Soft leather shoes

[BorgQueen]

I think I’d have better luck finding a bloody unicorn!
About a decade ago I had some flat shoes ( I found a picture) that were kind of a cross between ballet flats and loafers made of butter soft leather. They were totally soft, with no rigidity at the heel - I’ve got extremely weird feet with mega high arches, long toes and boney heel spurs, so rigid shoes do not work at all, I spend my life in skechers pumps or soft trainers/ sandals.
I cannot wear ballet flats as they are too low cut at the front or mary jane types with a fixed strap. I want them to wear with dresses.

I can’t find anything that looks suitable online unless they cost a fortune in italian leather.
I’ve tried moshulu, clinkard, pavers, shuropody, clarks, next, brantano etc.
Any ideas?

These might be worth a try. Yes, I know they're from Amazon, but i bought a pair of ankle boots this brand just because I thought they looked nice, and oh my god they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever bought and yes, the leather is extremely soft. So I'm guessing anything in the range is worth trying, and these seem to fit what you're looking for. Reasonable price, too! Good luck!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrea-Conti-Mokassin-Moccasin-Infinity/dp/B0DNR18X9B/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q66UJ1HSeOf9JWCjJdwFt_xZiu4e8RmTS-Er525HtcWuXiaD3n9ntM6VjsS5vGQiwl7MOJrGz3irDZs7x_SmwNtGRPBH_HcQ53hlluKfvRYBXyQwQC4-LP99N34dfiD-B64ul6Mh8gmPZgquYPxsKaTyZ09pt-3MfAwnojHYxrbuPVDMkBuiPSmUjGLGs6CdN8bdeT04Pwg9W0N3tqDRqO4MhFpG3SDL_0mXIkHdYuJfn1VtX6-kU9122LA8BA0Hc0TfHcyHdha4Vz_45dMR8HWSYgeZURErrkohlrUbKAQ.wtDE5HO1tmJyH6MLgubIJu4jWbvLIiYeiHPXSRcWIO4&dib_tag=se&qid=1752952537&refinements=p_4%3AAndrea+Conti&s=shoes&sr=1-11

Try Etsy! Search for soft leather shoes - there might be something suitable. Perhaps even someone who could replicate your current shoes.

Try Fitflop women’s delicato leather ballet flats, they fit in the large side so go a size down if you’re not sure. I’ve just bought a second oair as I really like them, they are well padded and I could wear them from new and walk a decent distance without having to break them in at all.

Just bought these from m&s. So soft.
M&S Collection
New
Leather Bow Flat Square Toe Ballet Pumps
£45
No idea why but can't share link

Fit flop Allegro
Moshulu
ecco
clarks
im disabled and all my shoes are soft leather

Sounds like the old model that Clarks made, Pure Tone, would be suitable. You might be able to get some online.

OPS & OPS look very similar. I have a couple of metallic pairs and they are supersoft (plus a calf hair pair that's quite stiff).

I second etsy. There are various sellers of Turkish handmade leather shoes that sound like what you might be after.

Hotter shoes might have something similar

Clarks Freckle?

Nokwol, beautiful softest leather. They have stores too, definitely one in Marylebone.
https://nokwol.com/products/avery-brandy-athena

Nokwol look right up my street
Interes thread

Driving shoes or moccasins? I haven’t bought from here but these look soft: https://www.chatham.co.uk/lustleigh-suede-moccasins-sand

Deichmann's Fifth Avenue range often features shoes of very soft, unstrucured leather. I got some loafer-type ones recently and they're wonderfully comfortable.

Pikolinos brand might work. I have very difficult feet and never in my life have I found a pair of loafers that stay on my feet. These do, and they are lovely soft leather.

I’d forgotten about Deichman, thanks.
I’m visiting a Hotter shop today as I’ve seen some coral loafers online that look the closest to what I need.
All those ballet flats look lovely but I’ve never tried on a pair that weren’t too low at the front due to my extremely long 2nd and 3rd toes, the shoes just look ridiculous on me, even the square toed version, you can see my toe ‘gaps’, for want of a better word and I find the extreme flatness uncomfy due to my high arches.
I’ve found out that my required style are Slipper cut loafers, apparently.
Thanks all.

I think you’ll find the correct terminology for those ‘gaps’ is toe cleveage! Good luck in your hunt today.

These look interesting https://www.stunahome.com/products/owlkay-casual-flat-heel-cow-tendon-low-top-shoes?variant=9c042ead-2711-439b-9ed8-51ce7af9423e&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17448721886&gbraid=0AAAAABxg7EZxJOB0SInl0XWLJPgLhLgKa&gclid=CjwKCAjwp_LDBhBCEiwAK7FnksGwoJNVbQ2gZNemikeEFjYixnKQ6xAcWM7rQZpeRLWyt6rjdPIQKBoCsQoQAvD_BwE

Pikolinos - beautiful soft leather loafers and sandals. They are expensive new but I've had good luck finding them new on Vinted and haven't paid more than £30.

Some suggested brands:
Moshulu Sale | Slippers, Shoes, Boots & Accessories
SALE Collection - Women's shoes - arche
Buy Tamaris Low shoes & Slippers online now!
Alpe Women's Shoes | Botas, Botines y Zapatos de Mujer
Leather Shoes & Accessories | Pikolinos Official Online Store

https://cayumas.com/en/collections/figaro-friulane-cayumas

https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/accessories/shoes/balletpumps/product/suede-ballet-flats-beige-1269048001

https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/accessories/shoes/balletpumps/product/minimal-leather-ballet-flats-black-1283640001

Could something like this work. They are super comfy and soft and I wear them with dresses.https://www.jonesbootmaker.com/products/perri-leather-loafers-perri-325-193?_pos=56&_fid=cb5dd34dc&_ss=c

OPS&OPS are amazing, the softest leather shoes have ever felt. They’re expensive but often have good sales.