tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post5931726545475460897..comments2024-01-05T03:20:11.636-08:00Comments on Daddy Likey: Help Daddy Likey Help Your Barista!daddylikeybloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333537839820475066noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-26518909992996154272008-06-17T21:27:00.000-07:002008-06-17T21:27:00.000-07:00Imma jump on the Birkenstock bandwagon;1) lots of ...Imma jump on the Birkenstock bandwagon;<BR/>1) lots of styles, different each season, so lots of choice;<BR/>2) comfy insoles, some can be removed & replaced with orthotics or other insoles;<BR/>3) (not cheap _but_) replaceable soles which keeps the shoe going for years & years; and<BR/>4) depending on the type of Birk, they can be really easy to keep clean (obviously suede is a no-go due to spillages)<BR/>( and also 5) cheaper on the intarwebs, like on eBay!)purrsikathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09625584859885499649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-81773510269448196872008-06-13T10:32:00.000-07:002008-06-13T10:32:00.000-07:00I would recommend Aerosols shoes. They're not so s...I would recommend Aerosols shoes. They're not so stylish or groundbreakingly chic or anything but they sure are very comfortable. I'm a lab person so I have a fair share of standing on my feet. Between sneakers (New Balance) and Aerosols, I survive. You can get them at Ross for around $20 a pair or at Macy's etc when they are on sale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-39063546082990953562008-06-13T09:50:00.000-07:002008-06-13T09:50:00.000-07:00that shoe is so ugly, it's painful to look at!!!xo...that shoe is so ugly, it's painful to look at!!!<BR/>xo alisonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123213802828001263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-56288235572938408152008-06-13T09:20:00.000-07:002008-06-13T09:20:00.000-07:00I second a few suggestions:Merrells really are ama...I second a few suggestions:<BR/>Merrells really are amazing and you get used to their goofy look after wearing them awhile. <BR/>I have some slip on Sketchers that are very comfy and come in a huge range of colors. We have a Sketcher's store in town which carries many more styles and colors than regular department stores, so try to find one near you.<BR/><BR/>I also suggest Me Too "Nevada" ballet flats. Unlike most ballet flats, they have great rubber soles, so you don't feel like you are walking directly on the ground. I have 2 pairs and they come in several colors, including sequined and glittery!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13019024355143871842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-64650723788119105672008-06-13T07:31:00.000-07:002008-06-13T07:31:00.000-07:00When I worked at Whole Foods, we were required to ...When I worked at Whole Foods, we were required to buy non-slip shoes. The company we bought from has some VERY ugly designs, but also some cute mary jane and converse-like designs. When I got my pair, I was shocked at how comfortable the shoes were! They are made for people in the service industry who have to stand all day. I HIGHLY recommend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-12082970452888766442008-06-12T22:19:00.000-07:002008-06-12T22:19:00.000-07:00I vote Docs - used to be a barista myself. Mary Ja...I vote Docs - used to be a barista myself. Mary Janes are cute - but you want a boot or oxford lace up style. Trust me, someone WILL spill boiling coffee or water. If you look at long time baristas - they all have some burn scars. That vibram sole will save your feet; add some insoles and you are golden. Love the look of converse - but not a work shoe at all, no support and they are fabric - asking for trouble.<BR/><BR/>Docs are also the least ugly in my book, they look good forever too, no muss no fuss.hollarbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00759689530670606301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-45972704293790376722008-06-11T18:16:00.000-07:002008-06-11T18:16:00.000-07:00I don't know if anyone has mentioned these yet, bu...I don't know if anyone has mentioned these yet, but when I worked retail (mostly in the stockroom), I lived in my Earth shoes. They're an initial investment, but they are still comfortable and in very good shape after a year of solid wear almost every day. Plus, being leather, you can polish them if they get messy. I worked at a gourmet store, which meant lots of weird things dropping onto my shoes. They're worn, but still cute.<BR/><BR/>Short of Birks, they're the only ergonomic shoes that don't scream fugly to me (I thinking Danskos here).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-1175561128915884552008-06-11T14:29:00.000-07:002008-06-11T14:29:00.000-07:00They can be pricey and sometimes old lady-ish, but...They can be pricey and sometimes old lady-ish, but I wear Borns and Softt shoes to and from the bus each day and hiking downtown (well over 3 miles a day). You have to look hard but there really are some stylish options. My Softts are red Mary Janes and I get compliments every time I wear them. I would suggest sizing up a half size or more is the only thing... Good luck!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641340913247538090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-82433900331555509212008-06-11T13:02:00.000-07:002008-06-11T13:02:00.000-07:00I was going to say Dansko, but I realize that migh...I was going to say Dansko, but I realize that might get me in trouble! ;)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406942482508439839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-82706469091864974202008-06-11T11:38:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:38:00.000-07:00Danskos. Margots, my most comfy and fave Danskos e...Danskos. Margots, my most comfy and fave Danskos ever (and they come in four colors of striped patent leather) are on sale for $51 at Sierratradingpost.com. I have three pairs, and am considering buying more. Of course, they are sandals. <BR/><BR/>And for you rockers, try the creepers. I have a cheap pair by Demonia, which has no arch support. I would like to try insoles with these, or try the more expensive T.U.K. brand, which seems like it would be more foot friendly. But these babies are fab, because you're walking on top of two inches of crepe rubber! And no one can hear you coming! <BR/><BR/>Finally: platforms. Of equal height front and back. i think that's what the comfort comes down to: support.danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902311224633734779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-15624426073219851462008-06-11T06:16:00.000-07:002008-06-11T06:16:00.000-07:00Ahhhh, I totally get ya. Ubiquity can certainly b...Ahhhh, I totally get ya. Ubiquity can certainly breed disinterest, especially in the world of shoes. Even worse if your mom's pals are Dansko fans! Ech. I still swear by my Mayas, but then again, I swear like a sailor ...<BR/><BR/>Gotta second Terri's comment above, too. I shall Fluevog till I die. Even wearing a pair today, bless 'em.<BR/><BR/>Say, Winona, any chance of swapping links? I've had you in my blogroll for ages and would be honored to have a spot in yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-53312013453954196092008-06-11T05:09:00.000-07:002008-06-11T05:09:00.000-07:00Fluevogs--a relation to Doc Martens, but lighter i...Fluevogs--a relation to Doc Martens, but lighter in the sole. Good support, supple leather which is easier to break in, and they last a VERY long time. Wore a couple of pairs over an 8-year period working on my feet, and nothing felt better. (Can find them on sale for about $60-100. but really worth it.) --TerriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-78482916732110145932008-06-10T21:46:00.000-07:002008-06-10T21:46:00.000-07:00Try shoesforcrews.com. They're recommended by my ...Try shoesforcrews.com. They're recommended by my place of employment (part time college student, part time yacht club waitress), and some of them are kind've cute as far as work-wear goes. The "Sabrina" is adorable (only 50 bucks), and they also have some mary-jane-type styles. Good luck!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173369530050037666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-11217823983425056872008-06-10T21:41:00.000-07:002008-06-10T21:41:00.000-07:00Danskos, but they're not really cheap.Danskos, but they're not really cheap.Sister Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263119929610710193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-9930554959182440672008-06-10T19:48:00.000-07:002008-06-10T19:48:00.000-07:00DO NOT GO WITH CHUCK TAYLORS OR BALLET FLATS! They...DO NOT GO WITH CHUCK TAYLORS OR BALLET FLATS! They do NOT have the right amound of arch support, which puts more pressure on your feet, and ends up making them more sore. I don't have any particular suggestions, but seriously, go for something with arch support. If you insist on those two though, you can get removable/insertable arch support pad things from a lot of different shoe stores, like for free. It'll feel so much better, it also helps your back and your knees. Oh, also, I think my friend wears like Theresa somethings... I don't know, they're a LITTLE grandma-y but mary janes and she swears they're so comfortable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-53696308286793131392008-06-10T19:45:00.000-07:002008-06-10T19:45:00.000-07:00get a shoe with a good arch support. i worked at a...get a shoe with a good arch support. i worked at a shoe store all last summer that was all about comfort. aside from Dansko, we sold brands like Mephisto (good for wide feet) and Stonefly (good for narrower feet) and Gabor. They were sooo freakin comfortable and Stonefly had some pretty cute sneakers. i'd give that a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-55604955277799752172008-06-10T19:44:00.000-07:002008-06-10T19:44:00.000-07:00These suggestions are all lifesavers, thanks guys!...These suggestions are all lifesavers, thanks guys! I am also a server and one of the most important things (as a few mentioned)for me is that they are slip proof. Even though I love slipping and having fajitas fall all over me and then continue on my 8 hour shift, I'd really rather not. My best bet has always been skechers, if you get desperate walmart sells a line of slip proof shoes that are not completely horrific though not good. One final plug for the skechers store is that I got 2 pairs of knee high boots there for $17 a few days ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-15882914071054384832008-06-10T19:31:00.000-07:002008-06-10T19:31:00.000-07:00I work retail in a shoe store, am on my feet for m...I work retail in a shoe store, am on my feet for many hours a day, and have yet to find a good shoe :P <BR/><BR/>I love my chucks, since my poor flat, bunioned feet like only those, but I can't wear them at work.<BR/><BR/>I don't have them, but every customer and co-worker swears by these: http://www.ninewest.com/n/browse/product.s?source=search&productId=2881306.katerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554268228492321686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-27820467836497347132008-06-10T18:27:00.000-07:002008-06-10T18:27:00.000-07:00I've worked retail during Christmas seasons before...I've worked retail during Christmas seasons before, so I can totally relate to needing good shoes. I swear by Natural Sport shoes. They're usually really cheap (thirty-ish dollars) and have built in Dr. Scholl's insoles. They've saved my feet many a time. Plus, they have some really cute styles too, like this one:<BR/><BR/>http://www.gothamcityonline.com/natural-sport-by-dr-scholls/dr-scholls-insoles-alexis-black-flats-shoes.cfm<BR/><BR/>Or you can search around for some other styles. I have the Dolly sneakers and they've held up for four years of heavy wear. Good luck!emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804595146044193824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-88594810519061391122008-06-10T18:23:00.000-07:002008-06-10T18:23:00.000-07:00Dansko's can be uncomfortable because they don't h...Dansko's can be uncomfortable because they don't have any padding. I love my Marcelle's but they hurt my feet. Same thing with Converse or other flats without support. A gel insert is a good idea though.<BR/><BR/>There are some cute, not too expensive ones here: http://www.shoesforcrews.com/sfc3/index.cfm?changeWebsite=US_en&route=c_store.browseProductsByCategory&CategoryId=c4&StartAt=AllAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-47937636908678211312008-06-10T16:43:00.000-07:002008-06-10T16:43:00.000-07:00Yep - Crocs ballet flats or black Volleys.Chuck Ta...Yep - Crocs ballet flats or black Volleys.<BR/><BR/>Chuck Taylors don't have enough support or cushioning, and they have always hurt me after a few hours on my feet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-13813153066844400202008-06-10T16:25:00.000-07:002008-06-10T16:25:00.000-07:00A well made pair of leather shoes will be comforta...A well made pair of leather shoes will be comfortable enough to wear all day. Unfortunately, they might also cost you $600. <BR/><BR/>In lieu of that I wear MEDIUM slip ons.TheSundayBesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883901266633855078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-42126063487829738282008-06-10T14:49:00.000-07:002008-06-10T14:49:00.000-07:00HAHAHAHAH I LOVE THIS.HAHAHAHAH I LOVE THIS.///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-39346532320497343752008-06-10T13:57:00.000-07:002008-06-10T13:57:00.000-07:00Vans and Converse are typically made of canvas and...Vans and Converse are typically made of canvas and Crocs have holes, so they're not really ideal shoes for a spilly environment. Go to Naturalizer and buy a pair of cute flats, or get leather street sneakers (like Pumas) and spray on several coats of leather stain guard before you wear them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33976691.post-16299277773825406312008-06-10T13:49:00.000-07:002008-06-10T13:49:00.000-07:00Campers are expensive and damn comfy, but don't ge...Campers are expensive and damn comfy, but don't get ones with a bright-coloured inside. After a year of regular wear, mine were still dying the sole of any non-black socks a colourfast dark red.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com