Commuting flats

[atomicnotsoblonde]

I'm about to start commuting by train. It's a 20 minute walk either end, so I can't do it in my usual heels. I was thinking if getting some flats to try and swapping to heels when I get there. I'm in a formal office with smart dresses etc.

I'm 5'2, and find flats uncomfortable/a bad look due to my height. I've bought these but am not convinced! I'm a size 3.

What flats work best for you? Are these horrific?!?

https://www.johnlewis.com/geox-children's-agata-lace-up-brogue-black-patent/p3655106?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappioss_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

i just wear trainers then change. is this an option (i am also your height)

sorry, to answer your question i think those are nice.

Maybe it's just me.. they're really not my usual style so I'm finding it all a bit tricky!

Trainers is another good thought. I think I'd maybe prefer ballet type pumps, but they're rubbish for your feet!

I like your shoes and trainers would be totally fine. Please don't wear ballet pumps; they are sooo flat and not comfortable

Sketchers Go Walk are lovely.
Don't feel your feet have to look good with flat shoes - comfort is more important and I've seen so many people wearing trainers for commuting

def trainers noone cares on the commute

ballet pumps are terrible for your back

I was going to suggest Skechers GoWalks too! Something like these...

www.skechers.com/en-gb/style/14166/skechers-gowalk-4-inspire/bbk

Brogues are completely acceptable for work as well you know! I wear lace up shoes to work loads. For your commute they are more than adequate.

I don't have those Skechers but I recommend Skechers. I have two pairs and wear them daily (very casual company)

I need to woman up, get something sensible but a bit more 'me'

I'm going to return the brogues and get some funky trainers, maybe bright red sneakers to make a statement?

Ps you're right. I'm way overthinking and no one cares apart from me!

Those look good though presumably you dont need to be this smart if you change as soon as you are in the office. I wear black addidas stan smiths for my 20 min city walk.

Sketches came to my mind too. Heels once arrived in the office.

I bought some lightweight walking shoes (almost trainers, but water resistant) from a sports shop. Very comfortable whatever the weather.

Trainers with a memory foam sole are lovely.

Definitely trainers (like, running ones), Skechers or fitflops. I love/hate my fitflop f-sporty-'they're ugly as sin but I walk miles in them!

In the end I've bought some walking trainers. Once you're doing that kind of milage I found I was wearing through the fabric of running trainers in just a few months.

Once you start looking you'll realise loads of people commute in trainers.

Trainers or just wear flats all day! Flats are much cooler nowadays anyway! Heels can look quite dated.

Only thing with trainers is they can go soggy in the rain....I go for leather rather than fabric/canvas ones (converse fit my size 3 feet the best).

In Winter I wear flat ankle boots. In much warmer months fit flops.

Brogues can be uncomfy, I've had blisters and sore heels from some as the leather can be quite hard. They can also be hard on the soles.

Love my brogues, I don't change them I wear them all day. Patent ones can need a little breaking in.

Most of us commuters wear trainers then change

I went to a black tie do in London last week in trainers and slipped my heels on outside the venue before going in. I wasn't the only one! And nobody batted an eyelid on the tube.

I second (or third) the sketchers go walk. I have a pair which are so comfy and light. They come in lots of styles as well.

Thank you all! I've now got an excuse to get some new trainers!