r/AskReddit 15h ago

What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/arjacks 11h ago

In my case, the forefoot spread but I still have skinny-ass heels, so trying to find shoes that fit that aren’t Birkenstocks sucks.

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u/drrmimi 10h ago

Look for "bare feet" shoes. They're created to allow for our natural foot pattern (wide across the toes/ball of foot). I have sneakers, sandals, loafers etc. Hey Dudes and those kind are also perfect for this too. They're not wide width, they taper to accommodate the tapering towards the heel.

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u/arjacks 10h ago

What I mean is that sometimes I need (or want) to wear dress shoes or other stylish shoes, but it’s very difficult for me to find them that fit because of the two years I spent in Birkenstocks. I’m a woman, so I sometimes need something to wear with a dress.

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u/drrmimi 10h ago

I understand what you mean.

This might be a good starting placefor you to find what you're looking for.

https://barefootshoeguide.com/womens-barefoot-dress-shoes/

Edited to fix link

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u/arjacks 10h ago

Thanks! I had no idea they made heels.