10 Comfortable, Stylish Women’s Loafers for Bad Feet
My personal favorite comfortable loafers are the bestselling Vionic Uptown. If you’ve followed Barking Dog Shoes for any length of time, you know I have rheumatoid arthritis and bad feet, so I do understand what makes a comfortable, supportive loafer. I’ll start this list with my video review of the Vionic Uptown (I’ve had them over a year and they’re still going strong), followed by nine more bestselling women’s loafers with high reviews for style and comfort. Feel free to share your recommendations in the comment section. Oh, and a little hint: if loafers tend to give you heel blisters while you break them in, try this nifty little product that I saw mentions on Reddit: Compeed Anti-blister stick!
1. Vionic Uptown
Vionic Uptown Comfort/Support Features
Everyone’s favorite comfortable loafers! Over 6000 reviews on the Vionic website with an average 4.6/5 stars for comfort, fit and style. I love my Vionic Uptowns for the enhanced arch support, soft suede uppers that don’t pinch bunions or tailor’s bunions. They go with all my casual outfits from jeans to trousers to skirts. They’re available in so many pretty colors: neutrals, patterns, deep jewel tones and color block.
“These shoes fit like a glove. Wore them all day on the first wear with no discomfort. Very stylish with good arch support. I look forward to many years of wear.” – Deb, Taos customer
Taos Footwear Support for 3 Arches
Taos Gabby
Taos footwear is created with all three of the foot’s arches in mind: medial, lateral and metatarsal. The classic Gabby loafer features support for all three with its removable Curves & Pods® footbed (see photo).
I refer to this fabulous Clarks shoe as a Goldilocks loafer (it’s just right)–check out my review here. It’s not too pricey, but certainly not cheaply made; the arch support isn’t too aggressive, but also not flat; the lug sole isn’t too chunky, but not thin and flimsy…you get the idea. Apparently I’m not the only one that thinks the Westlynn Bella is the bees knees–Clarks customers award this sweet loafer 4.7 stars out of 5!
“So comfortable and well made. Fits perfect even with my bunions. Able to wear all day running around on my feet. Very rare for such a smart looking shoe.” Nordstrom customer
The Sam Edelman Loraine Bit loafer is a Reddit user favorite: timeless, quality-made, bunion-friendly with a good fit in extended sizes and widths. A padded leather insole offers extra cushioning at the heel with a half-inch heel. Keep in mind the arch support is minimal, so this isn’t a commuter shoe, rather more of a sleek, well-fitting office loafer that pairs well with professional clothing.
“I have had extensive surgery three times on one foot and have rheumatoid arthritis, so footwear is a problem! Now since I found Sole Bliss I’m about to order my third pair of shoes in a few months I’m that impressed 🙂 No pain wearing these shoes– I am officially addicted ❤️” – Sole Bliss customer
I always hesitate to feature footwear with a price tag over $200 as I understand tight budgets. But maybe one pair of handcrafted Sole Bliss shoes is the answer to someone’s chronic foot pain due to arthritis, bunions or ill-fitting footwear. The Treasure loafer is an extra wide fitting shoe with a deep and wide toe box.
All Sole Bliss loafers feature a revolutionary Bunion Bed® stretch panel which accommodates bunions (hallux valgus) and wide feet. Cleverly concealed within the shoe lining, the Bunion Bed® is invisible from the outside and minimizes the appearance of bunions.
• Sizes: 5-11 • Width: W (order down for M width) • Price: $349 free shipping and returns from Sole Bliss.
Journey West Loafers
Journey West tassel loafers
6. Journey West Loafers
And now for perfectly affordable and comfortable loafers for women– the Journey West bow tie or tassel loafer for around $50! A budget-friendly dupe of the top drawer brand from New York City, the Journey West version features a real leather suede upper and insole and a non-slip outsole. An extra insole is included for a more secure fit if needed.
• Sizes: 5.5-11 • Width: M • Price: $39-55 from Amazon.
Do you prefer a loafer with a tapered toe? How about one that comes in extended sizes and widths? And a removable footbed that accommodates orthotics? Then try a pair of Easy Spirit’s eFlex loafers with a removable cushioned footbed with arch support and flexible outsole.
“I bought these shoes because I have bunions and the stretchy material on top allows me to wear these when sneakers aren’tappropriate. They are very comfortable.” – Amazon customer
Great for sensitive feet that can’t tolerate stiff uppers or irritating seams, the lightweight Ecco Felicia loafer features a soft stretch leather upper, cushioned insole and a 1.5″ wedge heel.
Do you have slightly narrow, low volume foot? These comfortable loafers by Dr. Scholl’s Shoes may be your answer. Most customer reviews state that the Hello loafer fits a narrow to medium foot width best and runs just a little short, but the comfort technology is spot on for the price.
• Sizes: 6-11 • Width: M & W (runs narrow and low) • Price: $39.99-55 from Amazon, DSW & Zappos
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