Comments on: When the shoe fits–and is comfortable as well!

By: DuchessOmnium

DuchessOmnium — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:03:00 +0000

Anyone else remember Earth Shoes in the 70s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_shoe)? I’ve always been a wuss about heels, though I admit I like the way my legs look when I wear them. These days I mostly slouch around in Ecco shoes, and sometimes I don’t look awful. I do better in the winter: Arche make stunningly expensive, elegant, French boots, perfectly comfortable (they use glove leather). About once every five years I buy them on sale in March to wear the following winters. Though I admit this year I have already bought Doc Marten ankle boots, full price. Flat as a pancake and purpley pink. How could a Duchess resist?

By: What’s An Old Lady Shoe? | MidLife-Beauty

What’s An Old Lady Shoe? | MidLife-Beauty — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:33:26 +0000

[...] old (which is why we don’t recognize ourselves in the mirror these days). I do know that the ills of the aging foot, of which I wrote last week on MidLifeBloggers, are mine. I still won’t wear space shoes, but I’ve moved into the arena of Comfort [...]

By: lisaweldon

lisaweldon — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I found some Dr. Scholls to wear on my Paris walks. They are SOOOOOO comfortable! but pretty, nope.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:45:00 +0000

Those ARE cute. I have flat feet and have never been able to tolerate heels. I also have big feet–size ten–and they were narrow as well, and almost impossible combination to fit! And now I deal with a swelling problem which further complicates my ability to find suitable footwear. So I feel your pain!

By: longhollow

longhollow — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:59:00 +0000

I discovered Chaco sandals a few years ago. They saved my feet!! But thanks for letting us know about these. I’ll check them out.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:23:00 +0000

Boy, can I identify with this! When I do find shoes that fit the bill I usually can’t afford them.
However, thanks to a friend with similar issues – including the additional annoyance of a back problem – I discovered MBT. They were recommended by her podiatrist and he Dr. as well – and they have prevented her from having to have back surgery. I call that a true endorsement.
I have two pair – a pair of black Maryjanes and a pair of really cute sandals. Got them at http://us.mbt.com/Default.aspx?lang=en-US
They have practically saved my life. They are a little bit clunky and take some getting used to in regards to their “rolling” effect – but I feel like I am walking on clouds … I almost want to jump up and down and dance in them.
Thanks for reposting this. I think there are a lot more of us out there than the manufacturers realize or more of them would jump on the bandwagon.

By: Jayne

Jayne — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:29:00 +0000

Thanks for the link to Footsmart. I didn’t know about them and need some comfortable dress heels for a black cocktail dress.

By: SharonGreenthal

SharonGreenthal — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:11:00 +0000

I won’t buy shoes that are uncomfortable anymore. Cole Haan Air Nike heels are a gift to all women. I also bought some very cute Naturalizer high heel sandals this summer and wore them a lot. I prefer to be barefoot!