It would look like a four-inch Louboutin, but feel like a running shoe.
I know it doesn't exist. But that doesn't stop me from looking.
I wander the 8th floor of Saks regularly, looking for a boot or shoe that will fit my specs, or at least come close.
I am not exaggerating when I say that when I work two days in a row, the bottom of my feet still hurt in the morning. I could enjoy my job so much more if I had comfortable, well-supported shoes that were compliment-worthy.
The Saks style standards (yes, they exist) specifically say:
Not An Option For Work
Sneakers, flip-flops, slippers
I have a big-enough work-wardrobe (mostly black dresses and skirts) with various tops (allowed are jacket/blazer, blouse, tailored shirt, knit, and sweater set). I don't have to dress in black, but normally do.
But it's the shoes that I angst over. My Prada-sport boots are what I wear most days. They are fairly comfortable,but are very old and look it.
Sometimes I'll wear my ancient Fiorentini + Baker shoes. But they don't go with as much, the soles aren't rubber, and they're good for five hours, tops.
A couple of years ago I bought a pair of Prada wedge shoes that a friend told me were very comfortable. As it turns out, they may have been great for her feet but not for mine.
These Vince shoes are comfortable enough, but with a thin rubber sole, they don't provide enough support.
My rubber soled booties are okay, I guess. Uggs would be better but aren't allowed.
I have five additional pair of booties and none are comfortable enough to last me all day. In fact, the blue Rag and Bone, bought two years ago at a sample sale, have been worn once. They were comfortable in the store and then never again. I'm sure they were switched.
I recently buy a pair of Prada-sport ankle boots for 40% off, and am hoping they are as comfortable as the knee-high boot I've been wearing for years.
I am totally open for suggestions. My feet and back would be most grateful.
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