Holy cow did I get schooled yesterday! LOL!
I had never even heard of most of the shoes that were recommended, but I’m so glad to have Merrell, Rocket Dog, Sperry, Keen, Tom’s, Clark and Simple (among others) on my radar now! Thank you!
Now I just have to narrow down my top 10 favs…
Converse $44.95:
DKNY $59:
BC Footwear $40.50:
Skechers $39.99:
Rocket Dogs $44.95:
Sperry: $74.95:
Keds $50:
Tom’s $44:
Columbia $29.90:
Simple $55:
And get one of these:
Ya know…just in case.
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Personally, I would go for Tom’s. They donate a pair of shoes to those in need with every single pair purchased. And they only run about $40-$50, so it’s not a huge deal if a little (or a lot of) paint gets on them.
My vote is for Sperry’s! I reluctantly bought mine at Off-Broadway (like a DSW, if you have those) for less than full price and I don’t think I’ve taken them off since. They never gave me a blister (but they did give my husband some) and they are the most comfortable, versatile shoe I’ve ever had. They’re like preppy sneakers. Good luck with your decision!
Those Rocket Dogs are da bomb! SO CUTE!
I’m a HUGE fan of Converse. Practically lived in them in college. They’re super comfy and they’ll never go out of style.
Layla all of those shoes are really cute! I have a pair of Tom’s on the way and I am so excited about them! I don’t know what size shoe you wear but if you have a small-er-ish foot you might be able to get a youth size and they are cheaper. Also, those sketchers are really cute and comfy but, contrary to the million holes in them, they don’t breathe very well and seemed to make my feet a little stinky! 🙂
Very true on the sketchers! My 6 year old has some that are going in the wash today because they smell so horrible, but they are one of her favorites so I can’t get rid of them. 🙂
I would highly recommend the Toms. And I can pretty much guarantee you will not need the blister blockers. They are very soft and comfortable. I have a pair, but I want more!
Chuck Taylor’s all the away….comfy from the very first step….choose the expensive ones from Nordstrom, not the lower brand at T. Love Target but they just aren’t as comfortable.
I recommend grey.
xo Jana
I had a pair from college that I loved, Recently purchased another pair and I second this opinion. Love the chucks but just got a ordered and tried them on a pair from T and they are NOT comfy. Returned them! Now to order a pair from Nordies….☺
SPERRY hands down. I have those exact shoes and they are so comfortable. I am on my feet all day and they don’t hurt when I wear these. They never gave me a blister and they wipe off really easily. Seriously.
okay…. I know you won’t believe me… since you don’t know me… LOL…. but I sure did say yesterday that I figured you for a Converse kind a girl !!!! the top ten are all tooo cute !! Terri
TOMS!!! all the way. You wont need the blister block!!!
Here’s a little trick to help prevent blisters. I use this whenever I’m wearing strappy dressy sandals but it works regardless of the style of shoe. Apply deodorant to your feet, that’s right. Rub your stick of deodorant on the areas of your feet where your shoes rub. The deodorant will help lesson the friction that causes blisters. I swear by this trick, it has gotten me through many wedding receptions.
I was late to comment on yesterday’s post but my recommendations are Sperrys and anything by Rockport. The quality is totally worth the price and they’ll last multiple summers.
I have a pair of the Converse (Target) cheeper than your showing but they are exactly like those. Ouch! Better get two bandaids. I also have a pair purple Simple’s. LOVE LOVE LOVE! No bandaids thank you. My daughter has the cutest pair of Tom’s and she loves them as well. And you can’t beat that they donate a pair to charity. Now you just have to pick what fits you best. Good luck.
I travel nationally to teach quilt classes to guilds. I am on my feet all day into the evening at times and would not be able to do it without my.Merrells. They give great support and come in great funky styles.
Like you, I had no idea there were so many alternatives to my fave Chucks! I am going to check out the Tom’s fer sure.
OMG YES!! Tom’s are my favorite! They are so comfy. I have them in grey and wear them A LOT! Foot note (pun intended. Get it? hehehe) get a size a half smaller. So if you wear an 8 get a 7.5. Reason is the fabric gives a bit after awhile and it’ll be loose. Plus, Toms donates a pair of shoes to the needy, so how could you go wrong?
WHOA. Killer thing to know, Allison! I will definitely order a 7 if I decide to go that route…thanks so much for the tip!
I tried on two different pairs of TOMS a half size smaller than my size — one was a bit too snug and the other fit perfectly, even though they were 9.5s. I think they’re good ones to order more than one of and return the ones that don’t fit because the sizing isn’t all that precise. Or try them on in a store. I agree with the “go smaller” advice, though. They definitely conform to your foot over time.
Go for the TOMS!!! My daughter and I share our shoes and between the both of us we have 20 pair… or so…. ;o) And if you need a cute shoe to wear when you aren’t DIYing, check out TOMS wedges!!! WE LOVE THEM AND THEY DO GOOD FOR OTHERS!!!
cheers ~ stef
Well, I like the Toms or the DKNY (and really the darker DKNY is my first pick), BUT the thing that I think is funny is how INTERESTED I am in all this. Good grief. What does that say about me? =D
That you love looking at/learning about shoes? 🙂 It’s all very newly-intriguing to me too, LOL! 😀
Choosing just one is not enough! Mood influences my choice so I’d need at least 5 out of the 10 pair 🙂
You might want to think about what they will look like with paint splattered on them! LOL! Or what your feet and socks will look like when paints goes thru the holes in the mesh ones.
LOL- good point! I did think the Converse’s would look all paint splattery though….but may have to save the holey ones for reveal day! 😀
Go for the TOMS! They give a pair away, always good to help those in need, They also are extremely comfortable and they are hugely popular right now, you will be such the fashion queen on your show if you are in TOMS! 🙂 (mostly with the college kids, but who doesn’t wanna be back in college cool days!) HA
no toes.. is this for REAL? as far as toe open season goes.. consider Birkenstock… they are the best! My podiatrist even says so 🙂 fun fun..
and I don’t know how comfy they are but… the SIMPLE ones sure look darling!
Nope! No toes allowed on this snazzy shoe search! 😀
I know you have enough opinions to last a lifetime already, but I have to say, my Skechers are the most comfortable shoes I have ever had! I wore them day in and day out until they died. 🙂
TOMS are amazing!! I wear them all day to shoot weddings – soooo comfy and no ouchies. Plus they donate a pair to a person in need – win win!
Oh boy! I am loving Toms right now and my friends that have them tell me they are AMAZINGLY comfortable! Those Rocket Dog dealios are SUPER cute though, too!!! 🙂 Happy shopping!
They’re all adorable, and you will rock whichever ones you pick!!! I carry one of those blister sticks in my school bag, (cuz what’s cute in the morning is usually painful in the afternoon!) and it works great!! Have fun!
I like the Converse, Keds, BC Footwear or Toms. It would be really hard to narrow it down. I have a pair of the white Converse (but mine have laces) and I am not sure how comfortable they would be if you were on your feet all day.
I don’t know about others, but I have had back surgery in the past and if I’m going to be on my feet for long periods of time, I need a really supportive shoe.
Unfortuntaely, Tom’s did NOT fit that bill for me. While I love that they donate a pair to the needy, I didn’t find them comfortable at all. Not to mention, I thought they were sort of ugly. But that’s just me!
I love Borm, Merrells and Dansko’s for shoes that I wear for long periods of time! they’re more $$, but you really get what you pay for.
You’ve picked some cute shoes! But for all around amazing comfort, I vote you give the Tom’s a try.
BTW – I <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 that blister block stuff, I carry it in my purse for those long days at church or other social functions when I actually have to wear high heels.
Why am I so facinated with your shoe selection? You must be a facinating gal.
Blessing to you and your cute husband.
I appreciated the post/comments:) We are headed to Savannah in October and I need some comfy, non-blistering shoes, so your post got me thinking. I went to DSW and REI yesterday with the resolve of being ruthless on the shoes – not ‘giving a pair a chance’ just because they are cute, but not totally abandoning looks for comfort. There had to be a middle ground. I have a tendency to get blisters on my heels and/or pinky toes when I go on walking-intensive vacays. I also think I have a higher than normal arch that may be a little forward than most shoes place the arch. I was sold when I tried on the Jambu Cascade. So comfy, supportive, and did not seem to rub anywhere! $99 is way more than I am used to paying, but I started to think about all the $20 shoes I’ve bought only to wear a couple of times and give up on because they are too painful:(
I love ’em all. You can’t go wrong with any of your choices. I bought my Converse at DSW and they were a whole lot cheaper than $44. They have an online store too.
ummm. Kayla .. I kind of take you for a Converse girl!!!! you would look really really cute in a pretty pink camo pair!!!! 🙂 but whatever your decision is….. You guys are going to rock!!! i just know it!!!!!!! So excited…. Terri
As you know, the eye is drawn to light colors and also light shoes will appear larger. (Do any of the 10 pounds that tv adds go to the feet? lol)
Of course this depends on the contrast between the shoes and whatever color clothing is near them.
I guess what I’m saying is, get what will give you the desired effect of your overall outfit as it appears on the screen.
Love your shoe choices, and I am enjoying following your amazing tv adventure!
Too funny with the blisters! Also try Crocs. I live in central Florida and we live in them all year round. The soft, flexible, and washable! Love them!!!!!!
Oh I’ve got THE answer! All these shoes are cute and certainly functional. But hey, you’re getting them for the photo shoot, right? Just tell them to let you know when your feet will be in the photo and go barefoot the rest of the time! Whoo hooo! But in case they say…”What? Are you nuts?!??!” the blister bandaids are a lifesaver …..just in case 🙂
I’m planning to get a pair of Toms soon but I’ve been wearing these Teva mary janes and I love them. They are very cute and comfortable. http://www.teva.com/productdetails.aspx?g=w&productID=4188&model=Westwater%202
I own 6 pairs of Toms, so they are clearly my favorites. One bonus, you can recover them or paint your own design on them. Not that you have time to add to your designing, but, we would LOVE to see what you would do to them.
TOMS – they are very comfortable and they give a pair away for every pair sold
Looks like you have some serious shoe shopping/trying-on to do. 🙂
I love my bensimons!
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I would say DON’T go for the Converse. Try them on and you’ll see that they’re actually pretty heavy and clunky. They only get comfy if you break them in… which takes a long time! I’ve had some Converse for about 6 years now, and I still feel like they’re not worn in enough.
I vote for either Skecher’s or Columbia. Too cute!
Do the Tom’s you won’t regret it (or need the bandaid). Plus, for every shoe bought they give away a pair of shoes to a kid who needs it. Win win! Oh, you might become addicted. So comfortable and so many patterns!
I LIVE in my Toms. Buy one half size tighter than you normally wear. They should feel a bit uncomfy at the store. Then wear them around your house with a pair of socks for one day. They conform to your feet so fast. They are the comfiest shoes I own and feel like slippers. However, I have a toddler and bought cream ones… my toes get stepped on more than I thought! The grey is a great choice!!!
Hold the press! I don’t know if anyone suggested these, but there are backless sneaks available now. Try searching “sneaker mules”. My daughter is hyper sensitive about hot feet and has a lot of trouble with the heels digging into her so we found these for her.http://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-Womens-W801-Sneaker/dp/B002TSAX6W/ref=pd_sim_sg_4
I ended up liking them so much
http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Spirit-Womens-Traveltime-Clogs/dp/B004SL68SA/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_3 in purple! Love, love, love these shoes. Easy on, easy off, comfy and pretty cute too. And, they stay on even when running. Can’t recommend them enough. (neutral links, I don’t make money off those….)
Be careful with the Converse. I have four pairs and there is something hidden in the heel that after an hour or so starts to wear away at your heel. I have friends that have the same problem.
Otherwise, cute shoes!
I have those exact Sperry’s and Tom’s. Same color! Love them both but Tom’s are comfortable right away, I didn’t have to worry about blisters. The Sperry’s wore in fast though so it wasn’t a big deal.
Good luck choosing!
I vote for BC Footwear! Or I could totally see you rocking some Toms too.
I know you needed my opinion to make a decision. 😉
-ert
Hey! I know this lame as a first time comment, but I bought those Simple sneaks in cream a few months ago and wear them with EVERYTHING. Seriously, From shorts, to crops, to Khakis to little summer dresses. Do it….It’s SO worth it.
TOMS all the way! Just got my first pair and thought I would get blisters, but nope, they are super comfy, cute with shorts and capris and will last a long time, plus you might even be able to wash them! And yes they donate a pair when you buy them!
Classic Converse or Keds…seem to go with everything while still being cute…because ya’ know, it’s always about being cute.