Thank you, Joy. You are so right about so many things.

Happy New Year, Joy.

Dude, just scrolling through a sales site, look what I came across. This is apparently a thing--you may have a lot more choice than you realized. https://www.zalando.de/kiomi-s.....0%252C40.5

I saw those shoes and loved them too. I also agree that you were right to pass on them. I have these Stuart Weitzman cut-out oxfords that I bought a long time ago on super clearance at Nordstrom Rack. It's definitely a look. You will do better.

Thank you, Jill58!

I'm so sorry. They are very cute indeed. However, please keep looking. You got a lot of very good advice and ideas here already. I am curious to know what you will finally settle for. Please do post when that happens!

Settle? Did you say settle? Whaaaaaaaat?

Thank you, Krishnidoux. I promise to absolutely keep the Forum posted should I find shoes that I love.

That's the spirit! Lucky shoes that you deem worthy of taking into your home.

Have you found your ventilated walking shoes yet? Here's another style, by a company on Angie's consistent quality list.

Those are FABULOUS, Fashintern. Thank you for thinking of me. My problem is I have wide feet and that brand does not run wide enough for me. That saddens me because the shoes and the quality are superb.

Hope all is well with you and your son. Best wishes.

Thanks for your sweet reply & good wishes!

They are so cute! Pity! But I look forward to seeing what you find instead :). I’m trying to up my shoe game this year too.

Oh , drat Sterling !
Those are the cutest shoes ever!
Have no fear though ,I see you and the YLF team of super shoppers are helping find just the right shoe for you !