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Has anyone seen smart black ballet flats with elastic on the heels?

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GoogleyEyes · 27/03/2015 19:19

I am getting increasingly desperate for some work shoes that aren't boots, as the weather warms up. But I have awkward feet - very wide on the toes, very narrow and bony on the heel.

I was wondering if those ballet flats which are elasticated around the heel would be the answer, ideally ones with a bit of foam / support under the soles as I'll be commuting in them.

Has anyone seen smart enough for work black ballet flats that have an elastic bit rather than a hard leather bit that rips holes in my heel within five minutes around the heel?

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polyhymnia · 28/03/2015 17:02

Much as I like the LKB ones, all my most comfortable ballerinas have been Geox.

Beachcomber · 28/03/2015 22:49

Another vote for Geox.

I don't get on with ballet flats. At all. Have tried loads and hate them all as they manage to both pinch my toes and rub and slip off my heels. Geox are lovely though. Fit my feet, give support and are really nice. Quite ££ though and I found they were large fitting, I had to go down a size, but that might have been the models I bought.

Ihateparties · 28/03/2015 22:58

Another vote for vivobarefoot daisy (or jingjing if you don't mind non leather), Merrell barefoot - wish glove, zest glove.. Something glove Grin - or maybe camper right. Merrell mimix maybe if any of them are smart enough for what you need.

polyhymnia · 28/03/2015 23:09

London not sure which LKB ones you have but I'm a 41 and though Geox are definitely my top choice for everyday could be tempted by LKB for special occasions.

Pumpkinnose · 29/03/2015 09:11

Definitely second Accessorize ones - have bought in several colours and I have very narrow feet.

GoogleyEyes · 29/03/2015 09:23

I'm going to try all these!

I found some Geox in TK Maxx yesterday but even trying them in made my heel red and sore, so they're not the ones for me. I will keep trying, I think what I need is a really big shoe shop where I can try lots of different brands, but there isn't one locally so perhaps a trip into central London...

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GoogleyEyes · 29/03/2015 09:25

LondonRocks Size 39, usually, but I think I have to try on first as so many don't fit at all.

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Notmymnname · 29/03/2015 09:30

banana republic

GoogleyEyes · 29/03/2015 09:32

Not Looks good, another on the trying on list... Thanks!

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LondonRocks · 29/03/2015 09:38

I've got some 39s. I'll dig them out and post a pic.

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