# Recommend a good pair of shoes **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 18, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774 "2005-10-18T17:58:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tiltypig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dbc845/32.png) [@tiltypig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiltypig)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/1 "2005-10-18T17:58:20Z")
I want a really nice, comfortable pair of women’s shoes that are good for my feet, that cost up to about $100, and that look pretty decent, i.e. no blinding white nurse shoes, please. What are your suggestions? (links to Zappos or another online shoe store appreciated!) I had a pair of Josef Siebel shoes that were incredibly comfortable, but completely wore out inside of a year–really annoying considering I’d paid around $80 for them. I was considering buying a pair of Earth Shoes, but read some very negative feedback about them from people on this board. What shoes would you recommend? ---
**Author:** ![YaWanna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/bbce88/32.png) [@YaWanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaWanna)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2005, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/2 "2005-10-18T18:05:43Z")
I love Merrill shoes - they are very comfortable and cost less than $100 on average. They are casual, though, and may not fit all your needs. ---
**Author:** ![Walkabout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/46a35a/32.png) [@Walkabout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walkabout)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2005, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/3 "2005-10-18T18:10:42Z")
I like [Rockports](http://www.rockport.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=rkptlatin1/rp/index.html). I’ve had some boots and some casual shoes from them and they’ve really held up well and are very comfortable. I tried on some Merrills not long ago, but they didn’t have my size and no one else around here carries them, so I just ordered some Rockports. ---
**Author:** ![badbadrubberpiggy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@badbadrubberpiggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badbadrubberpiggy)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2005, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/4 "2005-10-18T18:16:47Z")
[Clark’s](http://www.clarksusa.com/product/default.aspx?Level1=F&Level2=1) is great. Some might be a little over $100, but a lot are also less than that, and they are very comfortable. They have a lot of simple styles that are good for work or with jeans, and I have a couple of very cute dressy shoes I also got there, all very comfortable and easy to walk in. ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Purl\_McKnittington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9a140/32.png) [@Miss\_Purl\_McKnittington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Purl_McKnittington)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2005, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/5 "2005-10-18T18:55:15Z")
I have a pair of [Bass](http://www.bassshoes.com/) walking shoes that I use for everything. I bought them on sale a couple years ago for $35, which was something like 50% or 60% off. I’ve worn them at least four times a week since I’ve bought them, and they have another year or two in them, I think. They’re Mary Janes, and I can’t find anything remotely like them in the adult section. But here is is in [sand nubuck](http://www.zappos.com/n/p?dp=5355362&c=624) at Zappo’s. Mine are black. ---
**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2005, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/6 "2005-10-19T00:34:35Z")
[Dansko’s](http://www.dansko.com/Home.aspx) My absolute favorite pair of comfy shoes. Some styles are slightly higher than $100, but they are worth every penny. Soooooo comfortable. ---
**Author:** ![Waterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b2d939/32.png) [@Waterman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waterman)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2005, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/7 "2005-10-19T01:03:27Z")
I’m not sure about the price but my wife and I both have had great success with [Ecco’s](http://www.ecco.com/) ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2005, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/8 "2005-10-19T01:11:37Z")
I’ll second Rockport’s. They’re _very_ comfy, come in a nice range of sizes, including wide, and wear really well. Also come in lots of styles. We have an outlet mall near us (well, an hour away) that has a Rockport outlet. At the outlet, I can get a good pair of Rockports for about $60.00 or so. A bargain. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2005, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pair-of-shoes/326774/9 "2005-10-19T14:32:55Z")
Clark’s and Eccos have been great for my wide, persnickety feet. You might need a sale to get a pair of Eccos for less than $100. A little less expensive are Hush Puppies. I haven’t always been able to find a good fit, but when I have the shoes have lasted and lasted.