Recommend a pair of sandals that are comfortable to walk in and not TOO casual?

[Fredwina]

I just got a pair of these:
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/72458...othbay-sandals
They do run true to size, although we have an actual LL Bean store in ALB

[Wasp]

Have a look at Merrell Evera MJ leather pumps. I bought the scarlet one's on Amazon for $109.95
They look like a dress shoe, but are made to cycle in. I have worn them on my hybrid bike and found them to work really well. I have worn them all day shopping and found them to be comfortable.

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks everyone. I looked at all that folks suggested and none are quite right. Definitely don't want pumps in the summer heat -- it's gotta be sandals. Love the Aerosoles, Crankin, but they're a bit dressier than I was looking for at the moment. Some of the Keens looked promising and were cute, but reading the reviews, sounds like they would likely be too wide. I found a few on Zappos I'm considering. These are probably the top contenders at the moment:

http://www.zappos.com/trotters-kat-l...fcTest=fcl%3A0

They have velcro straps so could be adjusted somewhat.

[Crankin]

Emily, I saw some other Aerosole sandals that might be more casual/what you are looking for. I needed the ones I chose to wear with skinny jeans, to give my jeans/camisole outfit a bit of a dress up look, and be able to stand up all night. After all, this is a collective 60th birthday party for a bunch of people who look very good to start with and I want to feel "tall."
I've been drooling over those Merrells Wasp bought.

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks, Crankin. I did go to the Aerosole site but didn't see anything else that really moved me. I love the ones you got and think they would be perfect for your occasion, but I need something more general purpose. Since getting back from Belize, I have very few pairs of shoes, and every pair I have needs to serve multiple purposes since we may end up living in an RV eventually and having very limited storage capability. So I can't afford to be Imelda -- I need to make every item I purchase really count. That's what's tough.

I have a big ole blister on my left foot from the black thongs I ended up walking to dinner in last night. It was worth it as I was not going to wear my clunky Tevas (or worse yet, my walking shoes!), but OW, it hurt. I had to walk most of the way home barefoot!

[amb]

I am partial to Dansko sandals. The one I have (in both brown and black ) they discontinued last year but it's from the Sausalito line very similar to these:

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-da...axy-p_id207447

I think they are cute enough to be fashionable yet still super comfy and can be worn all day.

[emily_in_nc]

How does the width run on Danskos, amb? As I mentioned in the original post, my foot is on the narrow/low profile side, and as a result, I have a lot of problems finding shoes that fit.

Thanks!

[Triskeliongirl]

I got some Naturalizers recently as DSW that are dressy but comfy. I too have narrow feet and a very narrow heel. If they have worked for you before try them again. They have a new line that is dressier than what they used to make

[Chile Pepper]

Ariat makes some shoes that look similar, but fit me perfectly. And I'll always recommend these shoes be tried. Not as well known. They specialize in equine riding apparel. But make many other styles. Their shoes are all meant to be walked in, all day, every day.

Ooh, I love these! Do you wear the same size in both their boots and sandals? I have a pair of Ariat boots from my riding days, which I wear all winter long. They have just a bit of room in the toe. Half a size down for sandals/shoes?

[Wasp]

Have you looked at Naot shoes? They tend to fit narrow. Price wise they can be more $ than other brands, but you get what you pay for. I own several pair and find the comfort and quality well worth the price. Plus some models have interchangeable footbed which prolongs the life of the shoe.

[Crankin]

I also own 3 pairs of Naot shoes. I love, love, love them. The store I mentioned with the discount room sells them, and I do have a narrow heel, so they fit. And I fit perfectly in a size 36 in their dress shoes.

[zoom-zoom]

I have a pair of Keen Naples that I LOVE and can dress up a bit, but I have a WIDE foot. Danskos would be a great choice, but like others have said, they really need to be tried-on. The more traditional stapled clog style models tend to fit wider, I have found. Some of the less clog-like Danskos don't work on my duck feet at all.

[amb]

I think the Dansko sandals are probably M width - my foot it neither wide nor narrow. Many of the sandals have buckles to adjust the height. I have a high arch myself. I have also tried on Naot brand in the past as others have suggested. If I recall, they were indeed a little narrow for me. They are spendy indeed but high quality sandals that will last years! Good luck.

[Wasp]

I have a pair of Keen Naples that I LOVE and can dress up a bit, but I have a WIDE foot. Danskos would be a great choice, but like others have said, they really need to be tried-on. The more traditional stapled clog style models tend to fit wider, I have found. Some of the less clog-like Danskos don't work on my duck feet at all.

Finn shoes tend to fit wide to really wide foot. I have a pair of Phuket 2533 sandals in black nappa, they are incredibly comfortable. The footbed conforms to your foot making them more and more comfortable the more you wear them.