Comfortable but smart shoes needed!!

[DoraSpenlow]

Can anyone please point me in the direction of comfortable but smart shoes?

I will be attending a smart lunch in London just before Christmas. I will have to walk approx 1 mile from the nearest tube station to the venue and back and need some decent shoes. Last year a bought some low heels from Pavers and wore them for several weeks trying to break them in. They felt quite comfortable to start with. However, once I had walked to and from the venue, including standing during the pre-lunch reception for about an hour my feet were blistered and bleeding. I could do the walk in trainers and change when I get there but don't really want to have to be carrying extra bags.

So, requirements - probably black or navy, low heel (can't wear flats!), wide fit (bunions!) soft leather/fabric, but still smart.

Any recommendations gratefully received. TIA

Get this, it’s a godsend, it’s a cream you apply, the other option is hop a taxi,

www.amazon.co.uk/Compeed-Anti-Blister-Stick-8-ml/dp/B000MV919I/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1LT5AMNV4VAH8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lD3ktS5fCn_31gyvsZbEUwpjPIPNQul6SY32HsPGViBZ0Nn38xfOzBDOnkKBPCH0JRNO-EUa7QhlbaOpubAV4pf0rKCRnBqK0aJROF-3a6IFgp2tnSb3KilXRajmQZvEGljGSgs7yi9j80O15IUH4wtXwE_ATp0V2Ujx3l-NcUK_puSsg31P9gV2smCi3NPFURIIbD2P9aulBDhAB3KOokezfNuQ4qd2JnHafPVrSYj3XBWrUXDjCo_zvpfAczQZCJpHHbyCDE5eQ8QPPWAsi4X1BpLE9QOSXUH-oOkgqrc.YPbDNbYUvhaSkrztQmfNdcad6CJDG4d4fwMXSaVpZow&dib_tag=se&keywords=compeed%2Bcream&qid=1790595641&sbm=true&setroute=search&sprefix=Competed%2Bcrea%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1-spons&aref=oYjrVmP7tp&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

https://solebliss.com/products/fonda-black-leather-patent

Are cabs not a thing in your world? (I am not considering impecuniosity because it’s three months away and would be a very short journey.)

Not because one shouldn’t walk (in general) but just because my own experience is that I invariably turn into a hot sweaty mess if required to exert energy whilst dressed up for An Occasion.

Never heard of this. I will get some. I have used their blister plasters but they always seem to ruck up making things worse. Thanks.

To be honest, no I never think of taking a cab. Live out in the sticks and taxis few and far and have to be booked ages in advance. Perhaps I'll do that.

A bit pricey for me but thanks for the suggestion.

Or a bus/Uber? There’s nowhere I can think of in London that’s a mile from the nearest tube apart from Richmond Park…

@DoraSpenlow

Could you book an Addison Lee from the tube station to the venue, OP?

https://auth.addisonlee.com

Or just wear trainers and bring nice shoes in a bag to change into quickly on arrival? I always do this. Londoner and never walk or commute in shoes.