Two pairs arrived today and three are on the way. I have a real shortage of winter shoes and boots so I hope to come out with two pairs. The contenders...

First a search for a perfectly flat closed black shoe...

Rockport loafer in black

http://www.zappos.com/rockport.....ey-heather

Born Joely

http://www.zappos.com/product/7909304/color/69