These Shoes Are Made for Walkin'

I often say "I was robbed" of a lot of things n my life. And I was! I have been stripped of the ability to easily do many things. But one of the main things that I complain about is the fact that I was robbed of wearing heels! I will look at magazines, watch TV,  go to stores, and stare at my friends' feet longing for the heels that I see on everyone's feet. Oh to elongate my legs, make my posture better, and just wear the prettiness that heels tend to offer! But I can't...YET!  For now, I need shoes that are easy to walk in; I need decent support from the sole of the shoe, but also from the top, and oddly I need good support around my heel and ankle. I cannot wear flip flops because my right foot can't keep shoes without backs on! I don't know if it's lack of feeling, lack of muscle control, or all of the above. One day my right foot and ankle will work the way I want it to, but until then, I find 'flats' that I am proud to wear. Though I miss heels, these are some of the shoes that I am proud to wear! (I apologize for my well worn, dirty shoes!)

 I think it's fair to show these little Nikes first. I have 3 pairs (different colors) These are a staple for me. It's just a fact that tennis shoes/sneakers work the best for me. They just make walking easier. I can get away with wearing these shoes with shorts, some jeans, etc. I am not promoting jeans with tennies (fashion faux pas!) but you know what? It is what it is and these work well. I would wear these all around NYC because they are great, easy walking shoes! Another trend in all of these shoes is that I can just slip them on and off without having to tie them. Yes, I can tie shoes, but it tends to take time which I don't always have.

 

Another easy shoe that stays on my foot easily as I walk, are Sperry's! They are great for all of the same reasons as the tennis shoes, but there is less support, so I find myself getting more tired if I wear these for an entire day.

Ah Tom's. Some people love them, some think they are so ugly. I think they are cute! Anyway, I couldn't wear Tom's for about 2-2.5 years. There wasn't enough support and my right foot would fling it right off! But now I can sport them all around town! However, I will not wear them if I know I am waking a lot. I definitely won't wear them around New York City which I am going to TODAY! :-)

Sandals are risky. It took a few years for me to wear them consistently. It also took a while for me to find what works for me.
I love these sandals! They are Sam Edleman and they are great! They offer plenty of support on the top of my foot, my toes are locked and loaded into place, and please notice that there is plenty of support around my heels! There is also a nice little cushion on the sole.

These sandals might be my favorite. They are DVF's (Diane Von Furstenburg). It's not hard to see that there is plenty of support all around them! I dress them up or down, I wear these with basically anything, and I love that there are no buckles, just a zipper! It makes my life SO much easier.

I am pretty sure these are my favorite purchase of the summer. I don't know that I could have always worn them because they don't have a lot of coverage. However, the sole is nice and cushioned and are very comfortable.The strap around my toes keep things in place, and the strap around my ankle lends stability. There is also good support around my heel which helps the most.

I complain about the fact that I can't wear heels. I guess that is not the entire truth. Very recently, I have been able to wear cowboy boots! The heel is wide, and if you get a good pair of boots, there is plenty of good support in the sole and heel. I am not a great walker when wearing these (I'm not a great walker any day of the week no matter what shoes I wear) and I often need help but I manage.

My now husband and I

Me and my friend Alexis at my rehearsal dinner

I have honestly not found a pair of flats that I LOVE. There are many that are fine for a while but sooner or later they come off by choice or not. If there are any suggestions, please let me know.

I may not rock heels just yet but I am SLOWLY making progress toward the day I can strap them on and feel like a lady!

I will be highlighting my fall and winter boots and shoes soon!!