Late this afternoon I went to the DSW to kill some time (and to try on some flip-flops that Megan recommended) before I met David for supper, and after about 15 minutes in the store, I started to shake my head and giggle.
Because seriously? WHO CAN WEAR THESE FOR MORE THAN SIX MINUTES?
They’re just perfect for an afternoon of chasing kids around the park or the pool, don’t you think?
And please don’t get me wrong: I’m all for a cute wedge or a kicky heel. But if I wore any of those shoes? I’d only be about four quick steps away from a broken ankle.
Now I realize that there are some darlin’ women who are running around this summer in some gravity-defying heels (or as I like to call them: stilts), but Mamaw here needs some arch support. I can still handle a sensible (and dare I say sassy) wedge like this one –
– but if my foot has to deal with a shoe that has more than about a 20 degree angle, I’m toast. I’ll walk around in three-inch heels (and often do) as long as the base of my foot is on a level surface, but as far as wearing shoes that require a steep incline? OH NO MA’AM.
The good news, however, is that my time at the shoe store was not for naught. Because I rediscovered an old friend.
I didn’t buy them, mainly because when I tried them on I had flashbacks of a time when my days consisted of listening to Hootie & The Blowfish and watching the first season of “Friends” and wearing those pleated palazzo pants from The Limited that came in either solid colors or – SHIVER ME TIMBERS – earth-toned floral patterns.
It’s not necessarily a fashion era that I care to revisit. Purely for personal reasons, you understand.
But there’s no question that for sheer comfort, Birkenstocks can’t be beat. I’d forgotten how they’re supportive in all the right places. Well-made. Dependable. And you know what else? I think they’re due for a comeback.
So, just because I’m curious (read: nosy) and because nothing will delight me more than looking at and thinking about shoes all day, let me ask you this: what are your most favorite, most comfortable shoes in the whole wide world? Leave a link if you want. And if your most comfortable shoes are some sort of stiletto-ish wedge, then please know you have my envy and my undying admiration.
My flip-flops and I just think the world of you.
This summer I haven’t been out of my Yellow Box sandals…everyday but Sunday….not many like to see the preacher’s wife on Sunday morning in flip flops! Anything that says “Born” for winter shoes.
Why is it that women love shoes? I think it’s because it’s one of the few items you can still wear the same size as you did 20 yrs ago!!
LOL!!
clark’s flip flops. they are like walking on pillows, with arch support. i have 2 pair. probably will get another soon. delish.
This past winter my students gave me gift cards enough that I threw out all the shoes in my wardrobe that hurt my old lady, en-bunion-ated, wider than they used to be feet. I am happy to announce that Naturalizer makes THE MOST COMFORTABLE HEELS EVER!!!! In fact, the very adorable and fashionable pair I purchased I can wear everyday all day without a moment’s pain. I am serious, people!! Life-changing I tell you! I will be tracking down a Naturalizer shoe store on my upcoming vacation to buy more!
I LOVE HEELS!
But most comfortable would be..barefoot in the house, flip flops outside…
I have some clogs by El Naturalista that I absolutely love: http://www.elnaturalista.com/index.php/en/online-shop/all-products/iggdrasil/N096/nw096-p-grain-tibetiggdrasil.
They’re comfortable, stylish, unique, and eco-friendly. I get compliments on them often.
I love the very Birkenstocks you have pictured (although mine are a different color). I put them on the minute I walk into the house after work. My feet thank me every day.
I go without shoes in the house. It’s a germ fear. For going out, and keep in mind I’m never fancy, I found Clark’s a few years back, and they are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. I love finding a good deal on them at Marshall’s!
My birks are my go to shoe! I’ve had my current pair for almost 4 years and they’re still going strong!
Birks all the way. I have a covered toe version and open toe version depending on the temp. I wear ’em with socks too!! (gasp!)
Can’t wear those shoes and don’t have the moola to buy them if I could!
I had never work Birkenstocks until a couple of years ago when I got plantar fasciitis. Now I have them in an assortment of colors. They aren’t very cute, but my feet don’t hurt!
I got my first pair of crocs last winter and I lived in them–fur lined and all–smile
However, this spring I found some black croc flats that are darling. They have a little jewel where the buckle would normally be on the back sling.
A couple of wks ago my cosmelogist had on a pair of croc wedges which were so cute and she is very stylish.
crocs.com is a great place to visit
Yellow Box Flip Flops for sure—I wear every pair that I have out because they are SO comfortable!