Supportive, Professional Dress Black Flats?

[minn]

My Franco Sarto black patent leather flats are looking pretty beat..

I hate shoe shopping and gave up quickly this weekend. If I could wear running shoes all the time, I would!! Unfortunately my place of employment would not be fond of that.

Anyone have any suggestions for black flats that are supportive yet fairly stylish?

Thanks, Runners!

[Jones]

I love Naot shoes, they have a great insole made of cork. I buy mine on Zappos.com in various sizes and styles and then return any that don't fit right or look right.
Jones

[tulip]

I like Naots, too, but they can be pricey. I find Naturalizers very comfortable, and they come in a variety of styles. This makes me so glad that I work at home, though (in my slippers sometimes!) I had a weeklong business trip full of meetings and presentations last week and wore heels the whole week. I can feel it in my back this weekend.

[Blueberry]

I've worn Dansko clogs for years. With suits, to court, on the weekends, etc. They're certainly dressy enough with pants:)

CA

[Zen]

I get mine from target :)

[snapdragen]

I get mine from target :)

That's Tar-zhay..... :D

[Cataboo]

danskos or clarks.

[bmccasland]

I've found some cute shoes at Bakers. Smaller mall shoe store.

[beccaB]

Merrell has some cute black "snappy casual" shoes.

[Selkie]

My standby are my Frye Harness boots (I have them in black, dark brown, distressed lighter brown, and tan!!). I can dress them up and wear them w/long skirts for work. I also found Clarks, Born, and Reiker to be very comfortable.

I have several pairs of Clark's Artisan line that are heels and actually are more comfortable than most of my flats.

[Blueberry]

My standby are my Frye Harness boots (I have them in black, dark brown, distressed lighter brown, and tan!!). I can dress them up and wear them w/long skirts for work. I

I've been very tempted by a pair at my local store. They're even 25% off.....

Must. Resist. Temptation.

[Selkie]

I've been very tempted by a pair at my local store. They're even 25% off.....

Must. Resist. Temptation.

Do it. You'll have them forever. They truly "mold" to your feet and are very very comfortable. Versatile, too. Look better, feel better w/age.

[Crankin]

I find the Dansko clogs just a bit too much of a "crunchy" look to wear with skirts or even some dress pants. I finally broke down and bought a pair this year, though.
I second the Naots. They go on sale at STP a lot and I find the ones even with the heels are super comfortable.
There is a place here called Footstock that carries all of the high priced Euro shoes; unfortunately, their web site is just being developed. They have an upstairs discount room, where you can always find these brands on sale. Perhaps look for a store like this? DSW always has lots of Franco Sarto.

[ny biker]

I'm a big fan of Clark's. I find they run a bit large - normally I wear a 9 (US), but with Clark's I wear an 8.5.

[rocknrollgirl]

+1 on the Dansko clogs. I am on my feet all day and they are wonderful.

[Blueberry]

Do it. You'll have them forever. They truly "mold" to your feet and are very very comfortable. Versatile, too. Look better, feel better w/age.

They're on hold:)

CA

[Wahine]

I personally wear Danskos and love them. I am also on my feet all day and walked all over China in my Danskos. I prefer the closed heel models. As a PT I ofen recommend them but also Ecco, Rockport, Naot, Clarks, Keen - though I don't think that these are very dressy.

You can also invest in a good over the counter foot bed and put them in almost any comfortable shoe for more support. Superfeet makes a footbed specifically for dress shoes.

[Grog]

Another vote for Naot.

Lots of replaceable parts, too.

[Selkie]

They're on hold:)

CA

What color did you get?

[redrhodie]

Hey Mick,

What socks do you wear with your Fryes? I have a pair, and love them except my socks fall down with them. Any suggestions?

[Selkie]

Hey Mick,

What socks do you wear with your Fryes? I have a pair, and love them except my socks fall down with them. Any suggestions?

These work great: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodLI_WOO.html
Also the Defeet pink wool socks (lighter weight ones, not the thicker ones). TE carries them but I didn't bother with a link.

If it's cold & I'm wearing a skirt, I'll wear tights and no socks with them.

[Karma007]

I live in my Danskos, year round. You can wear them with any sock (or without) and the next best thing to bearfoot.

[Blueberry]

What color did you get?

Patience paid off. I thought long and hard about them, and since I didn't yet have a job offer and they were still a bit expensive, I put them back. They went on sale 50% off, and I have 2 job offers (we're working out details, but they're pretty firm). They came home today. They're a tan distressed leather. Oh so pretty.

I got a nice pair of court-worthy dansko heels too:)

CA

ETA: They're these: http://www.zappos.com/product/101191/color/65553. Just in time for 39 degrees and raining tomorrow. Ick.

[minn]

You all were so helpful in my search for a cute new pair of shoes!

In case you were wondering, I purchased a pair of patent leather Dansko's...

I LOVE THEM! They're so so comfortable and definitely cute. Thanks all :)

[lisathew8lifter]

one of my favorite brands that no on has mentioned is the Sofft brand. their heels are as comfortable as my running shoes!