Super comfortable shoes to wear with a cocktail dress?

[Anonymous]

I love Ara https://www.zappos.com/p/ara-kendall-black/product/9539047/color/3

https://www.zappos.com/p/ara-ophelia-black-1/product/9539045/color/125647

And lamour does pieds
https://www.zappos.com/p/lamour-des-pieds-jakoby-taupe-raindrop/product/9570299/color/931370

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone found cute, comfortable pumps or sandals to wear with orthotics and a cocktail dress? I have pretty bad arthritis in my feet but I'm not ready to give up on cute heels completely! I have found some wedge sandals that work pretty well in the summer without orthotics (think Papillo, Spring Step), and I've tried tennis shoes and boots with more casual dresses, but I have no shoe options for true cocktail attire when I can't get away with tennis shoes. I'm short and in my 50's. I can't be the only one! Any specific leads? Thank you!

Before the pandemic I had two pairs of naturalizer pumps similar (the same?) to these:
https://www.naturalizer.com/product/womens-michelle-pump-3014069/tender-taupe-leather-ec0218999

I could make it through a full work day and picking up my kids so maybe would work for you? Could try with an insert.

This pair is cuter if you can stand a pointed toe

https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/naturalizer-anna-pump/505984?activeColor=001&cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_Shopping_Pumps-_-New_Pumps&cadevice=m&gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCFRCY596oYe9VD2V2Il7ZLxCTimy-ZyT7CL3m8hBS1Be9vtauHpmTxoClZ0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yes to these. These are super comfortable even for problematic feet.

https://www.naturalizer.com/product/womens-michelle-pump-3014069/tender-taupe-leather-ec0218999

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone found cute, comfortable pumps or sandals to wear with orthotics and a cocktail dress? I have pretty bad arthritis in my feet but I'm not ready to give up on cute heels completely! I have found some wedge sandals that work pretty well in the summer without orthotics (think Papillo, Spring Step), and I've tried tennis shoes and boots with more casual dresses, but I have no shoe options for true cocktail attire when I can't get away with tennis shoes. I'm short and in my 50's. I can't be the only one! Any specific leads? Thank you!

Before the pandemic I had two pairs of naturalizer pumps similar (the same?) to these:
https://www.naturalizer.com/product/womens-michelle-pump-3014069/tender-taupe-leather-ec0218999

I could make it through a full work day and picking up my kids so maybe would work for you? Could try with an insert.

This pair is cuter if you can stand a pointed toe

https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/naturalizer-anna-pump/505984?activeColor=001&cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_Shopping_Pumps-_-New_Pumps&cadevice=m&gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCFRCY596oYe9VD2V2Il7ZLxCTimy-ZyT7CL3m8hBS1Be9vtauHpmTxoClZ0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I bought these post-pandemic in all 3 colors. I don't have to wear heels often, but when I do, I love these.

[Anonymous]

Indian style bejeweled slippers like this

https://birdies.com/products/womens-slides-swan-crystal-jeweled-black-glitter?variant=39606555213904¤cy=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItKjxn-v8-gIV1dzICh2B0gVcEAQYAiABEgK8cPD_BwE

[Anonymous]

This might just be my height talking (5'8"), but I'd rather wear a cute pair of flats than a chunky heel or wedge/platform. Those just end up looking clunky on me. I can get a much more delicate look with pointy toe flats, or maybe a 1/2" heel.

But then, I wear a size 9 shoe... chunky heels might not look so overwhelming on a smaller scale!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This might just be my height talking (5'8"), but I'd rather wear a cute pair of flats than a chunky heel or wedge/platform. Those just end up looking clunky on me. I can get a much more delicate look with pointy toe flats, or maybe a 1/2" heel.

But then, I wear a size 9 shoe... chunky heels might not look so overwhelming on a smaller scale!

I'm also 5'8 (but wear a size 10 or 11, depending on the brand) - I think chunky heels rarely look elegant. Wedges can look much sleeker, IMO, though it can be tough to find dressier versions. But something like these could work:

https://www.zappos.com/p/naturalizer-demie-black-patent/product/9809570/color/89

https://www.zappos.com/p/naturalizer-danae-black-snake/product/9809561/color/816

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, none of these are comfortable if you really have difficult feet. Comfort One Shoes or the Walking Company may have some options for dressier comfort shoes. I haven't found an option yet that doesn't sacrifice some style for comfort.

Yes very occasionally Comfort One has beautiful shoes. Sometimes they are all clunkers. My most expensive heels are from there and have lasted years.