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Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

luvmyfrenchie — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 12:25:22 GMT

I have chronic back pain &I cannot wear shoes with heel height>2". I am asking help for dressy and trendy shoes. I need a good classic black pump, and possibly a sling back,wedge type?.

I really would appreciate any brand rec's,etc..Also hard to travel to shoe stores due to my health issues. Online sites help would really help me out.

Thanks in advance for helping me with this problem.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

chrissj — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:33:25 GMT

I have the same issues you do and just wanted to tell you to check out the Cobb Hill brand. It is made by New Balance and yesterday, I wore a pair of their 2" wedge sandals (from a couple of years ago) for 10 hours....first substitute teaching and also running errands after work. I was amazed that they were just as comfy as wearing my Birkenstocks. Check Zappos and Nordstrom for some styles and also, check the Sofft brand (my cousin swears by them). I have also had luck with certain Cole-Haan styles.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

spent2much — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:07:16 GMT

I have lower back problems, too. I buy most of my shoes at zappos dot com. The last pair I ordered is Cobb Hill Aubrey. The heel height is 1 1/2 inches and the platform height is 1/2 inch. I take a 7W. I wanted a nude shoe and this is the closest I could find. Very comfy and stylish. (They come in several colors, including black.)

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

ChynnaBlue — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:45:56 GMT

I like Clark's and Naturalizer. One thing I like about Clark's is that they often use the same soles over and over and include that in the name. I really like the Lexi and Wendy soles for sandals, so I can look that up and find other shoes that I know have the same heel height and fit well. I like the Ashland sole for loafers.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

lolakimono — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:48:34 GMT

@luvmyfrenchie

You didn't say your size/width or budget, but in general I would recommend Cole Haan (especially the Air styles) for wedges.

This is the Cole Haan Sarina pump-

I LOVE the Jillian pump, by Munro, but it's been discontinued. You can still find it in some colors/sizes.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

luvmyfrenchie — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 07:50:39 GMT

Iea

Your suggestions are such an awesome help! Thanks for letting me know about important info Ieft out.
I wear a size 6.5 medium shoe,my $ max is usually $160,but can be flexible. I really need shoes in Black @ Nude/Beige colors to start.

Thanks again for any & all help.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

lolakimono — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 17:06:06 GMT

@luvmyfrenchie

How about double dipping? These are $159 @6pm (only 2 remaining).

Top off your stylish 9-to-5 ensemble in the Kelsey Waterproof Block Heel Pump.
Waterproof leather and patent leather upper.
Slip-on design.
Cap-toe with bow detailing.
Synthetic lining.
Padded footbed.
Wrapped block heel.
Rubber sole.
Imported.
Measurements:
Heel Height: 1 1⁄2 in
Weight: 8 oz

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

luvmyfrenchie — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:18:44 GMT

I really appreciate the time, and recommendations you took the time to suggest. FYI,I'm a 6.5 m in case you come across any other recommendations. Seriously,you have a gift for this,definitely think you would make an excellent fashion buyer for a profession!

Thanks again for your great suggestions!

Kathleen

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

ECBG — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:36:36 GMT

For occasions I like Anne Klein. Her 1 1/2" heels on her summer sandles are terrific!

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

Mothertrucker — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:55:40 GMT

Naturalizer

used to, and probably still does make one that looks just like Ferragamo...

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

Sister Golden Hair — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 04:36:01 GMT

Check out Footsmart.com

Also Easyspirit.com

Both have lots of styles and sizes.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

luvmyfrenchie — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:47:07 GMT

I wanted to send a thank you for the sites you recommended. Sorry for my tardy reply, I just recently moved. Thanks again for your help😊

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

suzyQ3 — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:44:33 GMT

@luvmyfrenchie, you might check out Trotters shoes. They have many low-heeled dress shoes from which to choose.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

luvmyfrenchie — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:36:39 GMT

Suzyq,

Finally setting in. Would like to ask you a ? Re:Trotters shoes,are they made w/real leather.? Love your puppy pic,what's your baby's name,l have a French bulldog puppy named Penny, & love dogs!! I'm not tech savvy or would post her photo.

Thanks again for the tips.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

suzyQ3 — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:23:27 GMT

@kms wrote:
Suzyq,
Finally setting in. Would like to ask you a ? Re:Trotters shoes,are they made w/real leather.? Love your puppy pic,what's your baby's name,l have a French bulldog puppy named Penny, & love dogs!! I'm not tech savvy or would post her photo.
Thanks again for the tips.

Hi, @luvmyfrenchie. I came across this brand when looking for just what you're looking for -- decent-looking low-heeled dress shoes. It is somewhat of an oxymoron, though, because most are in what might be called the "comfort" type. I have bad feet, so I know that I won't end up with the most trendy. But that's okay.

Anyway, Trotters gets very good reviews and is sold both online (many sites, including their own) and some department stores (Nordstrom, for one). Their regular line of shoes has leather uppers and usually non-leather inside and on the soles. The descriptions of both the inside and the soles sound very comfortable.

Then they have what they call their Signature line, which is all leather inside and out. The retail price on these is higher.

If you google the name of the brand, you can check out their website to get an idea of what the brand is like. If you see something you're interested in and can't find it locally, I'd suggest buying from an online site that offers free returns. Several of those do carry this brand.

FYI about the brand:

From its very beginning in 1935, Trotters has been dedicated to creating high-quality women's footwear with appealing looks and exceptional comfort. Our first shoes were moccasins made by Native American craftspeople in Old Town, Maine, where we still maintain a distribution center. The unique comfort of Trotters begins with our careful choice of materials: the softest leathers, high-tech cushioning and flexible soles. And unlike many companies, we develop a separate last (the form around which the leather is shaped) for each size and width. So every pair feels like it was made just for you.

We Fit Your Style

The Trotters name has always stood for the finest in quality, fit and style. All of our shoes are handcrafted using the finest leathers from around the world, with special detail given to quality and softness.

We are commited to providing you with a wide range of sizes and widths in order to ensure the finest fitting shoes that you can buy. We think you will agree that your Trotters shoes feel and look like they were made especially for you.

HTH.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

luvmyfrenchie — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:19:32 GMT

Dear Suzyq,

Thanks again for the great info. Have chronic lower back pain + nurse feet so I can sympathize re:your foot pain. Hoping I can check out this brand next week at Nordstroms.Again,thanks for your great info about these shoes & shoe recs.

Re: Need help/recs dressy low height shoes

suzyQ3 — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:41:24 GMT

@luvmyfrenchie, you're very welcome.

Of course, selection will vary greatly depending upon the individual store. But Nordstrom does have 83 Trotters shoes online, and they are one of the stores that offer free ship/free return. If you happen to see a style you're interested in either in person or online, though, you might google to see whether you can get a better price. I think, however, that the brand is fairly moderately priced, certainly nothing outrageous.