July 05, 2007 | Revolting
My shoes are staging a revolt, I fear.
The Campers went for the balls of my feet and caused the strap on a "not sock" to break.
The Converse (even with an arch support insert) were not supportive enough.
The clogs apparently turned to stone because they felt entirely too heavy when walking at a brisk pace.
The Birkenstocks decided a blister on the bottom of my foot would be SO MUCH FUN.
The Grip Fast saddle shoes (with an insert for a little more supprt) strangled my feet like a boa constrictor (without the insert they weren't too bad, but still too hot for summer).
The Dr. Marten's sandals just rubbed the wrong way (and made my shins hurt for some reason)
The Earth Mary Janes took a hint from Grip Fast and tried their own strangling act.
The Chaco's actually weren't that bad, but I only wear them on Fridays.
I've been walking to the train station every morning for about 2 weeks. In that time, I've worn a different pair of shoes almost every day. After walking a mile, none of them hold up their comfort end of the bargain. Perhaps they're unhappy living in a haphazard pile in the closet. Or maybe they'd just prefer to get out more. Whatever the case may be, I think I may need a new pair of cute sandals for summer.
Oh styro, why do you do that to me!?
:)
one bit of input: danskooutlet.com
i recently bought keen barcelona mary janes for my commute and have been very pleased. they don't stick out like sneakers do with my work clothes, they're comfy and look good with pants or skirts and if i forget to tote along my work shoes i can get away with these.
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/23122560/c/3.html
Keens!!! Or, dare I say, Crocs Mary Janes - even if only for the walk to the station, then change at work. I walked two miles in mine the other day, with no rubbing, pinching, or blistering - and for me, that's really saying something, because despite the "comfort shoes" I buy, I am the Blister Queen.
SERIOUSLY! I feel your pain. I keep buying these "comfortable" shoes, that never really live up to their promise. Sneakers are really the only real deal.
I must agree with the others, save the cute shoes for the office :) Now that I'm commuting again, I rock the soft-but-supportive Teva flip flops to and from work and tote along the ballet flats, peep-toe platforms and heels to change into at the office. It's a blessing to my toes.
I'm agreeing with Lauren on this one. You should wear something practical for walking and then change at the office. I know, it goes against every grain of your fashion sense.
Lauren, the switching shoes thing actually occurred to me the other day while I was walking to the train station, but I have yet to implement it. The way things are going though, that may happen sooner than later.
This might sound terribly mom-practical, but maybe you could try some sneakers for the walk and then change shoes when you get to work? Then your feet would be comfy, and you're saving the wear and tear on your cute shoes. Hmmm, yeah, that definitely sounded mom-practical. .
Yes! I've terribly neglected the Keens, so they'll get a chance next.
Next up, the Keens?