Of you suffer from plantar fasciitis, don’t wear ballet flats or super flat shoes. (I actually got PF from wearing (cushioned) ballet flats walking around campus (work).) I need a thick sole and/or a slightly elevated heel, or it comes right back.

@paulabowman3320

6 ай бұрын

Dansko Mary Janes, most comfortable, cushiony shoes in years for me. They have a one inch wedge heel, very supportive. No break in period! Leather, good quality, $140 price, and I didn't buy them on sale.

@quicklykay

5 ай бұрын

I’ve had chronic plantar fasciitis for 23 years & could never wear flats since I was young. Try the foam Birkenstock slide knockoffs or the real thing. They are the most supportive shoes I’ve ever worn. My doctor told me the best shoe for me would be something akin to a roller skate 🛼 (Granny boot) without the wheels. I was always better off in a heel. The Birkenstock knock-off is the only shoe, flat or otherwise I can wear without an orthotic.

@marissashantez6051

2 ай бұрын

the vivaria walkers have pretty good support.

@ClaraSunshine

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! @melindar3872 My doctor told me the same thing. No ballerina, not flat shoes, no thong or flip flop (only for the beach).

@eileenmurray980

Ай бұрын

Agreed.

Important too...if your heel is going to show, exfoliate and moisturize! We don't want to ruin a great pair of shoes with crusty heels! 😂❤

@6pixiestix

6 ай бұрын

Holy Grail heel repair: CeraVe SA Cream. Run-don’t walk-to buy this foot fix~ 🦶🏻🙏🏼💕

@Rositasparks

6 ай бұрын

Holy Grail Sanitas heel cream it is AMAZING! ❤ 🦶

@ms.frederique

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!

@afroghanaiandishes

5 ай бұрын

That's funny, crusty heels 😂😂😂

@BLURRRULB

5 ай бұрын

Yes! Exfoliate and moisturize even if they are not showing.

A feet specialist doctor told me that ballet flats are the worst shoes you can wear for your feet’s well-being. No matter foot type

@ClaraSunshine

Ай бұрын

He is absolutely right 👍 My doctor told me the same thing about ballerina shoes and all flat shoes. The worst one is those "Tong" a they are terrible for callus, etc. Maybe they are good at the beach but that's all.

Plantar fasciitis sufferers should avoid very flat shoes in my opinion. Its a very painful condjtion that is difficult to recover from. .

@minadoro

4 ай бұрын

I do some foot exercises from my therapist, and the pain goes away for a long while , if the pain comes back I do the exercises again.

Thank you so much for liking and subscribing, I love making those videos for you xxxxx

I don’t care for ballet flats. Never have. My back actually feels better with a heel! Also, it’s not uncommon at all for our feet to get a bit wider and/or a bit longer!

@funnygaming2672

3 ай бұрын

have try to put comfy sole in them? some brands are of sole are better and so comfy!

@redpillqueen8888

Ай бұрын

Ballet flats are ugly. There I said it.

@reneeburich9497

Ай бұрын

@@redpillqueen8888 haha! I get what you’re saying - I’ve never had the urge to buy them. 😀

My Birkenstocks remains the favorite. They look good in most occasions. Happy to see ballet shoes are back ❤❤❤ Thank you for the video 💐

I think most podiatrists would caution against ballet flats. They usually have no support and will cause long lasting issues for many women 😢, especially if you can fold them in half

@berylanjous6932

5 ай бұрын

Very flat shoes are very bad for you no matter how fashionable. Fallen arches can be very painful!

@berylanjous6932

5 ай бұрын

All of the shoes shown are really bad for your feet and legs. Who is listening to this foolish woman.

@etm567

5 ай бұрын

Put some orthotics in them. I don't have them now, but I can't wait to get them. Back before I retired I had the most wonderful orthotics that changed my life, because my feet are flat as pancakes, and long and skinny and I can't find shoes to fit. Orthotics make shoes fit me, hallelujah.

I went to a doctor once who specialized in sports medicine. He actually got mad at me for wearing ballet flats. He said it was stupid to wear those shoes... no support at all. (I thought high heels were the stupid shoes to be wearing. Hmm...) BTW, they were Clarks with a little bit of support built into the insole. I do think he was right. I'm 61 now. I have to wear wide toed trainers for life, with a good arch and a slight heel. My feet hurt every day, at least a little bit.

@cynthiajohnston424

6 ай бұрын

I hope you find shoes that help you even more . I'm sure , like many other health issues , that some foot issues may be hereditary . My husband's family was very poor so as children , they only had cheap , poor fitting shoes ; as a result , they all have various foot ( and back ) issues . Also , a friend who wore high heels daily for work also had extremely serious foot problems by retirement age . Heredity coupled w/ bad habits ... 🥰

@daniellew.292

6 ай бұрын

yes I believe he was right too. I had a knee surgery and have to wear flat comfy shoes; sneakers and loafers with like 1 inch heels are the ones I go for. Ballet flats have too thin soles and no support for the arch, which I find hurt my knees.

@4gma59

6 ай бұрын

I have to agree with your doctor. I will never wear them again. Caused a lot of foot problems.

@CoftheIsland370

5 ай бұрын

… 90+ percent of our foot problems are caused by our shoes. Going bare feet is the best thing for you. You do not need shoes to support your feet. The feet should support themselves. Personally, I think we weaken the two arches of our feet by wearing shoes that support them.

@CitizenTurtleIsland

5 ай бұрын

The other problem though are all the hard surfaces we have, inside and outside. I mostly agree with you... for sure!@@CoftheIsland370

I bought my first vivia’s yesterday. I went for the black mary janes. Planning on buying more if they are comfortable

Mmmuuuuwaaaa!!!😘❤❤❤ I love, love, LOVE YOU!!! Seeing that you've posted something new always makes me🎉😍

Great video, Frederique! I have invested in several ballet flats in different colors, and loafers, as well. Whew! Glad it wasn’t a mistake! But, in reality, I absolutely love ballet flats and have worn them for years!

@snowwhitecupcakes272

4 ай бұрын

I wore them for years too! And then it ruined my feet.

76, I've been wearing properly fitted rounded toe kidskin ballet flats all my life. I also have excellent posture. Key.

@ms.andreeasstorytime1541

Ай бұрын

Do you recommend a brand?

@user-te4of2fq5d

Ай бұрын

@@ms.andreeasstorytime1541 Pappagallo or anything in kid. Nothing artificial. The vintage Pappagallo fabulous. Blue Persian Salt flats if you want to get crazy. The best in the world.

@user-te4of2fq5d

Ай бұрын

@@ms.andreeasstorytime1541 Pappagallo, all kid, nothing artificial the vintage gorgeous. Blue Persian Salt if you want to get crazy. The best in the world.

@karylmorgan7320

Ай бұрын

​. I used to wear pappagallos. Wore a pair all over Morocco.alternsted with Keene hiking sandals. I was good

Frederique you are lovely and always looking fresh. Love this video and the flat shoes as I cannot wea heels anymore due to a knee problem.the style's and colours are beautiful. Have a nice week.

I bought some of these vivaia shoes and I think they are ridiculously over priced. I didn't find them to be very comfortable and they were really low around the heel so I walked out of them. Just some additional information about them.

@latinaalma1947

5 ай бұрын

Thank you they are overadvertized by bloggers. Shoes are my Achilles heel,pun intended.

@alexandraeverafter1015

5 ай бұрын

I agree that Vivaias are overrated and do not live to their hype. I do not feel any arch support, and they are still on the narrow side. I had to change into leather shoes within 30 minutes of an event. The ballet flats are so low that I felt like Cinderella at midnight when I wore them. I swear three-inch heels from Inez or Ally NYC are more comfortable than Vivaia flats or low heels.

@Jennie8684

4 ай бұрын

I’m interested to hear this. I was suspicious because they’re so overhyped by social media influencers. If they were really good they wouldn’t need this saturated advertising; not to mention the synthetic material frightens me as someone with sensitive skin. They’re also rather ugly and cheap looking IMHO.

@hollyhueston1502

3 ай бұрын

I love mine. Got the boots… very comfortable! But all styles are comfortable to me and so easy to care for.

Love your videos. So helpful!

@ms.frederique

5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

My grandmother use to tell us to not walk barefoot when i was little I never liked shoes and now I wear a size 11 😅

Frederique love your video. Great looking shoes. My favorites are ballet flats and loafers, but sneakers are the most comfortable.

@ms.frederique

19 күн бұрын

Totally agree!

A mule is not a sling bank. It's really not a loafer either, but at least you were closer on that one. A mule is an open back shoe.

Ballet flats aren’t comfortable for me!

@MsBackstager

6 ай бұрын

Agreed -- not enough support.

@marissashantez6051

2 ай бұрын

I love Mary janes. I feel like I can spring in them if I need to. I like kitten heel fine, but mules and sling backs aren't for me. I run around too much.

I luv SAS shoes and so does hubby. Made in the USA of mostly all natural materials.

Appreciate you for making this video! Can you make a video when you have time about elegant boots and ankle boots? Love and light 🤍✨️🌺

@ms.frederique

6 ай бұрын

Great ideas

I do still want some red mary janes though I have a bright red and a marroon colour pair with a heel and three straps on my wishlist maybe after xmas ❤

I wore Ferragamo shoes for more than 50 years and I believe my heel problem is due to their poor insoles and lack of arch support . Most designer shoes have the same problem.

I have a number of Vivaia… comfortable and smart as you say… easy to keep clean too.❤

Hello, your glasses are amazing. Do you mind sharing where you got them? They are literal perfection. Thank you. Love your videos.

@monicarose2135

5 ай бұрын

I was thinking they’re Burberry, b/c they looked exactly like my new pair…

This has nothing to do with shoes except that I also love Viviana shoes but your Amazon shop has been so great and I have to thank you, I bought the ergonomic sideways mouse you recommended (I had no idea such a thing existed) and it has helped my carpel tunnel so much! Half my office stuff came from your suggestions. Thanks for putting such care into all of your activities

I started wearing Vivaia flats for my horrible neuropathy. They are sent from heaven. Also, now more styles with low heels and sandals

Honestly when I started wearing Birkenstocks in summer my feet went up half a size. I don’t believe it’s a bad thing at all as it seems to me that the less restrictive the shoe, the better. I also wear other shoe styles but I mainly go for flat shoes and I don’t feel I need any extra support as long as I do the strength training necessary to get enough back support. Your hair looks amazing by the way!

@MarchionessDarby62

5 ай бұрын

I have bad feet, so I live in Birkenstocks.

@ceasarsaran8573

5 ай бұрын

I always seem to need to run somewhere. Usually even ballet flats dont work. I wear Mary janes. So they dont fly off

Have you ever tried the “Nothing new” sneakers? I have them in 3 colors and after several foot surgeries they are super comfortable.

Can you do a video on hairstyles? You have a super trendy bob. Looks fantastic on you! ❤

WoW - Bonjour, I never heard about Vivia before. I bought one pair of Round -Toe Chunky heels in black and I purchased the little bow to add. I also purchased the Square-Toe Loafers (Samantha). It took 1 week and I just opened the boxes. Oh WOW, the loafers feel like pantoufles and the one with the heel are so comfortable. Thank you for sharing, I am ordering the ankle boots (Ryan Pro) right now. Un gros merci. That brand will now be my brand for any shoes. 😊

I have a few pairs of Vivaia shoes, they’re so lovely ❤

I have four pairs of Vivaia flats in different colors and styles. The pointed toe is as comfortable as the square toe. I do wear an insole at the suggestion of my orthopedist. Vivaia has eased my sorrow over no more heels 🥲. I'm going to add the Aria No. 5, (so reminiscent of the Chanel bi-color ballet flat); and the water repellent ankle boots for winter wear. Thank you Frederique for the discount code and for sharing all the fabulous tips in dressing with elegance no matter a woman's age.

@elizabethsahu7822

6 ай бұрын

The ankle boots are really nice!

I absolutely ADORE Vivaia shoes! I have four pairs, and when I look to buy shoes, that is go-to store. They’re stylish, easy to care for, and comfortable. I like that they’re eco-friendly and, for the vegans, cruelty free. I’m impressed that they’re breathable. I usually don’t like wearing shoes made of man-made materials because they don’t breathe, and the side effect of that is stinky feet. I don’t have that problem with their shoes. You’re not “feeling” things, Frédérique. As we get older, our feet get bigger. I used to be able to wear a size 39 shoe comfortably, and now they’re too small (even though I’m slimmer than I was 2 years ago), and I have to wear a size 40 shoe.

I now wear a wide shoe since menopause, who knew menopause could make our foot wider? Not this girl. So happy to have found such a brand that has stylish shoes I want & that carries my size. Woo hoo!

@CoftheIsland370

5 ай бұрын

Naots are from Israel and the have wide shoes I have been wearing for years! Ariat also makes wide cowgirl boots. Both are super comfortable but Moats, hands down are the most comfortable.

I love ballet flats and loafers, I have them in almost every color. Your red ballet flats are adorable! ❤

@ms.frederique

Ай бұрын

thank you :)

I'm learning over the past few days about the need for working with releasing the fascia in the body -- starting with the feet. The feet are our foundation, and whatever's going on in the feet has a ripple effect all the way up the body. If you're pinching your toes due to uncomfortable shoes, what does that do to the rest of the body? Going barefoot seems like the best idea, for most of the time -- otherwise wear "barefoot" sneakers. What's more elegant: plastic things on the feet that make us pinched and physically ill, or comfortable shoes that let our toes have some space between so that we can relax, breathe and flow inside our bodies?

@Wandering.Homebody

6 ай бұрын

I strongly recommend "be Lenka" barefoot ballet flats. Comfortable as can be, and you can barely tell that they are barefoot shoes

As you live in Bali now. Go to Mata Hari . There is a shop that sells these shoes for a fraction of the price.. extremely long wearing and comfortable.

Ballet flats are viciously painful. They’re not for people who actually walk.

@karylmorgan7320

Ай бұрын

I wore them around Europe for 6 weeks and Morocco and I did fine. I guess we are all different.

Frédérique: Check your sound you are over modulating.

I’m 65 and just bought my first pair of Vivaia shoes. Game changer. Stylish and comfortable.

I love the look of flats but, doctor’s order, I shouldn’t wear shoes that are less than 3 cm high.

Be very careful with ballet flats. Most of them don't have enough, and many don't have any, arch support. Your feet will suffer.

Frederique i am so happy to see you in my feed today ❤❤❤

@ms.frederique

5 ай бұрын

You're the best!

@annettemoolman6504

5 ай бұрын

@@ms.frederique you are my favorite fashion guide. Love your personality to keep clothes affordable and not becoming a label narcissist. You are a strong woman and share more than just fashion tips. General health, feelings and insight on your journey. You inspire us to be pure women. Thank you my lovely Frederique ❤️🌹🌹🌹💃

Pointed shoes are modern day foot binding

@S0ngsyngr

6 ай бұрын

Depends on the design; some can be comfortable

@straykitten4998

6 ай бұрын

@@S0ngsyngr some foot binding can be comfortable...

@JackieMoss

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

I have broad feet & bunions 😅 what a combination... thank for this really practical video

I am into flat mules this year. They are backless ballet flats really. I wear them with jeans and midi skirts.

I am a fan of ballet flats, Butterflies are my favourite 🥰

Ballet flats are hard on back to low in heel Ferragamo vara are my go to .

Thanl You!

It’s not only you, Frédérique. I know that being home all the time for the better part of two years (thank, pandemic) and not wearing shoes made my already wide feet wider. Where I used to be about a C width, I’m now probably closer to a D width. When I was a kid and would go shopping with my mom (in the 70s), we’d really have to hunt for shoes because having women’s shoes come in widths was a real rarity. When she was browsing and a salesperson would ask her if she wanted to try a pair she was admiring, she’d often say, “Bring me the box. It’ll probably fit better.” The youngsters usually didn’t get it, but the experienced shoe fitters would chuckle and agree with her that stylish shoes really only fit with “model” feet.

Great!

I have a very high arch and instep and I found out that is why I cannot walk in ballet flats or the open back loafer type of shoe. I understand it’s hilarious to watch me try to walk, from my side it’s exhausting to try to walk.

I can’t bring myself to wear ballet shoes…

Im in need of some comfortable shoes any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Pumps are the elegant shoes to wear

Some brands of ballet flats have arch support but I forget the name.

The pointy toes, no matter how many different types I've tried, I can't deal with the shape. I'm hobbling by the end of an evening.

@terri348

4 ай бұрын

My feet have a habit of sliding forward in heels, squishing my toes. Worn all day and my toes really hurt! Tried the inserts supposedly designed to prevent this- feet still slide. So I stick with flats. I put in inserts with arches and I am grateful at the end of the day!

Got the worst PF from wearing Adidas sneakers! I do best in heals that arent too high

Why is it classy to wear shoes that aren't foot shaped? Like seriously whats wrong with us?

Some medium to low heels are also convenient for events and more formal dressing.

Whenever I wear ballet flats, I feel like my feat are too tall, where the shoe folds up, it hurts the top of my foot. I like them, maybe I need a different brand that I don't know about? I'm in America...I don't know if we have Vivaia.

I own three pairs of Vivaia. I only wish they had brick-and-mortar stores.

so i took the right size but my slip shoes keep slipping away and getting launch ;/ anything that fix slip shoes from escaping ?

Can you do videos for women who are busty?

J’aime ton accent français. C’est très élégant.

I have all of the shoes recommended 😀

Frédérique, do the boots run true to US size? Thanks ❤

@kitstar5221

6 ай бұрын

I'm sure the website will have country to country size charts. Australian & US women's shoe sizes are the same, I think.

Hi Frederique, I have a problem with my feet that I haven’t heard spoken about before. I used to do ballet when I was younger, up until my teenage years and as such I have a high instep which means that most flats I have tried have been painful and I have had to throw them away. Ballet flats being (ironically) the main example. What would you suggest?

@ms.frederique

3 күн бұрын

maybe see a specialist for your feet :)

The older I’ve gotten, the bigger I think my feet are getting.🤣

I have to have both my knees replaced and haven’t worn high heels in over twenty yrs 😢 Also deal with massive neuropathy :/ Oh the days of having heathy knees & feet

Vinyl shoes smell after a while!

It's hard to find a wide toe box, with a 1-inch heel and that doesn't slip off from the back and that comes in half sizes.

@didreams969

4 ай бұрын

I find ziera /kumfs do these jobs

Please, check your volume levels. I can’t listen to this. I would like to though

My feet feel great in my Nike Airmax shoes when I’m traveling or need to walk a LOT. I have a pair of Adidas from a few years ago and they’re not as comfortable! Maybe the newer ones would feel better….

I totally love your videos but the audio is not good.

I respect you, Frédérique, but sorry! Vivaias don’t work on my feet. I have a pair of ballet flats and a pair on block heels. I don’t feel arch support in either. Even with my orthotics, they are still uncomfortable. I wear them only if I go to church, an event, or dinner on a rainy day.

Chere Frédérique, merci beaucoup🥰💃🏻🥿👠👡👢 There is a beautiful dog in this video😍🤩🥰. Who is it?😉🐶 Kindest regards from Germany💃🏻🌞🎑

@ms.frederique

6 ай бұрын

My neighbour’s dog 😊

@mariacernov9172

6 ай бұрын

@@ms.frederique 🥰😍🐶❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗

I tried the Vivaia flats but there was no arch support. Even with my insert it wasnt comfortable enough for me. I have a lot of problems with my feet and it's really difficult to find shoes i can walk 10 minutes in that are not running shoes. 😓

@alexandraeverafter1015

5 ай бұрын

I have the same experience with Vivaia. I respect Frédérique, but Vivaia shoes don’t work on me.

@alamedadanceparty

5 ай бұрын

​@@alexandraeverafter1015 I totally get you. Really wish I could wear these shoes because they are so cute. Just cannot walk in them...which is kind of essential. 🫤 This year I decided, no more uncomfortable shoes that I can't walk in.

@thepragmaticspiritualist7074

5 ай бұрын

Very few shoes actually provide proper arch support, especially ballet flats

@patti1044

5 ай бұрын

I really wanted to like them but even with good inserts there was not enough support for me to wear.

@alamedadanceparty

5 ай бұрын

​@@patti1044 Agree. It's like they are so cute and the look is everything! But the lack of support means I can't walk in them without pain. The search continues for a pointy toe flat, cute and comfy dressy shoe!

I am sorry… I tried to like the Vivias shoes . They are impossible… no , they do not stretch at all. Very painful on my bunion. Not only that , they chafe on the heel and gave me blisters. One of the worst purchases I ever made.

@addyskarunaratne6543

5 ай бұрын

I agree. Vivaia shoes were terrible for my feet. They gave me blisters. Much prefer Rothy’s.

@2manydragons

2 ай бұрын

If you’d bought the correct size you wouldn’t have problems. Buy the size you actually are, not the size you want to be. Same with clothes.

Ballet flats are terrible for my feet. Penny loafers. Ankle boots with kitten stiletto heels or Cuban heels, sneakers, and 'flip-flops' . Then for the few times out dancing the high heeled pumps.

If you wear ballet flats, wear arch supports. And that's advice from my podiatrist.

I agree with other comments that flats don't suit everyone, i need some hight not hugh but some otherwise i just look stocky..also the mary Jane shoes be they flat ot higher to me look bad, they are little girls shoes..

Ballet flats are bad for the feet , ask a podiatrist they will tell you , they have no support for the foot at all

I love my Vivaia boots! Great style and comfort . Thank you for the discount I combined it with another discount for 2 pair of shoes ( green loafers for my daughter and cream Mary Janes for me). ❤

I absolutely hate flats and sneakers on me. And I’m 73.

You didn't mention how are their sizes running? Small, big, true to the size? I wear 9,5 in sandals, and 10 in sneakers. What do I buy in ballet flats?

@ms.frederique

6 ай бұрын

A bit small I recommend to take a size over

@2manydragons

2 ай бұрын

Just measure your feet properly.

Why are the shoes recommended all crossed out on the front page? I watched thinking these shoes were not recommended but they were. I don’t understand. Also flat shoes are not particularly comfortable for me. I don’t think they do short women any favours. I need an extra inch or two to look better in my clothes and elongate my legs.

High arches but one bad ankle no more wearing heels. I'm so sad

My Viviana’s hurt my heels 😢

@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11

6 ай бұрын

You should try Vionic shoes, so much better. They put art support in their ballet flats and they use real material not plastic bottles ,they use good leather. I’m not going to pay $100 for plastic shoes.

Ballet flats are uncomfortable and so unflattering,unless you are a very tall ,slim person.

Brigitte Bardot made the balletflats "french"

Well I always thought ballet flats did not support your feet !

A quand une vidéo en Français ? 😁

I’m as far from “elegant” as you can get and I can’t wear any of those shoes 🤣💀🤣

All flat shoes should have arch support, otherwise they’re not good for the feet

Hmmm a shoe ypu can fold in half in England with our cobbles i dont think they would be a good idea you would feel ever pebble every lump bump if the sole is that thin i would imagine i just bought a real leather pair of ballet flats from zara in black friday sale bargain i paid £27.99 they have one mary jane style strap with a buckle and the real ballet shoe style almond but squared off toe stunning and even at full price £49.99 its worth it m&s do really beautiful dupes of the channel ballet flat in black i think they have the two toned version too real leather £39.99 good quality doesn't have to be expensive ❤

Early man running in the savannah wore heels.

I live in Birkenstocks, all year round. I have long, skinny, flat feet, with Ehler's Danlos. Ballet flats? not for me. I look horrible in them, even though I studied ballet for years. I need orthotics, which help my skinny feet fit into normal shoes. You know, when I was very, very young, they made narrow shoes. But they stopped. I don't know why, but it's been horrible for those of us with super narrow heels and long skinny feet. They are longer and skinnier because they are flat, and spread out longer when you step down. My feet would be a 7 1/2 or 8 if they weren't flat, but since they are flat, they are a 9 narrow. Try finding a narrow of ANY shoe anymore. They don't exist.