Are these shoes hideous?

[EdithGrantham]

I'm after some shoes for work that are going to be supportive, and go with tapered trousers, knee-length dresses worn with bare legs in summer and just below knee-length dresses with black tights in the winter. I would usually wear ballet flats but feel like they're ruining my feet and posture.

I found these which I thought might at least do for with trousers/summer but not sure if they're fugly?

If they are can anyone recommend something that would fit the brief?

I really like them but a) I'm never sure about ordering off these kind of websites and b) they don't say leather so I'm guessing they're NOT leather.
But damn I'm tempted. I like the green ones.
Anyone bought them?

I wouldn't call them hideous, but they aren't pretty too...

I'm old and I wouldn't want to be buried in them.

I quite like them and as it's almost impossible for me to get sandals because of my massively wide feet they might be ideal!

OP, I'm 65 and I wouldn't wear those shoes - sorry!

I agree that ballet flats are bad for your feet/posture.

M&S have a wide range of flat summery shoes within your budget (including ballet type pumps with a strap and proper sole).

www.marksandspencer.com/l/women/footwear/shoes/fs5/flat-heel?originalPrice=30%2C150&page=2

For anyone in the UK who may be thinking of ordering them (like I was) it's a US company who it seems ship from there. So even though they offer free shipping, it's possible customs duties may be payable at the UK end. I could be wrong, though...

Dreadful reviews on Trustpilot! I would avoid.

I actually think they look nice and smart

OnFoot are absolutely brilliant, the comfiest shoes I've ever owned in my entire life. I bought my husband a work pair and a leisure pair and the first day he came home from work he asked me to order another 2 pairs of the same shoe as they are so comfy. He actually ditched his faithful old Dr martens and I was a bit 😲. I've got several pairs in various colours and styles and love them to bits. Lottie a attik do them and eBay is always pretty cheap for last season styles.

They’re fine for work.
I get my work shoes from Clark’s, and the uglier they are the more comfortable they are .

Yes actually, taking a second look the website does look a bit dodgy!

Not keen on those ones, but you're absolutely right in that ballet flats are shocking for your feet, legs and posture.

I'm sure you could find some nicer ones from Hotter or somewhere.

Hotter yes but nearly three times the price and OP says her budget is max £40.

I like them.

Great was just going to come into say they look dodgy, I always think you can tell of the same image is on multiple sites.

If you can save, stretch your budget or get them in the sale Ecco shoes are very comfortable.

Sorry. I didn't realise

No worries, I really need to start putting money aside for shoes because I do tend to end up buying cheap.

It's difficult though I know @EdithGrantham if you have a limited budget, I'm lucky enough now to be able to buy more expensive shoes not Louboutin but then they never look that comfy anyway.

I always like Terry Pratchett's economic theory about boots.

Yes

hideous

I’m a nurse, and I’ve always worn these - very comfortable and look ok with dresses or trpusersw
www.studio.co.uk/shop/womens/womens-shoes-and-boots/shoes-for-women/skechers-bikers-ribboner-mary-jane-shoe-black-05564522

Trousers! 😩

Be thankful the website is so dodgy. Shoes shamelessly frightful.

Ecco in Tk maxx for half the price.