<p>Lol, Colorado mom! He would be utterly confused in my house then. I have some Ferragamos, Tod’s and a couple of Louboutins mixed with a bunch of Hokas (horrors!) and garden clogs - all perfectly lined by the front door. 
(I walk around the house barefoot).</p>
<p>If anyone needs professionally looking comfort shoes, another brand to consider is Taryn Rose (not cheap, but well worth the price).</p>
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For the most part I agree. However, I battled plantar fasciitis and these <a href=“Women's Spenco Sandals + FREE SHIPPING | Shoes | Zappos.com”>http://www.zappos.com/spenco-womens-sandals~3</a> actually helped me heal. Fantastic support, metatarsal bump and a heel cup. I have 5 pair and live in them from May - October.</p>
<p>I also second Ariat as a very comfortable and supportive brand. I have worn these for about 15 years…the first pair is still with me…used for dirty jobs etc. They are incredibly comfy and stylish (I get compliments all the time). They are my ‘airplane’ shoes. If my luggage goes elsewhere I can walk in these for many a day. <a href=“http://www.doversaddlery.com/ladies’-ariat®-heritage-iii-zip-paddock-boot/p/X1-38204/”>http://www.doversaddlery.com/ladies’-ariat®-heritage-iii-zip-paddock-boot/p/X1-38204/</a> </p>
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<p>Forgive me Lord, for I have sinned . . . (according to my Bag A Week pledge)</p>
<p>I went to Goodwill for a travel skirt and came home with a pair of purple Dansko platform sandals at $19. </p>
<p><a href=“Dansko nina violet full grain leather | 6pm”>http://www.6pm.com/dansko-nina-violet-full-grain-leather</a></p>
<p>I did also find a great new Eddie Bauer black jersey travel skirt with an extra wide ruched waist that can be folded over so the skirt can be above or below the knee $4.99.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/aster-convertible-skirt/23150234/_/A-ebSku_0310466100000040__23150234_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&backToCat=Dresses%20_%20Skirts&previousPage=SCAT&tab=women&dcolor=100”>http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/aster-convertible-skirt/23150234/_/A-ebSku_0310466100000040__23150234_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&backToCat=Dresses%20_%20Skirts&previousPage=SCAT&tab=women&dcolor=100</a></p>
<p>I haven’t read all posts, but I want to put in a plug for Nordstrom shoes, especially during their anniversary sale, going on now. You can wear them and return them if they are uncomfortable, which is a great selling point. I’m willing to pay more there, because it feels a little less risky.</p>
<p>I really hate to say this…and if you wear a 7, 7 1/2/ or 8…read ahead. Banana Republic shoes. They are so comfortable.</p>
<p>alas . . . 9 wide</p>
<p>I have a couple of non-specific suggestions. When I taught, I found my feet/back hurt less over the course of the day if I changed shoes during the day, stopped and put my feet up and then stretched, and if I could take a short walk midday, about ten minutes of actively striding. For me, it wasn’t the shoes–it was the standing. </p>
<p>So I have a tangent question on shoes (and dresses). On the tv program “Suit” (USA network), it’s fun to watch the costumes on the female characters. I</p>
<p>I realize NYC is more formal/stylish than most places… but would lawyers really dress like that? Assuming it’s all fiction. I’ve always envisioned female lawyers wearing suits and pumps, not sleeveless fitted dresses and spiky heels. Just curious. </p>
<p>Go to corporette (the blog) and you’ll have the answer! It’s geared mostly towards lawyers and no, Ally McBeal wasn’t a documentary either :-)</p>
<p>Re the Banana Republic shoes - I"m a size 7 1/2, and happened to pick up a pair of silver flats for … wait for it … $8. Really cute and comfortable, and can’t beat the price! Metallic shoes, whether silver or gold, are a go-to thing to have, IMO - you can throw on a white t shirt and black pants, but metallic shoes give it a little interest. </p>
<p>Dmd has great advice! One of my professors complained to me that she wore the most comfortable shoes and yet her feet were still killing her. Turns out, she was teaching all day long, standing in front of the class for almost 12 hours with just a short break to get to another building. I told her what dmd suggested, and she thought it would be worth trying. I will report her findings when I hear from her.</p>
<p>Standing is much more exhausting than walking.
Id also suggest designing a break or three during the day for everyone to actively stretch. </p>
<p>Shoes are so individual, what works for me may not work for you. I have a wider foot with a high-ish arch. Also thick ankles. Boots are almost impossible to fit, but some short boots work. Definitely not a boot w/o a zipper.</p>
<p>The only flat shoes I can wear are AGLs. Everything else needs a bit of a heel or a wedge - BB is right. Ecco has nice shoes with a concealed wedge that, to me anyway, are very comfortable.</p>
<p>Go to a good shoe store with a good return policy and try on a lot of shoes. Take some home and stand/walk in them on the surface you’ll be on most often. </p>
<p>Foot issues when running took me to a good podiatrist (they are few and far between, I’ve since found). My foot rolls out, and I needed an individualized insert to help even neutral shoes push my foot the right way. Back issues can be the result of weak abs, so trainers and/or PT can help. </p>
<p>Yes, shoes are individual. For me, SAS works pretty well. I know 7.5M works (or 8N for sandals). I have lots of SAS shoes in my closet, mostly purchases on eBay as new / near new. My theory is that other tried them, and they did not work. </p>
<p>I recommend seeing a podiatrist now and doing exercises that help protect you from back or leg/foot problems. A lot of folks I know like this brand: Softspots </p>
<p><a href=“Softspots Shoes | Comfortiva Shoes”>Softspots Shoes | Comfortiva Shoes;