Comfortable high heels. Is there such a thing?

High heels are the work of the devil (or more accurately of generations of men who have dominated women and persuaded them to dress as they wish)- just do not go there! They are bad for your feet, your hips, your back, your posture. Why would you do this?!!

I have never been able to comfortably wear high heels.

Don't get them too high oldgoose I've recently started wearing heels again to improve my posture, as I was getting very round-shouldered. I find high heels make me stand better and agree with you that they look good too, especially with a nice outfit. I go for shoes or boots with a 2-inch or so heel. I don't like the 'block' heel that is popular at the moment so look for a shaped heel or low wedge. M&S Footglove range is pretty good.

I agree with you oldgoose about high heels feeling more stylish.
I haven't tried Hotter shoes but people swear by them.
Some of these aren't too bad
Hotter shoes with heels
You can also get gel-type things to put inside your shoes that make them more comfortable. I think they are primarily intended for young people when they go clubbing, but there's no reason why other people shouldn't benefit.

As a short arse I wore high heels for work until I retired. Always found them comfortable, in fact used to get cramp in my calf if I wore flats. Nowadays I mainly wear Mary Janes with a 1" or"2 heel for everyday but have kept some of my stilettoes for dressed up occasions, if I am not going to be walking about or dancing much.

Van-Dal and Gabor feel nicely balanced to me and they come in a range of width fittings.

All my footwear, from hiking boots to flip-flops are flat and, except for a short blip in my thirties when I tried some low-heeled court shoes, always have been. I dislike high heels, don't think they look good, and I positively hate pointy toed shoes. Give me foot shaped shoes any day. I like my feet.

No

oldgoose it depends what you want to do - if you intend just walking indoors from the car park, standing around for 10 minutes holding a glass of champagne in your hand, having your photo taken then sitting down and later perhaps have one or two dances, then highish heels would be OK for a special occasion.

Otherwise no!
Podiatrist has advised me to wear trainers. They will be OK with trousers but not with a special dress or wedding outfit.

oldgoose you have my sympathy, hammer toes are painful (I had correction surgery on one toe a few years ago). There are some high heeled shoes on the market with a high toe box and if you look for a pair with a small platform sole it will lessen the angle of heel to ball of foot. You could also carry a pair of little fold up pumps to change into if necessary.

I think I read on here about someone who fell for a pair of pink stilettos which she couldn't walk in but she lies on the settee wearing and admiring them. My feet are horrid double A and 8+ and I spend a fortune (for me) at a shoe shop in Peebles.

Except for one year when I was 18, and I blame that on my extreme youth, I have never worn high heels, however, I have worn shoes with a 2 - 2 1/2 inch heel. Just enough not to be flatties, but low enough to be comfortable to wear and walk distances in if necessary.

There are a lot of shoes round with heels like that and I have found that M&S do a good line in comfortable and reasonably stylish shoes with a slight wedge or low heel, sufficient to give the look you are looking for oldgoose without discomfort.

I think I may know the one you mean, Stansgran would it by any chance be James Inglis? £££££££

I used to like high heels but as I wear a lot of jeans/jeggings etc the heels have long gone but I feel frumpy not wearing them ...but no I ve never really found comfy ones I have arthritis in my big toe, I have found a pair of boots with a 2 in chunkyish heel for this winter and they don't seem too bad wouldn't want to walk a long distance in them but short distances seem ok

I like something different for special occasions and have found some really comfortable shoes buying online from Van Dal, as above they come in different widths and have some sandals/courtshoes which with a 45cm or 50cm heel are dressy without the problems of higher heels. I also have a their slingback wedges in a variety of colours for different clothes, and think black patent always looks dresser for an occassion.

I too have not worn a high heel for years. These days I seem to spend my life in flatties, wellies, or boots. It kind of suits my lifestyle. The last time I wore heels was on a cruise, and that was 8 years ago .

What about a kitten heel? You hardly know you are walking on a heel, but they do some lovely fancy, and delicate looking styles which feel very feminine?

Just seen your post Thatbags. I ADORE pointy shoes, very bad for the feet though, I tend not to wear them now

I agree Van Dal or the ones I go to and put sponges (from Boots) on my hammer toes and sit down a lot. Love Heels but not too high.

I adore heels but sadly cannot wear them. I still look longingly at them, but have to be more sensible now. I bought some block heel ankle strap shoes for DSD's wedding but had to abandon them for flip flops at the reception (I blame the fact that it was held in a marquee in the garden with a long fairly steep slope to negotiate!)

Still have some heels which I look at occasionally but cannot bring myself to get rid of.

Try Clarks platform shoes I have mostly Orla Kiely platformshoes by Clarks you can't get them anymore. They so comfortable you would think they're flat shoes. I think all of their platform shoes would be the same.
I wouldn't try cheaper ones I tried a pair of Tescos and nearly fell over. I bought mine to look at them because they are so beautiful I never thought I actually would be able to wear them now I wear them all the time they just feel like flat shoes but I am taller x

I rarely wear heels these days. When I do I go for low-ish ones with a thick base. I also find it helps to wear ones with a strap across which makes me feel a bit more secure as I have weak ankles. I got a pair from Top Shop this year and was very pleased with them. I've also bought Marks's .

I love high heels! But don,t wear them much unless weddings and night outs. Stilettos were my favourite as I am a sixties gal. Nowadays kitten heels and wedges but definitely flatter shoes for the shopping malls due to the shiny ceramic tiles. At my age, I need to be careful of falling. My favourites are peep toe sandals as I have a Queer big toe!

Morning all! I wear heels regularly but, of course, occasion specific. Makes me feel 'dressier'. Obviously I select height appropriate for amount of walking or activity anticipated but ALWAYS comfy; honest! Sounds like I'm just lucky.........

I have always wondered why shoe makers can't make leg-lengthening heels that are comfortable. Stuart Weismann makes reasonably soft and comfortable court shoes with a medium heel which I wear with dresses. I change into M&S foot glove when the photos are over!