trying to find a decent pair of shoes without spending 200-300 bucks, thanks.

I like these but also like Nine West Cloud Nine's.

I wear the open summer shoes all summer long! They are everywhere and cost about $50-the ones with the black elastic strap across the foot and sort of high thick sole.<BR>Most comfortable shoes!!!

Caroline, those are also my favorite - have been wearing them for 4 years now.<BR><BR>However, this will be for fall footwear, and likely some rain.<BR><BR>Those flip flops will be going with me though...

Don't they make some sort of thick soled loafer that would be great for casual walking?<BR>

I think Dansko makes extremely comfortable shoes and wear them all the time. Have you ever worn them?

Just bought some Josef Seibel shoes from Nordstrom Rack for about $60 today. Super comfy, light, soft black leather, relatively cute AND my orthotics fit in them. They're sort of somewhere between a loafer and a short boot.<BR><BR>For those looking for the perfect shoes, I spent forever looking (Mephisto, Ecco, etc.) What I really needed was to visit a podiatrist. I shelled out the $400 for orthotics to help my heels/arches. I think I was too proud and felt too young (30) to have to visit the foot doctor. It was an expensive purchase, but it's made recent Euro adventures much more comfortable.