'Inappropriate footwear' at work?

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I work in high-end retail and am 32 weeks pregnant. My feet have swollen up and it's now uncomfortable for me to wear anything except my Ugg boots.
For the last week at work I have been wearing them along with maternity clothes - the dresses that my company sell no longer fit me, and look hideously skin tight now anyway!
I'm doing 9 and 10 hour days where I am stood on my feet almost constantly.
This morning my manager told me I had to go change my shoes and had to go back to wearing my old black work ones which literally do not fit me. I have been shopping to try and get a bigger size but I don't have a lot of spare money and I can't seem to get any comfortable ones that I don't have to shove my feet into.
Work have told me I am no longer allowed to wear my boots. AIBU to think this is unfair? Or am I being 'entitled' as someone at work so kindly put it?

You are "entitled" to wear supportive shoes that fit you at work. Ugg boots don't fit into that category though.

What does your maternity risk assessment say? What provision have they made for you to ensure you have adequate rests and to prevent feet swelling? They have done a maternity risk assessment, right? And are regularly meeting with you to update it? It is a legal requirement I believe....

I am sorry but i dont think ugg boots are appropriate for work.

I doubt that the only shoes that you can comfortably wear are Ugg boots and so does your employer by the look of it, be careful that you don't end up talking yourself into starting your maternity leave sooner than you want to.

My risk assessment just says I shouldn't do any heavy lifting/climbing ladders in the stock room etc

If you work in high-end retail then no, Ugg boots aren't appropriate footwear. And they are super-unsupportive so won't be doing your feet any good either (God I sound like my mother).

So you have to sit down with your manager and come to a solution. Does your shop sell shoes?

You need regular breaks and access to a chair and toilet

I meant that Uggs are not appropriate for your feet if they are swollen and you are heavily pg

No arch support whatsoever. I don't give a shit about how you look, I am thinking of your poor arches.

They do well shoes but just occasion type shoes with heels if you see what I mean.
Can anyone suggest a shop other than Clark's/Barrett's then for shoes as I have done my best to get another pair of shoes from both these shops. They might not be as supportive but my uggs are a damn sight comfier than wearing my old work shoes which are now too small and hurt to walk in.

Do you wear a onesie as well?

Firstly, I'd make sure that seriously swollen feet weren't a sign of something more sinister - probably not, especially if you are on your feet all day, but worth checking out
Secondly, your employer has a duty to accomodate your condition to an extent, and that might well mean, allowing you perform a different role where you get to sit down more. They should have done a maternity risk assessment and you need to abide by it.
Thirdly, Ugg boots are not really suitable footwear for work, but I would speak to my manager about the situation and ask what alternative, realistic solution they propose.

vtech is that supposed to be some goady dig?

M and S are worth a try for sensible comfy shoes. I don't know anyone who would wear UGGs in a customer facing role for work, pregnant or not.

Justforlaughs I was worried about pre eclampsia when my feet started swelling but midwife says my blood pressure is fine, can swelling be caused by other things?

What about M&S, they have wide fitting shoes in all styles.

I think it was, baby. Best ignored.

Yeah, M+S FootGlove thingies come in extra wide sizes and are very squishy.

Not the height of cool exactly, but needs must. And your arches will thank you for it.

Depending on how your feet have changed, you could try Evans (wider fitting) or M&S Footgloves, or independent shoe shops and department stores which stock Van Dal.

tweety I never thought about M&S, thanks :)
I know my Uggs are not really 'appropriate' but I was just wondering what else I am supposed to wear as I have tried really hard over the last week to get another pair of shoes and can't seem to find a comfy pair :( and I can't hobble round all day at work in a pair of too small shoes, that's just as unprofessional.

M&S and Next both have a good range of wider fit, low heeled shoes which will look smarter than Ugg boots.

Low black wedges would be supportive and smart looking. New Look do wide fittings and with a pair of insoles they will do you for the next few weeks.

Yeah, Evans !

I sound like a bloody parrot

Evans do a comfort range too. Not to badly priced either.

Thanks everyone for the ideas, will have a look online when I get home :)
Just really annoyed me that my manager didn't seem to want to offer a solution, especially when I'm doing a lot of extra hours for them over Christmas

Next do some good comfort wide fitting shoes but most of their flat shoes seem to be ballet style pumps at the moment, very smart looking though.