Footwear for evenings out?

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Since an ankle injury a few years ago, I struggle with wearing high heels unless they have straps. As I have got older, I also hate that burning feeling on the balls of your feet when you do a lot of walking/dancing.

I don't feel right wearing flats for nights out either but there doesn't seem to be anything in the middle.

Am due to go out in a few weeks to a dinner dance type of thing and have no idea what shoes to wear!

Would you manage a kitten heel slingback?

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-dorchester-bow-slingback-court-shoes/p1997686?colour=Black/Navy

What about proper ballroom shoes? They're usually pretty comfy, come on a range of heel heights and are usually securely fitted.

I've never ordered from this company, but wondered what you made of any of the styles here

No, I couldn't wear those - I don't like kitten heels and I am tall and big so always feel kitten heels look ridiculous on me as they are far too delicate for a big, hefty woman

Have you tried wedges or a block heel? They're so much easier on the ankles than stilettos. What sort of heel height did you used to wear? For me 4cm of so of heel can be very comfy, doesn't tip the point of balance onto to balls of the feet. It's hard to make a specific suggest without knowing what you want to wear them with and what sort of budget you're on though.

I wear block heels for work - at least 4 inches - but I don't have to walk very far in them and I always wear Mary Jane styles which I am OK with.

Not sure what I am wearing yet (helpful I know ) but possibly black leggings and a long floaty shirt??

I have a pair of block heeled sandals which are super comfy. They were from Oasis last summer but there must be others around.

I also had a pair of flatform mules which sounds horrific but were v comfy too.

Unrelated - but I like your username OP

Try new look on line lots of heels with various heights and straps

Ted & Muffy? I have a pair of high heeled court shoes which I bought when they were called Duo that are as comfortable as slippers on my buniony awkward feet.

Thank you for your suggestions, will do some investigations and see. Think strappy sandals might be the way forward.

mrsgarykemp my favourite band and song of all time... More of a Steve and Martin kind of gal though

mine too - did you see them last year??? Amazing!
Sorry for derailing the topic - hope you find some shoes

Boring and sensible I know but I've turned to Clarks for all of my 'going out' shoes now, just to get some comfort. I usually wear these black suede block heeled shoe boots with skinny jeans or leggings,
or the Chorus range here are all comfy and look nice with tights and dresses.

Ooh shoe boots would work with leggings - thank you

mrsgarykemp yes I did see them last year - totally amazing!! I LOVE them 😍

I'm not very good in heels, but like the OP, I don't feel 'dressed' for a night out in flats. But I get on fine with boots (up to a 3 inch heel), and any sort of block heeled shoe where my feet are firmly strapped in. If my feet don't feel secure, then it's a non-starter. I've got my eye on these for a wedding in June:

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,33/2384794088

(Just in case the link doesn't work - they're called Office Major Multi Strap Point Block Heels).

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,33/2384794088

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