Comfy shoes for the busy woman

If your feet are happy, the rest of you is too. For the career woman running all day long from job to home and chasing nippers on the side, the right shoe is essential. Fortunately, shoe designers are realising that some women won't subject themselves to foot torture devices any longer and are making smart shoes that feel good all day. Evening shoes will still have some glam and sky-high heels, but they are only worn for a couple of hours once in a while. For your health and wellbeing, choose shoes that support and soothe.



• Dangers of wearing the wrong shoes: Wearing the wrong shoes can lead to foot pain, back pain, and general aggro. When your feet are misaligned, your body works harder to keep itself upright and thus your tendons work overtime. Your back is thrown out of alignment, leading to back pain. Bunions develop when areas of the foot are pressed tightly against the inside of the shoe. Keep all of this in mind as you shop for the perfect work shoes.



• Avoid these dangers: First rule: buy comfy shoes! Even the most fab shoe in the store will hibernate in your closet if it hurts to wear all day. Don't assume you know what your size is. Every brand is different, and your feet do change as you get older.



• Buy quality: A well-made shoe is worth its weight in gold. Look for a good brand, like Edward Meller, or Florsheim shoes. If you really love it, but it's not supportive, buy insoles. Don't buy the highest heels for work, as they can throw your back out of alignment. Save them for play time. Consider investing in leather, as it wears longer than most synthetic materials, breathes, and will mould to your foot in time, making your shoes fit even better.



• Try the shoes on: If you buy shoes online, go to a local outlet and try on a few first. It gives you a chance to see a cute style you might not have considered until you saw it in person. When you try it on, it shouldn't pinch your toes. Shoes don't break in, so it will still pinch even after you've worn it several times. Remember, your goal is to get a great looking shoe you can put on in the morning and forget it's even there until the night.



For all your shopping needs, shop online. Most of your favourite Australian and international brands now have online boutiques for you to browse and buy brands like Edward Meller, Wanted, and Florsheim shoes with just a few easy clicks!