I have been wearing old lady/old man shoes for the past few years to work. No one really said anything to me because I made the joke before they could. But, I am going into a larger school district with a more strict dress code, and my old lady shoes probably will not go over. I have been wearing Apex Ambulator Diabetic Shoes, SAS shoes, and PW Minor shoes. I am not diabetic, but they make wider shoes with tons of padding, so I can make it thru the day without ending up with foot/back/hip pain.

I am on my feet all day, going around in circles helping every kid in the room.

Do you have a suggestion on a more fashionable alternative? Or should I stick with my "clown shoes" and go with the jokes as I have before? Honestly, I would rather them think of me as an unfashionable goof than to hurt all day. Any and all help would be appreciated, as I am not too into fashion.

I have flat, wide feet with big toes that curl up - like elves, not under like hammer toes. I am so happy to be living somewhere I can wear sandals most days.

I have had good luck with Wolky sandals and clarks. I hate it when my feet hurt. Good luck. Celeste

I was a dedicated berkie wearer, until I started having problems with plantar fascitis (sp?). Went to a foot doctor, and was told that berkies are the worst thing for your feet.

You think you are getting great foot support and doing great things for your feet when you are not. Berkies do not actually offer good foot/arch support. I now have flat feet due to 25 years of wearing berkies.

I HATE those things!!

If ever there was a butt ugly shoe, it is Crocs!! I'd rather wear old lady shoes then look like a duck with webbed feet.

I love my Clark Shoes for dress, and my New Balance for walking or everyday wear. Clark has an awsome insole. I like them lots better than birkies.

If ever there was a butt ugly shoe, it is Crocs!! I'd rather wear old lady shoes then look like a duck with webbed feet.

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The only shoes I have worn for years is the Easy Spirit brand. I was a 6.5 W and had to move up to the 7 W.....small feet but fat feet. I wear their sandals in the summer and clogs in the winter. I hate shoes and prefer barefoot over anything.

I was a dedicated berkie wearer, until I started having problems with plantar fascitis (sp?).

Me, too. I still wear my Berkie sandals, but not all the time.

OK,so far we have votes for:

Aerosoles

Birkenstocks

Born (Bjorn?)

Clark's

Crocs

Dansko

Naturalizer

Propet

Rockport

SAS

And I'll add:

Lands End

Mephisto

Quarks

I'm glad Poodles started this thread. I've been wearing Lands End clogs for years but need to find something cuter to go along with my body-to-be.

Born and Birks are both great great great. I had a pair of born clogs that look great with Jeans and khakis that I wore almost every day for two years....except in summer then I'm in birks, tevas or barefoot.

I broke down and went to the Foot Solutions store this weekend. Wound up with some Naot(?) slingback clogs. It's SO frustrating. I went there for Danskos and they run TOO BIG for my little flintsone feet.:faint: :jaw: Regular stores only cater to narrows, problem feet stores only cater to larger feet. ????? See, I knew GOD meant for me to be barefoot.. really.... Now, how to make a living being barefoot.... :nervous

See, I knew GOD meant for me to be barefoot.. really.... :nervous

You and me both!! I hate shoes period!!

I really love New balance shoes, i have wide feet and they fit great! If your on your feet all day maybe you could look into shoes designed for nurses.

No shoe advice but notice some of you are local to my area. Any comments about surgery in Richardson?

No shoe advice but notice some of you are local to my area. Any comments about surgery in Richardson?

Wished I had that option, but I work for a very large Outsourcing Corporation who requires 'business casual' to 'business professional' attire. ie, ever hear of Ross Perot's dress codes?? Well, he's not AS bad as he used to be, but somehow, athletic shoes and business attire just don't work. I do work in the hospital environment, but as a vendor/contractor doing training. I WISHED I could get back into my 'nursing' shoes. Yes, I do..

Missy N: You should check out www.lapbandsolutions.com and search Dr. Benevides, and Surgery Center of Richardson on the boards.

Thanks for all the advice on shoes. I have new clothes now (from the Catherines sale) and now I need to get some shoes to match. Think I need to go out and try some of these brands on, since I have been in Apex Ambulators, PW Minor, and SAS OR walmart flip flops for the past 8 years. I have no clue about some of these names...