Comfortable (trainer like) work shoes?

[AndyCr15]

I work in a suit, with 'smart' shoes (not ones that have an app or soemthing, I mean they look smart...) and if I spend 6 or 7 hours on my feet, they really are hurting.

Are there any smart looking shoes that are essentially trainers/running shoes that feel spongy/comfortable to walk on?

 

[Martynt74]

Years ago I got some Rockport Ew Wing trainers which are what you describe.

Shoe on top, trainer underneath.

 

[AndyCr15]

Thanks, but it doesn't look like they make them any more, from what I can see

 

[grudas]

I work in a head office, super corporate and smart..

I manage to get away with full black vans. comfy and £40/pair.

 

[Jonnybmac]

https://www.arco.co.uk/products/6M8...hjkicflgcefkdfggdfnn.0&ARCO_LOGIN_0=undefined

I have these and they've lasted a year. Had dr martins, dewalt and other expensive ones and always spent around 100 quid on workbooks but these are comfort enough. They ain't the lightest pair ive had but they are light enough and look smart

 

[b0redj0rd]

https://www.goodwinsmith.co.uk/coll...oodwin-smith-collection/products/sherwood-tan

I've just ordered these.

 

[Rroff]

As I've mentioned before couple of people I know swear by Geox for this kind of use but I've never tried myself.

 

[booyaka]

Try Clarks - Nice smart shoes but generally super comfy.

I've got these - https://www.clarks.co.uk/c/Banbury-Limit/p/26132242

Work them for work/client meetings etc - can't fault them. Super comfy, decent price, look smart

 

[AndyCr15]

Try Clarks - Nice smart shoes but generally super comfy.

Clarks are what I wear at the moment and have done so for years, but they're not even close to my Sketchers (trainers) for actual comfort, especially after a few hours.

 

[Ayahuasca]

Nice pair of jet black Reebok Classics, press stud trackies to accompany them on dress down day.

 

[VincentHanna]

Sketchers sell a range of comfy work shoes.

 

[bazzabear]

Merrell's are fantastically comfortable, and usually have 1 or 2 in their range that are suitable for workwear.

 

[peterwalkley]

They are very 'old man' and completely uncool but I find these incredibly comfy: https://www.hotter.com/gb/en/energise-shoes-enrgss-product?fit=Standard+Fit&colour=Black

 

[PlacidCasual]

I tend to wear Sketchers.

edit hideous spelling mistake

 

[Kronos]

Clarks are what I wear at the moment and have done so for years, but they're not even close to my Sketchers (trainers) for actual comfort, especially after a few hours.

+ 1 for Sketchers, smart and comfy.

 

[AndyCr15]

I like the look of these or these. Both would be fine with a suit I think and look like they would be comfortable.

 

[Orifice]

I wear Geox Uomo for work. No one has ever noticed they are basically trainers.

 

[Maundie]

Another vote for Sketchers, used to wear them all the time when I was required to wear shirt and trousers, now I can get away with jeans and a t-shirt I've reverted to the old faithful of Nike Air Max (If you can find a black leather pair of these then it would be a no brainer to get these)

 

[AHarvey]

Depends what you've got but often a decent quality expensive pair of shoes can make a noticeable difference, even from a £35 to £90 made a big difference for me and that's being on your feet for up to 16 hours photographing weddings.

Other than that, try some inserts into the existing shoes? They can really improve the comfort. https://www.nursetheory.com/best-insoles/

 

[Feek]

I have a pair of Clarks brogues that I have walked for literally thousands of miles in. They're very comfortable and still smart. They get cleaned and polished regularly and have been resoled and reheeled a number of times.

This is a genuine use of the word literally. I have walked for thousands of miles in them.

Smart does not automatically mean uncomfortable. You get what you pay for.