Any advice on where to buy actually comfortable womens dress shoes?

Submitted by diffyqgirl t3_10hydjj in rva

Hi!

I was wondering where people have had success buying actually comfortable women's dress shoes in the Richmond area. I'm looking for something that has real padding, arch support, and ideally grippy bottoms without looking like a sport sandal. I'm looking for like a dressy looking sandal or maybe flats as long as they're the kind that don't rely on pinching your heels to death in order to stay on your feet. I have hip problems/disability so I need to be picky about this.

Thanks!

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WontArnett t1_j5bfx8o wrote

I’m not a woman, but I’m a huge fan of “Clarks” dress shoes. They have dressy looking casual styles, that are comfortable.

My ex-wife used to wear Merrell flats. She really liked them.

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PickanickBasket t1_j5bvzq9 wrote

Seconding Clarks for ladies. They're my go-to for shoes and boots.

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WontArnett t1_j5by7va wrote

Also, you can never go wrong with a Wallabee! 👐

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stickynohte t1_j5ce8ol wrote

I could’ve sworn Clark’s had some kind of amazing warranty but I can’t seem to find it online. An old boss of mine would even get her socks there because Clark’s would replace them once they were worn out. (This was like 9 years ago, though, so maybe things have changed)

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Horror-Fisherman-575 t1_j5be0ce wrote

I have found that I have to order those sort of shoes online.

Or maybe Saxon Shoes (not sure if they are still around, it’s been awhile).

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WoodwickVonRazzle t1_j5crckm wrote

Saxon shoes is where I’d recommend, they even have a very nice barely used ladies shoe section. If only my feet were small enough for some of those feather covered two inch heels 😫

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Minakovablue t1_j5bm7y4 wrote

Saxon’s has a good selection and their back room has great deals.

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Ditovontease t1_j5bql4d wrote

I go to DSW in Willow Lawn and make sure to buy comfy insoles and other padding. I also go for block heels or wedges.

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liza_spinelli t1_j5d17wj wrote

Vionic shoes are the best! They have podiatrists on their design team. I know they're at DSW but they're worth ordering online. Huge variety of styles and they last for years.

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katjardin t1_j5eodu0 wrote

I’m a huge fan of vionics - slippers, sandals, dress shoes, casual slip-on tennis shoes. I have to order from Zappos or Amazon. They’ve helped me recover from plantar fasciitis, so they’re all I wear. Which reminds me that I need new slippers and new tennies.

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Bubbly_Peak975 t1_j5brsyc wrote

I needed a good dressy shoe for my daughter’s wedding last year. I was also the wedding coordinator and needed to be on my feet most of the day. Saxon’s had great options and I found a mid-heel nice comfortable dressy shoe.

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ArtsyKoalaBear t1_j5cj2r3 wrote

I’m a teacher and after visits to a podiatrist and therapy for plantar fasciitis I wear sneakers. I dress them up “Working Girl” style… maybe not the cutest but function is key!

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Mollysindanga t1_j5b96ly wrote

Go check out one of the Plato's Closet locations. My lady friend found the best perfect pair of flats to go with a dress where nowhere else could come close, the west broad store.

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