Flat shoes that look smart for work

[Wanderlustnearorfar]

Hi everyone I’m after some flat shoes that look smart for work,but offer support and are not super thin. I used to wear ballerina flat or pointy flats, but where I am on my feet all day I need something with a bit more cushioning, as I have quite sensitive feet and feel every little bump change of surface.im hoping this makes sense. Also Im A size 8 although have quite slim feet.please help I’ve been living in sketchers trainers and boots but now need some smarter options

Another vote for Clarks Hamble Oak. I've just bought the metallic version to add to the collection - so comfortable!

I bought the patent hamble oaks to wear under a long black ballgown at a black tie event that involved a fair bit of walking around - think I was the only one still wearing shoes at the end of the evening.

Another vote for Hamble Oaks.

So comfy and available in a range of colour and leather.

I love the flat brogues from Shoe Republic. They have a big website of choices too. I have one of the styles in four colours as they are comfy and work with trousers and skirts. Always get complimented on them too.

Fit flop ballerinas. Soo comfy!

Hamble Oaks definitely. I've got size 9 feet and they're the only shoes I like the look of on my feet. Nice with skirts and tights, and trousers alike. So comfy.

I have size 7 feet and love my flatform brogues, lovely cushioned sole and they look less like men’s shoes on me than normal brogues.

Mine were form the Hobbs sale but M&S do them up to size 8.

Hotter is a good store. I bought some really comfortable wide fit shoes from there. I am on my feet a lot, have worn them for a month and not a blister in sight. Apparently these are the shoes that alot of the nurses wear

Fitflop all the way! So comfy. I have outdoor boots, slippers, loafers, sandals & sliders! I suffer with plantar fasciitis which can be very painful & Fitflop shoes are the only shoes which helps - they are so light too. My hubby has even bought a few pairs!!

PS....make sure you buy leather Fitflops otherwise the plastic shoes/boots can be quite stiff

I wear Clarks brogues when I have to storm round London for work. Comfy and keep my feet drier than open ones!

Definitely Fitflops. They do have great sales and also an outlet. They are the only shoes I've bought that feel comfy from the very first. We'll worth the money but congrats to Standrew for finding them in TKMaxx.

Another about for Clarks Hamble Oaks! I wear them with dresses and (when it's warmer) bare my ankles with slim cropped pants. So comfortable.

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Pure-Viola/p/26143935

I recently bought these, they are very comfy and I got compliments about them all day, which never usually happens.

I’m a size 7.5 and I just wore my hamble oaks for the first time today - so glad to see lots of other fans of these on this thread! I wondered if brogues were out of fashion now or if they looked a bit silly but they’re so so comfy and great with a pair of ankle grazer trousers. I have slim feet and need a bit of cushioning too. I felt so smart in them after usually just wearing my scruffy trainers.

Another option for size 8 brogues are Red it Deads rosie which are really nice.

Hamble oaks people, what do you wear under them? Trainer socks show and ruin the look but I don't want to have them on with just bare feet. Not trendy enough for ankle socks.

@SamSeabornforPresident I wear these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XXGFFFH/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_rJywEbH10G6EJ

www.marksandspencer.com/leather-flatform-cleat-sole-loafers/p/clp60259057?color=BLACKPATENT

I believe these are the same as my loafers - very comfy from the first day. Primary teacher so on my feet constantly. Will buy these

www.marksandspencer.com/suede-tassel-loafers/p/clp60430399?image=SD_01_T02_4949A_M0_X_EC_90&color=CAMEL&prevPage=srp

for spring based on the comfort of the last pair. Have previously had plantar fascitis and have not found flat shoes (rather than boots/trainer type things) to suit for ages but can really wear these loafers all day.

I've had nothing but problems with my feet for years always wore ballerina style shoes as I can do heel, then i sprained my ankle nearly 4 years ago and have tried most flat shoes going....Stive and vionics are the best by far but expensive. I live in both flip flops in the summer. Winter its asics trainers which are so comfy but really not stylish. If I wear boots for a day I suffer!.

speedofasloth like those!

I'm a size 9 and bought these from office a couple of weeks ago. I love them, so comfy and very smart looking.

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,302/3935100078

Geox are really comfy

These ones: I tried them on one day and wouldn't take them off, bought them on my feet!

www.geox.com/en-GB/nebula_woman-8054730106152.html

Not sure if they count as smart enough though

I also have slim feet/ankles and can't wear ballerinas anymore because they're too flat. However, I have found these very comfortable:
www.next.co.uk/g69118s28/702800#702800