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If you recognise this person....... (Prince William's wife, the Duchess of Cambridge) The following might surprise you .... Full article >> here <<

Several years ago, Brantano sold women's shoes up to size 11. They were then discontinued (presumably through perceived low demand) but I happened to be in a branch during a sale period and found a rather nice pair of size 11 purple velvety leather sandals with a 4.25" oval blade heel in moc-croc pattern and ankle ties. The best thing was that they were reduced from £45 to £3! The cashier smiled broadly when I took them to the counter, but I'm sure she believed me when I said they were for a 'vicars and tarts' party. They fit me quite well, although a little narrow, but they have never been out of the bedroom and I will probably dispose of them. Brantano now only goes to size 10; pity.

Seems you're fated not to get the Zara boots. I take your point on the other response about parasites. I skipped the anti-malarials this trip as I dislike taking them, but the invisible pests like dengue and malaria are a bit scarier than hippos etc. I also take your point in long sea journeys - love them. I have had the opportunity to have taken a fair few in the course of my work, although none lately. I miss it. good luck chasing up the thigh boots. Ne woukd think that as they are supposed to be n trend this year that it woukd not be so hard to find a good fit in your size. With my big feet that is an impossibility, short of made to order.

I have also tried heels on in Brantano. Recently went in and the assistants (3) were stocktaking with their table set up in the ladies size 8 area, just where I wanted to be. I was looking at some ankle boots and took a pair and went to a seat near their table to try them on, they were too small. The older of the assistants said that she would look in the stockroom for a larger size. She came back with 2 styles in a size 10. One pair was too large and the other fitted well. I put them on and took a walk around the store. The same assistant came up to me and said that the boots looked good and commented on how well I walked in them and called the other two assistants over to come and see.They were all complimentary about the look and how well I walled in them. Usually it is me admiring females in heels, a pleasant experience to be admired wearing heels by three females.

Clearly a good-natured fun day all round! I am almost envious of the bloke standing in heels that were too big for him; I am unlikely to have that problem! Kate is a lovely lady and a credit to us all. My eldest stepson is in the RAF and has met William and Kate more than once; both are very friendly and natural, on duty or off.