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Summer shoes (not sandals) for professional office

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AgentProvocateur · 09/04/2017 11:47

I'm looking for something that won't show my horrendous heels or toes, that can be worn without socks with ankle length black trousers or a skirt in a conservative professional office. Funky colours are ok - it just needs to be more of a shoe than a sandal. Thanks

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witwootoodleoo · 09/04/2017 11:52

Flats or heels?

LettuceMash · 09/04/2017 11:55

Oh I need these too.

TheWayYouLookTonight · 09/04/2017 12:01

I work in an office and i live in ballet flats of all different colours in the summer - pretty much everywhere sells them too!

AgentProvocateur · 09/04/2017 12:11

Preferably a small block heel (I am very short and a bit round, so anything that elongates me would be welcome!)

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AgentProvocateur · 09/04/2017 12:13

Thewayyoulooktonight, ballet pumps tend to give me sore shins (I walk to the station, and then again when I get off the train) although I could wear trainers to work and change when I get there...

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ElspethFlashman · 09/04/2017 12:14

Have you looked at Clark's? They tend to be good for summery office shoes.

BounceBounceSplishSplash · 09/04/2017 12:36

I quite like these topshop ones - think they'd look good with ankle grazers

m.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/heels-458/jury-mid-heel-v-cut-court-shoes-6478996?bi=0&ps=20&utm_medium=affiliate&network=awin&affiliate_id=323203&cmpid=aff_blog_awuk_323203&geoip=noredirect&awc=6009_1491737716_051001d0facb3d4b76d9b69c23f23f77

BounceBounceSplishSplash · 09/04/2017 12:38

Or these Office ones

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,33/2814920042?awaid=323203&utm_source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=323203%7Chttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.edits-styling.com%2Fblog%2F&awc=2374_1491737826_99f2739a4ef25dae0e431d25b3180eaf&istCompanyId=a5878f77-5a08-4067-8ebf-aeff72525cae&istItemId=qwlpxwmm&istBid=t

AgentProvocateur · 09/04/2017 13:07

I love these Top Shop ones, thanks. I wouldn't have thought of going there. And I'll also try Clark's (I've not been in there for years - since the DC got school shoes there!)

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justaweeone · 09/04/2017 15:18

These any good?
http://www.marksandspencer.com/mid-heel-buckle-court-shoes-with-insolia/p/p22494930?image=SD01T020673AB0XEC_90&color=RED&prevPage=plp&pdpredirect

Lenny1980 · 09/04/2017 15:28

Loafers could be a good bet, more supportive than ballet flats (which it sounds like you need with the sore shins) but can still look smart, especially with well fitting trousers.

MovingtoParadise · 09/04/2017 16:01

Fitflop navy patent flats ?

If you have any hip/knee/plantar fasciitis pain then they're great for that and smart.

AgentProvocateur · 09/04/2017 16:06

Thanks all. I've just ordered these m&s ones, justaweeone.

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justaweeone · 09/04/2017 21:41

Hope you like them when they arrive, I'm very tempted myself!

Chocolateteabag · 09/04/2017 22:14

If you aren't wearing socks - near tea tree oil rubbed between toes and on soles before you put shoes on each day will stop the foot odour bacteria in their tracks and keep your shoes smelling fresh

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