Seeking Very soft sole shoe advice

**KennethSime** · 4th April 22, 10:52 PM

I'm with Riverkilt on the barefoot stuff, but I totally understand that isn't your bag.

A cursory search for orthopedic dress shoes turned up these guys from Dr. Comfort.

I'm not an expert when it comes to shoes, nor highlandwear, but I do definitely understand how hard it can be to find a good pair of shoes. Here's one other vendor who seems to stock a lot of orthopedic shoes. While I agree with the others that any shoe that works for you will be just fine, I think you'll look best in something approaching a leather dress shoe if it's at all possible.

**ObiSeanKenobi** · 5th April 22, 07:09 AM

Clark's also produces a line of orthopedic shoes called Ortholite. I've had a few pairs of Clark's in the past (not orthopedic, just regular soles) and they were very comfortable.

**Tomo** · 5th April 22, 08:12 AM

I normally wear ecco shoes.

I have seen then do some hybrid style shoes in the past, think of something like a brogue/wingtip/oxford shoe with a trainer sole.

if you want something more formal looking than your current footwear maybe these would do it - although as others have said, comfort and common-sense should prevail over any perception of what is "right".

Some examples from ecco:

I think I have seen similar from BASE ands SOLE in the UK.

**imrichmond** · 5th April 22, 01:05 PM

For the past several years, I have been wearing an orthotic/diabetic ghillie brogue from Avriel International. These have a thick, rubber sole, are the wide width I need and are by far the most comfortable ghillie brogues I have worn in the past 40 years (https://www.avriel.com/piper-39-s-co.../prod_215.html).

**Kitfoxdave** · 6th April 22, 03:45 PM

I appreciate all the helpful advice and leads that you folks have given this newcomer! I am checking through all the leads you have sent. The support and understanding from you folks is just outstanding!

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**DunRovinStation** · 6th April 22, 03:53 PM

The reason I suggested Bealls is that there should be one local to you to actually try something on.
Good hunting.

**Father Bill** · 6th April 22, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Kitfoxdave

I appreciate all the helpful advice and leads that you folks have given this newcomer! I am checking through all the leads you have sent. The support and understanding from you folks is just outstanding!

Thanks!!!!!

It's what I love about this online community, and the main reason that I've stayed as long as I have.

Welcome again, good luck, and good hunting!