https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:56:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2326019 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:06:04 +0000 Bee 2326019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do wedges count? I love me some high wedges. And sporty ballet flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2325521 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:30:45 +0000 MLee 2325521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to keep at a kitten heel when possible. When I was ballroom dancing a Cuban heel was my go to.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2325502 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:02:21 +0000 April 2325502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hard pass from me regarding heels.&nbsp; </p> <p>Did my time in the early 80s - now I have retreated to safety and comfort.&nbsp; At my (2nd) wedding in 2012, I wore a pair of silver Kenneth Cole wedge sandals, which I also wore to walk from the parking garage in Philadelphia to the vegan restaurant we ate at that evening to accommodate my sister.&nbsp;</p> <p>Different days.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2325500 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:45:25 +0000 bj1111 2325500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*slowly raising hand as inveterate heel wearer* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2324893 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:50:41 +0000 BlueJay 2324893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do still "do" heels, but only for dressy events. In the past year, I've worn black pumps and navy pumps to funerals, celebrations of life and our daughter's First Communion. If I didn't have those events, I have been wearing sneakers and fashion sneakers (even with dresses and skirts), occasionally a loafer or ballet flat. I have to re-think my footwear as I am heading back to the brick &amp; mortar office once a week starting next week! I used to wear heels a lot at work, but I was driving and had a stash at my desk. Now I will be taking public transit and my desk will be a "hoteling" work space. I would love to wear flat sandals at work, but the buses are full with standing room only and I don't want to have my foot trod on. Also, with stairs, escalators and sometimes some gungy surfaces, I'm still thinking of wearing "commuting shoes", instead of wearing one pair all day, for safety and cleanliness. Bringing another pair of shoes just seems like something extra to worry about and carry.</p> <p><b>hereforthecake</b>, thanks for the <b>Vivaia</b> suggestion! I will check it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2324863 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:56:03 +0000 hereforthecake 2324863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe you live in Canada, as do I, so I thought I'd give you a recommendation for a brand that I have tried and that I know ships in Canada.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://https://www.vivaia.com/item/pointed-toe-slingback-p_10011843.html?gid=10011843&amp;currency=CAD&amp;shipping_country_code=CA&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=17916909799&amp;utm_content&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwg-GjBhBnEiwAMUvNW1gOOHuiNSKbYbejavIxDfoeeuv6B7oXgC2u0-lPm4ma5jAraiIeWxoCnpsQAvD_BwE">Vivaia</a> makes some amazingly comfortable "heels" and heel alternatives. I've got about 6 pairs of their shoes, in various styles: mules, kitten heels, sling backs &amp; flats. All have been beyond comfortable!</p> <p>They're made from sustainable materials and are easy to clean.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2324833 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:29:30 +0000 nuancedream 2324833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My days of wearing high, pointy heels are in my rear view mirror. Thank goodness! I also can't wear completely flat, flexible sole footwear because of the excruciating discomfort it causes. I can wear a wedge heel, block heel or moderate platform with a maximum height of 2". There are certain brands that are reliably comfortable and I stick with all the time...Franco Sarto, Fly London, Naturalizer, Intentionally Blank, and M..Gemi (for flats). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324815 Wed, 31 May 2023 23:27:34 +0000 Style Fan 2324815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My days of wearing heels are gone, but I like their look. I am not sure what to wear if it is colder. I wear my big buckle Birks for special occasions in the warm weather.<br />I make sure my outfit works with my limited footwear choices.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324805 Wed, 31 May 2023 20:52:47 +0000 RobinF 2324805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena - I had that same thought. The widening effect of fuller pants being offset by tall heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324775 Wed, 31 May 2023 16:30:24 +0000 Helena 2324775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love heels but being a practical person I wear mostly flats because that's what my lifestyle calls for. When my lifestyle called more for heels I had nary a flat. Like Bijou I now reserve heels for dressier occasions when I will not be doing much walking. I don't have any stilettos but I'm not against them ... a blockier heel works better for my style right now.</p> <p>I think part of why influencers are wearing a lot of heels is because of the wider pants silhouettes ... I do love a heel with a wider pant; I feel like it gives a nice elongation to a silhouette that can be a little overwhelming at times (as always depending on body type, personal style and preferences of course!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324772 Wed, 31 May 2023 16:00:46 +0000 Suz 2324772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never been able to wear anything over a 3" heel, and never a stiletto. Even a low kitten heel can be a problem for me -- stability matters! But I still love a good low heel (2" to 2.5" is my sweet spot) as long as it is a block heel or wedge or platform. I cannot cannot cannot wear a complete flat. There are a lot of cute sandals that fall into that category! They are a hard no (hard for my plantar fasciitis, that is!) And Cons? <b>FORGET</b> it. I have to put Superfeet insoles into all my sneakers but in Cons, that's not enough for my foot. Too flat is worse than a bit of a heel for me, for sure.</p> <p>My dressy or dressy-ish footwear, below. The EF near-wedge is super comfortable for me, amazingly enough.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324767 Wed, 31 May 2023 15:23:57 +0000 Roberta 2324767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was always wildly impressed with anyone who could wear heels - the very most I could manage was two inches, and not for very long. I loved the way I LOOKED in heels, but they immediately hurt my feet and my back. I wore sneakers or huaraches whenever I possibly could through college. I remember having to practice with low heels for a job interview so I wouldn't wipe out on a slick floor. As a librarian I accumulated a lot of cool loafers and flat boots.</p> <p>I did own a few low wedge sandals back in the day, and a pair of Cuban heels for dressy occasions. Now I find that metallic flats with pointy toes serve the purpose. I recently bought a pair of modest heeled sandals, but I bet that I don't wear them more than once a year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324766 Wed, 31 May 2023 14:31:02 +0000 RobinF 2324766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never been a huge fan of heels and even less now. I have a few fallbacks for weddings - max 2" heels. I can dance all night in these but my feet do hurt by the end.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324763 Wed, 31 May 2023 14:02:35 +0000 Kyle 2324763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love, love, love heels. I have almost always enjoyed buying them and wearing them and have long felt they make many outfits look better. However, I have come to appreciate the look of a good sneaker with a range of outfits, including suits, skirts and dresses. After retiring and as I was dealing with some nasty plantar fasciitis pain, I purged a lot of my heels. I now wish I hadn’t been quite so aggressive, but realistically don’t have a lot of reasons to wear heels or dressier looks. Oh, and stilettos don’t appeal to me at all. Teetering around is not a look I enjoy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324762 Wed, 31 May 2023 13:56:41 +0000 Star (Lise) 2324762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear heels any more.&nbsp; I still have a few pairs (boots, wedge sandals, etc) but I just never wear them.&nbsp; My life style is mostly walking and it is just not possible.&nbsp; Sometimes I do like an elevated shoe for a certain look and then I resort to a flatform sandal.&nbsp; To my eye outfits with classic pumps with heels (or court shoes, as we called them in SA in the 80's) immediately look out dated.&nbsp; Dressy I don't do much.&nbsp; I went to a wedding a couple of years ago and wore flat rose-silver mules.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324734 Wed, 31 May 2023 05:11:43 +0000 Jaime 2324734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could never wear heels comfortably and even less so as I get older. Sometimes a really well constructed small heel for a limited period of time. When I see politicians/royalty wearing heels it looks sort of dated to me honestly, but maybe I am just projecting my discomfort. I really don't know how they do it.<br />I find a pointed toe flat or slight heel (which I can wear very comfortably) works for almost everywhere I go (not anything very formal anyhow). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324730 Wed, 31 May 2023 04:34:18 +0000 LJP 2324730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably the same for me . I can’t recall what I wore for mine - not a hot clue . 1988 I think ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324723 Wed, 31 May 2023 03:15:26 +0000 Carla 2324723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp; @&nbsp;<b>LJP&nbsp;</b>- they are so ‘80’s! &nbsp;Do them in white leather, and you’ve got the shoes I wore at my wedding in 1982! LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324721 Wed, 31 May 2023 03:08:11 +0000 LJP 2324721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking of too classic looking - have you seen the new pump from The Row? In isolation ( as in the stock photo below ) I can sort of see this as a solution for someone in a corporate field , but when Neelam Ahooja modeled it recently I was confused . I don’t really get it . Which is suppose is good as they’re $1200 US a pair . Lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324719 Wed, 31 May 2023 02:36:03 +0000 slim cat 2324719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No heels since I don't even remember. Years in retail brought too many problems with my feet and occasionally knees.<br /> There is one pair of black shoes with a bit of sorta heel/wedge that could work as a dressy option ( only for short hours at work ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324718 Wed, 31 May 2023 02:33:40 +0000 Brooklyn 2324718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t wear high heels anymore. The highest I go will be a stacked 3-4 cm heel. I do wear flatter versions of platforms and small wedge heels. I have some older heels that I’ve kept “just in case” but haven’t worn them for years. Flatter shoes feel more modern to me. </p> <p>If I had to go to a formal event I could probably work something out with what I have but I would probably choose a more refined shoe over something chunky. </p> <p>I think dress standards have really changed. Eg. 20 years ago I wouldn’t have worn boots to a winter wedding but now I would, no question. I also think dressy (fashion) sneakers with a pants suit would be fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324702 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:34:09 +0000 Irina 2324702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want a pair of dressy shoes but don’t need them. I have two pairs that I bought for special occasions some years ago and now they look too classic to pair it with my clothes (photo #3). I guess I can get away with some of my pointy flats if I have to (photo #1&amp;2).&nbsp;</p> <p><div>I don’t wear high heels anymore and it makes me a little sad. Small heels or flats will have to do for me.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324701 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:31:52 +0000 Bijou 2324701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still wear heels which are fine if I am going to be mainly sitting down at a restaurant or at a friend's house. Heeled boots are more comfortable for me than pumps due to the foot support and I really like wedges in the summer.&nbsp; </p> <p><b>@JenniNZ</b> - I LOVE this sparkly outfit on you - perfect for an ABBA concert.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324699 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:25:34 +0000 Jenni NZ 2324699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still own about 3 pairs heels. The only stilettos of those are in the “dress-up cupboard” along with my 2010 little black dress- the two were bought together for hubby’s 50th “Godfather” party (he is now 62) and also used for Art Deco events. They’re stored as a just-in-case, I guess- I still fit both.<br /> Otherwise I’m with you that stilettos look dated to me, but I bet they’re on the way back. I’ve never been a great wearer of them even in my 20s.<br /> My other heels are more stable block heels. I don’t wear them much, but can- one pair was worn to the Abba tribute band last November ( the event that gave me Covid, so I never posted the outfit) but I wore white sneakers on the dance floor. Maybe if I had worn the boots I would have danced less and not caught Covid! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324697 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:20:07 +0000 Sal 2324697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear heels but rarely now. I still do like how they look - def not poison eye - but I think flat options can look equally great and often more modern. I won’t purchase new high heels - I added a mid height mule six months ago but they have had less wear than I expected. So many of my nights out involve a 1-2 km walk first!!</p> <p>The gold sandals and blush oxfords are my dressy low heeled choices. I could walk 2-3 km in them comfortably. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324685 Tue, 30 May 2023 23:49:43 +0000 Carla 2324685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ <b>Angie&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>CarolS&nbsp;</b>I find the white boots <i>quite&nbsp;</i>dressy, and was thinking of them as an option even as I wrote up the post. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>The dressy tall shaft boots I got earlier this year have a heel height of just under 2 inches and I find them better as sitting shoes. &nbsp;I’ve spent a day shopping in them on two occasions, and was happy for any opportunity to sit down! &nbsp;I&nbsp;<i>do&nbsp;</i>like the higher shaft quite a lot, however.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324683 Tue, 30 May 2023 23:47:43 +0000 cat2 2324683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In 2019, I found a bunch of evening fabric flats and kittens from my favorite brand on massive sale, and bought them as a hedge against heels changing again. One of them didn’t survive their last outing. The rest are still in the mix, and I won’t need to buy anything new for this year’s events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324682 Tue, 30 May 2023 23:13:23 +0000 CarolS 2324682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No heels here. Used to live in them, although never more than about 2-2.5". And no pointy toes - although I have found that I can fudge that a wee bit depending on the overall shape of the last. I wouldn't wear such a shoe for a day of walking, but might for an event.</p> <p>The new white boots I'm still cautiously wearing around the house will hopefully be one option I can turn to instead of a heel. I'd also like&nbsp; a taller shaft flat boot I could wear with skirts. (Although why I am chasing these things when the need is so small is beyond me -- I suppose it's because the moment I need them is NOT the time to start hunting...)</p> <p>I would totally wear a sneaker in the right circumstance -- I do love it when Trinny pairs almost anything with her ubiquitous white trainer...</p> <p>oh, yeah, I also have this black patent wedge. I think this is a 2" heel but doesn't feel it because of the wedge. Not perfect, but I have danced in them, so</p> <p>I'm all for doing what I can to keep my feet as healthy and happy as possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324681 Tue, 30 May 2023 23:11:18 +0000 kkards 2324681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>About 2 years ago, i tried slipped on a pair of 3 inch heels. And immediately took them off…post pandemic they are a big no for me…but 1 inches or so, still good. &nbsp;My go to are patent leather flats&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instead-of-heels%e2%80%a6#post-2324677 Tue, 30 May 2023 22:36:29 +0000 Anonymous 2324677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are my normal heeled work shoes, but I wear flat sandals and boots too. No stilettos for me cause my rocky driveway chews shoes.<br /> During Covid I only wore Birks, but easily returned to normal when they made me stop working from home. </p>