Tell me where to buy comfy footwear that is on trend for an older woman..

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I cannot wear heels - I had an accident years ago on my knee and it is too painful (and I am tall so was never a massive fan). Compounding this I have rather broad feet and bunionettes (same as bunions but on the little toe side) and corns in between my toes. Despite sounding as though I am ready for the knackers yard I am actually fairly fit for my age (60) and like to stay fashionable whilst not looking like 'mutton dressed as lamb'! Anyway, I do like brands like Whistles, Hobbs, Reiss (usually get them second hand or in the sale) and stuff from Fat Face, M&S etc for casual. I wear ankle boots a lot as I am usually casual and out dog walking in my jeans but I am struggling to know what the heck to wear with a nice dress other than boots (and sandals in the summer which are less of a challenge!) Send help😂

I really like those Hotter boots, thanks @wibdib

I’m not really on trend - no idea what’s fashionable, I just wear what I like! I have wide feet, and quite a few problems including needing to wear orthoses, and the ones that work for me are:
Hotter
Josef Seibel
Fly London
and Moshulu - just bought my first ever pair of Moshulu boots and I’ve been able to wear them straight out of the box, no problems.

DM's or better still British made alternatives are a good option and last. Otherwise M&S wide fit is your friend. I have M&S loafers that are super comfortable smart enough for most events then two pairs of Clark's heels for the rare occasions I feel the need

As for white trainers - not in winter surely . But nothing wrong with black ones, I have merrells though. Come the summer white trainers will be everywhere again.

Vivaia. I have a pair of their long boots with a heel and they are very comfy

I find a brand that suits my feet and stick with them especially having to buy online, at least they might fit then. I usually buy Josef Seibel as they suit my size 41, slightly wide foot with high instep, they also put zips on their boots so I can easily get them on, if you have a high instep no zip can be a problem.

Bit of a cliche and I know they get a lot of hate but I really rate Clarks for their comfiness and attractiveness especially if you're a half size or wide footed ( I'm both of these).

Some of those sound a bit too sexy

Dr Martens Adrian loafers look great with everything and are super comfortable. I’m on my second pair and they last about 3 years each with frequent wear. Break in time was minimal.

www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/adrian-arcadia-leather-tassel-loafers-cherry-red/p/14573601?utm_content=giftingfy24&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD7dLuijQskG53twVPkAAfiqiY7th&gclid=CjwKCAiApY-7BhBjEiwAQMrrES1TFUoTTLPRPlXr-mIjV4d0h_P_FxjKNXlfKuV9CL5MYc_bWaXPQxoClzsQAvD_BwE

I haven't a hope of loafers fitting my feet, and I'm not that keen on them.

Same here. I now wear a low wedge shoe as I find that more stable or some low heeled ankle boots which look nice with a dress and thick tights. Next have some wide fit, They have a lot of brands like Clark’s online so you can order quite a few and return them easily. I’m a fan of a strap , so a Mary Jane.

62 and I do not do boring, marketed at 'older' clientele footwear or clothing come to that! Through sport, I've damaged both knees, stretched ligaments in foot and am flat footed - It is not just the make of the shoe that matters, but the style and how it holds the foot. I have Gabor, Romika, Peter Kaiser, Russell & Bromley.... (to name a few, I've just been shoe shamed and have 61 pairs) and it is the style, as well as the shape of the sole construction, padding, that makes a difference for me. Peter Kaiser does some very nice suede shoes and I have a very good, navy blue with a twist, pair and I like my shoes to be interesting, so I'd recommend just browing the ranges, as all of those I've mentioned do wide fitting too, something else I need in a shoe! I've also learned that just like clothing, it does not pay to try on far and wide and experiment with styles, as the most surprising are often the nicest on.

I like solebliss.com too. Very comfy for bunions

Have a look at Wonders shoes. They're a Spanish brand but are quite wide and very comfortable and light. They do a huge range of styles.
I like Nero Giardaini for boots with block heels that are comfortable to walk in but they are heavy and I wouldn't wear them all day. I wear their boots a lot with skirts/dresses for going out. Their runners look nice but I don't find them comfortable to be honest despite being wide enough.
Ecco are very good too if you can find a style you like and Fitflop runners are also very comfortable and wide enough for me (I think I'm a H width with high insteps but I've no bunions).

Heavenly feet are good, come up very wide but don't think they do half sizes, sole bliss are too narrow for my feet.
Yesterday I tried Clarkes, yours, H&M, next, M&S, shoe zone - they now stock sole bliss & heavenly feet, still couldn't find a shoe or ankle boot that didn't either cramp my feet or slosh around in, I'm seriously considering contacting a shoe maker!

Some of those Esska shoes are beautiful. https://esskashoes.com/products/chaza-wide-onyx-metallic

This. I wear what I like. I don’t know or care what I’m “supposed” to wear. I don’t know whether other people are on trend either.

I have more important things to think about.

Barefoot shoes have moved on a lot since the weird five toe shoe days. Try a site called happylittlesoles.co.uk they stock loads of different brands. I wear trainers from there (as they don't squash my feet) and have just ordered some ankle boots for winter from them by a company called Shapen

Fitflop shoes, boots, trainers and slippers are so comfortable.

I would second this as so do I.

I've just ordered some shoes from Esska. They are pricy, but exactly the sort of thing I've been hunting for, for so long. Thanks to whoever it was that posted the link to their website!

Those Esska shoes are lovely.

I'm sorry, but I haven't ever seen a decent Hotter shoe/boot.

Try fitflop. Very comfortable!

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sorry Chums, they are strictly for older ladies. Merrell are very good just trainers nice wide toe bed