I don't like converse and I'm sick of ballet flats....what else?

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On the look out for some shoes for casual. What would you suggest? Converse really hurt my feet.

Saurus - slingbacks drive me mad in the normal way but these are quite rigid so stay put. I am a 4 and bought a 37 which were quite tight across the toes at the start but quickly loosened up. Worth every penny!

I have the tan and multi glitter - very tempted by the the neon/gold ones now..

SaurusI have those as well, found the slingback stays put to, wouldnt size up as, the leather is soft & does give, great colours & very comfy pretty stylish to, for flats.

Thanks both, think I will have to order - perfect for holidays. And yes, the neon and gold ones are beautiful...

I thought I was the only one who finds Converse painful!

Supegra- on The White Company. Amazing, last forever, comfy, my husband now has a gunmetal grey pair - I have the jute and white pairs - fab, and 20% off with free delivery at mo.

Flossys, flossys, flossys!!!! Seriously like wearing slippers and light as air! Come in lots of colours and smell like grape bubblegum inside!

christ alive

she just said that converse hurt her feet not that she is 70 with bunions

GRIM LINKS guys.

do you want casual or smarter? covered or not?

I bought converse lookalikes in Sainsbury last week. Cost a tender and much more comfy. I too find converse too flat and they still rub a year in . I also bought Dune loafers in their 20% promo: comfy and non-fugly in the light grey.

I am huge RocketDog fan, I can't wear converse as I have wide feet with a high instep. not everyone's cup of tea but I love them.

Trainers,sandals if warm enough I like single strap birkenstocks for just running about day to day. i also have bensimmon plimsolls grey ones and white and they go with most things If its wet I wear ankle boots

I think the OP may have left to sort out her own shoes, DosDuchas - you can help me if you like?

Only two criteria;

1. something that will work with a summer dress (so my DMs won't cut it),

2)need to be able to walk 5+ miles a day in them (my Converse won't work - soles too thin and you get sore knees/back after a couple of weeks)

You could get insoles for your Converse. I wear gel inserts for my heel which make them much more supportive and comfortable.

In cool weather, ankle boots with a small heel (I have a great pair from Clarks).

In warm weather, Birkenstocks. Soooo comfy

I used to be massively into converse, and do think they last ages, but agree they would be fine for ages and then start rubbing and being uncomfortable.

I have some Cath Kidson pumps I got in the sale which are really comfy. Also, as PP suggested, Rocket Dog are great.

Some of the links on this thread are really ghastly though.

whats your style Boul?

SAHM so casual in general; summer dresses will be generally print and above knee; I am tall and chunky so look like manoeuvring tanker in maxi.

Have tried gel comfort insoles in Converse, they extend the range before pain a bit, it's true.

Am tempted by Birkenstocks I must admit, but such 'style' as I have leans towards 'ageing hippy' if not kept in check, am worried they might look I put them on in the 70s and forgot to take them off....

what about some in a metallic or with bigger buckles?
i dont ike these but people might www.next.co.uk/g2v2118s10#988423g7v

love these www.next.co.uk/g2v2118s10#988423g7v ooh in rose gold too www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,60/1908192527?referer=carousel

laced up ones v popular
These a bit jesus for moi www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,60/1881845008
\ but i love these www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,30/2099190221

ah, they are silver, prolly not best colour

Dr Martens now have a huge range with their comfy soles but more varied uppers ... sandals, Mary Jane, floral and bright. I have several from killer heels to work flats to traditional boots.

They're pricy but complete life proof.

Oh and puma or Adidas trainers are great converse alternatives.

www.bershka.com/gb/en/woman/bershka/shoes-c1368712p5606005.html these are lovely I tried and didn't by and now don't have my size but they were very comfy and did look nice

love those too

when I didn't work I just wore flip flops all the time

The thing with lovely sandals is they can never trump a decent pair of flip flops not sure why but they do tend to win out lots of the time Havaiannas a re lovely as there are so many choices and don't hurt

so so true

What about a moccasin / loafer type shoe instead of a ballet flat?