Comments on: Q&A: Shoes for Busy Moms

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:49:21 +0000

I am a mom of a 3 year old, I have CHACO sandals. They are the best! I have slip on, flip flop and basic sandal with back strap. We walk everywhere (up to 12 miles in a day) and I have never had blisters. They are great for hiking, just taking a long walk or hanging out at the beach. My son even has a pair - their my shoe of choice for summer.

Puma is great as well but I mostly like their shoes not so much their sandals.

By: Abra Cat

Abra Cat — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:29:55 +0000

Keen’s “Carmel” is my favorite– I wear mine with shorts, jeans, skirts, and dresses, and I have 3 kids to chase after. Very lightweight and very comfortable!

By: Peach

Peach — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:14:44 +0000

I highly suggest Chacos for the mom-on-the-go-outside! Awesome arch support means no backaches that are not from hoisting children. Highly functional Vibram soles make for great trips to the park, the woods, or around the backyard without danger of slippage. The Zong and Hipthong styles (my own mother rocks a pair of Hipthongs, btw) are some of the less “hard-core” looking sandals and the pretty colors go with anyone’s wardrobe! Caution: you may be mistaken for a super-cool and outdoorsy college kid…but is that so bad?

By: Elsie

Elsie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:46:30 +0000

It can be challenging finding cool flat shoes but wow, it’s not THAT hard. For sandals, K. Jacques makes great all-leather flats that break in to complete comfort and last and last. Try Puma for sneakers — I do like Converse but they have so little arch support that they don’t work for everyone. Puma has lots of slip-on styles and also cut-out sandals like the Zany Cat. And this season it’s impossible to overlook gladiators!.And Cole Haan has flats with Nike Air cushioning built in . . . I could go on and on but I think the bottom line is while it’s hard to find time to shop when you’re a mom, you need to hit the stores (or at least Zappos, shopbop, etc.!) and give yourself something to work with!

By: Trisha

Trisha — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:57:42 +0000

Any other suggestions for comfy shoes that don’t look Mom-ish?

By: RobynT

RobynT — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:29:12 +0000

The Naturalizers verge on Mom-ish I think. Probably cuz they’re what my mom (in her 50s) wears. But maybe other people think she’s hip. haha.

Anyway, I’m not a mom but I am all about comfort. I think classic Converse are pretty versatile and are hip in a certain way. Oh and insoles make them super comfortable.

I also like Reef flip flops which I guess may be more or less acceptable depending on where you live.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:47:39 +0000

I like the pink Naturalizer Mirrors Flat. I’ve always wanted some pink shoes!

By: carlina

carlina — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:55:37 +0000

If mommy shopping is what your after check out http://www.shopmanhattanite.com, they are an amazing site that cater to the stylish woman looking for anything and everything from: eco friendly clothing, gift shops, trendy tot looks, to Haute mama!! This site is enough to make any mom feel sassy and stylish! My fav ’s are the beauty and fitness shops…

By: s

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:50:50 +0000

there are certainly some shoes that are comfy but are not THAT ugly. Ugh those are true frumpy shoes