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Navy flat shoes - Update at the end

JAileen

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This summer I broke my pinky toe pretty badly. I can wear shoes again, but my toe doesn't like some of my shoes anymore. I've had these navy loafers (#1) for years and years. They were a nice casual shoe for when it was too cold for sandals, but not cold enough for boots. I wanted to wear them to San Francisco last week, but they hurt my toe.

I've ordered several pairs of flats, and received a couple pairs.
#2. Naturalizer
#3. Calvin Klein
#4. Franco Sarto
#5. Bass

The Naturalizers feel great. Really great. The Calvin Kleins look kind of cool, but unfortunately feel horrible, so they're out. The next two haven't arrived yet. Hopefully 4 and 5 will fit nicely. Otherwise, they're out too. The reviews of the Franco Sartos mentioned loose heels. If that's a problem, they're out. These shoes have to feel good. Like all day at the museum good.

What do you think of 2, 4 or 5? Someone once said I seemed to like funky (weird?) shoes. I don't know if that's true, but do you like any of these?

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Anonymous

I really like #4. I hope they work for you!

approprio

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The Naturalizers look blissfully comfortable. Your feet will be happy and rest of the outfit will need to work really hard to make up for it. You shouldn't let this put you off though, because those extra hours at the museum will be worth it.

The Franco Sartos look fun and chic, the Bass are deathless classics. You'd have to try them on, but I can't believe either will come close to the Naturalizers for the comfort factor.

I've heard good things about Sketchers.

rachylou

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I say 2 or 5. The others look painful...

JAileen

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Jlpp, thank you.

Rachy, at last! A vote for the Naturalizers. Thank you.

Approprio, your comments are very funny but also right on the money. I'm not sure my wardrobe can carry "sensible" shoes.

I just ordered three more pairs of shoes. Don't worry I'm not going to keep them all.

#1. Naturalizers
#2. Steve Madden
#3. Tommy Hilfiger

So what do you think of these? And how do they compare to the first ones?

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I just ordered and received these - which I am quite liking. A bit on the preppy side , but they are ridiculously comfortable.

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Jenni NZ

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OK. I mostly seriously dislike "sensible" shoes that look what my sister and I used to call "Mommish". This meant like what our older mother ( who was 40 when I was born and 45 for my sister) would wear. Mean girls!
My fave is the Calvin Kleins you can't keep. Pointy toes and shiny, both of which I love. Second the Franco Sartos, cool and interesting, not Mommish at all. Third the Naturalizers from your second pic above because they look classic without being boring.
The Steve Madden and Tommy Hilfiger are both much more casual and would not fill the same need in my wardrobe.

approprio

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I'd never vote against a seriously comfortable shoe and that color Is a saving grace for sure. I bet you could pull them off if you cuff your jeans just so. Maybe with the red tailored jacket and that Yorkie bag you didn't buy yet.

The more I look at them, the more I'm liking them, Then again, the new haul looks promising.

JAileen

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Lisa, thanks for the recommendation. Zappos didn't have them in navy, so I missed them. I've been ordering so much, what's one more pair?

Jenni, thank you for your thoughts. The more casual ones would definitely work with pants or jeans, and maybe even with a casual dress or skirt. We'll see. I know what you mean, though.

Approprio, I'm glad they're starting to grow on you. However, I'm sorry to tell you that I did in fact order the Scottie bag, and have already returned it. It was almost too small for reading glasses, much less my phone, sunglasses or even small travel wallet.

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Jenni NZ

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Well of course you could buy the more casual ones as well, then you'd have a choice! Are you in the 50+ shoes brigade?

JAileen

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Jenni, what is the 50+ shoes brigade? Is that for those over 50, or for those with over 50 pairs of shoes? I'm definitely over 50, but I don't know how many pairs of shoes I have.

Jenni NZ

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Sorry I mean over 50 pairs of shoes. And of course I am also over 50 years old so understand your confusion. If you are willing to have a bigger shoe collection you have room for both types, is what I meant

Joy

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I vote for what is most comfortable. The Naturalizer in the second group gets my vote. My pinky toe is still a problem from when broken as a teen. Franco Sarto loafers have been comfortable in the past. I still am hanging onto an old gold pair because I can wear them to walk all day. Good toe room is so important.

approprio

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Oh no! That's just ridiculous. Such a shame.

I urge you to treat these fugly beauties as a challenge though. I once passed up the most amazingly comfortable pair of hikers because they'd been beaten so soundly with the ugly stick and I've regretted it ever since.

They'll never be your favorite dress shoes, but for the sake of your museum legs.... Have you tried making any outfits with them?

JAileen

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Jenni, I need to replace the loafers. If I can do it with one pair of shoes, so much the better.

Joy, thank you for sharing your experience. Broken toes are the worst. I'm definitely going to eliminate any that are uncomfortable. And then we'll see what's left, if any, besides the first Naturalizers.

Approprio, I haven't made any outfits yet. My style is just kind of casual. I wore the second outfit to San Francisco last week. The sneakers are very comfortable:

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DonnaF

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Oh-h-h, I like Lisa’s loafers. But really, nothing beats comfort on a day with heavy walking and standing. Also, some shoes are more/less attractive on the foot and leg than they might appear in a photo of the shoe alone. I like #4 and the second Naturalizer best, all else being equal, but as you know they never are.

Today I have been shuttling my feet among various pairs of footwear to figure out which ones I should take on a trip. They are all comfy up to a point. And then they aren’t. Next I think I will try compression knee highs to see if they make any difference.

JAileen

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Donna, thank you. I've ordered Lisa's loafers. (I need a spreadsheet to keep track of all of these shoes!) They're a little like the Franco Sartos, but probably more comfortable because they're Naturalizers. The reviews noted that the Franco Sartos are loose in the heel. I wish I had noticed that before I ordered them.

For your upcoming trip, take as many pairs of shoes as you can, so you can rotate them.

DizzyLizzy

I must admit I also love LisaP’s shoes. I also like the Calvin Kleins but I doubt anything with a pointy toe will be comfortable for you. You’ve managed to find an awesome selection of navy flats to try.

Anonymous

I'm looking at your first set of pics again, and I want those classic penny loafers. That is a great shoe. To me they look chic and timeless - maybe a bit summery, but still perfect for jeans and chinos. Denim dresses , shorts, etc.

JAileen

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Lizzy, my toe has healed, but it's still a little swollen compared to my other pinky toe. I don't know how long it takes for the swelling to go down. Maybe it never will.

Lisa, the loafers look very soft. I don't think there's much padding, though. So it depends how much walking and standing you have to do.

kkards

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do they have be to slip ons?
love #4 and lisap's loafers....

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Anonymous

I like the Franco Sartos (first group) and the naturalizers (second group) the best. I also like Lisa p’s patent suggestion.

I really like your old penny loafers!

Anonymous

ooh - and yes to the velvet Tretorns!

JAileen

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Kkards, no, they don't have to be slip ons. I like the Tretorns, but they are sold out. I was looking at Nordstrom Rack last night and found navy Fit Flop slip on sneakers. I have them in silver, and they are all day museum comfy, so I ordered them. I also saw a pair of navy sneakers, and nearly ordered them.

Smittie, I've had my old loafers at least 15 years. That's what's great about classics.

Lisa, the Tretorns are sold out.

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karen13

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From a style and versatility standpoint I like 3 4 2 in the first and 1 in the second grouping. Love Lisa p's pick and the velvet slip ons, but they are only if you are getting more than one. DId you check dIllards? I found some navy Fit Flops there 2 months ago on crazy sale. Sadly they didn't work for me, but they had a lot.

JAileen

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Karen, the Calvin Kleins (3 in the first group) are out because they hurt my toe. I haven't been shopping anywhere in person. I ordered FitFlops last night from Nordstrom Rack. (I love the streamlined look of the slip on sneakers, but their sandals are very unattractive IMO. I'm sorry about that because I bet they're comfortable.)

Oh wow, I'm up to nine pairs of shoes.

Angie

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I vote go for what is most comfy, Janet.

Visually, I like the look of a classic penny loafer best. Not too casual if the heel is refined.

delurked

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i vote comfy. I would wear the naturalizers. Laughing cause my teen wears Clarks and Naturalizers and clogs. She absolutely won't suffer for fashion. A good role model.

JAileen

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Angie, thank you. So far the first Naturalizers are very comfortable. The second ones will probably be comfortable, too, plus the patent ones Lisa recommended. Also the FitFlops. Uncomfortable ones will not be in the running.

Delurked, thank you. I want more people to like the first Naturalizers. Your teenage daughter sounds like a smart cookie!

delurked

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JAileen - I was recently in DSW with DD And she got a pair of running shoes. She won't wear canvas slip on tennies because they fall right off her foot. She said she wanted to look at other shoes, and I said yes, please pick out another pair. She said "it's not like I need 10 pair of shoes", and refused to get another pair. I was mostly asking so I didn't have to make another trip with her when her black naturalizers wear out. I did wonder for a moment if we were related.

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