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Post by susancinpa on Apr 8, 2016 15:54:25 GMT
Since the "peas" are so knowledgeable, I thought I'd come here for suggestions.
I typically wear ankle boots with approx. 2" high wide heal in the winter and sandal-style shoes in the summer for both office and causal wear. I really don't care to where sneakers.
I just got a varidesk at work. It converts your desk to a standing desk. In order to make good use of it, I want to get shoes with good support for standing a good portion of the day. I prefer slip-on so that I can quickly/easily change in & out when I need to leave my workstation, which I do often throughout the day.
Anyone have any good suggestions/reviews?
I just got the new workstation on Wednesday & am currently wearing sneakers, but it's a real pain to switch out so much to my dressier shoes. I work in a larger office (30+ people) and intermittently have outsiders stop in, so that is a main reason that I'm worried about the appearance of my shoes & looking more professional.
TIA!
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Post by AN on Apr 8, 2016 15:59:05 GMT
I have these Clarks for my work travel shoe. I have Plantar Fasciitis, and I needed a shoe I could both wear to meetings and that I could walk for miles through airports, combine with socks or wear without, wear out to something casual in the evenings with jeans, etc. I LOVE them. The picture is kind of ugly, but they honestly look really nice on with the shape of the toe, especially with black slacks or even with tights and a dress (not my favorite but works in a pinch). I refuse to wear heels but with pants, these look like the toe of a pair of suede heels peeking out. I would not personally wear them with skirts/bare legs or capris, the look just isn't right. www.amazon.com/dp/B00UCVZ2LY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=32NWD80LSB6R3&coliid=I2L5158QJJEJCZ&psc=1Very very supportive and well made. I bought a second pair to stash away for when the first pair break down. Edit: The price on Amazon right now is amazing, like half of what I paid... I'm having to restrain myself from buying another pair, and if they had them in non-suede or another color, I'd snap them up. Free returns on Amazon too for shoes. |
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Post by melissa on Apr 8, 2016 16:02:23 GMT
Danskos. If I'm not in sneakers, I'm in Danskos whether it is a sandal, open back clog or regular shoe-style closed back clog. I always prefer shoes I can slip on and off. These fit the bill. Except if I am in boots. Note to self: try on Dansko boots.  |
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 8, 2016 16:04:23 GMT
If you are looking for shoes to slip out of easily, what about Skechers go walk shoes? I wear mine almost year round. They don't look like the typical sneakers with laces. They have so much cushion! Also, since it is a standing desk have you considered one of those specialty mats that you could stand on as well? I don't know a name or brand, but I've seen them in kitchens and even my cousin's cabinet shop where there's a lot of standing on hard surfaces.
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Post by scrappersue on Apr 8, 2016 16:06:28 GMT
I have a stand up desk at work and I wear Danskos at work - they have every type you can think of. I like the slip-ons with a back and I wear their sandals in the summer.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 8, 2016 16:11:16 GMT
I have been very pleased over the years with Munro. Very supportive and a wide range of sizes. Another brand I like is Vionic. They were formerly known as Orthaheel. |
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Post by susancinpa on Apr 8, 2016 16:24:11 GMT
If you are looking for shoes to slip out of easily, what about Skechers go walk shoes? I wear mine almost year round. They don't look like the typical sneakers with laces. They have so much cushion! Also, since it is a standing desk have you considered one of those specialty mats that you could stand on as well? I don't know a name or brand, but I've seen them in kitchens and even my cousin's cabinet shop where there's a lot of standing on hard surfaces. Thanks, yes I am looking into getting a gel mat. The ones I've seen are a bit large for my work area, but I'm hoping to find something smaller that can be put away when I need to sit in my chair. I'm assuming the chair running over it would break it down or wear it out much too quickly. (My chiropractor has also suggested I get one for both at work and for at home in the kitchen.) |
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Apr 8, 2016 16:26:48 GMT
I have a stand up desk at work and I wear Danskos at work - they have every type you can think of. I like the slip-ons with a back and I wear their sandals in the summer. Me too. Stand up desk at work and another wearer of Danskos. |
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Post by Merge on Apr 8, 2016 16:26:56 GMT
I have some Skechers with memory foam insoles that are so comfortable for standing a long time!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2016 16:40:16 GMT
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Post by gorgeouskid on Apr 8, 2016 17:31:00 GMT
Naot shoes have been great for me. A bit pricey, but worth it.
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Post by bratkar on Apr 8, 2016 19:02:25 GMT
Danskos or Clarks for me
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Post by librarylady on Apr 8, 2016 19:15:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2016 19:31:32 GMT
I have these Arcopedicos - they ain't pretty, but they are so comfortable, I now believe they are beautiful. They have an anatomical footbed that my high arches love - I can run through airports or wear them to meetings or stand for hours at a trade show and my feet are super happy. Handmade in Portugal, but not outrageously expensive. Linky on ZapposETA by the way, I have a Varidesk and use a thick cushion to stand on and wear running shoes most of the time. The standing desk thing is harder on my back than I expected. |
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Post by smartypants71 on Apr 8, 2016 19:56:50 GMT
I just bought a pair of the Cole Haan ZeroGrand Wrap Slip On Ballet shoes. I love them so much.
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Post by Flibbertigibbet on Apr 8, 2016 20:46:15 GMT
Dansko or Merrell
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