Gulp. Help me with shoes?

[bornbaker]

Can you get some inserts? Dr. Scholls?

Actually, Dr. Schools has some really cute shoes in general. Some are old lady, but some are cute!

[fuckyourcouch]

If you check clearance at places like dsw, or sites like 6pm, ruelala when they do comfort brands, etc. you can get a lot of the spendy comfort brands for cheap.

I have been most satisfied with bare traps, sofft, Clark's, etc.

[btay]

What is your definition of spendy?

[fuckyourcouch]

Also, even within one comfort brand, the way they feel can vary significantly. You might have to try them on in person to find something that will work

[iamali]

I think part of the problem is that, in general, flats are not that supportive.

How much are you willing to spend on the flats? I have some Cole Haan Nike Air flat that I adore and I find very comfortable.

[btay]

www.dsw.com/shoe/clarks+reid+ricki+wedge+sandal?prodId=314116&productRef=SEARCH

[btay]

www.dsw.com/shoe/clarks+recent+dutchess+flat?prodId=277514&productRef=SEARCH

[fuckyourcouch]

Jul 10, 2014 12:16:23 GMT -5 toledo said:

Jul 10, 2014 12:14:58 GMT -5 btay said:

What is your definition of spendy?

I shop Target and Payless.  lol.  Anything above $20 gives me heartburn, but obvs I am willing to invest a bit more now for good stuff that will stop THE PAIN.

Have you tried the dexflex stuff at Payless? I've had luck with their flats being comfy. 

[iamali]

Take a few deep breaths before you click on this link and imagine your feet feeling wonderful.


www.colehaan.com/air-monica-ballet-black-black-patent/D37943.html?dwvar_D37943_color=Black-black%20Patent&dwvar_D37943_width=B

[CurlyQ284]

I like aerosoles. I had an outlet near my house and I could usually find something cute for $30-$40 since I'm similar with my shoe spending and wearing habits. I'm not sure if they have an outlet near you but they sell them on zappos too.

[Deleted]

The payless ones are so comfy and cute. Lots of people swear by them.


My mother has plantars fasciatis (sp?) and she wears them constantly.

[Deleted]

I like these in all black.


www.payless.com/womens-daylight-wedge/74507.html?dwvar_74507_color=black_nude#start=25



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[btay]

www.dsw.com/shoe/born+adele+flat?prodId=248711&productRef=SEARCH

I apologize for my inability to post pics in the post, work internet is the poo.

[Deleted]

What size do you wear, toledo?

Might as well shop for real for you and give you direct links!

[thebreakfastclub]

Not cheap, but I really like Keens. They have a lot of casual styles - very comfortable and hold up great. The Nike Comfort Thong is a nice flip flop that has good support as well.

For flats, I bought a pair of Dr. Scholl's brand flats when I was pregnant at DSW, and those were amazingly comfortable and cute. I have also had success at Kohl's with shoes. It seems like the brands that layer rubber into the soles are easiest on the feet.

[nahoku]

My go-to comfort brands are sofft, born and dansko. Sofft and born have cuter styles than dansko. My danskos are sandals and they don't sell then anymore but I promise they are nowhere near as hideous as their clogs and they are the most comfortable shoes I own.

I know zulily.com has sofft and born on their site sometimes. Regular prices for their shoes are probably $80-120, on zulily, I got three pairs of sofft shoes for $140.

It is worth the $$ for comfortable shoes!

[sequins]

Jul 10, 2014 12:24:48 GMT -5 @lazerus24 said:

I like these in all black.


www.payless.com/womens-daylight-wedge/74507.html?dwvar_74507_color=black_nude#start=25

I second this. Very comfortable. All the dexflex shoes are super comfortable and hardly need any breaking in.

I also got those 3 inch heels from Payless - Carmen pumps I think. They are also very comfortable. I wore them through a lot of whole day standing events.

For sandals, I recommend the Lands End ones. I think they are on sale for $25 now. 


www.landsend.com/products/womens-taylor-cross-strap-espadrilles/id_261039?sku_0=::JKS

[stephlove]

Jul 10, 2014 12:24:48 GMT -5 @lazerus24 said:

I like these in all black.


www.payless.com/womens-daylight-wedge/74507.html?dwvar_74507_color=black_nude#start=25

I LOVE these shoes. I never thought that I could be so happy with a pair of shoes that only cost me $20. I wear these nearly every day and they are so comfortable.

You can't go wrong with the dexflex flats either. I find that they give me just enough support. 

[amberlyrose]

I have these for my sandals and I love them. The arch support is great and I wore them for almost 7 days straight walking around Italy.

www.6pm.com/reef-reef-rivers

[Deleted]

Cole Haan Gilmore Flats ($52.49)


A bit of a splurge.  I trust farmvillelover if she says the Payless will work!

[Deleted]

Jul 10, 2014 12:42:14 GMT -5 @astrid said:

Go to the doctor, especially because you're an exercise person. You might need new exercise shoes.

this is really good advice. After pregnancy, my arches developed weird issues and my feet were in SUCH pain even when I wore my running shoes to work. I got fitted at a good running store for new shoes to wear just during workouts and put podiatrist-recommended insoles in my casual shoes and it made a world of difference. Now that I'm not screwing my feet over during the high impact exercise time, I can wear regular cheap shoes without pain.

That said, I have Keen flats and good old fashioned Birks that I adore.

[gozf]

Jul 10, 2014 12:24:48 GMT -5 @lazerus24 said:

I like these in all black.


www.payless.com/womens-daylight-wedge/74507.html?dwvar_74507_color=black_nude#start=25

I AM WEARING THESE RIGHT NOW.

toledo, i think the dexflex line will be a good match for your needs.

I have a pair of shoes that I got on clearance at DSW recently that are probably going to horrify 85% of this board, but I am obsessed with them.  www.dsw.com/shoe/bare+traps+duffy+wedge+sandal?prodId=296196&brand=300040&activeCats=women,300040&isBrand=y&categoryName=women

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Jul 10, 2014 12:20:29 GMT -5 iamali said:

Take a few deep breaths before you click on this link and imagine your feet feeling wonderful.


www.colehaan.com/air-monica-ballet-black-black-patent/D37943.html?dwvar_D37943_color=Black-black%20Patent&dwvar_D37943_width=B

I have these, and they are great.

But I got them for just $49 at the outlet.

[Deleted]

Do you have any outlet stores near you?

That might be a good way to get great quality shoes for less, too.

But it really sounds like this Dexflex thing is awesome.

[Deleted]

We all really ARE old.

[Deleted]

Jul 10, 2014 13:02:07 GMT -5 @lazerus24 said:

We all really ARE old.

Well, yes, I am 37.

I own it.

[fuckyourcouch]

Jul 10, 2014 12:57:34 GMT -5 gozf said:

Jul 10, 2014 12:24:48 GMT -5 @lazerus24 said:

I like these in all black.


www.payless.com/womens-daylight-wedge/74507.html?dwvar_74507_color=black_nude#start=25

I AM WEARING THESE RIGHT NOW.

toledo, i think the dexflex line will be a good match for your needs.

I have a pair of shoes that I got on clearance at DSW recently that are probably going to horrify 85% of this board, but I am obsessed with them.  www.dsw.com/shoe/bare+traps+duffy+wedge+sandal?prodId=296196&brand=300040&activeCats=women,300040&isBrand=y&categoryName=women

[Yankees21]

I have flat feet and struggle with flats, but the Payless ones really are great (and super cheap!)

[Deleted]

I am the same way - comfort all day, every day. Thank god they have started to come out with cute flats. I felt isolated for a while there in a world of heels and wedges. I would break my ankles.

These are incredibly light and comfy. No rubbing on the back or toes. Very casual though, more so for weekends. I want them in different colors.
www.naturalizer.com/en-US/Product/EC0209833-3010943/Naturalizer/Black+Stretch+Fabric/BZees+Boardwalk.aspx

And I agree you can't go wrong with BORN shoes. They have a ton of different styles for different seasons, always like you are walking on clouds.

[Yankees21]

I also have these sandals that really comfortable and cheap.

m.jcpenney.com/mobile/jsp/browse/product.jsp?_DARGS=/mobile/jsp/browse/ppThumbnail.jsp_AF&_dynSessConf=837674199374123740&deprtId=&ppId=pp5003550863&sub_catId=&dimCombo=&Ntt=&/com/jcpenney/profile/bean/UserSessionBean.currentResultIndex=21&subcat_Id=&currIndx=21&cateId=cat100240063&_D%3A/com/jcpenney/profile/bean/UserSessionBean.currentResultIndex=+