Hey Lounge Wimmens, I need advice about shoes!

[nolabear]

I need some comfy, flat, decent looking dress shoes. I’m old enough and achy enough to really want comfort. I’m tired of wearing the lace-ups with nice pants. I don’t hate Mary Janes but don’t love them either.

Hit me with some ideas!

[greymattermom]

1. I can only wear Vionic or other arch support shoes now.

The Vionic serenity is working for me.

[nolabear]

2. I forgot about them! Thanks for reminding me!

Are they in any stores or only online?

[hlthe2b]

3. I wear shoes similar to those or Merrill mocs with my orthotics and that's about it.

A bad ankle has made most heals of any height unbearable.

[AJT]

5. I think that the insoles can be taken out and put into other shoes.

[The empressof all]

4. The older I get the more I need to spend...

They are pricey but Munros work really well for me as I have very high arches and wide wide feet. Their flats can be dressed up or can go with casual outfits as well. I do have some Clarks and Hushpuppies that do well in a pinch but I always seem to grab my Munros when I know I'll be on my feet or need a dressy flat.

Speaking of spendy shoes...Has anyone tried Tieks? I'm curious enough to start saving for them but curious if they would provide enough support and stretch for a wide foot.

[nolabear]

6. Thanks re the Munroes. I've heard of Tieks but haven't tried them.

I’ve got the odd combo of bunions (though they don’t hurt, my toes have just shifted) and a longer second toe, making shoes EVERYBODY loves like Dansko and Birkenstocks impossible to wear. I like Easy Spirit but their “dress” shoes are butt ugly. 😄

[flibbitygiblets]

7. Anne Klein Sport - the most adorable d'orsay flats

And I've literally walked miles in them with no pain. Quite cute with pants or skirts.

[tanyev]

8. Trotters, David Tate

Both brands have low/flat dressy options in a large selection of sizes and widths.

[TexasBushwhacker]

10. Cole Hann also n/t

[Kali]

9. oh, dress shoes?

no flipping idea, hope I never need any again. mostly go barefoot, but for going to town I wear men's keens sandals. in winter I might put socks on too.

years ago I had some almost ok looking shoes I got in Germany (though I think they were actually Canadian) that were also mens shoes but you know how European men can be, so I called them my German mens lesbian shoes. I think the brand name was Berkaman or something like that. leather, sort of clog like with a heel strap (Birkenstock-ish, but better looking to me)

[nolabear]

11. I envy your lack of need, sorta.

I have a few occasions, some professional-social and some entertainment. I’m tired of the heavy look. I’ve never worn heels in my life so I don’t miss that.

[Kali]

12. I would like to find some actual decent moccasins

with no soles or just rawhide bottoms, like I had as a kid.

[TexasBushwhacker]

13. I got these at Nordstrom Rack

Real leather uppers, a tiny wedge and not too pointy.

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2925995?color=BLK%20NAPPA

[nolabear]

15. Think you could fit an arch support in?

I definitely need all the support I can get. 😄

[TexasBushwhacker]

17. Depends on how high it is

I have high arches but they are comfortable as is.

[Grammy23]

14. Rockports have some comfy shoes that they make in a dress flat.

I think they make another brand (but are from the Rockport brand) called something like Cobb Hill. They are well made and have good support. If you live where there is a Shoe Station they have lots of the brands mentioned on this thread and the prices are pretty good, too. Check for coupons on line to save 20%.

[nolabear]

16. Thanks! I like Rockport. A store would be great.

[Trailrider1951]

18. I love my Clarks!

they fit well (size 11), come in either medium or wide width, lots of cushioning on the inside, and are comfortable right out of the box. Even better, they are very affordable and are available at J C Penney. These are similar to what I bought two years ago:

https://www.jcpenney.com/p/clarks-hope-roxanne-womens-closed-toe-slip-on-shoes/ppr5007750485?pTmplType=regular&deptId=dept20000018&catId=cat100250188&urlState=%2Fg%2Fshoes%2Fwomens-flats%3Fbrand%3Dclarks%26geolocstoreid%3D0696%257C0696%26id%3Dcat100250188&productGridView=medium&badge=widewidth

[mainstreetonce]

19. I like a brand called Jambu

I don't know if they have dressy flats,but a lot of nice sandal type flats that have support and are very comfortable. I get mine from Zulilly online,Zappis has them.

[mnhtnbb]

20. Another rec for Anne Klein flats

which I've bought for travel shoes. Have worn them in Europe--walking a lot--with trousers and skirts. Have worn them in New York. Good for walking in any city.

Here's a sample available at DSW: https://www.dsw.com/en/us/brands/anne-klein/N-1z12eay

Skechers also makes comfortable flats which I've worn for travel, too. They're not quite as dressy as some of the Anne Klein flats.

https://www.dsw.com/en/us/brands/skechers/N-1z141gi

Look for a DSW store near you by scrolling to the bottom of either of those pages and click on store finder.

[nolabear]

21. Thanks! Sketchers are funny. Sometimes they fit me and sometimes not.

So I have to try them on. I love DSW. It's more of a schlep now I've moved but still doable on a day I can just spend the time.