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.
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!
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
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