https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:47:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268530 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:54:24 +0000 columbine(erin) 1268530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a pair of clarks sandals and now I just can't seem to wear any other shoes. I've never bought a comfort brand before, usually just buy something cheap from Target (except running shoes...I do like good running shoes), so I had no idea shoes could be this comfortable, honestly.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hmm, Suz, I am also looking for two inch heels or wedges. Now that I know what you like, I'll have to be more observant. I'd really like to have a pair of red shoes, with a bit of heel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268523 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:51:01 +0000 texstyle 1268523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought flats and comfort shoes were trending right now, aren't they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268503 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:11:14 +0000 deb 1268503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved my heels, then I had the stroke and had to give them up.&nbsp;&nbsp;I learned to love flats, pointy toed, ballet, all of them 1/2 inch or lower. Then last year I hurt my leg and can no longer wear flats them without pain and I am sad. Now I need 1 to 1 1/2 inch heels&nbsp;and I am having one heck of a time finding summer shoes.&nbsp;&nbsp;I hope fall brings a better selection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268497 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:05:03 +0000 Anonymous 1268497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can do anything up to about 1.5". Any higher are not comfortable for me. I have decided to just embrace it and try and find flats I love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268493 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:03:15 +0000 April 1268493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the freedom to walk a lot and run a little if I need to, so I very rarely wear any sort of a heel. &nbsp;After years of so many towering stilettos, it's so refreshing to have less punishing options be the fashion! &nbsp;Embrace it, Una -- if anyone can make flats look cutting edge, it's you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268491 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:02:42 +0000 catgirl 1268491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, is it sad that I've given up caring about leg proportion? I am currently in full "functional" mode and flats are really doing that for me right now. I know that wasn't always true and I'm wondering if it's age or something else contributing to my reprioritization.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268486 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:58:24 +0000 rae 1268486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Suz with true Flatts as my nemesis. to take it further, I tend to trip on my own big feet in flats. I wish they were more comfortable for me! plus I like my leg proportion so much better in at least a little bit of a heel </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268469 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:46:52 +0000 Thistle 1268469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, so with you. Up to a 1 inch or so heel, and I am okay. Anything past that, and no thank you. My feet and knees are having none of it!</p> <p>I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Talk to your podiatrist, and they will agree </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268441 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:19:21 +0000 Quietgirl 1268441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it happened to me. I got tired of my feet hurting. On occasion, I will wear heels to dinner with DH!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268438 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:16:35 +0000 gryffin 1268438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una - I am so with you on heel height.&nbsp; Being a boot/bootie girl, I love Jeffrey Campbell the everly and Isley booties have a 1.5 in heels, not true flat but low, same with my aquatalia booties.&nbsp; Comfy feet, comfy knees and they look great with everything.&nbsp; Looking to add more in the fall while this windfall of low heels but really interesting booties lasts!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268423 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 19:58:06 +0000 abc 1268423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Lordy, do I hear you. I could have written your post. Glad there's still help for us to wear heels someday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268415 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 19:51:50 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1268415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With riding boots in Winter and Birki's and flat sandals in the Summer, &nbsp;I am wearing more flats than ever before in my life... I keep questioning it. but find myself reaching for them even after I've thought about it... No way, I am giving up the heels though! &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Must cautiion DH that we need &nbsp;a date night soon... Well, wearing heels to DS's graduation next week... so now it's a rare thing I plan??? oh boy, the world is upside down and backwards!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268408 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 19:43:05 +0000 Diana 1268408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I am totally in the same boat.&nbsp; On Saturday I wore my Fluevog boots (with 2.5" chunky heels) to the museum and my feet were getting quite tired and sore after standing for a couple hours straight looking at exhibits. (Standing is much worse than walking in my experience because my knees lock up in heels.)&nbsp; And in London/Oxford, I mostly wore my Arlettas instead of my granny boots w/ 2" block heel because the balls of my feet were killing me after walking something like 20K steps over the cobblestones in the boots the first day.&nbsp; But I walked 28K steps in the Arlettas and my feet were fine!</p> <p>So, yeah, I'm not giving up the heels (although I think serious heel wearers would probably say I don't OWN any heels as is - but you know what I mean) but I'll save them for more normal activity days.&nbsp; Generally I do fine in the 2" block heels on a regular day that involves my regular (about a mile walking each way) commute plus lab.&nbsp; I do love the giant Naot platforms I wore yesterday though - they are like 3+" tall but at least half of that is platform.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268299 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:29:21 +0000 Mo 1268299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I continue to alternate, but 90% of the time it's flats or 1" (which for all intents and purposes are flats to me). &nbsp;I just walk too much to unnecessarily subject my feet to heels. &nbsp;Not to mention, I really don't want to shorten my hamstrings when I'm training for a race. &nbsp;But when there is a car involved, I like to put on heels once in a while. &nbsp;These days they are under 3" and happy place would be 2".&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268290 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:09:08 +0000 ironkurtin 1268290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't worry, when you find comfy heels the love affair will reignite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268283 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:00:27 +0000 retailgirl 1268283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happened to me about ten years ago! I started wearing more pants, rather than skirts, so flats worked. And the job I had at the time required lots of standing, so flats were more comfy. Now I'm a flat wearer all the time! I hardly ever wear a skirt or dress, but if I did, I might have to reevaluate. I have loafers and topsiders but I also have some dressier flats so I'm covered in every situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268278 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:57:12 +0000 kkards 1268278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>for me, there is a seasonal thing. for some reason, i wear more flats in the summer. maybe in the heat i just want more comfort. <br />i will also say, this has been a banner year for flats, so many great, wearable, and work appropriate styles avaiable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268277 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:56:12 +0000 Suz 1268277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not I. True flats remain my nemesis. But then again, true heels are also my nemesis. Give me a two inch heel or wedge any day. Why are these so hard to find?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-did-i-become-a-flats-gal#post-1268269 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:50:06 +0000 catgirl 1268269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know! My Allsaints studded flats and the Luxury Rebel silver loafers have become my go to shoes for work. The other day I wore a heeled shoe and by the end of the day one of my feet felt injured! Is this how it ends? I don't have foot pain issues generally, but my flats are like the BF jeans of footwear - spoiling me for everything else! </p> <p>Anyone else find this to be happening? </p>