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Shoes for fat, wide feet!

DubaiCat

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 14:49

DS is a 5G in UK sizes but has rather chubby, deep feet if that makes sense. His Crocs gave him blisters after one wearing :(. Where else has a good selection of cool sandals for boys? I loved the baby Birkenstocks I found in MOE but they only start at a 6 so they were too long. Clarks only had babyish shoes when I looked last :(.

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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 12:31

Oh, and before I forget, Pablosky only had F width. At least the guy was honest enough to tell me they'd be too narrow and didn't try to flog me a pair regardless :D. Does anywhere here do baby Timberlands? I found some online that look wide and adjustable but only in the US.

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 22:09

I was racking my brains for UK sites earlier and forgot about Jones! Ta :).

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Hello.Again.Kitty

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 22:02

Oh dear, just checked both LOs Clarks today (we treated the kids to proper shoe fittings at Clarks in the UK AND full-price shoes) and both have G width. Looks like a case of Shop n Ship... And my DH says that Dubai Mall sells EVERYTHING....Grrrr! If you have a Jones' near you in the UK, they have a loyalty card whereby if you buy 10 pairs of kids shoes over £15, you get the 11th free! I know, it's a bit "whoop-dee-doo", but at the rate they grow... Jones also stock Clarke's as well as Startrite.

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Apricot

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 21:45

Thanks for checking. Sorry you didn't find anything today that fit your LOs feet, those Ecco sandals looked really promising.

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DubaiCat

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 21:08

Clarks in Dubai Mall did actually have G width, but it turned out DS is now 5 and a half and not 5 :( so we had no luck. He may even have needed a 6 as his toes were hanging off the end of the 5! It's definitely worth a look.

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DubaiCat

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 20:28

I tried all of those today :(. Seriously, he'll be in his pram till he grows two sizes and fits into the Birkenstocks at this rate! I finally found a half-decent pair in Clarks and, of course, they didn't have his size. Typical. Thanks for all the suggestions though :).

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:45

Try Pablosky, Ecco and Buckle Up stores - you might find suitable pair for you LO. You can find them in Dubai Mall <em>edited by dramaqn on 19/09/2011</em>

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DubaiCat

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 19:58

That was our problem in the UK before we came home - nobody had sandals any more. That one looks like just the ticket! I shall have to grin and bear Dubai Mall. Thanks Apricot!

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Apricot

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 16:49

Or is there an Ecco store here? What's that one in Mercato on the upper floor?Ecco moved from Mercato :( They have an Ecco Kids store in Dubai Mall near Oilily and Early Learning Centre (top floor of mall opp exit from Dubai Aquarium).

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Hello.Again.Kitty

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 16:45

I didn't look at the price of the Birkenstocks - I guess I shouldn't bother?! H.A.K., do you think it would be safe to order online and get Mum to bring them over? DS just wants to be out of the pram and running around but I'm a bit wary with no shoes on, unless he's on the sand or the grass. Or is there an Ecco store here? What's that one in Mercato on the upper floor? I have not idea, but I'm sure it's fine to buy in advance... well, I've got the kids' next size up in G width in the cupboard, because we're heading into winter and few places will stock sandals in their Autumn/winter collections! This is the one DS has - even though there's no apparent width fitting it's all really adjustable and flexible... [url=http://www.endless.com/dp/B0040SYBQM/ref=asc_df_B0040SYBQM1706770?tag=dealtimendles-20&creative=395033&linkCode=asn&creativeASIN=B0040SYBQM'>one shoe.[/url'>... costs a pretty penny, mind, but I'd buy the size up in a flash.

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 15:40

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Hello.Again.Kitty

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 15:17

Get them from the UK! Both my two are a G/H width and Clarks here rarely stock anything wider than F. I got DS some really nice sandals that are the Ecco brand (from Jones' in the UK), so you may find them here - they're velcro adjustable over the top and behind, good quality leather with fabric inner. I found that Crocs were the only other wide-fit alternative really, but felt that the kids should both have something a bit more fitted and supportive.

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 14:53

ohhh goshhh how i'm waiting for the answer for this... my DD has inherited my fat wide feet (I'm a size 41 extra wide!!!) and she's just 4 but already wearing size 29 shoes!! arrggghhhh... sooo difficult to find her shoes that don't pinch her pinky! she's comfortable in her current crocs (size10/11) i think... and we tried a size bigger but those are way too loose for her... not too keen on getting her the expensive ones from Birkenstock 'coz she outgrows shoes in less than 3 months!

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