To think it shouldn't be this hard to find comfortable, reasonably priced flat shoes suitable for an office...

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...that don't look like a reject from the Ginsters factory R&D department?

I have various joint and spine problems and have to wear flat shoes, ideally with inbuilt memory foam soles. I also work in an office with a 'business dress' dress code.

Can I find decent looking, office appropriate, comfortable shoes that I don't have to sell a kidney for? No. No I cannot. Heavenly Feet were my go-to, but they appear to have folded . Everything else appears to be a) Skechers b) ballet flats c) looks like two leftover meat pies or d) costs a trazillion pounds (I have champagne tastes on a lemonade budget).

I miss being able to wear heels.

Loafers? Next and M&S have some lovely ones.

I feel your pain. It’s all shot dolly shoes nowadays isn’t it. Wafer thin soles on them. And why in heavens name are shoes so wide?! Once you get past a size 6, all shoes are virtually circular. 😬

I think loafers and brogues can look nice for work. Not sure about inbuilt memory foam soles but you can buy decent sole inserts anyway.

Brogues? I live in my Clark's brogues now. You could easily get an insole in.

What's your budget? Rogue Matilda flats are lovely but more than Clark's!

Would Superfeet or similar inside a cheaper pair work?

Clarks Trigenic range are wonderfully comfy and good for my dodgy joints etc.

Try zalando they have loads of brands not found elsewhere

www.schuh.co.uk/brands/blowfish/#g=1_womens&b=322_Blowfish&sp=314

Blowfish shoes have spongy insoles. Flats aren't too badly priced. I tried a pair on the other week and they were very comfy.
Red or Dead do some nice flats too.

I am still traumatised at being forced into loafers for school as a wannabe-Goth teen so I have a visceral reaction to them but brogues might work, so long as the uppers aren't too stiff.

My budget is max £50, ideally less (i.e. in a sale/on a discount offer) and most of the half-decent shoes I've seen have been in the £75+ bracket.

Try Hotter, they've moved away from their "old lady" reputation and have some really nice, flat styles, and are stupidly comfortable.

Well I was going to say of course but then read what you said about ballet flats!!

Tu at Sainsbury's

Fatted I don't mind the aesthetic of ballet flats, but the majority are terrible if you have back or joint problems - wafer thin soles, no shock absorption, no ankle or arch support.

Skechers Go Walks.... honestly the comfiest shoes in the world! I wear the black ones at work and I am not the only one.

I have fitflop shoes they are lovely, i think full price they are £60ish but often have codes or next sale or amazon. They are flat but have a thick sole so do give a bit of height too and keep your feet from getting too wet like super flat ballet pumps

I ,ove my Fitflop shoes as well as they do have arch support. I also like M&S boat shoes which are more like driving mocs of which I bought two pairs in June (then promptly broke a toe so couldn't wear them until last week). They are comfortably, and feel like I could stand and teach in them all day. There's not many shoes I can say that about.

Here's the link www.marksandspencer.com/wide-fit-leather-boat-shoes/p/p60138845?image=SD_01_T02_8483W_F0_X_EC_90&color=NAVY&prevPage=plp

And why in heavens name are shoes so wide?! Once you get past a size 6, all shoes are virtually circular.

Yes! I email Clarks to ask why their narrow shoes are so limited. There isn't a demand apparently.
I'm the demand damn it!!
Dune and Carvella are fairly narrow.

I have arthritis in my feet, knees, spine, SI joints and elsewhere. Skechers slip ons or lace-ups in black are great for the office. They're aroind £50-£60 full price. I've just bought a pair of fit flops ankle boots and I'm wearing them today for the first time. They're fabulous - great ankle and arch support and comfy soles. £120, but well worth it.

I found some really comfy ones in Matalan of all places. They have a few called Soleflex, I went for the ballet style that have a slight wedge.
They are not the most stylish but I've buggered my feet by having a high instep and wearing cheap and cheerful for work.
I work with young children and didn't want to spend a bomb getting them ruined with paint and sand,just ruined my feet instead!

I’ve had plantar fasciitis for over two years now, so need shoes with good support too. It seems it is impossible to find good supportive shoes that look nice for a good price. Sketchers sandals are great for holiday but don’t look amazing. I buy Vionic shoes when I can afford them. They are worth the money and the sale sections can be good.

Crocs do shoes that aren't the "traditional" Crocs. I used to have some lovely, flat black ones when I worked in an office. www.crocs.co.uk/p/womens-kadee-slingback/205077.html?cgid=promo-women&cid=410#&origin=category&srule=CatPosition-SearchPlacement-Revenue7day-PRRating-PRReviews&start=4&sz=40&prefn1=gender&prefv1=&prefn2=variationSize&prefv2=&prefn3=refinementColor&prefv3=&prefn4=fitGuideFit&prefv4=&prefn5=lifestyle&prefv5=Shoes|Flats Might be worth a look at JellyEgg - they have a sale on at the moment

I always buy my work shoes at Deichmanns, they have loads of choice and are really cheap. Lots of non-leather ones too if you want to make an ethical choice

Skechers do ballet flats with the memory foam if that helps?
I have some like these (back problems, v comfy) mine are called Cleo or something
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XPDB757/ref=ascdfB06XPDB75755597425/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B06XPDB757&linkCode=df0&hvadid=227037794808&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9717221208351974989&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046574&hvtargid=pla-375872528080&th=1&psc=1