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Help with comfortable trainers and ballet flats

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Comfortnotspeedy · 04/09/2025 17:19

I have widish feet with a bunion on one. I find Adidas Campus comfortable- Samba are too narrow and Gazelles have an uncomfortable heel. I have a well worn pair of Fitflop Rally which I love, but I recently bought a new pair and they are stiff and really hurt my bunion. I like leather or suede and nothing sporty or clumpy. Please can you suggest a pair I can wear straight out of the box.
I am also looking for a soft comfortable pair of ballet flats to wear with dresses. They need to be cut high enough not to cut into my bunion.

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Comfortnotspeedy · 05/09/2025 07:58

@Blueuggboots Thank you. No I hadn’t looked there - some nice shoes but more costly than I’d hoped to spend

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Blueuggboots · 05/09/2025 13:36

Yes! Not cheap.
I’ve got a pair of trainers from fitflop in the same which accommodate my bunion. (They’ve been a little sore to start with but deffo easing)

https://www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/f-mode-leather-suede-flatform-trainers-p-FR1#001

i wouldn’t wear ballet flats with a bunion - they are too flat and my feet are so wide it just makes them look even wider!!!

Women's F-Mode Leather/Suede Flatforms | FitFlop UK

Slip into the ergonomic comfort of the F-Mode Flatform Trainers in leather and suede. The Microwobbleboardâ„¢ midsoles promises all-day comfort.

https://www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/f-mode-leather-suede-flatform-trainers-p-FR1#001

Tiredofwhataboutery · 05/09/2025 13:46

I find fly London flats really comfy straight out the box, generous toe space with an elasticated back suits my feet. I buy on Amazon and it’s worth checking a few styles / colours. I got a pair in Red Devil for £22 quid, lovely brown boots for £40 all the other colours were 2-3 times.

Tiredofwhataboutery · 05/09/2025 13:47

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fly-London-Womens-GOIL222FLY-Spearmint/dp/B0DBLXSTL1/ref=mp_s_a_1_25?crid=OCO5F0PLXOHP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DzllBoHXSn-tvEurRLSWNSSG4jYQI-Cl6lkzSCzq4A9NxmKwWRUUpMX3cSQaj79FDmjFPLMlCJQC3t9uiBUwd8eLtkJ4rv27HKm9wubJdYAG-ZlqOCHJQidEXF0Y5wj_Iw-nKm2syN0yDOV-8E2F62EkN5sD2B-tCqB7IfX4EEINhk0c2Q7seFk2nj1nCc3hkmEaM-UlHxP6A3-4-S5gfbopFZ4pS6Y6lsl6nsS_SeF6Q1JecyVfmjTrtse6FdKSE1A1smH61QOWs4J5Z6HKJh2yxQn5s4q7YJ4UQ2ieKac.-TjKp5LmShsbetaKV2A8sy5RqjtiXuAox2G3dDVyUsM&dib_tag=se&keywords=fly%2Blondon%2Bflats&qid=1757076016&sprefix=fly%2Blondon%2Bflat%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-25&th=1&psc=1

Fly London Women's GOIL222FLY Flat, Devil Red/Yellow, 7 UK: Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

Free UK Shipping and Free 30-Day Returns on Eligible Shoes & Bags Orders Sold or Fulfilled by Amazon.co.uk

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fly-London-Womens-GOIL222FLY-Spearmint/dp/B0DBLXSTL1/ref=mp_s_a_1_25?crid=OCO5F0PLXOHP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DzllBoHXSn-tvEurRLSWNSSG4jYQI-Cl6lkzSCzq4A9NxmKwWRUUpMX3cSQaj79FDmjFPLMlCJQC3t9uiBUwd8eLtkJ4rv27HKm9wubJdYAG-ZlqOCHJQidEXF0Y5wj_Iw-nKm2syN0yDOV-8E2F62EkN5sD2B-tCqB7IfX4EEINhk0c2Q7seFk2nj1nCc3hkmEaM-UlHxP6A3-4-S5gfbopFZ4pS6Y6lsl6nsS_SeF6Q1JecyVfmjTrtse6FdKSE1A1smH61QOWs4J5Z6HKJh2yxQn5s4q7YJ4UQ2ieKac.-TjKp5LmShsbetaKV2A8sy5RqjtiXuAox2G3dDVyUsM&dib_tag=se&keywords=fly%2Blondon%2Bflats&psc=1&qid=1757076016&sprefix=fly%2Blondon%2Bflat%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-25&th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5404575-help-with-comfortable-trainers-and-ballet-flats

Namechangewksjhsksjsv · 05/09/2025 13:49

https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/asana-yin-ballerina-leather-womens

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Comfortnotspeedy · 05/09/2025 18:44

@Tiredofwhataboutery thank you - have ordered the Fly London - have never owned a pair of green shoes and not sure I’ll keep them but will definitely then know if they seem comfortable.
@Namechangewksjhsksjsv - not colours I’d choose but definitely somewhere to keep an eye on, thank you.
@Blueuggboots thank you, just a bit cautious now about Fitflop - my new pair are definitely narrower ans less yielding than my old pair.

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