https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:29:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1930936 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 09:34:41 +0000 Style Fan 1930936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your review.&nbsp; I love the PG flats.&nbsp; I wonder if they would work for my feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1930693 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:41:09 +0000 Anonymous 1930693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your review. I also have sensitive high topped feet so straps and high vamps are tricky. Your winners are great looking for your wardrobe. Ack, the PGs are sold out at Nordstroms and I was going to order them in blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1930629 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:59:10 +0000 Sarah Haider 1930629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1930628 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:56:13 +0000 cindysmith 1930628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that Free People pair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1930599 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:03:19 +0000 Bijou 1930599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I need the PG’s too. Finding comfortable flats is a big challenge for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929829 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:25:49 +0000 Angie 1929829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOOOHOOO. Go Team Happy Feet.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have your black PG's in blue and they're extremely comfy. We have very different shaped feet - yet PG is magical that way - fits a diverse set of foot shapes. A quality brand.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929782 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 13:50:44 +0000 Chris987 1929782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great posting, and it's always interesting to hear other people's discoveries about what footwear does and does not work for them.</p> <p>The stiff vs. flexible sole is a particularly interesting one. I don't find shoes with stiff soles (like wedges) comfortable unless there is some flexibility at the ball of foot hinge. For you the rigid sole is what you need. </p> <p>I tried those FP Royale and loved them but there were horribly uncomfortable for me. </p> <p>I wish I had tried those Paul Greens last year. I've been unwilling to go to that price point but&nbsp;I may change my thinking.</p> <p>Footwear purchasing seems to require&nbsp;a very analytical and picky approach, knowing your own feet and style, and lot sof patience!&nbsp; Again, thanks for all the thoughtful ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929764 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 13:22:29 +0000 viva 1929764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for this comprehensive review! I really love the FP ones (and also the open toe version). I'm adding these to my possibilities list.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929750 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:21:53 +0000 Suz 1929750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for these reviews. I also struggle with flats. I seem to do better <b>with</b> a flexible sole, but apart from that, some of our issues are similar. Very interested in both these styles or variations thereof.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929748 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:18:25 +0000 RobinF 1929748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love the Free People ones and have been drooling over them since I first saw them. I was afraid the heel would slip but never actually tried them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929741 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:56:29 +0000 Anonymous 1929741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both the winners are beautiful. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929739 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:53:55 +0000 Molly Mac 1929739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own the open toed version of the FP flat and LOVE them. I have a high arch so I struggle with flat shoes but I have walked miles in these shoes without a blister or a bit of discomfort. They come in the best colors, AND they are ridiculously cute. I am thinking of getting the closed toe version for fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929696 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:12:46 +0000 Greyscale 1929696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only saw those PG flats at Nordstrom, and I looked all over the web, so I wonder if they were only sold at Nordstrom. There's a very similar style that might be available more broadly - I added a Find for it.</p> <p>The Bloch flats are similar to Repetto for a lower price, and the construction is quite nice. If I had them still, I might try them with my great Pedag inserts. But ballet flats might be too feminine for my usual style, anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929693 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 05:39:12 +0000 Jane 1929693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the PG flats - I tried to get some last year but they didn’t seem to be available in Europe. I like the Free People ones. </p> <p>I nearly ordered some Bloch ballet flats like your red ones, but didn’t. I was wary about the lack of support. So I’m pleased to see your comments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929689 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:59:03 +0000 Greyscale 1929689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A collection of flats that have <b>not</b> worked, since 2012 or so. That's almost one pair per year. <ul> <li>FS/NY Sloop flats - too flat, not enough support, though I did wear them a few times.</li> <li>Born Bennett ankle strap flats - sole too flexible, made my big toe joint hurt. Sold after one wear.</li> <li>Sixtyseven Erin flat - these were actually pretty good except they always rubbed my heel and toes and left my feet sore. I got a fair bit of use out of them but they were always imperfect. I'm replacing them with the FP shoes (made in the same factory, I suspect, but softer, higher quality leather).</li> <li>J Jill skimmer flat - should have been awesome, but again, just didn't work, and hurt my big toe joint. Too flexible? Mysterious disappointment. Sold after one wear.</li> <li>Bloch Prima ballet flat - not comfortable, and to be honest the red was a stretch for my wardrobe. Worn once I think.</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-happy-feet-thanks-angie-and-ylf#post-1929683 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:03:10 +0000 Greyscale 1929683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to Angie’s shoe recommendations, I finally have flats that I can wear for hours.</p> <p>I can’t believe the number of flats I’ve bought then given up on. Comfort brands and designer ballet flats were equally bad. But it really seemed like I should have some flats. They’re perfect for conferences, interviews, etc. </p> <p>We all have ‘weird’ feet in some ways. My short, square toes don’t keep flats on; the high bump on my instep hurts in maryjanes; flexible soles exacerbate an old dance injury; etc.</p> <p>So here are the winners, the <i>first</i> flats I’ve owned and worn as daily wear without regrets. </p> <p>1. Paul Green ‘Margo’ x-strap flats. Everyone here bought these last summer. The rigid sole makes a huge difference. The arch support is comfortable. The straps hold them in place. I had to size up, and my toes rub too much by the end of a day, but these are solid. Perfect with ankle trousers. </p> <p>2. Free People ‘Royale’ flat. I loved the asymmetry but I wasn’t expecting these to be so comfortable. In fact, I had a very similar pair of flats from (I think) the same manufacturer (but labeled as Sixtyseven) and they were a flop. Not these. The higher vamp keeps them on my foot but it isn’t tight over my instep bump. I was able to size up (since they stay on securely) so my toes and heels don’t rub at all. Again, the rigid sole helps. I wore these for hours of walking yesterday, and all day today including my walk to and from the subway (usually I wear dressier shoes only when I drive to work). Win!</p> <p>Now I have to get in the habit of wearing these more. I’m saving the Paul Green shoes for nicer occasions but I shouldn’t keep them totally unworn. </p> <p>Anyway, thanks to Angie and others for finding these!</p>