Nice "going out" shoes that aren't ridiculously high

[LoniceraJaponica]

I am struggling to find some posh shoes for a Christmas do/evening wedding do that I can actually walk in. Most smart shoes are just too high for me.

I am a 5.5/6 depending on the shoe, and have narrow heels but broad toe joints, which makes it difficult to wear court shoes without them feeling like flip flops.

I therefore require shoes that are either Mary Jane in style (of which I am not fond) or with an ankle strap so that they stay on my feet.

Any ideas please?

Oh, and online isn't an option because I usually end up trying on 10+ pairs of shoes before I find any that are comfortable.

Would a knee boot work?

I have similar feet and have more or less given up on going-out shoes in favour of various styles of boot (or sandal).

How about these

they are not leather, but for the price, I think they are fine for a night out.
I have ordered DS clarks shoes from here via ebay. They are quite a good online shop

Or these
Similar style to the La redoute ones, but slightlier sturdier, lower heel,

The La Redoute site has some lovely shoes. Do they only sell online?
Yes, but the returns policy is good

Now those first shoes are really pretty octonaught. I tried the second ones on in Debenhams and they hurt my feet, sadly. I really do have awkward feet which is why I can't buy online. It would take weeks of buying and returning shoes before I could find a good fit and comfort.

Thank you so much for the suggestions.

Have a look at fashionworld , on line but do very wide shoes

bruffin I don't have wide all over feet. That is the problem. My feet are wide at the toe joints and narrow everywhere else. I also have very low arches/flat feet.

I really appreciate everyone's input here, but I will have to accept that I have blooming awkward feet.

These from Mint Velvet?

Ooh. They are lovely snowgirl. I wish they weren't so many £££.

I very rarely go out anywhere that requires being dressed up and can't justify the price.

Tsk! And there was 20% off Mint Velvet for ages until Tuesday, typical!

I think you might have more success looking in Hotter or places that sell Gabor/Van Dal.

Viviene heels from Hotter...

Second the suggestion of Gabor if yo can find them on sale.