comfy shoes to wear with a skirt?
Jun 30th, 2006, 05:55 AM
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comfy shoes to wear with a skirt?
I love wearing longer skirts in the summer, but never seem to be able to find stylish and comfortable shoes or sandals that look good with them. I am in my early 40s, so looking for something stylish and fairly young looking.. Looking for something that will stand up to a long day of walking around sightseeing or spent at an amusement partk.
Jun 30th, 2006, 06:26 AM
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I like the way espadrilles look with long skirts, and they are always stylish.
I find a low wedge, no higher than 2 1/2 inches to be comfortable for all day wear.
Flip flops also look young and stylish, and are comfortable, but I don't know how much support they give for all day walking.
I find a low wedge, no higher than 2 1/2 inches to be comfortable for all day wear.
Flip flops also look young and stylish, and are comfortable, but I don't know how much support they give for all day walking.
Jun 30th, 2006, 06:37 AM
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I like the various Dansko sandals and slides for all day comfort. Much better support for all day wear than flipflops. Birkenstock also has a line called Tatami that is more delicate in style than their chunkier signature Birk style, but they have the same wonderful foot bed as the Birks do.
Jun 30th, 2006, 07:02 AM
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For bargains, I like the website www.sierratradingpost.com for Dansko shoes and other good-for-your-feet wear. You can search by size, style, or brand name.
Jun 30th, 2006, 07:53 AM
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With any skirt that is a couple inches past your knee, you need some sort of platformish-heel/sole to keep from looking 'stumpy'...I like the espadriles too..Cole Haan / Nike makes a sandal tha has a tiny bit of a sole that lifts you up a bit, looks great with capris or skirts.
Jun 30th, 2006, 08:18 AM
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I wore a pair of Mephisto sandals every day of my trip - and almost every day since. They are about 1 1/2 inch wedges with cork insoles that mold to your feet and cushion every step. The most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. They are "slides" - no straps but they stayed on just fine.
Regarding the heel/ height - I wear flats most of the time but these give my foot the support my feet crave. When my feet are killing me I slide them on and there is an immediate "ahhh!!!".
They were pricey - about $150. I don't usually spend that much on shoes but it was a splurge for Paris - and money very, very well spent. They would (do) look great with a skirt.
Regarding the heel/ height - I wear flats most of the time but these give my foot the support my feet crave. When my feet are killing me I slide them on and there is an immediate "ahhh!!!".
They were pricey - about $150. I don't usually spend that much on shoes but it was a splurge for Paris - and money very, very well spent. They would (do) look great with a skirt.
Jun 30th, 2006, 08:28 AM
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I am another fan of Danskos and Mephistos---that's about all I wear. You can find some of each on sale at Sierra Trading Post (someone put the URL above). For Danskos, remember that they have several styles of sole: one is like a clog, but the "Bay Bridge" type of sole is much more stable.
http://www.dansko.com and select "Products" then "Women's" then "sandals" (If I put the exact page here it messes up the thread!)
The "Lolita" is a good example of the stable walking sole on a cute sandal; I've walked all day in mine. "Margrete" is an example of the clog base (best avoided, in my experience), and "Arabella" and "Ashley" have a higher, narrower heel---dressier but not as good for all-day walking or standing. Many of these may be found on sale at www.Danskooutlet.com
http://www.dansko.com and select "Products" then "Women's" then "sandals" (If I put the exact page here it messes up the thread!)
The "Lolita" is a good example of the stable walking sole on a cute sandal; I've walked all day in mine. "Margrete" is an example of the clog base (best avoided, in my experience), and "Arabella" and "Ashley" have a higher, narrower heel---dressier but not as good for all-day walking or standing. Many of these may be found on sale at www.Danskooutlet.com
Jun 30th, 2006, 08:55 AM
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I love Clarks sandals and shoes. I wear my sandals all day. Zappos.com has a good selection of them and you can search by color, size, heel height. I've noticed thought that what some people find really comfortable, I find uncomfortable. It really helps to try them on and walk around a little.
Jun 30th, 2006, 09:07 AM
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Try skechers and some of the other "fashion" athletic shoes. They have very cute Mary Janes and other styles that are confy for walking - I do a couple of miles in a typical day with errands etc. - while still being stylish enough for a casuale skirt.
(I'm now up to 5 women who have asked what my skechers were so they could buy them.)
(I'm now up to 5 women who have asked what my skechers were so they could buy them.)
Jun 30th, 2006, 09:20 AM
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Jun 30th, 2006, 11:18 AM
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Agreeing with the comment above that everyone's feet are different. I absolutely can't wear Mephisto or Dansko myself but do OK with Ecco and some (but not all) styles of Clarkes and Aerosoles.
