Comfortable Smart Office Shoes Wanted
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Hello
So for years now I've always accepted that office shoes will not be comfortable. Now before I buy some more I thought I'd ask if there is such a thing as a comfortable smart looking shoe. Surely you City boys who actually walk a reasonable distance to and from work your office shoes don't put up with discomfort. No hush puppys please...
So for years now I've always accepted that office shoes will not be comfortable. Now before I buy some more I thought I'd ask if there is such a thing as a comfortable smart looking shoe. Surely you City boys who actually walk a reasonable distance to and from work your office shoes don't put up with discomfort. No hush puppys please...
Skywalker said:
Why do you feel work shoes should be pain inducing monsters?
Not serious pain - just useles at walking in. If I do venture into the city and walk say half a mile I develop blisters. Its not serious but its enough to make me consider carrying other footwear in my back pack.I have wider than normal feet (though not totally hobbit-like) and most ordinary office style shoes are too tight and uncomfortable.
There are however many manufacturers who make them in various widths, once I realised this, there suddenly became far more choice available, sometimes you need to wait a few days for a shop to get your style and width in stock. Find a good shoe shop who give you some personal attention and you should be ok.
There are however many manufacturers who make them in various widths, once I realised this, there suddenly became far more choice available, sometimes you need to wait a few days for a shop to get your style and width in stock. Find a good shoe shop who give you some personal attention and you should be ok.
Edited by Shaolin on Monday 21st October 09:23
Another vote for Next leather shoes. I've had a few pairs over the years for work, I don't think you can beat them for a 'disposable shoe'.
I buy the ones that are around £50 a pair and I get about 4-5 years out of them, wearing them 9-5 Monday to Friday including a fair bit of walking.
After a few weeks they are honestly as comfy as a pair of trainers.
I know I'll probably get slated as everyone on here probably wears £500 handmade shoes, but for my needs, the Next shoes are comfy, look quite smart, are hard wearing and polish up really well.
I buy the ones that are around £50 a pair and I get about 4-5 years out of them, wearing them 9-5 Monday to Friday including a fair bit of walking.
After a few weeks they are honestly as comfy as a pair of trainers.
I know I'll probably get slated as everyone on here probably wears £500 handmade shoes, but for my needs, the Next shoes are comfy, look quite smart, are hard wearing and polish up really well.
Ved said:
All good shoes need breaking in a bit and that can come with a week of discomfort. Honestly, Next resell some good Italian shoes and they last too. About £90 or so but you do get what you pay for.
^This. If I'm in the office all day I'll wear some posher ones, but I go to a lot of trade shows and these are the only shoes I'll wear if I need to do some walking about. Surprisingly well made and long-lasting, too.PedroB said:
I hate to admit it because it really isn't cool but I buy M&S men's shoes for marching about in for work.
Comfy and really well made. Current pair are four years old and on their third sole. Think they were about £65 when I bought them.
+1 Comfy and really well made. Current pair are four years old and on their third sole. Think they were about £65 when I bought them.
The airflex range are by far the most comfortable work shoes I have ever worn.
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Airflex-E2-84-A2-Al...
I think Loake or Church's are the standard recommendations.
My Loake's are very comfortable for walking in but did require a few days breaking in.
Getting shoes that fit is probably as important as buying a decent shoe in the first place.
Also worth remembering that cheap shoes are often false economy. At least get something that can be re-soled and re-healed.
My Loake's are very comfortable for walking in but did require a few days breaking in.
Getting shoes that fit is probably as important as buying a decent shoe in the first place.
Also worth remembering that cheap shoes are often false economy. At least get something that can be re-soled and re-healed.
I second Clarks. They've got a built in heel and sole so can't be re-soled, but they last for ages, look good and are very comfy indeed.
I'm wearing something like this now:
http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20352651
I'm wearing something like this now:
http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20352651
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