Cold weather shoes with skirts

elpgal

This summer I started wearing skirts to work and like it so much, I want to continue into the fall. We have cool weather so above 45 most of the time with very little snow or slush, so I think it should be doable with some tights.

The only (and big) challenge is shoes. I am a committed comfortable, wide, flat shoe wearer - think Birkenstocks, sandals etc. I am ok with stumpy. What sort of shoes should I look for? Links to specific brands/shoes that have worked for you would be great.

8 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from Von

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I would think Docs (if they are your style), oxfords or booties would be perfect. You may have to try a few pair to find a good fit, but many stores that carry Birks and other 'comfort' brands usually have some cute versions in their lines. I'm thinking Naots, Josef Seidel, Ecco......

8 years ago

Traci

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I pretty much only wore birkenstock sandals and garden clogs for a good 5 years or more. When I moved back into regular shoes I started with Keen, Earth and Danskos. The theme here for me was tons of toe room.

This is similar to the Dansko style I started with: http://www.zappos.com/dansko-t.....full-grain

I think these were my Keens: http://www.rogansshoes.com/kee.....medium=cpc

These were the first Earth shoes I bought. http://www.zappos.com/earth-so.....ck-vintage I was so excited when I found my newest loafers from Earth because I know the brand fits me well. http://www.zappos.com/earth-br.....led-patent I have to include the link, but I'm not sure they'd be a good transition shoe coming off the birks.

8 years ago

UmmLila (Lisa)

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What about Rieker maryjane type shoes? Or their low boots? There are so many options on Zappos don't even want to post.

And also, see Viva's thread about loafers ... I think those could be a fresher option.

8 years ago

Diana

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Boots of all heights/styles and oxfords are what I do. I have this thing about going tightsless as long as possible (bc I hate them) so my boot shafts tend to get higher and higher as it gets colder. An otk boot with a midi is doable pretty late in the season for me.

8 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I second the suggestion of Doc Martens, if a casual look is good for your workplace. The taller ones, especially, are really cute with tights and skirts.
For a little more refined look, but good comfort levels, I'd take a look at Born boots, too.

8 years ago

JAileen

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I used to wear skirts or dresses every day to work. In winter it gets cold here, in the 10s or 20s in the mornings. I drove to work, but I had a long, warm wool coat, and I wore stockings with regular shoes. I picked up my son from after school care, and so it was cold and dark, and sometimes we went grocery shopping, but it was doable. I definitely wish I had had tall boots. I don't know of a brand that makes for wide feet, though. This website showcases comfortable shoes. Maybe they'll mention wide shoes or boots:

https://www.barkingdogshoes.com

8 years ago

Von

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I have worn my flat slouchy Frye's with many pencil skirts -- I love them with dark tights, but I find they also work well with socks. I have seen some ladies really pull off the Dansko w/skirts look, but I have huge feet and looking top down, I can't stand the view :). The style I like is similar to this with a heel that's they typical Dansko heel, not this block heel. They look ok with pencil and flouncy skirts. http://www.zappos.com/dansko-d.....in-leather

Nordstrom

Frye 'Veronica Shortie' Slouchy Boot

$297.95

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