Supportive semi-cute flats?

[fallstoclimb]

Thanks Blueberry!! I'm actually trying to figure out how to pivot it to be more about women & bikes (because right now its about literally whatever I feel like talking about haha).

[shootingstar]

Interesting. My interpretation of ballet flat shoes...are really flat shoes that hardly any heel. I have a silver pair which I loved but haven't worn for a decade. They kill my feet now.

I have dress shoes..only 3 pairs that I wear right now and they are all different with various degrees of walkability. What I look for since I've given up on support (I have customized orthotics and cannot wear them unless I buy $250.00+ shoes.) for dress shoes, is the upper part of shoe is not cut minimally and covers a lot of your foot, there's a shoe buckle that will keep foot in and a heel base that is broad under the ball of foot.

Rest of my shoes are for dress pants, more chunky, etc.

[ny biker]

Almost all of my shoes are from Clark's. They are very comfortable. I was even able to find high heels that I could walk in for several hours without problems.

I typically wear a size 9 shoe but most of my Clark's are an 8.5. There are Clark's stores at several malls around here so I'm able to try them on, but Zappo's also sells them.

They have different lines -- Privo is more casual, Unstructured is very soft leather, Artisan is on the dressier side.

[fallstoclimb]

Clarks are a good idea, I will check those out. I used to have several pairs of clogs by them that were reasonably comfortable. Flats are just hard to make work -- but I will keep trying!!

[Catrin]

I love Clarks - especially Clark Artisans. I must have support, I will say that there are some Clarks Mary Janes that have worked well for me in that area. I really like the Clarks Artisan Kessa Agnes Mary Janes - I've a couple pair. They are comfortable and are fine for jeans, slacks, and business casual depending on the style. I wear a size 9 N - and I can usually actually FIND my size in narrow for Clarks Artisan styles.

They aren't exactly flats, but not far from it. Even with my feet and knees I can handle them all day long :-) They used to come in more colors - and they may not be what you had in mind but I wanted to mention them. The link is to Peltz Shoes - I LOVE their prices - these shoes retail for over $100 and Peltz has them for just under $50 :-)

[VeganBikeChick]

Thanks for the link to Peltz, catrin. I just got some super cute easy street shoes for $30!

[Catrin]

Thanks for the link to Peltz, catrin. I just got some super cute easy street shoes for $30!

I swear by them - now they are not the fastest in shipping - but the prices can't be beat. Apparently they've been around a long time, I discovered them a couple years ago.

[emily_in_nc]

Almost all of my shoes are from Clark's. They are very comfortable. I was even able to find high heels that I could walk in for several hours without problems.

I typically wear a size 9 shoe but most of my Clark's are an 8.5. There are Clark's stores at several malls around here so I'm able to try them on, but Zappo's also sells them.

They have different lines -- Privo is more casual, Unstructured is very soft leather, Artisan is on the dressier side.

I have had great luck with Clarks too. They are comfortable, not ultra spendy, and attractive. I also size down a half-size in Clarks.