Picking Shoes

I knew high heels were bad. Bad! But I didn't know that some regular shoes were better than others. Now I evaluate potential shoes mo' better.

I want:

• A wide toe-box.
• A flexible sole (see my video on youtube.com describing this in more detail.)
• Solid lateral support as I will wear the shoe almost all day, everyday; I don't buy shoes for "pronation" or "high arches" even though I have both. I would rather allow my foot to move through its natural gait. I need my natural correction to (at least eventually) come through my body.
• a shoe with a removable insole so that I can fit a lift in. On a side note, I have had numerous pairs of orthotics of all different types. I am much happier using my home-made lift that I can adjust up or down as needed rather than any of the 5 types of orthotics I've had. That's not to say don't get them, it's just my experience so far.
• a shoe that holds my foot in such as sneakers or Teva-type sandals.

But what about dress up? This is where I have a few options. None are great:

• Dansko clogs (their "professional" style) kind of have a bare foot feeling;
• Flat boots with a flexible sole; and
• Ballerina shoes with a strap (try the Naot brand for super comfy and cute).

And I recently found a store here called "Sole Desire"that links to a website that I will find and post. The shoes are neat and you might see brands you like.

Been a bridesmaid wearing Converse? Yes.