Cotton Maryjanes?!

[ugly-kitties.livejournal.com]

Arrrrrrrrrgh

Okay, see, I'm at the moment the epitome of loli on a budget, meaning I can't even afford $30 shoes because of the $10 shipping, unless I go out shopping here in the city (in which case haha, $30 shoes are but a funny dream). What I'm looking for is red shoes—simple red shoes that aren't patent, stiletto'd, peeptoe/open toe, glittery, pointy or squaretoed, or downright ugly. I just browsed through 1400 results on ebay last night to no avail; every shoe I ran across fit at least one of the above adjectives.

See, I do have a pair of red shoes. They were $3 at the discount store down the street, and they're sturdy formed cotton with a nice rubber sole. But the bastards bled all over my only pair of white socks, which I was only just barely able to save (and even so I'm afraid they've been rendered unwearable with open-side shoes), and I should have expected as much from red cotton, but...

So, here's my question(s). Do you know where I could find cheapo red shoes (read: $20 shipped or less) that won't bleed? Or better yet, do you have a solution to my bleeding shoe problem? I mean, would tossing them in the wash do anything?

EDIT: I'm stupid. I forgot to mention two important things: a) I can't do big heels anymore thanks to doctor's orders (or at least I oughn't buy any more), and b) these are for a redxwhite sweet lolita outfit. D:

Comments

[tiggielil.livejournal.com]

At one point, I have seen sprays to seal in the colour in shoes. I don't know if they're meant for canvas shoes or not, though. I have a pair of (really expensive!) leather shoes with a red inside that rub off all over light coloured socks, particularly when it's warm out. I was going to get some of that spray for those, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

[kassandra-leigh.livejournal.com]

http://www.electriqueboutique.com/shop/advsearchpage.asp try this site it has an advance search feature that lets you sort by price range ,color,size and much more... alot of steal deals hiding away in ther.. i recently bought a pair of pumps for 4.99..all of my shoes are from them and iv had nothing but good things to say for it

[ugly-kitties.livejournal.com]

Agh, I thought someone might bring Electrique up... My doctor has told me I can't stress out my feet too much anymore due to my left arch having become really temperamental, so I can't do big open-sided platforms (which is what nerorizim showed me last night). I'll have a look around, though, I don't think I've seen their search feature before :3 thank you!

[ugly-kitties.livejournal.com]

Aha! I just recognized my other pair of red shoes in here... x_x; Unfortunately, those (4" heel!) are now unwise, besides unsuitable for sweet lolita... Boo. :/

[oshidori.livejournal.com]

Dude, I've been on that quest FOREVER!

I'd keep checking Trash&Vaudeville and their super amazing shoe sales... eventually they'll have red MJ's... I hope ;_;

I got a pair off ebay for 5 bucks, but they're a sz 10 and don't fit me! I'm gonna try to stretch them though, since they're leather.

As for the shoes you already have, wash them with salt (I think it's 1-3 tbsps or something). Salt makes most dyes quit bleeding.

[kyra-cat.livejournal.com]

yeah, i agree with salt for stopping fabric dyes bleeding

worth a try

[kyra-cat.livejournal.com]

oh and this should help http://www.natashascafe.com/html/shoes/red.html

$12-21 shoes and $6.20 shipping

if the shippings too much i think it's by weight and they have those shoes in a rainbow of colours. maybe you could do a group order coz they don't look heavy at all

[nemi.livejournal.com]

Alas!

I wish I could find these shoes in my size.

[ugly-kitties.livejournal.com]

Ooh. Salt in with the detergent, or just salt? Does this mean I can handwash them and save on laundry money (and consequently not anger my local laundromat owner)? Forgive me, I'm like, OCD-style stupid.

[oshidori.livejournal.com]

Cold water and salt soak should do the trick. And when I say cold, I mean FREEZING. Although first you'd have to dissolve the salt in a bit of hot water, and then mix it with the cold.

Mind you, cold water, or even ice water is the best way to get stains out of natural fibers, FYI ^_~

[lainnocence.livejournal.com]

Completely OT but when I saw MJ's I instantly thought you meant Michael Jackson ~ I've never heard people use the term MJs for Mary Janes before actually X'D;;;;

...Yeeeaaah I haven't been getting enough sleep...

[cerulean-petals.livejournal.com]

Wow, my extensive craft store knowledge can be useful! Rit sells a product that seals in dyes. You'll just need hot water and you throw in the packet and stir around the shoes for a while. When you take them out, to be double safe you can spray them with something, but most of the time it will have a stiffening result which could weaken your shoes. The salt thing works well, but sometimes it won't pull out all of the synthetic dye (red bleeds the most). If you want to go the other option and seal the remaining dye in the shoes you can actually use hair conditioner that is made for dyed hair. Rub it in to inside of your shoes and let it dry. It's pretty slimy and gross though and I wouldn't suggest it unless nothing else works!

I have at least 10 pairs of canvas Mary Janes (my feet are a size 4-4 1/2 so I buy shoes in the children's section) and they all tend to bleed when you sweat. If you wear them for a while with normal socks eventually they stop bleeding! As for other alternative shoes, but white or cream coloured satin shoes and dye them. Dis count shoe stores, like Payless, sell $15-$20 satin shoes for weddings. They have lots of pretty little things that you could easily attach ribbons to! Because it's Satin just use fabric dye and they'll turn out nicely.

Hope that helps.

[cerulean-petals.livejournal.com]

To correct myself, the Rit stuff is actually just a hybrid for the salt trick... be careful not to do it in a sink that will stain, because the sink will be red by the time you're done.

[yuki-dragon.livejournal.com]

http://www.goodgoth.com/mjshoes.htm
I'm not sure about the quality of the shoes, but I was browsing some online shops and saw them. It may be best just to do the sealer thing though. It may be cheaper too! *curses Otakon*

[anis-faye.livejournal.com]

there is a pair of red flat marry janes on my sell journal right now their practically brand new shinshay in the lolita and cosplay section