Stylish, comfortable shoes?

Wendi1984

I just started working part-time for a clothing retailer. The floors are finished concrete, and I spent my entire shift standing and walking. I have found that comfortable shoes (with some cushion) are best. Any suggestions on cute and comfortable shoes for the summer? I'd love some low wedges or other styles. Sandals or closed toe. The style is nice casual.

9 years ago

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Latest reply was from rachelmcquire

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I wear my Kork-Ease Stina cutout-booties to work (retail, hard floor, standing all day), and I like the extra cushion the little platform provides between my foot and the floor. They are super comfy, despite the bit of height.
I also used to wear Ariat clogs for the same reason, and they always fit me better than Danskos.
And my favorite comfort shoes are by Think! Even though they don't have the platform, the molded footbed is awesome. Styles are kind of challenging, though--the ones below are the only pair I have ever gotten.
And Naots are among my faves, too. I love the Kedmas I got this past fall, and the Lan is on the same footbed--very supportive.
Oh, and I can also wear the Paul Green Tacey--again, the platform protects my foot from the shock of the floor.

Nordstrom

Kork-Ease 'Stina' Leather Bootie (Women)

$199.95

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Nordstrom

Think! 'Aida' Mule

$339.95

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Amazon

Naot Women's Kedma Flat

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6PM.com

Naot Footwear Lan

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Nordstrom

Paul Green 'Tacey' Peep Toe Bootie

$310.00

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9 years ago

Anonymous

I just bought a pair of Sofft Breeze sandals. I wore them all day to work, and they were very comfortable. They're also dressy enough for the casual office I work in (which, btw, has hard tile flooring).

http://images.hhbrown.com/Soff.....00x570.png

9 years ago

Wendi1984

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Thanks for all the ideas! I haven't worn any of those brands; I will check them out. I did also remember that I have had a really comfy pair of Clarks before, and found the pair below online. I don't have any shoes in cognac, and these look like they'd work with nice casual and semi-dressy looks.

Zappos

Clarks Viveca Rome

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9 years ago

Staysfit

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For days I know I will be standing around, I pick my Naots or Anyi Lu shoes. Another very very comfortable brand is Beautifeel. Of the three, the Naot shoes would be the most reasonably priced. I have found Beautifeel on sale on Amazon before, otherwise, they are very expensive, so are Anyi Lu, but less than the Beautifeel.

9 years ago

Anonymous

You may also like these:

http://www.cobbhillshoes.com/C.....lt,pd.html

I wear these a lot, and own them in 3 colors.

9 years ago

Olivegreen

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Ladies who work on their feet swear by SAS brand, tho have never tried them. But when a waitress wears them...:-)
Born is a brand that several people, and I, swear by.
If you have a high arch, Danskos and Allegria seem to work.

9 years ago

Anonymous

My arches aren't high, but I like Danskos. The Cobb Hill brand is excellent if you just need regular arch support (like I do). I might add that I have a high instep and need a wide width (due to bunions) but a regular heel. I can't wear pumps or ballet flats because I walk right out of them. The worst shoes for me are, believe it or not, lace-up shoes. No matter how I tie them, lace-up shoes bother the tops of my feet. The only exception to date are the Cobb Hill heeled oxford shoes I bought recently. I wouldn't recommend them for being on your feet all day, but they are very comfortable, and they are great with my longer pants that can't be worn with flats or lower heels.

9 years ago

catgirl

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Aravon is another nice comfort brand - I have a pair of burgundy croc Mary Janes from years ago that are comfy and held up well. I don't have picky feet but I do like to be comfortable.

9 years ago

Daria

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Here are my current pairs for the days I need to be on my feet a lot.
Agree that Clarks tend to be very comfortable.

Amazon

Clarks Women's Poem Cottage Ballet Flat

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Softspots Softspots Women's Tatianna Sandals

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Børn Womens Devon Oxford

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9 years ago

Kristin L

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Clarks and Borns have worked best for me. My mother and one of my best friends are on their feet all day (nurse and caterer, respectively) and they both swear by Danskos.

9 years ago

annabelle

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I'm just about to resurface a discussion on closed toe shoes for summer work environment, so stay tuned. Here are two threads that I've found so far.

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ndalsshoes

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....oe-sandals

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....nkle-boots

9 years ago

rachelmcquire

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You can opt for going for trendy flats as they allow air to pass through, which bellies don't allow. Colorful Flats with less dos upon them like this are great .

9 years ago

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