Shoes as comfy as Keens--but more dressy?

[daisymommy]

Okay, I'm adicted to Keens now :) But is there a company that makes brown or black leather stylish, slightly more dressy sandals that are equally as comfortable for walking in?

I know there are some good companies out there, but I have no idea how they feel comfort wise. I like something with a good "squish" and padding to them.

[chrissyhowie]

I have a pair of black Born wedge heel sandals. I got them last summer and love them. They have that nice padding and "squish" factor. I hardly ever wear anything with a heel anymore, yet I still find these to be very comfortable. Here's a link to see some of their shoes (the ones I have are not on there since they were last season):
http://www.bornshoes.com/asp/ColViewAll.asp?categoryID=170

If you have a store you can go to try on a bunch, I'd highly recommend it. I was surprised at the variability in comfort, even among the same brands, when trying on the different styles of dressy sandals.

HTH,

[DDowning]

Last week, I just splurged on these Josef Seibel "Priscilla" thongs. http://tinyurl.com/333jgw
I got the lipstick color and they are super comfortable, with the soft italian leather in the soles.

[Dcclerk]

I second this recommendation completely from the rec for Borns to the rec that you try a bunch on. I have 2 pairs of Borns that are really squishy comfy that never required any break-in period. I have a thired pair that, although I think they are the cutest, just don't get worn all that often because they seem to rub.

As for a place to try, if you have time, I totally recommend going to a TJ Maxx or Marshalls that has a decent shoe selection. I was able to try on a bunch, and they were radically cheaper than the same shoe I had checked out at the Walking Store. I think that the Borns I ended up getting at TJ Maxx were about 40% of the price on sale at the Walking Store.

[zuzu]

They're not very dressy, but Danskos are incredibly comfortable. I have these in black, and can walk comfortably all day:

http://www.dansko.com/Product_Detail.aspx?StyleName=Lolita&ID1=7118&ID2=5822&VID=429


eta: I guess these aren't particularly stylish either, but they do have other styles. :)

Melissa, mom to Sarah (5/03)

[writermama]

Not hugely squishy, but I love Teva ventura sandals -- soft leather straps, lightweight cork sole. They have a new "ventura 2" style this year and you might find the older model on clearance.

The new one:
http://www.teva.com/images/products/AllColorCombos/6510-MGNT-PROD.jpg

see it here:
http://tinyurl.com/2temjm

They also have some thong styles and other cute leather styles that look new to me in the "casual sandals" section.

Here's what the "old" ventura cork looks like:
http://www.zappos.com/images/720/7200294/2249-51532-d.jpg

I've seen some of the old style on ebay for less than $40 shipped (usually orange color and limited sizes)

[katydid1971]

I love my Naot sandals I bought last year. I get lots of compliments on them and oh so comfy.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/14927994/c/95655.html

Keens have a couple styles that are a little dresser you might want to consider.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/15322989/c/28264.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/23124186/c/3385.html

Sarah