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  1. #1
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    Supportive, Professional Dress Black Flats?

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    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!

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    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

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    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.

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

    CA
    Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...

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    I get mine from target
    2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
    2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
    2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zen View Post
    I get mine from target
    That's Tar-zhay.....

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    danskos or clarks.

  8. #8
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    I've found some cute shoes at Bakers. Smaller mall shoe store.
    Beth

  9. #9
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    Merrell has some cute black "snappy casual" shoes.

  10. #10
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mickchick View Post
    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.
    Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...

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    Quote Originally Posted by CA_in_NC View Post
    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.

  13. #13
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    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.

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    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.

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

 

 

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