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Shoe shopping is not easy for me. Which ones should I keep?

April 12th, 2009 at 04:48 am

I am not like some women who can go out to the mall and come back with many pairs of shoes.

For me it is a huge task. Mainly because of a few really good shoes I own. So I want a shoe that is comfortable, that feels soft like a slipper, breathable, flexible, very stable... Very hard to find at any price range and even harder at a reasonable one.

I can't bring myself to pay upwards $800 for decent shoes. You could by a crappy car for that amount! but finding something in $200 range is tough. It is mostly a clearance bin of nicer brands (no, not the luxury name brands like Prada, just unknown here comfortable European ones that I know fit my feet well.)

So I was looking for a comfy spring/fall "walking around in jeans" shoe and a neutral casual sandal. I buy on average one pair in 3 months.

I ordered 3 pairs with the intend to return those that do not fit well. I am in between sizes, so all 3, each are half size different, may or may not fit. (it is free return shipping so it is ok to try).


I really like the look and I have few outfits that work with it. However, it was only available half size smaller than it is available. But I know the brand and their nubuck is really soft and stretches, so there is a chance.


Not really feminine, but really really comfortable. I tried this one in the store and it was heavenly to walk in. It cost twice as much in the store than on clearance on the internet. Perfect for days when I need to walk a lot and wear less formal pants or jeans.


Neutral, stable, A little "vanilla" but may work with a lot of bright colors. I'll see if I like it.

I won't keep all of them because it is just too much money. I am uncomfortable spending that much on shoes in one month.
What do you guys think of them?

I like these 2 sandals but they did not have my size as they are all clearance items from last year collections:





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5 Responses to “Shoe shopping is not easy for me. Which ones should I keep?”

  1. whitestripe Says:
    April 12th, 2009 at 05:15 am 1239513301
    1239513301

    personally i like the dark grey closed in shoes and the red peep toe wedges. i too like comfortable shoes over heels but i like a more girly look so i usually buy ballet flats with good soles and arch support and a few different pairs of ones similar to the dark grey ones you have up there. i am the complete opposite to most girls i know with high heels - i do not wear them often so i see no point in spending a lot of money on them. i will wear them to weddings etc, so i only spend under $100 on heels, some times under $50, because one wear once a year is going to make them last a very long time! i have about four pairs which are over 2 years old, and they are all in perfect condition.

  2. Nika Says:
    April 12th, 2009 at 05:42 am 1239514928
    1239514928

    Whitestripe, I normally like them more feminine as well. And I wear thinner, more delicate, higher slender heel shoes when I go somewhere I know I will just have to walk to and from the car and park within few blocks. Party, restaurant, etc...

    But this time I was looking for something really comfortable - I live in a very car unfriendly city and am better off doing most of my errands (shopping, picking up dry cleaning, buying groceries, almost everything else) on foot. That involves a lot of walking. So I need something really comfortable for those purposes. I don't like to wear sneakers other than for exercising (one of my "things" I guess...) .

  3. whitestripe Says:
    April 12th, 2009 at 05:52 am 1239515534
    1239515534

    i understand. i don't even own a pair of joggers, i should get some though... Smile

  4. Apprentice Bliss Hunter Says:
    April 12th, 2009 at 06:32 pm 1239561138
    1239561138

    hmmm hmmm... Man sticking his nose into wemenns biziness... but

    love the look of the red closed in shoes but if you are using them for doing errands under jeans you have to go for the grey comfortable ones.... grey will also be easier to keep clean.... besides you could brighten them up by sticking yellow stars on the sides or cool badges.

  5. crazyliblady Says:
    April 12th, 2009 at 06:36 pm 1239561403
    1239561403

    I like the second pair that are black lace ups. I suppose it's really a personal thing, though. If these are shoes you would wear to work, examine what kind of work you do. Are you on your feet 8 hours a day? What kind of arch support do you need? Do you feet or back problems? Personally, I cannot wear sandals, flat shoes, or those with heels higher than 1 inch. I have really flat feet and no arches. To be comfortable and have no back, feet, or leg pain, I have to wear orthotics in my shoes as well as shoes with really good arch support and laces. Slip-ons do not work.

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