strathspey@strathspey.org:61688

Denise Smith

Re: Controversial View - footwear

Aug. 6, 2011, 4:08 a.m. (Message 61688, in reply to message 61685)

On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 11:32 AM, Iain Boyd <xxxx_xxxx_xxx@xxxxx.xx.xx>wrote:

> I am disappointed to learn that Seniors will not make custom shoes now.
>
> Fortunately, I have enough to last a while and I tend not to wear out my
> pumps that quickly.
>
> However, it could be a problem in the future.
>
> I was spoilt by the late Len Smith (a dancer and shoe maker here in New
> Zealand). He would always make my pumps to measure.
>
> Rhoda Tanner devised a very nice and relatively simple dance for Len - "Our
> Dancing Soutar" in "The Kauri Collection". It is well worth trying.
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Iain Boyd
>
>
> Postal Address -
>
> P O Box 11-404
> Wellington 6142
> New Zealand
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Susan McKinnell <xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx>
> To: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx
> Cc:
> Sent: Saturday, 6 August 2011 4:01 AM
> Subject: Re: Controversial View - footwear
>
> I love the idea of information on dancing shoes.  My problem is that I have
> very wide (and long) feet.  It is virtually impossible to find shoes that
> fit.  When Senior's made shoes to order, I could order them there, but the
> new cobbler does not provide this service.  (My feet are US ladies 10 WW for
> reference).  So, does anyone know where one can purchase dancing shoes in
> very wide sizes?
> Sue in Chicago, USA
>



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