Is this the definitive list of stylish yet comfortable shoes?

One of the biggest gripes I have heard about getting older is finding shoes that not only fit well but are fashionable and stylish.

Here are a few suggestions which have come my way. Is this the definitive list of women’s shoes or do you have some more favourites?

1. Marks & Spencer Footglove range

These are a firm favourite. Comfortable shoes in smart designs at reasonable prices.   http://www.marksandspencer.com

2. Hotter

Hotter shoes are made by a family company in Lancashire and are all about “delivering comfort and style”.  They are only available online but offer free exchanges if you get the wrong size http://www.hottershoes.com/

3. FitFlops

Recommended to me by a friend awaiting a foot operation, FitFlops are part of the new wave of footwear promising exercise whilst you walk. FitFlop sandals wearers have apparently also reported relief from plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, chronic back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, RLS (restless leg syndrome), scoliosis and degenerative disc disease. I’ve not tried them myself but they may be worth checking out if you have problem feet. http://www.fitflop.com/page/home/

4. Wolky

This is a Dutch company (which delivers to the UK) and its shoes are not cheap – but they are by far the most fashionable range of designs I have seen for so-called “comfort” shoes (shouldn’t they all be?!).  And their boots look great too. https://secure.wolkyshop.com/

5. Josef Seibel

Shoes which I am told are “stylish – no good for wearing with a floaty summer skirt, but look great with a denim or cord skirt. Soooo comfortable too” http://www.josefseibel.co.uk/  They have just opened a flagship store at 37 Neal Street, London and two factory stores at The Bishops Centre, Taplow and Meadowland Retail Park, March.

6. Duo

Specialises in “well fitting shoes” and offers sizes 2-9 in 3 foot widths and 3 fitted boots styles available in foot size 2-9 and in up to 21 calf fittings http://www.duoboots.com/products/shoes/

7. Crocs

Some of you love ‘em, others loathe ’em  http://www.crocs.co.uk/

8. Cinderella Shoes

An independent company run by Gina Hennessy  which carries a variety of styles ranging from size 8½ – 12 and more importantly different width fittings. ww.cinderellashoes.ie  

9. Katie Long Shoes

Also caters for women’s larger shoe sizes (from 7) and has a selection of wide fittings- www.katielongshoes.co.uk .  For bigger sizes, try also www.amberandjade.com

10. Large Size Designer Shoes 

Specialises in sizes 6-11 www.large-size-designer-shoes.com

So, is the ultimate list or have we missed some? Where did you buy your favourite pair of shoes from?  Let us know.

With thanks also to http://www.womensthoughts.co.uk/ for their suggestions.