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This has been a problem for years (I should have posted sooner). I need to replace work shoes every couple of months. I am UK size 11, preferably wide fit, and shoes tend to wear out quickly in the heel. I want soft plastic or leather work shoes (i.e. don't dig in to my ankle/heel or feel like my feet are slapping against concrete) that don't cost a lot of money (£60 max.) I bought some Clarks recently and they seriously bruised my soles. Two days and I was in a lot of pain. I added an insole for comfort and that caused the tops of my toes to rub against the end of the shoe.
I tend to stick to cheap shoes as they tend to fit easily, be very soft and be more widely available in my size in the budget shops but they wear out in a month or two - usually either inside like my current shoes in the heels (approx. 1 month, £20) or unevenly on the outside the soles. Some of these don't let my feet breathe either - another must. I feel like I must be doing something to complicate this as I really struggle to just get a decent pair of shoes!
Marks and Spencer have been good but rarely have size 11, even in my larger local branch. I have to order online and make sure someone's in to take delivery regularly. A lot of fuss for just a pair of shoes! I took a chance on a pair from Asda once and they were the best pair in years, and for £15! I wore them till the soles wore in.
Any help appreciated.
I tend to stick to cheap shoes as they tend to fit easily, be very soft and be more widely available in my size in the budget shops but they wear out in a month or two - usually either inside like my current shoes in the heels (approx. 1 month, £20) or unevenly on the outside the soles. Some of these don't let my feet breathe either - another must. I feel like I must be doing something to complicate this as I really struggle to just get a decent pair of shoes!
Marks and Spencer have been good but rarely have size 11, even in my larger local branch. I have to order online and make sure someone's in to take delivery regularly. A lot of fuss for just a pair of shoes! I took a chance on a pair from Asda once and they were the best pair in years, and for £15! I wore them till the soles wore in.
Any help appreciated.