Ugly!

Really, really ugly.

I'm another big fan pf Naturalizer. I have these three and on those days when I have to be on my feet for 12+ hours straight (I'm an event director, so I really do mean 12 hours), they all work well. Not the most fashionable, but with pants they are not that bad.

http://www.amazon.com/Naturalizer-Womens-Marianne-Black-Leather/dp/B003VMANOC/

http://www.amazon.com/Naturalizer-Womens-Gable-Brown-Leather/dp/B004I7945S

http://www.dsw.com/shoe/naturalizer+hasten+glossy+flat?prodId=dsw12prod3100123&brand=300247&activeCats=women,300247&isBrand=y&categoryName=women

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Anonymous wrote:OK update from OP.

Went to DSW and tried on a bunch of pumps and ended up getting these http://www.dsw.com/shoe/madden+girl+getta+patent+pump?prodId=dsw12prod3760002&brand=300211&activeCats=women,300211&isBrand=y&categoryName=women

I got them in red too.

They are surprisingly comfortable. I've been wearing them all day (although not outside) and no problems so far.

Wow, seriously? Those look like they'd be really uncomfortable, but hey, good for you OP! Those are definitely better than the first ones you posted!!

That's what I thought too, but then I put them on and was shocked at how comfortable they were. I'm trying to be less fuddy-duddy. Let's see how long it lasts.

Anonymous wrote:OK update from OP.

Went to DSW and tried on a bunch of pumps and ended up getting these http://www.dsw.com/shoe/madden+girl+getta+patent+pump?prodId=dsw12prod3760002&brand=300211&activeCats=women,300211&isBrand=y&categoryName=women

I got them in red too.

They are surprisingly comfortable. I've been wearing them all day (although not outside) and no problems so far.

Wow, seriously? Those look like they'd be really uncomfortable, but hey, good for you OP! Those are definitely better than the first ones you posted!!

OK update from OP.

Went to DSW and tried on a bunch of pumps and ended up getting these http://www.dsw.com/shoe/madden+girl+getta+patent+pump?prodId=dsw12prod3760002&brand=300211&activeCats=women,300211&isBrand=y&categoryName=women

I got them in red too.

They are surprisingly comfortable. I've been wearing them all day (although not outside) and no problems so far.

OP here, I love the cole Haan options pp suggested. I'll definitely check those out. I also like neutralizer options another poster suggested. Thanks everyone!!!

Just want to throw huge props to the Cole Haan-Air line, as PP suggested. The shoes are very comfortable and they come in many varieties. I lived in a pair of ballet flats when I was pregnant--and I walk a lot, so they were worth the investment.

Hi OP - I'm the PP who asked what you like to wear. (I also walk tons and tons every day, and won't wear shoes I can't walk in.)

Here are some shoes that might work for you:

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/boots/PRDOVR~24685/24685.jsp

http://www.zappos.com/cole-haan-lana-short-boot-dark-chocolate

http://www.zappos.com/cole-haan-air-juliana-pump-45-empire-blue (try them in black, though)

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/boots/PRDOVR~54653/54653.jsp

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/jcrewcollection/PRDOVR~13733/13733.jsp

http://totokaelo.com/store/products/dieppa-restrepo/fw12/leon/natural-cork

The original 2 choices are absolutely hideous. They would be perfect choices to go with a witches costume, but other than that, no way!

I also would suggest Clarks. I wear them a lot. They certainly aren't the cutest shoes out there but if you are very selective, I think you can find things that are cute enough and they're extremely comfortable.

How about one of these options?

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/diamond_opal/62280

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/charmed_bow/63070

Also, keep Clarks in mind for springtime. their spring shoes seem a little better because they move away from the chunky winter look, which is their biggest downside overall.

PS - I work in the same kind of environment you do and I'm 34 and I also shop at Talbots.......what can you do? Ann Taylor isn't what it used to be!

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Anonymous wrote:No to all of the shoes on this threat. JUST. SAY. NO.
Get a pair of plain 2 inch pumps if you don't want to be trendy, but stay away from all these other shoes.

I take that back...I love the leopard pumps posted...but not sure if the OP will go for it.

Which ones are those? OP here.

14:02's Nine West shoes. They're great. Go for short pumps if you're afraid of not being comfortable. Stay away from chunky, clog like shoes. They're too hard to pull off if you're not 22, a hippie-waife, and don't live in Vermont.

OP here, that was me that bought the Nine West shoes. I'm glad I picked a pair of stylish shoes at least. I will try to find that pair in a lower heel.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No to all of the shoes on this threat. JUST. SAY. NO.
Get a pair of plain 2 inch pumps if you don't want to be trendy, but stay away from all these other shoes.

I take that back...I love the leopard pumps posted...but not sure if the OP will go for it.

Which ones are those? OP here.

14:02's Nine West shoes. They're great. Go for short pumps if you're afraid of not being comfortable. Stay away from chunky, clog like shoes. They're too hard to pull off if you're not 22, a hippie-waife, and don't live in Vermont.

OP, have you ever tried on a pair of naturalizer (sp) shoes? I find that some of their shoes are very cute (I just bought 2 at an after-Christmas sale!) and after you break them in they are oh-so-comfy too!