I have leather round-toe flats in black matte and in patent leather like ballet flats. And I have loafers, with tassels....the old rockport, and I have loafers with a buckle. Those seem to get me through most dinner/casual type events.

I rarely wear true "flats" as some heel feels better to my arch. I do live in croc flip-flops in warm weather and love the sketchers slides - both have good arch support and I could wear them all day long. Not what you are looking for I know. For cooler weather I have some clog type sketcher sneakers (as I am not much of a sneakers person other than exercising). I like a mule with a chunky heel and I have a couple pair of pointy toe mules with a very short heel (slip-on/backless). Once it gets cold, my booties all have some sort heel. Again, the heel feels better to my feet, plus I am short so gives me a little height. I never do really high heels though. Two - 2 1/2 is my limit. You might check Zappos and 6pm sites. The 6pm is Zappos site for lower prices.

I like loafers/moccasins too. I have a very comfy pair in golden yellow I got from zulilly.com that seem to go with everything.

I like that the current popular silhouettes are chunkier than in the past.

I’ve recently gone through my closet and pitched things that I wasn’t reaching for, which included a lot of shoes. I’ve gotten hooked on Talbot’s driving mocs. I have them in 4 colors: caramel, pink, navy, and snakeskin.

I also often reach for my Rothy points in black and leopard.

What I need are sneaker-style shoes. I want a white sneaker that doesn’t look like an orthopedic shoe for old ladies. I threw out my Eccos because they started hurting my feet. I bought Rothy’s that I loved the look of, but they moved up and down on my heel with every step, a common complaint with these shoes. Sent them back.

Then I tried Keds x Kate Spade. They do not have a removable insole which I really want. I put a footie upside down on the insole rather than wear no-show socks which always either show or are otherwise uncomfortable on me. Sent back the Keds.

I've acquired a lot of Born flats over the years in all kinds of styles that cover every non-athletic need short of cocktail attire. It's my go to brand because they fit me perfectly and are very comfortable.

some Born shoes

I also need to wear mostly flats -- I especially love mules and loafers... moccasin styles make my feet look wide and they don't have enough lateral support for my depth perception issues. I just don't like most ballet slippers between th rounded toe and toe crack peeking out.

Here are a few that I reach for often:

Louise et Cie mules

these arent mine (from poshmark) but mine are similarly beat up and should be replaced

Cole Haan Bronze loafers

This has a heel but my feet are very secure in them-- i have a few colors, including these

Treasure & Bond

I am NOT buying new shoes this season-- i swear, I am not! Under no circumstances (hee!)

But these are the ones tempting me to break my vow

Tory Burch Minnie ballet in suede.

This style fits me well.. but i have toe crack! Still, i really love them in suede (there are also leather colors)

Linnea Paolo

And these are all from Hush Puppies

I don’t wear flats often bc of my Liliputian size 🙄 but sometimes they are the only option that will do…especially with skinny jeans (which are out this year, so even less reason to wear flats!) My go-to are the Tory Butch Minnie. I love the soft leather…they are so comfy!

I see quite a few women around here wearing GG sneakers with casual outfits. I just can’t go there bc DD wears them and I would feel like I was trying to dress like a college girl, lol.

I have tons of cute TB booties that I wear with fall and winter outfits…my favorite is an open-toed, light brown suade mule with suade fringe trim around the top of the vamp (is that the word, lol?) and toe opening.

I actually have more trouble with everyday, dog-walking, grocery store-going shoes! In the summer, I live in TB flip flops (the thicker soled ones to get some height, lol) and those are perfect. They are cute, good quality for a flip flop, and can be used for everything from weeding in the yard to getting my hair done. But I have trouble finding a shoe like that for winter! I hate to wear $300 shoes out in the rain, but I also hate buying shoes i don’t ”love.” I heard clogs are in this winter, so that might be a good option.

Nini, those TB open toe booties sound great!

For running around, I love these sneaker-loafers from Ugg. They do have a version in leather and suede but they make my feet look HUGE. These do not.. i wouldn't wear them in winter but i wore them this weekend in typical fall temps.

and I lied.. .I am going to get a pair of LL Bean duck shoes because mine are 20 yr old and the lining is all ripped up. I will wear these on gray days as well as rainy days with a sportier outfit. I like the classic colors but Sperry usually has cute colors..

Oh -- and speaking of sperry, i saw these platform sneakers which would give you some height! I know a lot of the brands offer platform sneakers but i thought the suede was cute. (I am on a greige kick.. can you tell? LOL)

for something with a heel for fall, I like these Eric Michaels .. not as cute as your TB, I am sure-- but also 1/3 or more less expensive.

I like loafers a lot particularly driving moccasins and I have read several reports, to take with a grain of salt, that round toes are out, particularly ballet flats. I will continue to wear mine, however, I'm just reporting.

I also wear every boot style imaginable in every shaft length, although as I'm tall they're all fairly flattish, I also like oxfords, and chukkas.

Rothy's were mentioned above and they have become one of my mainstays (wearing a pair now). My other mainstays are Tieks and TOMS (they have some that are not espadrilles or sneakers). Rothy's have the advantage of being eco friendly, cheaper than Tieks and machine washable.

My heels are narrow, my toes are wide and my feet are boney so I need cushioning. These are my go tos. It helps that I live in Colorado, the boots wouldn't pass muster in my old hometown in GA.

Ecco soft 7 sneakers in various colors. They are always introducing new colors so I wait to purchase when the old ones go on sale. I'm wearing my pink suede pair right now.

For fall and winter, Born trinculo short boots

Lifestride memory foam loafers

@Funkyart we like alot of the same styles in shoes. I would wear the 1st, third and fifth pairs, and possibly the 6th. I do not wear loafers or moccasins.

I’ve been looking for slip-on shoes and am this close to ordering these for casual cold weather wear:

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/blondo-suri-waterproof-slip-on-sneaker-women/5904378

Slipper sneakers. :D

This is hilarious … just saw these:

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-lior-loafer-women-nordstrom-exclusive/4690357?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes%2FFlats&color=100

In case you were jealous of when Cousin Eddie gave Clark his white shoes in Vacation. 😄

Well of course I have shoe issues too, esp this time of year when it seems too early for boots/booties. I have two pairs of booties from Earth brand that I wear a LOT in late fall and winter. The heel is maybe 1-1.5”.

For all of you who wear flats or loafers with straight or skinny pants during colder months — do you wear socks??

I still don’t know how to wear booties with ankle length skinny jeans.

I love those bronze loafers, funky, and dee, those suede sneakers are cute!

I like Bernie Mevs, though I think they’re only good for warm weather.

These are kinda cute.

I do like those platform sneakers, Funky!

Here’s a pic of my fav…a little shoe porn😂

More Softwalk… haven’t tried this brand yet but l like the simple style.

Sueb, I typically wear no show footies with flats. My mother always comments on my bare ankles in the winter, asking how I‘m not cold, but I’m not outside long enough in flats usually to worry about that. Mainly just going from car to indoors. If I’m going to be outdoors in the cold for any given period of time, I wear a different shoe/boot that enables me to wear an actual sock.

I have these in nude. My daughters wear these also. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BLSM4BL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BT585FD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jinx if you get the blonde slip ones I’d be curious to know how you like them comfort wise. They look comfortable and the price is right.

Ok, I’ll report back, Lizzie. :)

Thanks!

I read the reviews on Jinx's Blondo's and passed a few weeks ago. They got horrible reviews, all for fit. Almost everyone said that they couldn't get their foot in the shoe.

DD got a pair of Uggs that was a very similar style last year for Christmas. I looked and can't find them because you know Zappos only has 1800 pairs of women's Uggs. UGH!!

I'm on my 2nd pair of these Hush Puppies. When I've had to wear shoes during the pandemic, these have been my go-to. According to the website, the heel is 1 1/2", but it doesn't feel like that much. And they come in narrow to extra wide widths.

https://www.hushpuppies.com/US/en/epic-mary-jane/20777W.html

RN, thanks for sharing that about reviews, I didn’t see any on that page.

Alright, can we talk some smack about Nordstrom's here? That shoe was in the Anniversary sale and has been marked down for a few weeks.

I have feet that I can ski on. I searched for my size and that Blondo came up. At that point there were a large number of reviews all saying the opening is weird and one can't get their foot down into it.

So Nordstrom, where did all those reviews go? Odd you would get and item in, have it on sale at a large discount yet no one has reviewed it? Very suspect.

First, Blondo got a lot of good reviews by a certain travel group in the past few years. I ordered a pair to try a couple of years ago and absolutely hated them. They were much too bulky, and were very wide in the heel for me.

For the shoes i wear in between seasons now, we seem to go from sandals to ‘I need closed toed shoes’ almost overnight. I like cute shoes, cannot wear ballet flats or anything with a low cut vamp. I usually go to my Ecco loafers, similar to the Ugg loafers shown above, or open toe booties, or an Ecco Soft7 sneaker. I also have an ancient pair of Born driving mocs i drag out every year to slip on.

Funky, those Hush Puppy loafers (the last ines shown) might make me give some new shoes a try. I wonder if they have a narrow-ish heel?

edited to add, Jinx, you cracked me up with the Cousin Eddie shoes.

I just ordered these for in between open toe summer & my true shoe love ~ boots/ ankle boots. I so wanted to wear my Lucchese boots when the weather changed rece recently. Even pulled out my 10 year old boot cut jeans…….ready for fall!

I have these in my amazon cart……

Bought these earlier this year. They have a mule also. Ive always loved all black with an animal print shoe. Actually had a mule like this 20 or so years ago.

BBstx, fun colors in your mocs! I wear a 9/9.5 & they make my feet look small. I walked all over NYC in them w no pain!

Bbstx…lining your shoes with those little socks is genious….if thry dont wrinkle up? Must try it. Funky, for shame! Thats not toe crack._yuk! Its toe ”cleveage”, and quite sexy. ha!

Here in Ca. we can get by without socks in winter, but I don’t like the feel. Adding a bit of talcom powder to flats gives me the silky feel of hose . I want these, but forgotten the brand. Uber comfy, my friend says. They come in many colors. Nordy has, I think. Off to search.

I am going to study this thread later - there are so many suggestions and most are not what I would normally go to. Then again, I am not having any luck so I may need to reconsider what I will consider.

It's so hard when there's even less out in the actual stores to try on and comfort is such a key factor.

I really liked Jinx's blondi at first, but again, I am pretty ok with the more casual shoes.

I do a lot of walking and that might be good for the walking but I am looking for the non hiking shoes- but still want to be comfortable enough to not dread putting them on.

Those hush puppies might get me looking a bit more because I don't mind a very gentle wedge if need be but no heels.

Do you wear socks with loafers?

I'm old fashioned enough that when I dress up, I wear knee hi stockings with loafers. I don't like the feel of bare feet in enclosed shoes...tends to give me blisters.

These are super casual and feel like wearing slippers outside! If I have to spend any time outdoors in cooler weather, these are my choice.

Willow Jambu shoes

I love Jambu for casual comfy shoes. I have these in navy, great for cold days when you don’t need snow boots but the ground might be messy.

I also find this a difficult category, dressier than sneakers but walk-all-day shoes.

I've had my best experiences with boots with good inside padding, not a fan of thick molded heels although they are popular. Summer is easy as many sandals are dressier than sneakers but have a platform or such and it's usually the toe area that causes me problems.

I've had a pair of blondo boots for 10 years or so I use to walk the dogs, they are fabulous and I wore them early this morning. No idea where they are made these days.

I'll have to check out Jambu Sue. Although, really I am not looking for shoes/boots.

I so love spring/summer clothing better than fall/winter! Thankfully we have a very short time of really cold weather, so it will be a while before boots, jackets, sweaters, etc. are needed. I'm still wearing my flip flops! I almost never wear a coat (I really dislike coats), but I might try to find a cape this year.

Tina, I wear my Teva flip flops so much, my feet have permanant tan lines from them!

@martinca_gw sunset zone 24, I have never had the footies that were upside down on the insoles bunch up. I buy thin-ish, low cut socks to use this way. They fit the insole pretty snugly. Sometimes, they even cause the insole to cup a bit. If this happens just put the insole back into the shoe. When you put your foot in, it will flatten down.

SueB, I am in total agreement with you regarding the need/ desire to wear socks! I am getting weary of trying to find those in between shoes for fall. I wear sneakers everyday while walking with friends, otherwise I never wear them…..especially the ones with the BIG white sole.

Ankle jeans are the worst for socks worshippers especially since I have a 34 ” inseam. I just do not know what works other than boots. I love my boots but it is too early to break them out. My DD got me a pair of Blondo ” higher top sneaker type navy blue with that hideous white sole” , which I find very uncomfortable because they rub my ankles.

i am studying this thread with hopes of seeing some great suggestions. Keep them coming! I love my Rieker boots for cold weather..

Apparently I am even more shoe challenged than I thought. I am scouring the thread for any and all suggestions. I realized that in addition to needing nicer than sneakers, I also really do need extremely comfortable sneaker like shoes ( which could be sneakers or boots) that are water proof or at least resistant. All the sneakers lately are the woven/mesh/cloth. When I walk the pooch , even though it's mostly on paved trails and paths, if we go to any part of grass early morning, there is dew and I feel that for sure.

Those Reikers look good.

I am now convinced that I will probably have to order online, but I will make a trip to DSW to see if I can at least try on some tried and true brands for fit. (I think I am generally 8 1/2 medium to wide but you know...)..

The Khombu boots and sandals that I have gotten at Costco are wonderful- but so far the booties have been the faux suede which doesn't look very pretty for more than hiking. But oh so comfy

Bumping to share my find today:

Target ”Lana” flats, $25