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.

A second vote for Easy Spirit shoes! I have to have shoes that are not flat - no birkies for me, that's for sure - I have to have high arches and strong soles - rubber if possible......I literally buy easy spirit sandals in bulk - I go in and buy all colors each season, and buy them AGAIN when they go on sale end of summertime..........THAT's how much I love Easy Spriit! Lots of old lady shoes, but some "younger" ones too - I swear by them!