What kind of shoes do you wear?

I have done a couple of longer weddings and my feet are killing me afterwards.

I usually wear a black shirt and khakis with tennis shoes. I was wondering if

anyone out there has a better recommendation for shoes, or is my best option

tennis shoes? If you wear tennis shoes, what kind do you wear?

 

Thanks!

I ususally wear a pair of black trousers, a funky dress shirt (I almost always roll up the sleves)

and a pair of black Vans Off The Walls. They are wonderful. They take some time to break in,

but once they are, they are quite comfortable and have a decent grip.

Black shoes with plenty of support. I don't care how they look. I care how they feel. If your feet hurt after a day of work there are usually only be a few reasons:

 

1. Your shoes do not offer enough support.

2. You are not used to standing and walking all day.

3. You have arthritis or some physical issue that need professional attention and, possibly, custom orthotics.

4. Your feet are carrying too much weight (this can be just you or you and all your equipment).

I have a pair of black Timberland loafers. Not sure what model but very comfortable for a long day.

I went to skechers.com and found some great shoes under "Skechers Work" (the kind I wore when I was waiting tables in college). I found a 25% off coupon online, AND if you put your email address on their mailing list, you get free shipping. The $57 shoes came to under $45, and they're REALLY comfortable!

 

Jen

If you'll ask waiters, bellpersons, and doormen, they'll recommend Rockport anytime. They blend well in dark formal suits.

Postal shoes! If you need black shoes, get shoes rated for mail carrier use. The USPS requires that the shoes their carriers wear meet certain standards for comfort, support, durability, slip resistance, etc. Quite a few shoe makers offer postal shoes. Sears carries at least one style under the Die Hard name (I have a pair of these and they're wonderful). Dunham (New Balance) made one at one time (not sure if they still do). Or you can ask your mail carrier what he wears. Simply put, these guys are on their feet all day and need durable shoes that will keep them safe and comfy.

I used to be military and still have access to military uniform shops. Thus my favorite shoes for formal events are my military dress oxfords. Not the high gloss kind (unless you're going to wear a tuxedo), they can be had in regular leather, too, and I have a pair in black and in brown (I've also got a white pair and a high-gloss, but they don't get worn much anymore). They're great because they look like ordinary dress oxfords, but they're designed for extended wear and thus are extra cushy like sneakers or Rockports and breathe really well.

 

The company that makes them is Bates; there are websites that will sell them to non-military folks, so you don't necessarily need access to a base (though they'll charge you more than the military gets charged). The ones I like are the Bates Lites.

Jackie, sounds like you are in an informal setting which broadens your footwear choices. I have a pair of cheap, flat shoes with rubber soles which have been awesome! I'm not sure of brand because the name is worn off and I need to replace them this season so I'm glad for your post! One thing, is I'm always saying when I have to attend a wedding as a guest that I wish I had the excuse of being the photographer so I could wear my comfortable shoes!

 

I plan to ask my orthopedic doc (when I get one) for recommendations and or inserts.

I think that a lot of the problem with mens' shoes is just finding the corect width. Too many stores and manufacturers like to pretend that all feet are of the same proportions. My leather lace-up and penney loafers are from Bostonian and L.L. Bean, both of which offered a selection of widths. Keep them polished, store them on unvarnished wooden shoe forms, don't wear the same pair two days in a row, and the basic shoe will last through several resolings and new heels. For casual shoes New Balance offers a choice of widths.

Try a pair of WalkFit inserts and buy a pair of black shoes 1/2 size larger than normal. The

WalkFits are miracle workers for me!

I started out with "Hush-puppies", and ended up in black "Reboks". They look a bit silly with my black wool suit, but they allow me the ability to move fast, and to stand in comfort.

Hey I just ordered a pair of shoes from shoeforcrews.com I haven't got them yet so i cant critique yet or not. but they are designed for people in the restaurant industry, etc. They aren't bad looking, non-slip, reasonable--about $48 including shipping, only test is if they are comfortable for 10 hours :)

I always wear a Tux & a pair of RockPort or equivalent dress shoes.

Pradas work for me, soft sole. Great for black to backyard weddings.

Try Aerosoles...

Black, Nunn Bush shoes. The best accessory I ever purchased.

 

Russ

Those foam insoles are a God-send. You can get Dr. Scholls, but the off-brand is identical and a lot cheaper. The trick is to buy two pair, then don't separate them: use two insoles at once in each shoe. At $1.70 for 2 pair (current WalMart price), it's cheap relief.

 

For shoes, I buy light weight and flexibility, so I usually end up with plain-vamp walking shoes -- and shoelaces: just being able to adjust the fit during a long day is heavenly. And I always buy shoes at the end of the day, when my feet are the most swollen.

I have a pair of black Croc's I wear when I wear black pants, and a sand colored pair when I wear khaki's. I know they're not the prettiest shoe, but I don't mind standing all day in them!