https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:29:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1587975 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 04:06:19 +0000 FindingMyWay 1587975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I favorited this discussion three months ago because I have the same challenge with shoes as Gradfashionista. (And I wear a size 10.5 or 11, which means I get sized out of some styles.) I recently ordered a few pairs of oxford-like shoes from Zappos and thought I'd report back. I kept the Merrell Veranda Tie because it is wide in the toebox and doesn't slip in the heel. I wish it were a little lower, but I can manage this for a full day with plenty of walking. The Tamaris Babet seemed promising and I especially liked how low it was cut around the ankle, but I couldn't get it in a long enough size. The Naot Rapoka was astoundingly comfortable--wide enough in the forefoot, narrow in the heel--but it was too short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1541324 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 01:09:50 +0000 Thistle 1541324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I love those AGLs Dashielle posted!&nbsp; I find oxfords difficult because I want the masculine vibe but not too masculine. No pleasing me some days </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1541187 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:06:37 +0000 gradfashionista 1541187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, I have the Taos sneakers and love the insole--it is better than my custom orthotic! The leather is super soft, and can accommodate my toe spacers for reasonable&nbsp;periods of time before pain sets in. I saw the Taos&nbsp;oxfords on Zappos and was tempted to bite, but am worried that they won't last as long as those with a leather sole/block heel. I wore down my Taos&nbsp;sneakers in a very short time, and I had hoped they would have lasted longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1541184 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:02:21 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1541184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have exact problem at a size 6.5 and love AGL and Frye #3 (all pics below). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1541169 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:32:58 +0000 Diana 1541169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just tried these Taos oxfords and really liked them. They were super soft and had good arch support. (I'd add a superfeet as usual and then they would be perfect for my low volume flat feet.). I am trying to decide what color to get - leaning toward cognac which is really more of a dark camel. Interestingly, my MIL who has wider, higher volume feet with much bigger bunions ALSO found them comfy.</p> <p><a href="http://taosfootwear.com/jiminy.html" rel="nofollow">http://taosfootwear.com/jiminy.html</a></p> <p>Also, I just ordered these Borns. They are almost the same as my beloved arlettas. I think the back is maybe 1/4 inch higher on the ankle but with an insert I don't think they will rub. The toe is not quite as perfectly almondy as the original arletta but it's pretty close.</p> <p>ETA: both true to size </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1541166 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:25:53 +0000 old chic 1541166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alaskagirl asked about Gudrun Sjoden clothes recently. Like many others, I just had to check out the site. I, too, have been looking for a comfortable, but quirkily stylish pair of oxfords/booties. These look really promising to me, so I ordered them (and got $45 off) just now. They should get here in a few days, and I'll let you know how they turn out to be.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1541116 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:55:53 +0000 gradfashionista 1541116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few updates: The Nordstrom's Louise et Cie patent oxfords arrived today, and were recommended for low volume feet. Sadly, the shoes cut into my ankle bone, were gaping above my the top of my foot even with the laces tied tightly, and flopped when I walked. I think they could work for those with higher ankles a normal arches, but not for low volume flat feet.</p> <p>I popped into Frye to try on a few pairs of shoes and stayed as long as frustration levels allowed. Surprisingly, a possible winner might be a heeled [!] oxford. Buttery soft and giving leather, a comfortable arch, and a very stable and sturdy heel. Not sure how these would feel after thirty minutes of walking, but I recommend them because they were instantly comfortable [or, for the pedi challenged, less uncomfortable than other options]. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1538300 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 06:01:00 +0000 tulle 1538300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My feet are exactly the shape you describe, and I've been very happy with the Born Kika oxfords I bought this Spring.&nbsp; Mine are light gray and cream brogues--so pretty--and once I'd put inserts in to pump up the volume, and pulled the laces tight, I found them very comfortable. (I tucked a very small potato into one shoe overnight, as per Angie's instructions, and it gave the bunion on that foot just enough room.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1538178 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:43:54 +0000 stainedglass 1538178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have similar feet; wide forefoot due to genetic bunions, flat feet, and a narrow heel; I have to buy 7.5EE or 7.5EEEE men's running shoes. &nbsp;If your feet are large enough for men's shoes, I've had good luck with Cole Haan men's shoes in either regular or wide width, depending upon the style and the shape of the toe box. &nbsp;I would have kept the suede oxfords from NAS, but the contrast between the grey suede and the white sole was just too much for my taste. &nbsp;My feet are 8.5 in women's shoes, so a men's 7 usually works for me (in non-running shoes). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1538038 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:39:39 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1538038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, ooh, I have one! The Naot Kedma. Sooo comfy. I have high volume average-to-slightly-wide feet and not particularly wide heels, and no bunions. I have the gray shimmer ones (They aren't as green-looking in real life), and I really like the looks of the colonial beige, for a lighter look. Forum member Jenava has them in wine and really likes them, too. </p> <p>P.S. I see that Amy mentioned them above. Too bad they didn't work, Amy!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1538028 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:27:51 +0000 Eliza 1538028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some Cole Haan oxfords would work for the foot you described. &nbsp;As their heels don't tend to be wide, you might be able to go up just half a size for the areas that need a bit extra, without the dreaded flat tire, floppy heel effect. I don't believe I've seen them in actual W widths. Also, laced oxfords allow for tightening to fit in a way that my low volume foot can appreciate, even as I love the simplicity of lace free oxfords that have elastic under the tongue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1538021 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:16:41 +0000 gradfashionista 1538021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried&nbsp;Earthie shoes, but the arch support was too severe, and the shoe too narrow. I'm glad they work for you. Frye I'll have to check out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1538014 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:05:28 +0000 JAileen 1538014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My feet are low volume with a narrow heel. I have two pairs of oxfords, Earthie Treviso in pewter, and Frye Maggie Perforated in slate. The Earthies are very comfortable. The leather is like butter, and they fit very well, right out of the box. The Fryes are very stiff and I feel like I'm wearing boots. And with long pants it looks like I'm wearing western boots too! I think both have been discontinued, but some sizes of the Earthies are available on Amazon. Frye products, of course, are very nice quality. I like both of them.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Earthies-Womens-Treviso-Distressed-Leather/dp/B00B60GOE4/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1439319291&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=earthies" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Earthies.....s=earthies</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/frye-maggie-perforated-wingtip-oxford/3225699" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fr.....rd/3225699</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1537990 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:21:25 +0000 Greyscale 1537990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My feet are the opposite (high volume, high arch, though I do have a wide forefoot). All the oxfords I'd tried were too narrow. Then I bought a pair of boy's leather dress oxfords from J Crew and I <i>love</i> them. I wear them all the time. They're classic and they're breaking in like much more expensive shoes. I wish my feet were a size bigger so I could buy men's shoes, because it's hard to find fancy leather-lined kids' shoes, but I got lucky with these.&nbsp;But they'd probably be too boat-like on many people, and not to everyone's taste.</p> <p>If I had narrower feet - I love the Frye oxfords above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1537828 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:26:27 +0000 Jenn 1537828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the market for Oxfords too, so I'm listening in. Frye has several variations in their line that I've been mulling on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1537826 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:24:22 +0000 Diana 1537826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not helpful for you but my favorite oxfords of all time are the now-discontinued born arlettas. I have similar foot problems as you, although my bunions are I think less severe. A lot of oxfords are too high volume for me so they not only look like boats but rub on the back of my ankle. The arlettas are a lower shape and fit my feet well after adding my 3/4 superfeet inserts.</p> <p>I have not tried this born style but it looks very similar and I think it's worth a try.</p> <p>ETA: the find links to a dead page, so here they are at Amazon instead.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Born-Womens-Bristol-Wingtip-Oxford/dp/B00LWGTJIK" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Born-Wom.....B00LWGTJIK</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1537819 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:21:04 +0000 amiable 1537819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's still a few pair of Naot Kedma out there on amazon and the like. &nbsp;They get great reviews, though they're not exactly cutting edge. &nbsp;I had to send mine back because the arch support was too short for me, but I might try a size up.</p> <p>Angie recommended the Franny oxfords from Louise et Cie, and they're very nice (go to finds, then click "top pics" at the right, then use the drop down box to filter for oxfords). &nbsp;I'm still debating on keeping them - they would require an insole for my feet.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1537816 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:18:47 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1537816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have wide-ish forefeet with a bunion and I love Cole Haan oxfords.&nbsp; I have various styles,&nbsp;and they all work fabulously for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/most-comfortable-stylish-oxfords#post-1537589 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 05:21:52 +0000 gradfashionista 1537589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems I'm forever in the market for a pair of comfortable, durable and *stylish* oxfords [sorry, Finn Comfort]. Any recommendations? Voices from the bunion crowd/wide-forfoot/narrow-heel/flat-feet/low-volume crowd&nbsp;especially welcome. &nbsp;</p>