Best most comfortable smart office shoes

dori2o

Having finally found a role that I wanted which would offer the opportunity for promotion, I applied for it and got a position.

It does not start for a couple of months but I'm starting to get excited about it.

It will involve visiting customers and so smart shoes etc are needed.

Clothing isn't an issue, but shoes are.

At the moment I generally wear trainers for work.

When out socially I generally wear trainers or Firetrap/timberland style boots, mainly because they are very comfortable, but these won't be appropriate for work.

I'm after some advice on what are the best comfortable smart shoes to buy which I will be able to wear all day around the office, which have a sole that mean I wont feel like I'm walking on ice, and which I'll be able to walk comfortably in.

I dont like the square toe style, and they need to be quite wide fitting.

I've looked at some Hush Puppies and they feel quite comfortable.

Any other suggestions.

tealady

Padders or Hotters?

Silvertabby

Hotters do some lovely low heeled court shoes in standard and wide fitting.

Timpu

Assuming OP is female, give Wonders a try. They do wedge heels and are soft, so feel more like a trainer but are smart for the office. They do a wider fit. Not cheap though but excellent quality.

comeandgo

I like Gabor for wide fitting female shoes.

After reading a few older posts by dori I think he is male. Maybe Mrs dori would like a pair of Gabor shoes?

LilElvis

Assuming the OP is male then these ones from M&S are worth looking at - and they're available in a wider fitting.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/freshfeet-leather-extra-wide-fit-derby-brogue-shoes-with-silver-technology/p/p22433279?image=SD_03_T03_7488W_Y0_X_EC_90&color=BLACK&prevPage=srp

My husband wears these a lot as he has to go from meetings to site almost daily. They look like smart office shoes but have sturdy, grippy rubber soles and heels. They last well for cheap shoes too.

dori2o

I am Male.

Should have mentioned that.

Brynsam

Probably a trip to a shoe shop - or try your local M&S.

ReadingTim

Hush Puppies are generally pretty comfortable, but you should be looking at the construction of the shoe rather than the label. Basically you ought to be looking for a thicker and softer rubber soled shoe, rather than thin leather soles and very hard heels.

Suggest you go to Clarks, get your feet measured (including the width) and go from there - don't forget you could also try going up half a size and putting in some gel insoles for additional padding/comfort.

And whatever you do, buy some polish and keep 'em clean and shiny - people notice small details like scuffed and dirty shoes!

getmore4less

I have a pair of clarks that I really like and I can't wear out so if looking for smarter I would start with them.

ohreally

Given the personal nature of shoes, get about and try some different brands and fitting widths.

I quite like John White and Churches, but you may not. Solovair are quite sturdy but not everyone's thing.