https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:57:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2636028 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:16:28 +0000 catlady 2636028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have feet that are "difficult" (small, wide, bunions) and a long walking commute (1.5 miles each day) so I am very serious about my shoes. Like you, I like in Birks all summer and I love them. I have a pretty casual workplace, so not sure if any of these would work for you, but in colder weather I alternate between: Merrell boots, Toms avalons, various sneakers (right now a wide width Nike), Dankso clogs (I have the Ingrid style), and in the winter I swear by Ugg Adirondack. Most of these are pretty expensive but it is worth it to me, and some of them have lasted forever (my Danskos are almost 10 years old). Agree with others that I'd visit a "comfort shoe" store and try on a bunch of styles. Btw, I used to wear flats all the time but I really can't do it now that I'm older and walk more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2636014 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:57:31 +0000 lamariniere 2636014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Birkenstock makes actual shoes. I don't know how formal you need, but they have a number of styles. Not sure about the price point though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2636009 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:46:53 +0000 looch 2636009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a comfort shoe store near you? I'd really suggest going there and seeing what is available.</p> <p>Taryn Rose is a great brand, as is Orthaheel (Orthoheel?). I wear Rockports, especially their boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2635999 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:17:35 +0000 Bibliolove 2635999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My feet have always done well with the Naturalizer brand. A little cheaper than Keen or Danskos. I have high arches but narrow feet. I usually have issues with shoes giving me arch cramps, especially cheap flats. Those are the worst type of shoe. Otherwise, I like oxford type shoes for work. I'm on the lookout for a good pair still. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2635988 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:02:40 +0000 LulaBee 2635988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They are more than you want to spend, but I wear my Dansko Maria boots daily. I'm saving up for a second pair in another color. Hands down, the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2635907 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 21:03:06 +0000 Anagram 2635907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: I posted about this a couple of days ago and have been doing a lot of research. Check out Softsoles, Sofft, Earth, Vionic, Rockport, Aerosoles, and Dansko brands on zappos. Many styles are ugly, but there are some okay ones.</p> <p>I got a pair of Rockports today from Zappos that are super cushiony on the sole. I have a pair of Vionic boots coming tomorrow. I ordered some Cole Haan flats but I found them Meh in the comfort department, so I am probably sending those back and trying some others. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2635851 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:09:36 +0000 gingerbebe 2635851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If they can be open toe, the Dansko Isabel sandal is THE most comfortable work shoe I've ever owned. They have adjustable straps and has a low supportive sole that's a lot like a tennis shoe in terms of feel but they don't look terrible on the foot (they look 100x better in person). I got them for my first pregnancy and they have lasted for years of almost constant wear and have been adjusted through feet swelling. It's actually a discontinued style so you can find it pretty cheap on EBay or other online sources. I buy one size up in Danskos because my feet are wider. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2635825 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:15:48 +0000 Ms. RV 2635825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They aren't the cutest shoes in the world, but Keen Sienna MJ's are amazing. I am very blister prone and have a wide and high instep and these are so comfortable. The toe box is nice and wide. I often take 10,000 steps a day at work on concrete floors and I have no comfort issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2635816 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:04:05 +0000 mdf106 2635816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am prone to blisters, and for me, the solution is always wearing some form of socks, unless I am wearing sandals. I find boots or booties are the least likely to give me blisters, because they don't have an edge, and they are less likely to shift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/comfortable-work-shoes#post-2635812 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:48:34 +0000 MaryM 2635812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know these polls exist from time to time...but can anyone make any recommendations for me?</p> <p>I wore birkenstocks all summer (one thing I actually do like about summer) and now just about any shoe I wear gives me blisters. </p> <p>I had really comfy Dr. Scholl's flats and even they are giving me blisters. </p> <p>I sometimes walk a lot at work, so I need something with a supportive/cushy sole (just a thin layer of memory foam isn't enough). And I have fairly wide feet. </p> <p>$60 or under would be preferred. Thanks! </p>