My dad used to say that I have “Cinderella Feet” because they’re a size 5, and my pedal pushers are on the narrow side.
When I was a baby, apparently I used to kick my shoes and socks off, much to the frustration of my parents, who kept trying to put the cute shoes on my feet.
The funny thing is now that I’m an adult, it’s a challenge for me to get shoes to stay on! 😉
Finding running shoes and boots are no problem, but when it comes to dress shoes, it can make me feel like Ethan Hunt, and it’s Mission: Impossible!
So imagine my delight and great surprise when, on a whim, I decided to try on some ballet flats from Payless Shoes, and they fit like a dream!
Since my first pair of Dexflex Claire Scrunch Flats, I’ve purchased several. And, thanks to the help of one of my readers (Frosso from Lacquer Me Silly), I managed to get plenty of back-ups of ones that, at the time, were trickier to find here in Canada because of limited quantities.
Payless Shoes has a website, but they don’t ship to Canada. It’s such a bummer because I seriously would be buying a lot more of these shoes if I had an online-shopping option.
Instead, I have to hunt down several different Payless Shoes store locations, and since my feet are women’s size 5, my section has slim pickings. That means if I find the Dexflex Claire Scrunch Flats, I need to buy them then and there, or I’ll miss out. (Looking over at the size 7 section, it’s stocked with several shoes in a given style. Lucky ducky!)
In this post, I’ll show you all the Dexflex Claire Scrunch Flats I have. I’ve been loving them so much because there are different designs and colours, plus they look good with dresses, pencil skirts, and even jeans – very versatile! They can look dressy or casual, depending on the style you choose and what you wear them with.
But the biggest plus for me is that my feet can fit into these shoes perfectly, they have a flexible and padded insole that’s very comfortable to wear all day, and the price is inexpensive. (They run $36.99 CAD, but you can often get them on sale for $29.99/$24.99 CAD. Plus they go for even less when you take advantage of their bogo sales.)
If you have tiny and narrow feet like me, give these a go. (Heck, even if you have wide feet, try them because they also have a wide width available.)
Out of all the styles, my most-worn pair is the standard black because it matches so many things, and it’s a no-brainer.
I find that the ones that scrunch the most (i.e. curl upwards) and have a ‘leather’ look are the ones that feel the most comfortable on my feet and are more durable because they don’t get as dirty as fabric ones that attract dirt. (Just a tip when you go shopping – look for those ones!)
Enough talk – onto the shoes! 😉
This is my most-worn pair, and I have back-ups of it!
I just purchased these on Saturday, so I haven’t worn them yet. I was attracted to the bold colour contrast and the classy chain across the top.
These white ones are really cute because of the perforations and the racer stripe detailing.
This one’s fun for the summer, and it jazzes up a solid outfit that can use some colour and prints.
These herringbone ones are another favourite of mine because the fabric is soft, and the detailing adds something special to an outfit. I find it easy to wear these instead of plain black shoes. I have back-ups of this.
While these look really fun (and they ARE!), these are my least comfortable Dexflex ones. It’s only because they don’t scrunch up as much as the others, so it doesn’t grab onto my narrow, tiny feet as well. I have back-ups of this only because it’s quite rare to find shoes in my size that have an animal print I love.
When I’m wearing white or pastel clothes, I love busting out these ones because they aren’t ‘heavy-looking’ like black. I’ve got back-ups of this one.
I just bought these on Saturday! They have a tweed-like material, and I love the pattern. It’s a classic, and again, it’s as easy to wear these as plain black ones. But, you add a fun and fashionable twist with these.
So, those are all the styles of Dexflex Claire Scrunch Flats that I own! Every time a new style comes out, I jump on it.
I’ve seen the navy-blue ones, but passed because I prefer black. And on the internet, I’ve seen some people with bright red ones. Oooh, I wish they’d come back because I’d love to own red shoes! 🙂
Have you tried the Dexflex Claire Scrunch Flats? What are your favourite shoes? Do you have any recommendations for places to shop for people like me with tiny, narrow feet?
OMG I love the perforated white ones! I am heading to a Payless ASAP to see if they are in store 😀
I also have size 5 feet!! And it is the most frustrating thing to shop for shoes! Although if I were a regular size feet I would probably be very poor lol. Whenever shoes fit, I just buy them. The good thing is they’re usually on sale! if the company manufactures size 5 in the first place that is haha
I find Guess makes the best high heels because they usually include a platform. I have a pair of 4.5 inch booties that are ridiculously comfortable. I’ve also had good finds at Nine West. I only recently discovered Rudsak flats, the leather ones that have an elastic scrunchy look. They are on the pricey side but once I tried on a pair I did not want to take them off!!
Update: I just came back from shopping and I got the tan/black ones with the chain. Thanks for this post! I never would have thought of going to Payless. Made my day 🙂
MC! Thanks for the update on your shopping success! I’m so happy that not only you were able to find the elegant chain ones, but that you’re thrilled with your purchase. Wear them well! ENJOY!
Also, if you come across finds for size-5 feet, please let me know. I’m continually hunting for more!
Hey MC!
Yay for a fellow Size-5-er Cinderella-Feet-er! 😉
Haha, I know what you mean. If I had ‘average-sized’ feet, I’d have too many shoes than I’d know what to do with. Instead of shoes, I collect more nail polishes – after all, you don’t have to worry about nail-polish ‘sizes’. 😉
I love these shoes. I have GOT to find some in my size. I always have the hardest time finding comfortable flats in my size.
Hey Melissa!
Hope that you’ll also be pleasantly surprised by these awesome flats! Everyone I know who has tried them has fallen down the Rabbit Hole with me in love! 😉
Hi Mary! *waves* Those are some adorable cap toe flats! I’ve been looking for a good pair but almost always find that the comfy ones are just way too expensive (I’ve recently come to the realization that while fashionable shoes look amazing on, I’ve learned to value comfort over looks…but both is always best!). I must look into these! Hope they have some in my size..those chain ones are right up my alley. 🙂 Thanks for the head’s up!
Hey Stacey!
Hi! *Waves* How are you doing? 🙂
I agree with you – balancing the whole see-saw of style, comfort, and price can be tricky. I feel like these Dexflex flats win on all accounts, which is quite rare!
Be careful – haha, these shoes easy to become obsessed over, and the fact that they keep coming out with different colours and styles may make you want to collect them all! 😉
Why have I never heard of these?! 🙂 Thank you for the post. They remind me of the scrunchy Gap City flats I own, but Gap hasn’t made in awhile. 🙁 (I was stalking eBay for one’s in my size). I pretty much live in those, so I will have to check out Payless’ version. 🙂 I’m a size 6, so I understand shoes not fitting right all the time!
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Hey Sarah Lynn!
I haven’t tried the Gap City flats, but from the sounds of it, they are comparable to these Dexflex ones. I hope that you’ll love them as much as I do. Really, everyone I know who has tried them LOVES them! Oh, and you should be able to find plenty in size 6. They often stock multiples of each style for that size. 🙂
I haven’t been in a Payless for years. I really should go now. I love these little flats and after hearing how well you like them, well I really should check them out. I need a good pair of flats.
Hey Cindi!
Yes, take a stroll down to shoe heaven! Hehe, but be forewarned, once you slip your feet into your first Dexflex flats, you may feel a strong desire to collect them all! 😉
I have tiny feet too, can never get decent shoes – am a size 1 UK (3 US) – Nightmare! 😉
Hey Jo!
Wow, that’s even trickier! Where do you shop?
i love these shoes, i love flat shoes 🙂
but i can’t use the kind of shoes, it hurts me on the ankle.
the cheetah prints are my fav.
Hey Mariaemmafaria!
Aww, sorry to hear that your ankle can’t take these shoes. Hope you’re able to find cheetah-print footwear in another style that is comfy for you!
After reading your post, I had to go out and get some! I really was hoping I would find a cheetah pair, but I settled for the black and nude ones. Testing them out today and so far so good. I’ll feature a post on these as well. Love your collection and I may have to check out some other Payless stores to see if I can snag the cheetah ones. 😉
Hey Rhondalei!
Awesome – please send me a link to your blog post because I’d definitely want to check it out and read what you have to say about them!
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These shoes look great! I will check them out. I am lucky and I have average sized feet, but both of my sisters have the opposite problem from you – they have really big feet, I.e. 10 and 11. So they definitely struggle to find shoes.
Hey Katherine!
I feel for your sisters! Having feet on either side of the size spectrum can be tough. We have to spend more energy trying to find stuff that fits!
Hehe, but because you have average-sized feet, do you find that you buy a LOT of shoes? I think if I had average-sized feet, I’d be shoe obsessed and would collect them like I do nail polishes! 😉
These are so comfy. I was able to get one pair and these fit better than my high prices MK ballet flats.
Hey Neff815!
Oh wow! That’s so awesome to hear that such affordable shoes can be better than even Michael Kors! (I don’t have anything by him, but lately, I’ve been checking out the purses he designed.)
woww they are all so beautiful 😀 I have really small feet and find it impossible to find shoes of my size in local shops.
Hey Rajlakshmi!
You should definitely try these then because the ‘scrunch’ design literally grips onto your feet and will help the shoe stay on.
Those shoes are my fav! So comfie
Hey Norma!
Glad you’re digging them, too! I want to tell EVERYONE about them because they’re THAT good!
Ahh I’m on the other side of problems with shoes I’m anywhere from 9-10.5 some stores I’m one others in the middle solo hard to find shoes that fit without killing my poor huge feet 🙂 but one thing that I need is extra cushioning and thicker soles because I walk a lot and spend a lot of time on my feet .so even though these shoes are super cute they don’t work for me . I’m lucky to be able to wear all black keds at work so I have a ton of those 🙂 and supper colorful shoes for walking comfortable …love colder weather cause I can wear supper awesome ankle boots… I have sooooo many of those
Hey Mara!
Aww, I’m sorry to hear that you also have a tough time finding good shoes that fit and that these awesome Dexflex shoes don’t work for you! But I am very happy that you HAVE been able to find fun and colourful shoes! 🙂
These look so comfortable! will get a pair or two for myself as well 🙂
Hey Precious Pearl!
You’ll love them, haha, and you may just want to collect them all! They’re THAT amazing!
I thought I had commented on this before, but perhaps it was instagram instead. I Adore these!! They look so so comfy and it’s because of this post that I ran to my local Payless to search… unfortunately they didn’t have my style in my size 🙁 but I”m still looking!
Hey Kelsie!
Hope the style in your size turns up! You should ask the sales associate to look into the system to see if any of the stores in your area carry them. Then you can just place a hold at the store and pick them up!
The shoes are so comfortable and look cool too. I dont prefer heels and find such shoes are blessing. But the only problem is my feet size they are too wide.
Hey Rashmi!
Aww, don’t think of your feet as the problem. The SHOES are the problem. You are wonderful the way you are. It just may take more time finding footwear that fits comfortably and is stylish. 🙂 I hope you find some that you like!
I had a pair of navy scrunch flat from Payless – they were about the only flat I’ve owned that didn’t give me blisters anywhere, but they didn’t really have much in terms of support and they only lasted a season. Oh well.
Hey Kate!
Yeah, for the inexpensive price, I can see how if you wear them a lot, they’d only last a single season. Too bad they didn’t come out with one that’s all-leather, so it’s more rugged.
I love flats! But I need to find flats I can walk in for a while. I bought some from payless and they were nice but no support is no good!
Hey Ashley!
Have you tried using insoles with extra support? They may work in conjunction with cute flats.
There are so many cute options of these – sadly I have wide feet so I’ve got the same problem finding shoes but for the opposite reason. My sister has the tiniest feet though, I’ll have to tell her about these!
Hey Alona!
These Dexflex flats come in wide widths, too, so they might work for you. There’s only one way to find out! 🙂
So cute! I’m in desperate need for some good shoes. I’ve had my eye on these for some time.
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Hey Naked Without Polish!
These are great, affordable shoes that won’t pinch the purse strings much, especially because they go on sale frequently. Hope you love them! Hehe, I keep checking for new colours and styles. Still hoping to find the red that I’ve seen in a few Instagram photos!
I love them and I want them! I have the same issue with finding shoes…
Hey Lothwen!
There needs to be a shoe store with a large selection of modern styles that caters to less common foot sizes! Then again, it might be dangerous to be able to buy more shoes! 😉
I always have the same problem finding dress shoes that fit AND that I actually like. I’m also in search of a pair of neutral flats so this post was perfect! Thank you. ^_^
Hey Tabitha!
Glad you found it helpful! And best of luck to you in your search to find dress shoes! It can definitely be a struggle when your feet don’t fit into the conventional sizes.
These are way too pretty! Even though I have rather average size feet, I can’t ever find flats that are appealing to my taste (laughing at the fact that I have a “taste”). But these shoes fit that taste!! They’re so fun!
Hey Rachel!
Awesome! Hope you can track down a pair (or several) to try! 🙂
Lol! I’m a size 5 too and adore flats!! When I have to wear shoes, I choose flats cuz I never even learned how to walk in high heels! 😀
Hey Nikolina!
Yay for another size 5-er! 😉
I’m still having a hard time finding comfortable flats in my size. Any suggestions on where I could look?
Hey Melissa!
Payless is a great place for affordable options! My co-worker seems to get a lot of comfortable flats from Naturalizer. (I’ve never tried any of their shoes, but based on the styles, they look like many of them are built on practicality.)
What a great shoe collection. Love the looks of these.
Hey Cookie3!
Thank you – haha, clearly I have a major addiction to this particular style of flats! 😉
The styles are cute and I love flats, but with flat feet I need shoes with more cushion/arch support. I stick to brogues, oxfords and loafers!
Hey Tanyatopia!
Ahh, I totally get that! I have very defined arches, and although I definitely prefer shoes with cushioning and arch support, I find that I can still wear these flats because the cushioning is better than a lot of other flats I’ve tried. It surprised me!
I’m the opposite. I have huge, flat, wide feet. These are perfect for me as well. I am on my 3rd pair.
Hey Tara!
It’s awesome to hear that Dexflex flats work well for both of us with hard-to-fit feet! 😀
Haha, at this point, my collection of the Dexflex flats have grown since this blog post. Payless always has great deals, and Dexflex keeps bringing out new colours and designs. It’s hard not to grab them all, especially during their bogo sales!
So Jealous for your collection. I have two pair and am looking for my next. They are so crazy comfortable, I’m addicted!!
Hey Nat!
Payless always puts them on sale, and there are new styles each season, so it’s tempting for me to continue to grow my collection! 😉 They’re by far my favourite shoes because you can pair them with skirts and pants. So versatile! 🙂