Cute casual dress shoes

[Robindianne]

I'm a teacher, on my feet all day long, and I need cute winter shoes that I can wear with dresses and tights. What do you wear to work that's budget friendly and super comfortable on feet and back and knees?

 

[pampam]

I suggest crocs. There are quite a few dress shoes on the croc website, and they all have the cushioning for your feet, which in turn helps your back and knees. Many are leather too. I know some styles of crocs are designed for the beach and casual, but they have really expanded their line, and are sooo comfortable.

 

[java]

Clarks Maryjanes. I LOVE the unstructured ones. They fit so comfortably for me.

These are the ones I have
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/...ructured-Pebbled-Leather-Gored-StrapMaryjanes

 

[Jill in Chicago]

Leather clogs with wooden heels from Hannah Anderson. You can order on their site. The wood molds right to your foot giving great support. I like to wear black tights with black clogs. They are adorable, and I always get lots of compliments.

 

[dzneelvr]

I hear ya!! Dansko is the brand of shoes that I loveit's like walking on pillows all day...and stylish too! I have the high heel style and clog style and absolutely love themI echo the poster about tights. get them in whatever color your shoe is and it's a great winter look.

 

[Abbeys_mom]

Not all budget friendly up front, but in the long run, I have had some of these shoes for YEARS, they last forever. More important, they are very comfy! I hated buying crap shoes from Payless that barely last a season. By spending twice or three times as much up front, the longevity of these has paid off in the long run. Good luck!

http://www.zappos.com/clarks-sugar-dust-black-leather - LOVE THESE! Easy to dress up or down, work with skirts and jeans.

http://www.zappos.com/ariat-boots#!/ariat-boots-women/wAEB4gIBGA.zso?t=ariat+boots - every girl should have a pair of great cowboy boots!

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-clogs - the original chef's shoes. I took a pair all over Europe, and they are still kickin!

And my summer go to, had for 15 years, been to numerous festivals - http://www.zappos.com/dr-martens-women/UgExwAEB4gICGAo.zso I could not find my sandals, but I love those things. They last forever!

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

I'm a teacher too

I wear Born brand shoes all the time. So comfortable, last a long time, cute styles. They are not cheap, but you'll save your feet and back and they'll last a long time. I gave up on cheap flats a long time ago and never regret spending the $.

Do you have a DSW nearby? Sometimes they make it to the clearance racks, but even if not you earn rewards points toward $ for more shoes if that helps

 

[crisi]

I think the suggestion to go for expensive shoes that last and are classic is a good one.

As for how to get those shoes cheap, shop sale racks at higher end stores (if you have a Nordstrom Rack around you, make it a regular stop). I make a habit of looking through shoe sale racks as much as I can - it will take a while to find good Born's, Dansko, Clark's, etc. and you can't be too picky regarding style when finding your first pair (once you have a pair or two, then you are just continuing to look for "cuter."

Also, find a good shoe store and try on a bunch. You may discover that Born is your brand, but you can't wear Dansko - that isn't unusual. You may discover that in a Doc Martin you are a 7 1/2 instead of your usual 8. Armed with that information, you can watch internet sales - but if you don't know, you spend a lot of time returning shoes to Zappos.

For something a little dressier, I like Sofft.