Casual footwear that isn't trainers?

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Any suggestions for casual footwear that isn't trainers or converse? I live in them but I'd like something a bit nicer that I can still wear on the school run, shopping, going round to a friends etc. I always feel a bit of a scruff in my trainers 😂

I don't do heels, and budget is around £40 for now, but I could afford a bit more. I've had a look but not finding anything i particularly like!

what about espadrilles for nice days/summer?

I've got a pair of silver brogues I like for that.

They’re more winter/autumn but I got some fly London Chelsea boots in the sale and they go with most of my clothes - I wear them a lot as so easy to get on and off. When it’s warmer I have some rose gold superga and tell myself they look a bit nicer than my other trainers :)

Ballet flats are apparently back this year if they’re an option for you?

Not trendy but metallic loafers are comfy and bridge the summer not too hot gap for me.

I have these and am wearing them to death - very comfy, slip on and can be paired with anything- they also come in a lot of colours. Signature Forever Comfort® Leather Chunky Wedge

I have ballet flats, deck shoes and loafers.

I'm thinking of getting some flap pump style shoes I can wear with bare feet. I really like loafers but they are very closed in and I want something lighter for summer when I'm not wearing sandals.

Flat!!

Quite like these but think I want tan:

I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/wide-fit-suede-flat-ballet-pumps/p/clp60584235?intid=mobileappppdpshare

I’ve been eyeing up some metallic superga for the summer too. They’re on offer so would fit in your budget OP

@Spinningscrewdrivers I'm getting flashbacks to my late teens of primark ballet pumps and the smell of them after a whole day of wearing them 🤢

I did love them though!

@LeatherSkirt82 what are these like width-wise? I have wide feet and narrow heels and slip-ons don't always work for me, if they are wide enough the heels often flap.

These are comfier than trainers and come in amazing colours too https://www.clarks.co.uk/c/Funny-Dream/p/20306639

Amazon have them in Silver!

My feet got wider after DC and I’m finding them very comfortable.

I have a pair of Genuins sandals in sparkly pink. They're like the two strap Birkenstocks

I have a couple of pairs loafers, clogs and a pair of ballet flats which are from Allbirds. They are great as you can wash them. Agree re bare feet and cheap ballet pumps 😷

Sorry, but they are just ugly! How will they be better than trainers?

Sorry hijack your thread but following with interest. Love my trainers for comfort but after something dressier not heels comfortable with plenty of cushioning especially in the heel area as I sometimes have problems with my achilles and plantar fasciitis. I can go up to £100 for the right product super comfortable and versatile.

I’ve just bought these from Ugg as I wanted something that works for Spring/Summer the way my Chelsea boots work for Autumn/Winter
https://www.ugg.com/uk/alameda-sammy-trainer/1136841.html?dwvar_1136841_color=BLK
The sole and heel are really cushioned and they’re good without socks so I’m hopeful

How about a chunky light coloured loafer like these? https://www.johnlewis.com/dune-gazelles-suede-loafers-camel/p109884718

These ones look particularly nice, although pricey! https://www.johnlewis.com/gabor-daisy-suede-loafers-linen/p109762839

Those ugg ones are very nice @MrsZzz

I like my black leather chelsea boots

they're smarter than trainers but still v comfortable, great with jeans and go with other things too

I have leather Ugg trainers as well and some leather loafers but the loafers are now for just throwing on, not worrying about socks and laces

Thanks