is ideal for them." 6pm.com currently offers such brands as Franco Sarto, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Diesel, Ugg Australia and Dr. Scholl's. The site has just added the Jessica Simpson shoe line in sizes 5 through 11 for fall.

While online shopping is easy and fuss free, being able to try on shoes before purchasing them does have its advantages. Designers tend to size differently, and going to a retailer eliminates the problem of having to ship ill-fitting shoes back to a warehouse. Nordstrom is one example of a retailer that is committed to carrying a large variety of small sizes. Its selection consists of top brands such as Michael Kors, Anne Klein, Linea Paolo and Donald J Pliner. Nordstrom has excellent customer service, so if you can't find a certain pair of shoes in your size, the company will send a locator to find the shoes at a different location and have them sent to you. Nordstrom also has a mailing list to notify you when a specific petite-size shoe comes into its stores.

Trying to find more online retailers for small sizes? Look no further. We've short-listed our other favorites:

Cinderella of Boston

Cinderella of Boston is a Website dedicated solely (no pun intended) to women's petite footwear. Sizes range from 2 to 5 — narrow, medium or wide.

Steve Madden

Steve Madden’s in-stock selection starts with a size 5, but the company has recently implemented an extended-sizes service where you create your own shoe (you can pick the color and material of the midsole, upper, heel and liner). These nonreturnable creations start at a size 4.

Shoes.com

Shoes.com is an online retailer that carries such high-end designers as Marc Jacobs and Emilio Pucci as well as more moderately priced labels like Mudd and Birkenstock. Note that there's a size 3 in the search menu but the selection consists only of two to three styles; the selection becomes fabulous starting with a size 4 (narrow and medium).

Jildor Shoes

The Jildor Shoes site has an amazing selection of small sizes that starts with a size 4. It even has an exclusive line designed by Vaneli that is offered in petites.

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How to Buy Fabulous Shoes for Large Feet

Like Tuscan villas and Hugh Jackman, beautiful shoes were things I'd salivated over in magazines and admired from afar but could never have. Finding cute pumps to match an outfit? Forget it. With size 11AA feet, I had to make do with a severely limited selection of boring, if not downright ugly, shoes in black or brown ‑- when I could find anything at all. But I'm happy to report that those days of footwear deprivation are over. With a great variety of manufacturers, stores and Websites catering to extended sizes worn by increasing numbers of bigger, taller women, today's size 10+ shoe fanatic can be fashionable from head to toe.

Eleven and 12 are not oddball sizes anymore," says Bob Lewis, whose Prevata line of Italian-made leather shoes is sold in those sizes at Nordstrom's and independent retailers. "I think it's a huge market, and in my own retail stores we take advantage of that tremendously," concurs Donald J. Pliner, who offers sizes 11 and 12 in his four eponymous outlets.

Stuart Weitzman, whose exquisite shoes adorn the soles of Hollywood's red carpet regulars, has earned the love and loyalty of women with hard-to-fit feet by offering a wide range of sizes in his 15 U.S. stores. "We do 3 1/2 to 12, AAAA to W, says Weitzman, who'll add outposts in San Francisco, Atlantic City and San Antonio this fall. Weitzman does a booming extended-size business via his Website and twice-yearly trunk shows in May and November, when customers can pre-order any style in their size. "It's custom made, and we don't charge any extra for it," notes Weitzman. Actress Kate Winslet, who wears a size 11M, wore Weitzman's T-strap Nighty to the Academy Awards.

Élevé by Forgotten Soles, the new custom line from DesignerShoes.com, goes a step further. "We have a virtual trunk show where women have the chance to see styles before they're actually made. We work with customers who have shopped with us before, so we can show them shoes and they can tell us what style and color they like," says company president Barbara Thornton, whose Boston store and Website cater exclusively to hard-to-find sizes. "We start at 10 1/2 medium and 9 on the narrow side and 8 on the wide side and go up to 15. We don't even carry a shoe unless it goes to size 12," notes Thornton, who can fit both the tall teenager who wants flats and the confident career woman who likes heels. "It's all about choice."

Nordstrom, with its 95 department stores nationwide and thousands of shoe styles available on its Website, maintains a commitment to extended sizes that reflects its beginnings 100 years ago as a Seattle shoe store catering to large-footed Swedes. "We try to carry sizes four to fourteen, and widths AAA to WW," says spokesperson Pamela Perret. You can get on the mailing list to be notified of special oversize shoe events and benefit from the huge national inventory. If your store is out of your size, chances are it can be ordered and shipped to you.

For fall, Perret promises a continuation of the bohemian and embellished trends, now in boots, "and what we're calling Baroque ‑- very decorated, rich fabrics like velvet and brocades. Skirts are huge for fall and whatever style skirt you have, we'll have lots of options."

So much choice can be overwhelming, but it's a dilemma that's way overdue. So clear some closet space and start shopping!

Stuart Weitzman
Where to buy: Stuart Weitzman stores, Nordstrom, Stanley Korshak, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue,StuartWeitzman.com
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 12, AAAA to W
What's hot now: Scrunched-down boots, booties, metallic leathers in shades of brass, pewter and anthracite, cowboy-influenced styles, moccasins in both low and high heels. "The platform and wedge are very strong for fall," says Weitzman. Donald J. Pliner
Where to buy: Pliner stores in Beverly Hills, Miami, Las Vegas and San Jose and at Nordstrom stores, or DonaldPliner.com
Plus sizes: 11 and 12 M, some N
What's hot now: Mid-heels and flats in cassis and olive green, hair calf, camel and white mocha print and "a newspaper print with a fuchsia underlay."

Prevata
Where to buy: Harry's Shoes, Nordstrom
Plus sizes: 11 and 12 M
What's hot now: Wedges and bootie-type shoes in stretch materials combined with leather in black, camel and gray and metallics like pewter, bronze and old gold.

Stores that stock plus-size shoesNordstrom
Where to buy: 95 stores nationwide,Nordstrom.com
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 14, AAA to WW
Brands: Stuart Weitzman, Anne Klein, VanEli, Linea Paolo, J. Renee, Charles David, Franco Sarto, Donald J. Pliner, Kate Spade, A. Marinelli, J. Renee, Ralph Lauren, Kenneth Cole, BCBG and exclusive house brands Classiques Entier and Brass Plum Marmi
Where to buy: 30 stores nationwide
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 13, AAAA to W

Brands: VanEli, Rangoni, Sesto Meucci, Eric Javits Elleven Up
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 13 N to W

Brands: Anne Klein, Donald J. Pliner, VanEli, Claudia Ciuti Join mailing list for sale and new style info. Friedman's Shoes
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 13, AA to WW

Brands: VanEli, J. Renee, Cianni, Paul Melian DesignerShoes.com
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 15, AAAA to WW
Brands: Via Spiga, Stuart Weitzman, Anne Klein, Pancaldi, Claudia Ciuti, Donald J. Pliner, Steve Madden, custom Élevé line
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 13, AA to WW

Brands: Franco Sarto, Jazz, VanEli, Pelle Moda, Moda Spana, Rangoni Unique Feet
Where to buy: UniqueFeet.com
Plus sizes:10 1/2 to 12 AAAA; 10 1/2 to 13 AAA and AA, 10 1/2 to 14 M, W and selected WW

Brands: Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman, VanEli, Prevata, Sesto Meucci, David Tate Up and Under
Where to buy:UpandUnderShoes.com
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 12 M

Brands: Anne Klein, Stuart Weitzman, Via Spiga Beautiful Shoes
Where to buy:Beautiful-Shoes.com
Custom shoes, made to order from your photo or suggested styles similar to Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti, Prada and Manolo Blahnik. Pricey, but worth it for a great copy or replacing a beloved old or discontinued pair. Shoedini
Where to buy: Shoedini.com
Plus sizes:10 1/2 to 12, AA to W
Brands: Via Spiga, Donald J. Pliner, Anne Klein, Stuart Weitzman Shoes.com
Where to buy: Shoes.com
Plus sizes: 10 1/2 to 12, AAAA to WWW
Brands: Cole Haan, Donald J. Pliner, ViaSpiga