Help me find COMFORTABLE non-frumpy shoes that go with dresses

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I am about to start a new role - semi-corporate but also arms-length public sector. I will be working with a chief exec as well as creative types.
I am pretty huge so my staple wardrobe is Boden dresses (some wrap, but some structured A-line ones). I had a social lunch yesterday and trialled one of my dresses with my usual pair of Clark's boots (not much of a heel, usually comfortable). Dear reader, I was in agony by the time I got home. I am so used to wearing trainers. I cannot wear heels due to age and weight. Also I have huge legs so ankle boots outside of the winter season when I can make my legs blend in with dark tights that match the boots are going to be problematic. What flat (but padded sole) shoes can you help me find? Trainers I fear will be too casual. Are there are other shoes that go with dresses that are not boots or heels? I quite like platform type leather sneakers in black leather with a white sole but are these too casual? My usual staple is black but will consider a navy pair to go with blue dresses too...

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@5329871e my favourite pair of summer wedges are gabor. I've had them for nearly 5 years now, bought when I was 35. I hadn't heard of the brand but fell in love when I tried them on - so unbelievably comfy even all day on my feet. They still are my most chic (tan leather gladiator style ish) wedges and I get asked where they're from by my much younger, hip colleagues. Don't make assumptions on brands, look for yourself!

Sargassoandgrey.com especially if you have wider feet. I have a pair of loafers and they're great, very comfy.

Peter Kaiser is also very good. And SOME gabor shoes are definitely not granny like!

Just giving a shout out to www.itsgotsoul.co.uk/

They do lots of great styles and are specifically designed for being on your feet all day - I used to work in hospitality and these were a god send and lasted me over 5 years!!!

Fitflops.

You need to check out Fitflop - you will find lace up shoes, loafers, alley pumps and boots also summer wedge type sandals (plus Trainers)! Have a look they are so comfortable !!!!

…and good luck with your job xxx

I just got these for my recent round of interviews. They look good with a smart outfit and they have a bit of shine to them. They are really comfy. No need to break in at all. I was dubious when I first looked at them but on they were good, and they look good with jeans and stuff too. I don't wear many dresses but I think they'd do the job.

www.marksandspencer.com/wide-fit-leather-lace-up-shoes/p/clp60526867?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Camper. Love their shoes. Super comfy and stylish. www.camper.com/en_GB/women/shoes/flat_shoes

Hotters are comfy and have some nice styles. Not sure why shoes are called granny. Nothing more unappealing than staggering in shoes that hurt you. Men don’t do that.

with something to draw attention to your face like a statement necklace.
When I mentioned statement necklaces on another thread I was shot down in flames - they go with granny shoes apparently 🙄

Have you looked on the Shuh website? They have have loads of brogues and loafers that would go great with dresses.

Have a look at Clarks. Usually supportive, with good footbeds. Hotter also do some fairly reasonable non-granny styles.

Fitflop ballerinas

2nd or 3rd Camper. Really comfortable and lots of flat/low heel styles

So many of the shoes being recommended have really thin soles.
If painful feet are an issue, they are unlikely to be comfortable.
I definitely need a tick, padded sole or I seem to feel every bit of gravel through the soles.
The most comfortable shoes I've owned for many years are these: www.orthoticshop.com/vionic-cosmic-codie-womens-casual-shoe.html

This was me yesterday!

I decided to try some burgundy, wide, Clark shoes. I'll let you know how I get on.

New shoes do take a while to wear in....

These ones

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Orinoco-2-Loafer/p/261616575045

I see several people have suggested FitFlop, they are my go to for comfy shoes or boots of any sort, and I am also of traditional build. But I also have some Gabor which I love and some Moda in Pelle which are also really comfy (mine are wedge sandals but I’ve also got some white flats)

FitFlop Allegro

What I love about these is they look like they have regular, thin ballet pump soles but actually they have a concealed thick cushioned support sole. It's really cleverly done. As well as RA I have plantar fascitis and hypermobile joints but these keep everything in place and support my flat arches too. I have loads of pairs and they all look new, even though they're pretty much all I wear.

Link fail, hopefully this will take you to Allegro

Something like these?

www.countryattire.com/dr-martens-1461-bex-shoes/ca50215124.html?colour=Black%20Patent%20Lamper

I have these and they're so comfortable

Chelsea boots for now, Fitflop ballet pumps for summer.

@TeeBee how do they come up size wise please?

True to size really. I've had to buy half a size up once because they'd run out of my size and they were also fine.