@Day Vies: Thanks! I know lots of people love their Crocs. I've tried several pairs but they never seem to stay on my feet--usually due to heel slippage.

Glory, I love those Clarks that you posted as your first pic. Do you have a link or a style name?

Kelly, my feet aren't super fussy but I'm one of those people that's had a lot of luck with Born and BOC. That's what both of my everyday sandals are, as well as several of my flats.

Right now this is my mine pair of all-day shoes:

Aravon "Jodi" (mary jane type)
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ar.....on/3147161

They don't look nearly as bad in real life. I like them because they are comfy but don't have as chunky of a look as a lot of other comfort shoes.

I recently bought these Hush Puppies ballet flats at Marshall's. The style is called "Chaste", and the color is between pink and nude. They're cushiony-soft and supportive inside - without feeling like they are shoving into arch of my foot the way some super-supportive shoes seem to do. I've been very happy with them.

http://resources.shopstyle.com.....-flats.jpg

Thanks for starting this thread, Kelly! I was so excited since I'm STILL on the lookout for comfortable spring/summer shoes that will not aggravate my arthritis/bunions/heel spurs! I've been redoing this style since my diagnosis and have had no luck and MANY mistake purchases so far.

I've taken the liberty of shooting 3 of my most comfortable boots. Sadly, they're the only footwear that's comfortable at the moment. I will read through the comments here for shoe recommendations.

(Sorry about the dirty floors!)

1. Fluevog LoF Maggie: I FINALLY debuted these boots in YLF. These are the boots the Toronto Fabbers were raving about in our meetup post! I have to wear these with insoles, but these are super comfortable. And funky I'm a lover of anything Fluevog, but sadly these are the only ones that my feet love. I'll be mindful, next time, to get 'vogs with thick rubber soles

2. 20 eye Dr. Martens: these guys are going on year 4 now. Still the most comfortable boots I own. They surprisingly work well with my drapey jersey dresses!

3. Rockport Seven to 7 low tall boots. 2.75 inches of heel with a .5 inch hidden platform. I don't understand what's with my feet and Rockport but even the 4 inches were relatively comfortable. I only wore this once for a full day and came home with happy feet. All my classic heels are from Rockport but are only used for special occasions (since they are over 2 inches tall)

4. Fitflop Sneakers: I'm not a sneaker girl, but since my arthritis/bunion/heel spurs diagnosis, I looked into this brand. The sneakers were patent leather so it's pretty much BLING and FLASHY enough for me. I wear these every weekend now. I'm looking out for my flashy (patent) fabrications now

Kelly, my feet are on definitely on the wide side of average. I'm not sure if they even qualify as average! I have a wide forefoot, narrow heel, high arch, and overall high volume foot.

I have one pair of sandals from last summer that are comfortable, but if you need cushioning, I don't think they'd work: http://www.shopamano.com/produ.....rdero-liza. I have them in black, but couldn't photograph them because they're up in the attic, and I'd need to go through my sleeping daughter's room to get to them.

I am really loving my Paul Green sneakers. They aren't sandals, but they do have mesh sides, and might work for you on cooler days.

Also, I have some silver flip flops that I wear as the summer equivalent of uggs. I can't say they feel as cushy as they used to, though. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ol.....t&con

Sadly, I can't recommend the silver birkies I bought. They look cute, but are just too tight at the widest part of my foot, and rub on my former bunion area. I'm now looking for an alternative.

And I know that you didn't want boot recs, but I really think you should consider the gioves for next fall and winter. They'd be great for a mild, dry climate.

Thanks for starting this thread, Kelly! I am determined to find some comfortable footwear this summer!

Kelly, I just thought of another angle: is there a Footwear Etc down in San Jose? I know there's one in San Mateo and in Palo Alto now iirc. I've gotten some good shoes from them in the past. Also, The Walking Company - there's one at Hillsdale, don't know about closer to you.

Cobb Hill works well for my wide feet. I have two pairs of Sadie pumps (black and brown), a pair of black Sandy pumps, and a pair of Aubrey sandals. They are noticeably more comfortable than the Clarks they replaced. They aren't sleek, but the detailing is interesting, and they have served me well in casual and formal settings.

@Laura: Thanks. I always thought Born and BOC were the same company. Their foot beds are very similar looking. I see a lot of BOC at the Rack, I think.

@Gigi: Those MJ’s are cute. I’ve never heard of Aravon but they look comfy! It’s always good to know which brands have happy customers. I’m always leery of brands that I’ve never heard of.

@LaBelle: Those are cute! That’s my complaint about ballet flats--they are usually too rigid and uncomfortable. I have a pair that I just can’t seem to break in.

@MsKatieKat: Oh, I’m sorry that you are having such problems with shoes and feet. Mistakes are expensive so I know how you feel! I’m willing to pay a little more but I want to know right away if they are going to work or not--preferably before wearing them outside. Sometimes you just never know until you put them through the paces. Sounds like we are both going to be exercising some caution! Those FF sneaks are cute. I was considering a pair last summer but held off. Glad to hear they are comfortable!

@Marmee: Thanks for coming back! Those Calleen Corderos are gorgeous! I’ve never seen those before. Good to know they work on high volume feet! I will have to stalk them. I have one pair of PG wedge sneaks and am a little disappointed at their comfort. They tested as very comfy but lately I’ve felt pressure points on my pinky toes--I wonder if I can get them stretched? Anyway, I thought they would be a workhorse but haven’t felt like wearing them much. I will keep the Gioves in mind but my boot collection is already kind of embarrasing Silver flip flops look luxe!

@Laura: You know, I’ve seen that sign somewhere when I was up in SJ, I think. I assumed it was some kind of shoe warehouse. I will have to check them out. I’ve seen the WC at Valley Fair some years ago but I think it is gone now. Off to google.

@jk079: Thanks. I’ve never heard of Cobb Hill but will add it to the list. Must be good if they are more comfy than Clarks!

I just saw these in my Nordstrom catalog that came today. They're from FitFlop, which I see you've tried, but I didn't know whether you'd seen this style. which I think is new. I swear by them (I have back trouble as well as fussy feet), and wear them whenever I'm vertical. Seriously, I even slip them on in the middle of the night if I get out of bed for any reason.

Anyway, I've had trouble finding FitFlop styles I like, too, but these aren't too bad.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fi.....ort&c

Hope you find some shoes that work. I'm really glad you started this thread and am taking notes!

I have Arcopedico Mary Jane style, not sure of the name, which are very lite weight, thus excellent for travel and I don't think they look that much different to your average Mary Jane style.

My newest fave is Merrell Agave Lavish in Aluminium, super comfortable and not too frumpy. I bought them for travelling in Europe this summer and think they will be quite versatile. Sorry I can't do links on this tablet.

I have arthritis & very fussy feet, plus my heels are quite narrow while my toes are on the wide side of normal, and my feet are fairly high volume too. My comfiest, all-day walking shoes are from the Aurora Shoe Co. They have a definite look, so they might not be your style, but after about 4 days of breaking in time, they're like magic on my feet. And the adjustable straps let me wear them with or without socks, which I love. They're also handmade in the USA w high quality US leather, stitched rather than glued, so you can resole them if you wear out the soles. Definitely a casual shoe, but I'm saving my pennies to buy another pair! My only complaint is that I wish they'd add a couple of my favourite colours (grey and a light taupe/beige), but I feel that way about most shoes I come across.