I just ordered some flats, because I’ve walked holes in all my everyday shoes. The ones above are Kimchi Blue Asymmetrical Skimmers. They’re cheap, so I assume they will hurt me, but I’m taking a chance because of the cuteness.
I also ordered a pair of Tieks, which were recommended to me as the ultimate travel shoe by someone on Facebook (was it you, Lisa Kohara?). Because I am a miser when it comes to clothes, this is the most I’ve ever spent on a pair of shoes, but they look perfect for traveling. If they last, I may decide to always own a pair forever and ever amen. If they don’t last, I’m going to be pissed. *(Update: My Tieks arrived, and they are genius. Very solid, and compact, and great quality. Highly recommended. I could not be more excited to have found them.)
Have any sensible shoe favorites I should know about? Spill.
Mighty Girl 
I’m going to fess up and admit that I live in my Rainbow sandals (http://www.rainbowsandals.com/)during the summer months. I love flip flops.
I have a pair of patent Rocket Dog flats that I have been wearing for nearly 2 years. They are my go-to flats. That said, I just bought my first pair of Toms, and absolutely adore them. Waaay more comfy than I ever imagined, and that’s coming from a girl who lives in flip-flops.
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Keens.
Always comfy, incredibly durable. Funky stylish (at least in my book). Well worth the money.
I’ve got my eye on this pair: http://www.zappos.com/keen-midori-mj-rust
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Check out the GAP version of the Tieks, much less expensive and also come in a cute bag.
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=56991&vid=1&pid=782728
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The Merrell Brio – Comfortable – Excellent tread – can be worn with or without socks/hose and work well with both skirts and pants. I LOVE these shoes.
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Durr – and here’s the link at Zappos – http://www.zappos.com/merrell-brio-black-leather
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Yes, twas I! I hope you love your Tieks when you get them (I would feel horrible if you didn’t!). I have only had mine for a little over a week, and I can’t stop wearing them. They are like little pillows on my feet! What color did you get?
Hopefully the promo they were running helped take the edge off the big pricetag!
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Hello Ladies! My sister, Dikla, and I are the founders of Tieks. Thanks for the post Maggie, and Lisa for posting this to our FB wall. Hi Janet! Heather, I’d love to know more about any comfort or durability issues you might be having. Since our soft launch, we’ve done a thorough redesign of the shoe to make it very durable and comfy for all-day wear, while still portable. On the durability front, we’ve made major changes to the construction of the shoe. In terms of comfort, our cushioning now is much better than before. The new shoe has 2 layers of cushioning – EVA on the bottom to provide a permanent high density support and a space foam layer on top to mold to the shape of your heel. Aside from that we’ve made a ton of improvements to the shoe and have been getting great feedback so far. Hope you all get to try a pair.
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Kfir, I’ve been trying to get ahold of you and Dikla. Will you send me a note with the best way to reach you to maggie@mightygirl347425900.wpcomstaging.com? Thanks!
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I LOVE my Tieks. I’ve never had a more comfortable pair of shoes, and want to get many more pairs of them! Mine are from the most recent launch, and the quality is amazing. Every little detail is perfect, even the cute box they come in. They’re so cute. I don’t really use them as “fold-up” flats because they aren’t my backup shoes, they’re my everywhere shoes. They’re the only shoes I ever want to wear. Hope you love them, too!
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Maggeh – will you do a review of your Tieks?
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i have to say the Sofft line, as Georgia said, are the only heels i can tolerate – but for some reason, their flats are a no go.
i’m a big fan of the Naturalizer Maude shoe:
http://www.zappos.com/naturalizer-maude-black-leather
they’re flat styles tend towards stuff my grandmother likes, but every once in a while they get it right. so awesomely right.
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I second the woman above who works for Arche. Their Laius ballet flats are pricey but well worth the expense– my previous pair lasted eight years, and I’ve been rocking my current pair for another two. They don’t quite double over like the Tieks, but are compact and perfect for travel. You can walk a mile in them.
I am the kind of girl who buys absolutely everything on super-sale, but I have two investment pieces: my Arches and my Frye boots. Both were well worth the cost.
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The most comfortable sandals EVER. They are as comfortable as sneakers, but cute with dresses and skirts.
http://www.endless.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=dansko+sissy&tag=googend-20&index=aps&hvadid=4771318097&ref=pd_sl_3ad1gvaqn2_e
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