Finding appropriate flat shoes - long list of requirements!

[eatscakefornoreasonwhatsoever]

OK, so I have a slightly dodgy foot which means I need decent foot support (I live in Birkenstocks all summer and a pair of Clarks boots last winter) and I'm now pg, so foot support is even more important.

My maternity jeans are bootcut style so I need some shoes I can wear with these, and possibly with tights and dresses too if possible.

They have to be flat or if they have a slight heel, it has to be a sturdy one. I got PGP last time and couldn't wear my normal pumps because the 1/2inch heel was a kitten-heel shape and didn't feel stable enough.

My lifestyle is not massively glamorous. I work from home and take my toddler to pre-school & playgroup, all on foot. I need shoes for doing lots of walking in that don't look hideously frumpy because, well, I have some dignity and the enormous belly will be bad enough.

I've seen some Clarks ones that seem OK - Maybe these loafers? or these, if they weren't patent

but would they look OK under bootcuts with socks - this is where the styles seem to fall down a bit. On very cold days I would like the warmth of socks, but only if the shoes can accommodate them.

Anyone got any suggestions of comfortable, warm styles that look good with bootcuts and skirts, and are preferably slip-on (bearing in mind the huge stomach)?

Or shall I just suck it up and get some opaque pop socks to wear under those loafers?

(Sorry for long and rambly post. Trying to take my mind off vomiting with something more cheerful)

At the risk of offending s&b folk, why don't you just get a cool pair of black trainers? (Or whatever colour you like best.) nothing better for foot support.

In your position I'd personally go big guns on the comfort and support with something from the fit flops range. They're expensive, but I actually really like these trainers. They would go with everything really. My lifestyle is really similar to yours (I'm pregnant too) and I've just been wearing a pair of cool Nikes for months now, although I'm currently sporting a cheap and cheerful pair of espadrilles. The only problem is lacing up trainers once your bump gets to a certain size...

Sorry. Just read the slip-on bit. Duh.

Yeah, I would just suck it up and wear trainers, but am a bit worried about getting them on towards the end! Oh well :)

Have a look at Gabor Haven wedge loafers. I have fussy feet but can wear these from dawn to dusk with no problems at all. I know Gabor can appear 'sensible' but there are some gems in the range.

Thanks Wild. Will take a squint

Not to everyone's taste but birkenstock clogs are super comfy.

I found this style of thing really handy when I was seriously pregnant - looked like trainers but actually zip up the back like grandma boots....

www.camper.com/en_IE/women/shoes/peu/camper-peu-46495-023

they do clogs

I really like those trainers with the zip up the back, but worry they might not be grippy enough if it gets icy - I have a steep slope to navigate to get into and out of town.

I have the older version of these, which are the most supportive and comfy shoes I own.

I have a couple of pairs of these and they are very comfy.

I did see that Birkenstock sell moulded insoles which I might buy for a pair of black boots I have which knackered my bad foot due to being entirely flat inside. Would be nice to resurrect them.

Thanks for all the suggestions - really got some good ideas now!

I've got those Clark's Griffin Milly shoes. They look great (burgundy patent) but they've not got a good grip - even though they look quite chunky they're slippy on wet ground so OK for the office but not good for walking.

useful to know - thank you!

I have two pairs of Birkie clogs, one narrow fit with ladybirds on them (yes, I know) plus another in tobacco brown, normal fit with the 'soft' insole. I am slowly wearing in the latter, but they are very wide indeed despite me being a normal width in the sandals. Comfy though :)