Trulee Scrumptious Posted October 24, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Having spent all of my last cruise sliding around on the highly polished decks around the ship (even though I followed all the usual rules for new footwear - sand the bottom to rough it up/spray with hairspray etc.) wondered where you ladies found your evening shoes and how you stop yourself landing in untidy heaps all over the place. (Almost managed to break my hip I fell so badly at one point) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted October 24, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Suggestion from my wife: buy yourself some shiny metallic or gold Doc Martens. Much safer, barely visible under a full length evening dress, but strikingly bold with a cocktail dress. She has arthritis in her feet, but these are the safest and most comfortable footwear ever! A lot of admiring and envious comments too from the less bold! Available at John Lewis and all good shoe shops. A lot better than a broken hip and a hip replacement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodia Posted October 24, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I have 3 pairs of almost flat glittery sandals in different styles. They go with long dresses or evening trousers, and the ones with a small heel go with short cocktail dresses. And you don't feel as if you're going to slip all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 2BACRUISER Posted October 24, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Agree with Clodia. I go for rubber soled sparkly low wedge sandals at night and Sketchers for day wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted October 24, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I hate this fashion for marble flooring on ships instead of carpets! I now wear flat metallic leather sandals instead of heeled evening shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 24, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, Host Sharon said: I hate this fashion for marble flooring on ships instead of carpets! I now wear flat metallic leather sandals instead of heeled evening shoes. Since I have to push a wheelchair I am quite happy with marble, mosaic or pretend teak flooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted October 24, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Try buying your shoes from dance wear shops with calf soles, stops slippage on shiny surfaces. They do lots of colours and will dye to match outfits. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergal1 Posted October 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Yes I was going to suggest dance shoes too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waju Posted October 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 24, 2019 My first few years of cruising were spent with high heels and very uncomfortable feet, When I cruised in May of this year I thought this is the last straw - I looked around for some sparkly shoes with heels no higher than 2" - they are around, especially at this time of year. I'm just back from a 30 day cruise on my lower heels and it was a delight to put them on in an evening and trot around the ship in comfort! Just the tight waistbands to sort out now!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted October 24, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I have several pairs of sparkly shoes with block heels which I find better than traditional high heels.They have quite a few in the shops at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waughy Posted October 25, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 25, 2019 oh no never thought about slipping 😞 i to have severe arthritis in my feet 😞 and wear heels (and low ones) 1 to 2 times per year for special occasions but sounds like i will break my neck....... i fall over fresh air bare foot lol. Might be a case of carry some flip flops around with me on formal nights so just photographed in the heels then change . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emam Posted October 25, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, waughy said: oh no never thought about slipping 😞 i to have severe arthritis in my feet 😞 and wear heels (and low ones) 1 to 2 times per year for special occasions but sounds like i will break my neck....... i fall over fresh air bare foot lol. Might be a case of carry some flip flops around with me on formal nights so just photographed in the heels then change . I did a search after reading a recent thread and apparently flip flop injuries cost the NHS £40 m a year. 😯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieuk Posted October 25, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 25, 2019 We cruised a couple of weeks after I'd had the plaster removed following a broken ankle so none of my usual cruise shoes would fit. I ended up in my evening finery with a pair of black patent flat lace ups! My black velvet skirt almost covered them and I don't think anyone noticed them and they were all I could wear. Now I have arthritis in that ankle so my foot swells when on board and I tend to wear a pair of almost flat, with a slight wedge black patent shoes with glitzy bow. I got them on line and they were from Van Dal - good for people who need wider shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SarahHben Posted October 25, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I'm planning on taking 2 pairs of high heeled Clarks strappy sandals for the evenings but the soles are non-slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted October 25, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I just hold onto my husband! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted October 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Forgive me but where are these shiny floors. It's most carpet isn't it? I haven't had a problem with my evening shoes? Mind you, we mostly cruise on Aurora and Arcadia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulee Scrumptious Posted October 25, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thank you all, plenty of food for thought there. Had considered dance shoes, may go down that option - something under 2 inches without a 'stiletto' type heel, Cuban or something similar would probably work. Otherwise flatter sandals would work with some things, but I'm not that tall so need a bit of height! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted October 25, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I find wedge heels are more stable though I find I’m going lower and lower with heels nowadays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted October 26, 2019 #19 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I also tend to go for wedges too, although not high. I have a pair of flatish sparkly sandals and a pair of bronze coloured ballet flats which go with most things. The only problem I have when wearing flats is that my long dresses are too long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted October 27, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Have to say I have never slipped in my heels. Still don't know where the shiny floors are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 27, 2019 #21 Share Posted October 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, jeanlyon said: Have to say I have never slipped in my heels. Still don't know where the shiny floors are? They are mainly on the more glitzy US cruise lines Jean, as said before for wheelchair users these are far more user friendly than carpets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted October 27, 2019 #22 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Ah yes understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriff's wife Posted October 29, 2019 #23 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Your local shoe repair shop or cobbler should be able to apply non slip rubber soles onto your favourite shoes. I think they cost about £6 a pair. I had them put on to kitten heels and felt quite confident walking etc and on the stairs which can sometimes be a little slippery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caber Posted October 30, 2019 #24 Share Posted October 30, 2019 The one thing I don't do with heels on is use the stairs. I have nearly slipped on the carpet a couple of times so it's the lifts in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodley Posted October 30, 2019 #25 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I used to wear the heels and did almost slip a few times but now I just go for dressy flats and comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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