Shoes! They are a common topic for women after 50. Many of us realize our feet and our knees, are not faring well in heels, pointed toes, or stiff, hard soles.
When we finally give in to the fact that we are now in that stage of wearing “sensible shoes” we go shoe hunting, and thank God for the internet! Luckily there are now more choices than ever all in one place.
CLARK’S I tend to gravitate towards Clark’s. It’s a 200 year old shoe line that makes very comfortable, classic styles for work or weekends. Here are a few of their staples:
The Juliet Palm Loafer is versatile enough to go from the office, to dinner, to an afternoon lunch and shopping. This all-around shoe has great colors for every season. Click here
The Emslie Mae is a short 2” heel. They look like nun shoes in the photo, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised that they’re a cute pair of shoes with dress pants or a skirt/dress.
The Cheyn Madi Slip On Loafer that looks great with jeans and has their ortholite footbed for supreme comfort that can be helpful for some with arthritis or plantar fasciitis.
FITFLOPS I was happy to learn of a much newer shoe designer that many “women of a certain age” (I sooo dislike this term and wth does it mean anyway?) swear by is FitFlops. By its name I thought it was just flip flop summer shoes but they have all kinds of comfy shoes, slip ons, sandals, boots, booties, etc. for every season. Here are a few different types in their line:
Superskate Slip On Mule Sneaker has all day cushioning, pressure diffusing midsoles and a slip resistant outsole. APMA* Seal of Acceptance, for footwear found to promote good foot health. They have four solid colors too.
Sumi Suede Lightweight Toning Ankle Booties are easy slip on, slip off with slip resistant soles and their SuperFF comfort technology. A great walking boot for the price.
The Serene Deco Beaded Mule is a the perfect holiday shoe with its rich red color and beautifully embellished patent leather with a lightweight sole and slip resistant soles. Holds the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal Of Acceptance For Footwear That Promotes Good Foot HealthYou’ll get tons of compliments every time you wear them.
RYKA SHOES I also found a company that supports my mission of elevating midlife women in a female owned and operated company named Rykä Shoes. They were created by Sheri Poe and designed specifically for women, not a smaller version of a man’s shoe. Sheri is a sexual abuse survivor and Rykä believes that a woman’s participation in fitness programs builds and strengthens her self-esteem and confidence. With this in mind, we support fitness industry professionals through our Rykä FIT program and alliances with various fitness groups like Jazzercise, Curves, R.I.P.P.E.D.
Paola Slip On Sneaker is a much-loved shoe. It’s an easy slip on, slip off, sturdy, waterproof “dress up” sneaker. Healthcare and retail workers swear by these if you’re on your feet all day.
The Echo Ankle Boot is a lightweight walking ankle boot had an Anatomical Precise-Return insole with extra arch & heel support. Great for walking through a city or a park for the day.
The Echo Knit Loafer takes you everywhere you want to go with ease. It is made of an engineered knit upper with synthetic overlays. A slip-on fit with front and back pull tabs. Soft knit collar with padded heel for a comfortable fit. Anatomical Precise-Return insole with extra arch & heel support. RE-ZORB® LITE EVA midsole for lightweight impact protection & shock absorption. Sticky rubber plate sole with tread grooves for extra traction. Some claim they’re good to relieve foot and back pain.
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