Very comfy work shoes - sore feet

[Petesdragoness]

I've been signed off work, and now got a FIT note to allow me to WFH due to an illness that's made me quite immobile and when I do walk my feet are very sore. I can walk in my sports style trainers but my flatter adidas samba type ones aren't very comfortable, nevermind my normal loafer style work shoes. I should hopefully be returning to office in a week or so on a phased return so want to be prepared.

However my office don't allow trainers and we have bit of a culture of " well if I allow you I'll have to allow others" I'll ask the question but Im prepared to be told I can't wear them.

So looking for suggestions, brands, styles. I was thinking of wearing my Chelsea boots with padded insoles but they wouldn't go with trousers ( chino type style)

I have similar issues.
Fitflop rally trainers look quite smart but are more comfortable, but still trainers.
I've put some sports insoles in loafers after taking out the ones originally in there - still not the best so I'd also like suggestions.

I have similar issues.
Fitflop rally trainers look quite smart but are more comfortable, but still trainers.
I've put some sports insoles in loafers after taking out the ones originally in there - still not the best so I'd also like suggestions.

FitFlop do more than trainers - and they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

How much do you care about style? And cost? I have foot problems and can only really wear Hoka trainers and Finn Comfort shoes with their soft soles for any length of time. Lots of the Finn Comfort shoes are not very stylish, but there are a few styles that are OK. These are incredibly comfortable and beautifully made, I've had mine for years and they're still going strong. I've recommended them to 3 other people I know with foot problems who also find them really good: www.legendfootwear.co.uk/products/finn-comfort-2911-ikebukuro-black-womens-shoes?variant=44170875339005&currency=GBP&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PF-Max&utm_campaign=Incremental-Shoes&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi5q3BhCiARIsAJCfuZkpQ7r29vvdnL_Gplz2OP6ZqWLO-ksD38WL31nhrR-Bf3efL_WYPAUaAtETEALw_wcB

I do like the look of a few fitflop ones although quite pricey! Have you tried at any other styles @Oceangreyscale @BIWI ?

@Netcam unfortunately I do care about style a bit and those linked wouldn't be for me. I'm only in my early 30s and work in quite a young fashionable office that I'm already a bit behind with. But I understand I will need to sacrifice a bit of style so I'm torn.

I should also mention Arche, expensive but more stylish, although for me these are special occasion boots for if I want to dress up a bit and am not walking long distances. But they are really comfortable: www.shoegarden.co.uk/collections/womens-boots/products/arche-taisha-noir?_pos=11&_fid=43841fa9d&_ss=c

Skechers OP.

It's like walking on cushions and they have many kinds of styles.

Unfortunately way out my budget, 😞 I'm looking at £50-£70 max and only because I could claim some back from work.

OnRunning do really comfy supportive trainers and the plain black ones are simple enough that I can wear them at work events without standing out.

I saw a physio for my feet who said that strong suppportive shoes are better than the really flimsy squishy ones like Skechers.

If you have Chelsea boots that are work appropriate and comfy, it might be easier to find work clothes to wear with them, maybe dresses and tights?

my other suggestion depends on how smart you need and how big your feet are, but school shoes. When shopping for school shoes for ds this time round, I saw some black brogues in the girls section that looked good, am tempted for myself.

You could look at see if you can find some cheap Fitflops somewhere online. I have some Fitflop Rally Shearling ankle boots that I got for about £50 from a discount retailer. I wouldn't say they are amazingly comfortable for walking like the other shoes I mentioned, but they are fine for me for going to the office in the winter as I drive there so don't need to walk much. You might have to try various Fitflops, I tried loads of styles and most were not comfortable for me, but these were OK, probably because the furry lining makes them soft.

But have you tried talking to your HR about your return to work and what you’d need? Can’t believe they’d make you wear smart shoes when you have a medical issue.

if it’s going to have to be something that’s not a trainer- granny shoes like hotter might be the best option. You have my sympathy- it’s horrible having sore feet and having to shove them in sensible shoes.

Kickers Kickers hi. They are more comfortable than trainers and will take an insole if needed. I have a sparkling pair for work that are quite magnificent but there's lots of more grown up colours. Might be a little over budget, but not by much and are indestructible

I was struggling with shoes and return to work after summer hols - six weeks of comfy shoes made it worse. I have wide feet, and a bunion, which is not fun! I got some new shoes from Clark’s last weekend - rubbery sole and softer fabric on top and they’ve been fab

Not very stylish but Clarks unloop are good supportive shoes (classic nurse shoes for running around wards all day).

Try a branch of Shuropody?
Fly London are beautifully comfortable too. Find somewhere to try on so you know your size and then look in sales/outlet. www.flyslondonsoutletuk.com/products/black-womens-fly-london-pece406fly-wedge-tn3790156-p-195.html

Arche are good I agree and you can find them on eBay etc.
Sketchers have a few designs which aren't trainers and seem pretty comfortable, around £65 full price.
Vivaia I haven't tried but looks possible, although also expensive.
I have some boots from Gabor that are ok.

I think trying the expensive brands and then finding then on eBay is going to be your best bet

They should also make reasonable adjustments for you at work.