Shoes

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I need some advice on what shoes to wear with dresses. I tend to wear shift dresses that finish at the knee. I can't walk in heels and I want something comfortable.
I don't like my toes ( I think they make my feet look untidy!)
Is there a shoe that is comfortable, flattish and would not look out of place if I had to pop to the office?
Somehow I look ridiculous in the training shoes that others look so cool in.
Also ( and this is the kicker) Dd (14) has to not sneer when she sees them
Am I asking too much?

What does your DD suggest you wear? But she might sneer no matter what you wear, as she's a teenager!

Can you put an example of the type of dress and also how tall are you? I was going to suggest trainers to be honest! Doc Martens?

Thanks @TooMinty
I'm 56 and 5 ft 5
I m a size 14
I wear linen shift dresses ( usually from next)
I don't feel right in trainers.. maybe all in my mind! I don't think I am cool enough to pull it off
Last year I wore Mary Jane style shoes from Pavers which add Dd said made me look like a librarian.
In my defence I was very comfortable and would love to be a librarian

I have these. They are supremely comfortable and so far I've worn them - to the office - with a shift dress and crop trousers (they look a lot less clunky on).

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Sharon-Noel/p/26157465

Ha! Then embrace the librarian look and ignore your DD 😊

I have some Hush trainers that probably aren't cool but are comfy. And Veja too which might be slightly cooler but are importantly still comfy.

Other shoes that my feet love are Docs, Birkenstocks and Toms - doubt any pass the 14 year old test!

First of all, stop putting so much weight on what your 14 year old thinks. Teenagers are designed to scorn us. Your spoiling her fun if you get it 'right'
Next - what is your budget? Can you give an example of the sort of dresses you wear? Will you be doing much walking?

*you're

Well ignore your dd! But i would ditch the Mary Janes for trainers.

I wear this kind of thing...

www.cocoroselondon.com/collections/foldable-shoes-leather/products/clapham-tan-woven-leather-loafers

As spotted by Pippa Middleton, though doubt this counts for anything with a 14 year old.

I feel mean saying this but 14 year old me would massively sneer at anything from Clarks

Teens sneer at everything.

But have you considered Tom's? They're casual (and super comfy) and a good trainer alternative.

I have a pair of black ones covered in tiny rainbow glitter which gives me much joy!

Some other options...from ASOS

And if Kate can wear them in the office in Line Of Duty, I think we all should be able to!

Couple more options from ASOS

@ElspethFlashman

Teens sneer at everything.

But have you considered Tom's? They're casual (and super comfy) and a good trainer alternative.

I have a pair of black ones covered in tiny rainbow glitter which gives me much joy!

Toms are great, I buy a pair every couple of years 😊

Thanks everyone. Definitely like the look of some f the Asia ones

Fine do some gorgeous bright blue loafers, would like us but my tablet will only post home page links

Pointed flats work well for me
From the very plain
www.dunelondon.com/hamley-soft-point-ballet-flats-black-0075500620007586/?glCountry=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMeFBhBwEiwAzwS8zODDEzTYqN_PiMlNzUVHA2tFeXWs2eOx39zg6dcs6EAxhQMlysaQjRoCUjAQAvD_BwE
To the more colourful
www.dunelondon.com/hamley-soft-point-ballet-flats-black-0075500620007586/?glCountry=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMeFBhBwEiwAzwS8zODDEzTYqN_PiMlNzUVHA2tFeXWs2eOx39zg6dcs6EAxhQMlysaQjRoCUjAQAvD_BwE

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/louise-flats-chartreuse/sty-a0883-yel?istCompanyId=a40e1fa1-0635-4a1b-8d9a-2caa763eeee2&istFeedId=2baa5e38-c363-4ebf-aa58-ab2450d639aa&istItemId=iqqiplmxm&istBid=tztx&ef_id=CjwKCAjwzMeFBhBwEiwAzwS8zGUAui3ZpNtN-FrGmyk_ZuEjce35DRRq6sj_H3ehehQKssKVQNUcJBoCCNsQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!8125!3!297909388932!!!g!532348739491!&cm_mmc=PLA--GoogleNMPICSS1585740220--60124338656-_-40267829&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMeFBhBwEiwAzwS8zGUAui3ZpNtN-FrGmyk_ZuEjce35DRRq6sj_H3ehehQKssKVQNUcJBoCCNsQAvD_BwE

Wrong picture on earlier post

@JaceLancs the Dune ones look lovely. Are they comfortable?

Very

Your very tidy shoe rack has made me ashamed of mine

Thank you - I only bought it last week after posting on here for suggestions - it was about £20 on eBay!

Posh espadrilles www.uterque.com/gb/footwear/flat-shoes/leather-espadrilles-with-decoration-c1863505p9311024.html?colorId=117&stylism=01&xmset=1

Braided flats www.uterque.com/gb/footwear/flat-shoes/braided-ballet-flats-c1863505p9130791.html?colorId=111

Soft ballerinas www.camper.com/en_GB/women/shoes/right/camper-right-21595-179

Oh yes, I have Camper ballet flats too and they are very comfy!