What would you all reccommend as a good shoe for a fairy? This will be my first time dressing up in a more fantasy garb, and I'm stuck on the shoes. >.< Haha
Thanks in advance for any help~ ^^
Love this style shoe, I have two pair that I've been wearing for about 7 years both @ faire and in the world. I think they're the next best thing to being bare foot.
www.renaissancemoccasins.com/
www.medievalmoccasins.com/
You would need to add a new sole or coat the bottoms with something, but if you don't need much support, these are wonderful!
http://stores.homestead.com/GoodyGoody/-strse-Bon-Bon-Slippers-dsh--Women%27s/Categories.bok
You could try here.
http://www.realmcollections.com/c140/shoes-and-boots.html
Or here
http://www.renboots.com/Shoes.html
I agree with FrogPrincezz . Go with the medieval moccasins! I love mine..they wear and wear!!!
irish
I wear sandals as long as it's warm enough. I have some roman style ones that I picked up at wallyworld years ago.
I'll third Medieval Moccasins, have had mine for years and love them :)
Or, for a cheaper option, http://www.natashascafe.com/html/shoes.html (http://www.natashascafe.com/html/shoes.html). I wear these with my nobles, and after putting in an insert just because I injured the arches of my foot several years ago (long story), they are super comfortable all day long. Cheap and comfortable, can't get much better than that ;D They also have sales every once in a while, so if ya like 'em, sign up for their mailing list!
I have medieval moccassins as well. I highly recommend inserts. Sometimes my feet still hurt afterwards...
I would also recommend Son of Sandlar. They have some boots that could be used for it http://www.myspace.com/sonofsandlar
Walmart sells a brand... I want to say Dream shoes? they look pretty "natural" some are kind of similar to these
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rMas7kU2cH0/RuySgMqmLHI/AAAAAAAABlQ/4q7SD47BEnI/s400/100_0739.JPG)
which I picked up from ROSS dress for less, (which was actually not a good idea... they said they were 9's but... they may not have been.. my future BIL was nice enough to use his knife to cut the heels out and make them mules.) They looked cute though!
If you will be on your feet for long periods and want the most comfortable shoes you've ever worn in your life, then renmail Lady Nicolette on this forum. She is part of Heart & Soles, where Keith makes the most wonderful shoes.
They are so well made and feel like your feet are surrounded by marshmellows. And besides the incredible functionality, they are beautiful.
I have so many foot problems in real life, I actually walk with a limp. Their shoes are the only shoes I can wear to faire, spend the day walking around, and not be a total cripple by the end of the night.
As long as Keith keeps making shoes, these are the ones I'm going to buy.
I have a pair of ghillies and a pair of two button boots from Olde Soles/Native Earth. www.nativearth.net They are super comfy. They also have sandals that come in all sorts of colors.
From a costuming standpoint though I think it depends on what "kind" of fairy you are. And what the rest of your garb is like. You could find a comfy pair of mary janes and add flowers or ribbons to the strap. If you're an earthy fairy you could get away with a heavier shoe...if you're more ethereal, then I'd stick to something like a sandal or something with less bulk.
I know they're kind of jestery, but the ever fashionable Marc Jacobs has these (http://www.marcjacobs.com/#/en-us/marcjacobscollection/women/springsummer10/shoes?lookId=3) for his 2010 collection. I have no idea how much they cost.
Sorry :P I was reading The Fashion Police blog and I saw those and thought of it. Hah, but no, I recommend medieval moccasins as well. The most beautiful fairy I ever say was at my first time at TRF and she had them, so I guess I'm bias.
What I use to do for fairy garb was use a pair of plain black slouchy suede boots and tie ribbons and flowers on them, but I'm partial to boots. I also have a pair of grayish tan ones I use now.
I almost forgot, I saw these (http://www.mohop.com/collection/collection.htm) a while ago and I love them. You need to go look at their gallery to really see just how many ways you can tie them. I would love a pair for mundane wear but I think they might work with a fairy garb too, because you can use any ribbon technically. I really hate things between my toes, and you've no idea how that's restricted my summerwear shoes :( so I love these. They are a bit pricey sadly, but maybe someday!
I have to agree with Casche, irish, and FrogPrincezz. Medieval Moccasins are great.
medieval moccasins are my favorite brand of shoe ever...if you decide to go with this style shoe I would seriously suggest you get medieval moccasins,even if they do cost a bit more than some you might find else where. My roommate had a pair of "knock offs" and they fell apart within a year. I've had one of my pairs of medieval moccasins for 6 years and have never had an issue with them, they are still as comfy and sturdy as ever. they have lots of fun colors and metallics too which are great for fae! Plus Twig the Fairy wears medieval moccasins, usually the boot height ones. they can easily be worn with tights, socks, stockings etc. and have no issue fitting a variety of sizes. If you have any "foot issues" that make buying shoes difficult for you in the mundane world, mundane solutions work for these shoes too. Insoles, orthotics, heel cups, etc all fit and work quite well in them as well.
needless to say I love these shoes more than one probably should.
Medieval moccasins here too!
So comfortable and long lasting! I have several pairs in many colors!
I LOVE them for the style and comfort. They go with everything! I have even worn them to non renn events! No I don't work for them!
I wear my sandals from Heart and Soles every day at faire unless I'm doing pirate. In which case, this year, I may be able to buy a pair of their new pirate boots! Huzzah!
I also recommend Heart & Sole! I have had so many problems with shoes for faire. My feet would take a real pounding, and at the end of the day I was sore and had swelling and/or blisters. Every pair I bought (cheap shoes from Wal Mart and other stores) didn't hold up would only last a couple of seasons, max, before falling apart. I purchased two pairs from Lady Nicolette this year and they're the best shoes I've ever had. They have padded soles, are super comfy, and hold up very well; the leather is butter-soft and molds to my feet like a glove. Love 'em!
I love my Medieval Moccasins! I've got two pairs (one in basic brown that have survived being soaked and muddy from one of the "wading pools" at MDRF one very wet year and open toed pair in teal that I wear with my faerie garb). I especially love the open-toe ones for faerie wear.
I finally broke down and got a pair of boots form Native Earth and they are super comfy! I got the 2 button boots but they are COMFY and I am on my feet for like 18 hours at faire
Quote from: analise on August 13, 2010, 04:10:36 PM
I love my Medieval Moccasins! I've got two pairs (one in basic brown that have survived being soaked and muddy from one of the "wading pools" at MDRF one very wet year and open toed pair in teal that I wear with my faerie garb). I especially love the open-toe ones for faerie wear.
I have two pair of Medieval Moccasins and live in them during the summar. I wear them everwhere due to the heat. During the winter I wear them with socks in my sewing room. That way I can keep my feet warm and still feel like I am barefoot. Having one pin removed from my foot is QUITE enough thank you!
When I had an issue with my shoes I took them to them, then saw the problem, and yes it cost $7 bucks for them to be repaired but they fit ALOT better now, and I didn't have to buy a new pair of shoes. Certainly beats mundane shoes.