Hi lovely friends. I hope you are well. Do you have some favourite, really comfy shoes? Please share your favourites with our lovely community. Lots of love. Deirdre. XX

@dianethorne2484

Ай бұрын

Brilliant as usual 👏

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

@@dianethorne2484 Thank you so much, Diane. Lots of love. XX

@csjkscs

Ай бұрын

Yay! It’s Sunday with Deidre!

@susanreid9857

Ай бұрын

Wished i could wear flats but they kill the bottom of my back x

@csjkscs

Ай бұрын

@@susanreid9857 I wore heels for years for that very reason but now I have terrible feet! Beauty is pain…or that’s what they told us right?!?

Dansko. I have 15 pair from gorgeous riding boots, to heels, to strappy sandals. They aren’t just nurse clogs, although as a teacher I have plenty of those! I cannot live without them. Fits my arches and has completely healed my plantar fasciitis.

Love your videos, Deirdre, it's like being among female friends, it's US!

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Love that! And so true. Lots of love. XX

Well it has finally happened - I got excited to watch a video about comfortable shoes! Seriously though, great video as always x

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. XX

Ugh! I have found that pretty much everything has gotten worse due to menopause, but a good sense of humor helps a lot. Thank you, for being open to talking about what to wear for our menopause feet.❤

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Thank you too! It can really help to talk about these issues and realise that others have the same problems! Xx

I wear socks to bed every night... even in the summer. I put Eucerin heavy-duty cream on my feet every night. It works wonders. ❤

I just love navy slingbacks , other shoes are lovely too, thanks for showing them.

Deidre, I really enjoy your videos. Your tips on how to balance an outfit have been very helpful! I recently bought two short waisted sweater jackets and I followed your advice with how to pair them properly with pants. Please keep making these helpful videos.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Thank you Sarah. I really appreciate that xx

Yessss I love the ballet flats (from Vivaia) as well and will try that beautiful pair of peach color sneakers 😍😍

Thank you for showing shoes that look beautiful and stylish. Those sneakers are so cute, love the color.

Thank you for this video what a lovely lady you are! I’m glad I found you, your styling information is wonderful..straight and to the point with lots of info..I’m subscribing ❤️

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! A big welcome to my channel xx

I love the navy Vivaia shoes with the low heel. Great video!

Hi Deirdre! A great selection of shoes! the #1 ballet flats are adorable!! Have a wonderful week!! xx

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

You too, Celia. Xx

Love your videos Deirdre, thank you. My fav shoes are my reiker trainers in gold, so comfy.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

They sound fabulous xx

I would change the ivory laces on the peach sneakers to white ones, to match the shoe outer sole and to look better with white outfits.

Dedrie I love all them shoes especially your sneakers luv watching you ❤❤❤😊

You are so funny and that makes your videos so, so enjoyable! Those navy sling-backs were absolutely gorgeous and looked so comfortable. And we all can use a good pair of navy shoes. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for another fun video with practical ideas and pretty shoes.

I love Jane Debster shoes. Leather is so soft and sizes are perfect.

Beautiful styles ❤

I have ordered the block heels on Friday, looking forward to them coming. Great video as always xx

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

You'll love them. XX

Love my Vivaia shoes! I have the same style as the navy only in red and I have a nude sling back wedge that is beautiful! Thank you for featuring this amazing brand!

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

They’re brilliant, aren’t they? Xx

@csjkscs

Ай бұрын

I forgot I also have the flat winter boots🥰 You are my introduction to Vivaia and I’m so grateful!

Hi D interesting vlog as always 😊 I bought lots of tracking shoes even very expensive ones but all made my feet ache and gave me blisteres. That is while on holiday i spotted a Skechers tracking ones. They are as amazing. I used them the first time to go up Snowdonia and by the end of the day my feet were just fine as if i didn't do it😊. Also for cracked heels just use plain simple vaseline with a pair of socks on top every night. Im 53 so also in menopause 😮

LOve your youtubes! Yes to cracked heels since menopause.

I wear Clarks leather loafers or flats. Can wear 1.5” heels only. Nothing higher. No pointed toes no sneakers. Broke left leg/ankle 2017. Broke right leg/ankle in half in 2021. Like Clarks, Aerosole flats, Soft Spot low heels. Easy Spirit sometimes also. Ankles swell daily. Age 75 with osteoporosis and bones can repeat breaking in future. I am very careful. Walk with a cane. I live in Colorado mountains. Many broken limbs and rock in walking areas. So I an out of fashion about the pointed toe issue. As a Senior, I appreciate comfort, safety, support of my ankles at this age. Can’t wear slides either. Wear Vionic slippers. In aging, feet dry and cracked are a symptom of kidney issues and diabetes. Some lotions will help. But the core issue is caused with disease.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much and lots of love xx

For dry, cracked heels I use Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair. It's cheaper online than in store. There are similar products too like Flexitol Heel Balm.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Hi Nicky and thank you so much for this recommendation. XX

Deirdre - your videos are such a treat. Thank you for all the information you share! I’m much your senior (74) and comfort has become even more important as I’ve aged. The brand On has been fabulous - slip on, light but very well cushioned for walking on cobblestone. I like the Cloud 5, a clean simple style I now have in navy as well as black. I’m eyeing the waterproof ones next.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Hi there and thank you so much for sharing. Take care. XX

Lovely flower arrangement. Great video as usuall. Always look forward to them. I think it's about time Channel made another appearance, since we have not seen her in a while. Thank you for all the hard work you put in to these much appreciated videos.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

I’ll get Chanel onto her grooming regime in preparation!! Xx

Love my hiking boots especially in Chicago where we get lots of snow & look stylish. Luv it re ur gym remark, me either think I’ve a ‘gym phobia’😂 Thank you Deirdre oh! Luv ur nude slingbacks & B. flats

Great video.I’m going to try Vivaia

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

You should! XX

Thank you for another perfect video! Lots of great information and ideas too ! Was just wondering if the universal ever-useful castor oil might help your cracked heels ? I’ve been finding all kinds of uses for it ! Apparently , it can also be used to help fungal nail infections and bunions too😂xx 😊

Comfort has always been the most important thing to me on footwear. I’ve had a dismal success rate over the decades, only ending up wearing about half the shoes I bought. They felt fine when wearing around the house, but worn out in the world, they start hurting somewhere. It’s a great time to buy the mid-heels I always favored, 2 to 2.75 inches high, there have never been so many styles available in this range before. Throughout my corporate career I really struggled, there were only pointed-toe, high, stiletto heels or totally flat shoes available. I don’t feel great in complete flats, I want mid-heels, but high (3 inch and up) heels and pointed toes are impossible. My favorite shoes are Sezane’s Paula Babies Mary Jane style, they’re perfect, comfy, elegant and flattering. Unfortunately, I missed out on the navy pair, which I really need, so I check daily to see if they’ve restocked.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Hi Kimberly. Lovely to hear from you and thank you so much for sharing your experiences and preferences. Lots of love and thanks again. XX

Great recommendations, thank you. Cracked heels... it took a year of twice daily application of Heel Balm to sort my menopausal feet. Now I still apply once a day and my daughter has heel envy... of my heels not my shoes 😂 thank you for the video.

Another great video! Thank you,

Hi from south africa_love your the sling back shoe and the colour_Deidre

Thank you 💐🌻 love your videos! My favourites are Birkenstock like sandals. Those are cork toe Sandals with blonde brown, v shaped, middle wide straps. Those look a little less like sandals your foot doctor would presribe. Sorry for my bad description, sometimes I just do not know the terminology in English. Hope, you all get what I mean nonetheless 🙂.

I like the Vivia shoes.

Just received my first pair of vivaia flat pumps …pointed toe with bow in cream and taupe. Not worn them yet, but know I’m going to love them. I went for my normal size 4 and fit is spot on. I bought them because you spoke about them on a previous video Deirdre. Thank you. Loved the looks tonight….you have legs like a teenager…stunning. 🌸

@sueanneodonnell2658

Ай бұрын

Would so love to know your thoughts and view after wearing them as I have read such mixed reviews and they are a pricy investment - perhaps you will share in time … also thanks Deirdre for as ever a no nonsense approach to your videos while always being real xx

@jacquelinedonoghue2135

Ай бұрын

@@sueanneodonnell2658 will do Sueanne

@jacquelinedonoghue2135

Ай бұрын

@@sueanneodonnell2658 wore vivaia shoes yesterday for the first time. Very comfortable so far. Mine are cream and taupe so good that they can be washed. Think they might stretch a little in time, but thought I could always put an inner sole in them. Never had half size in my style.

❤ Great video and love your shoe selection. I have tried to find ballet/flat shoes. Only problem in the States seems to be so many synthetic uppers,not leather 🤔🙃🙄. *Ty for the Vivaia shoes suggestions. Love to dress nice and shoes really set an outfit apart💃. One bunion, ouch, cramps my true style, lol. Looking forward to trying Vivaia 🎉 Where is you site for the sandal slides? Ty

Hi Deirdre! I really love the styles you’ve picked! And yes, I have experienced more foot ‘woes’ as I’m aging…. I’d love to order those Viviai peach sneakers. I have had a problem in the past choosing the correct size with that company. I normally wear a size 9.5 here in America. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to select my correct size? Thanks so much! Deborah ❤

How long does your discount last for vivaia ? And is sizing for vivaia shoes run true to size ? Great vidio ! Thanks

I just discovered here in the US a shoe company called Charleston Shoe Co. and their shoes are comfortable, made to be washed, and made of all rubber, but doesn’t look like rubber. Something to check out. They aren’t cheap, but very comfortable. I just bought a pair of wedges, and it comes with instructions on how to wash and wear.

Hi Deirdre, I was very interested in this particular video about footwear as I struggle to find truly comfortable shoes and sandals too. My recommendation is the buttery soft leather sandals by Bellissimo. My feet balloon in hot weather and these are heavenly to wear. Re cracked heels - ever since I’ve been showering daily using l’Occitane almond shower oil (with a ‘massage’ sponge) my feet have been fabulously soft - and everywhere else too 😂. X

Thanks Deidre.. question.. how do you get round the issue with sling backs stretching and the strap not holding thecshoe on please?

Hi Deidre - regarding your cracked heels - I recommend FLEXITOL HEEL BALM. It really works - I have been using it for 15 years and the awful cracks I had have never returned.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Oooo thank you so much for this recommendation. I've just found it on Amazon. XX

@elcehl

Ай бұрын

❤Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream for Sensitive skin in a Jar works fabulous. No cracked heels,esp. as a swimmer. It has ceramides, urea,no fragrance,etc.🌷

We love you lovely gal❤❤❤❤❤

I had the Skechers slipins and after a couple of months the padding in the heel completely wore away. My fave shoes are my Fitflop loafers which are ancient and my Birkenstock Arizonas.

Yes my feet were affected and terribly cracked with menopause until an influencer I think Shea recommended an electric foot scaler from Amazon!! It is fantastic and I no longer have this problem.

I’m a Gabor shoe fan Thank you for the Link I’m going to have a Browse x

I love Mephisto shoes & sandals for everyday use. They are so comfortable from the first time you put them on and they never need to be broken in like many shoes and sandals. I highly recommend Clarins foot beauty treatment cream for any type of foot dryness. I am amazed at how well it works and don’t like to be without it. I had a corn on the bottom of my foot which was removed and then I started to use the Clarins foot cream daily to ensure that the hardness never returned. It’s worked really well for two years.

@mariabarnes9197

Ай бұрын

Mephisto shoes, etc, do work quite well, especially for challenged feet.

Thank you for your interesting video. I have big a problem with sizing. I have always worn UK size 5, but since most shoe manufacturers now use continental size 38, these do not fit me as they are fractionally shorter heel to toe. Buying online is a problem as shoes must be tried on and sending them back is costly. Maybe I will try the brand you suggest, taking advantage of the discount.

Try putting castor oil on then cotton sox before be for cracked heels.

Love your videos, especially your classy style. A comment on the rough heals. I am 60, and I truly think I don’t have hard heals because I never walk barefoot, or wear a lot of open flats, like slides or flip flops. Mainly because it hurts my back a totally flat shoe. I do notice whenever I do wear an open heeled, flat shoe, my heels get harder, and that night after a shower, I will rub some cream on them and make sure the next day I’m wearing a sneaker, or some other closed shoe, after popping a Tylenol for my back that is. lol I have my son’s wedding in another 2wks, and I have open toe heels, and bought some wedge slip on shoes to swap out during the night, but I already know I will be hurting the next day. The price we pay for style. Keep your lovely attitude and style coming. Thank you.

As a recovering and older "shoe aholic" most of my shoes sadly do not work for me anymore. I now wear mostly slip on sneakers with an orthotic insert for my daily walks. Skechers and Vionic are two brands that have worked out well, but I am going to treat myself with a pair of the Vivaia. My husband and I are also starting to train for doing El Camino next year and your hiking boots look like something I could use. Great video.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Oh wow! I have a friend who walks the El Camino most years. You must be very fit! Xx

Love Vivia shoes!!!

All shoes are so pretty and certainly very practical... I love them all. Got some ideas for completing my shoe collection. PS the peach coloured sneakers are sweet... And I liked your way to praise them... 😂 (you know what I mean) Thanks a lot from Germany

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Hi Elisabeth. Thanks so much for commenting and I'm really pleased that my video has given you some ideas. XX

@elisabethlinz4256

Ай бұрын

@@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre you may find it funny, but I will show the vid to my son as well. The male equivalent of the hiking boots and the white sneakers could be useful for him as well.... (he owns such strange multicoloured pairs... :-))

@elcehl

Ай бұрын

Love Germany, lived there for three years, fabulous ❤️

@elisabethlinz4256

Ай бұрын

@@elcehlkind of you, I like to hear that! Unfortunately we are in trouble at the moment (politically). Will there be a way out?

Great video on comfy shoes. My heels used to be really cracked but my podologue has me using AKEILINE foot cream for extremely dry feet. My heels are soft as anything I am 76- Use Cream every day . Not sure if it is available outside France but brilliant product.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

That sounds like a wonderful product xx

Have you seen Butterfly Cashmere and Merino wool scarves?

I was thinking of buying Vivaia shoes, now with your discount it makes it a little easier.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

I’m so pleased to help. Xx

Eulactol is great for cracked heels, or trot off for a lovely pedicure 😃👍🏻

Thanks Deidre. You make some good points. I have bunions and chilblanes that swell my feet which are big to start. I might try Vivian

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Honestly, Vivaia shoes are incredible! XX

Liked the video a lot. Have troublesome feet...some good brand suggestions. Have had cracked heels for quite some time. Started putting moisturizing lotion on my heels after every shower. My heels are much better now.

When your feet are different sizes as mine are (Left is a 4, Right is a 2.5-3) it really restricts the type of shoes you can wear. My small foot would just slip out of a ballet flat and many slingbacks. However, I do love Moshulu shoes, they have such great colours and all leather. Their deck shoes are my summer favourites, when I'm not wearing my white trainers.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing xx

At five foot, 31/2 inches, and approaching 58 years old, I am still wearing heels, but mostly stick to wedges at this point. I’ve worn heels most of my adult life and find that flats are uncomfortable to my calves. This will probably change with time. I have also found that my heels have cracked a lot during menopause. What is with that?

I am in complete agreement with those hiking boots! They are a godsend! Mine came from L. L. Bean, are leather and heavily padded as yours are- they are wonderfully stable for my 72 year old ankles and certainly allow me those rejuvenating jaunts into the mountains with my dogs! BTW- I’d like to experience some fat pad atrophy elsewhere on my body. Great video!

I spend my summers up in the mountains, in my closet is hiking boots. Black cream, brown, and gray. I sometimes wear tennis shoes, but it’s so dirty here. Dirt roads and I walk my dogs all the time. forget wearing sandals unless you want your feet covered with dust.

Slip on sneakers, great

The best thing for cracked heels is magnesium, Epsom salt baths every day ❤xx

I love sling backs as I’m clumsy and trip a lot (dyspraxia)! They feel more secure. I’ve had some nasty falls while wearing flip flops or slides. If I do wear these they must have structure and be snug on my foot. Poor me! 😂

I have had multiple knee surgeries and I stand all day for my work and the only shoes that work for me are FitFlop. If I don’t wear these then my knees ache all night.

i have dry cracked feet too...i'm 53 ;) i wear oofos shoes instead of sneakers...i've found that most sneakers are about 1/4 inch too short for me...8 is slightly too short and 8 1/2 too big...i have wide feet so i only look at shoes in wide width...i've found some nice ones via Journee

❤

Hi, question about Vivaia shoes if they are made from plastic how can they keep your feet dry?

@mariabarnes9197

Ай бұрын

Moisture wicking properties to the shoe & insole.

I have loved your fashion advice, Deirdre but I'm going to have to take exception when it comes to the Vivaia shoes. I bought a pair for travel and sadly they were so painfully uncomfortable that I had to stop into a shoe store while wearing them and buy another pair of shoes. Maybe fine for a short stroll but definitely not good for a long day of sightseeing.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Oh nooooooooo. I'm so sorry to hear this, Denise. I'm surprised that you had this problem. What type of shoe was it? XX

@denisetopaz1598

Ай бұрын

@@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre It was a low block heel pump. I think it's the plastic material that made it so uncomfortable--it just doesn't conform to the foot.

@denisetopaz1598

Ай бұрын

I've had great success with Eileen Fisher shoes, and for a splurge the Arche shoes are heavenly.

@sophiesophie-io2bt

Ай бұрын

J’ai une paire de Vivaia à bout carré à cause de la forme de mes orteils!

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

@@denisetopaz1598 perhaps this style just didn’t suit the shape of your foot. Xx

I'm in South Africa and we don't seem to have an outlet here. I'm in Europe in July so just wondering if the discount code would still be valid then?

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Hi Diane. Yes, I think my discount code is ongoing. You''ll love the shoes. Have a great time in Europe. Which country/countries are you visiting? XX

@dianeandrews6764

Ай бұрын

​I'm visiting my daughter in Denmark and then we're spending a week with my son & family in Ireland. Lots of time to visit Mango too. So looking forward to it. ❤​@@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

You are such a sweetie, absolutely enjoyed the video. How did you know? Lol

Vivaia shoes are so lovely 🙂🧡

How are the Vivia shoes in terms of arch support? I have bunions, a narrow heel, and a wide toe box, but I also need good arch support, otherwise, I’ll end up with plantar fasciitis, a terrible heel pain 😢.

@mariabarnes9197

Ай бұрын

Try Calla shoes. They're out of the UK, but ship to the US, etc.

@KarenAidi

Ай бұрын

@@mariabarnes9197 thank you!

Your walks are much more important than going to the gym. Walking daily and briskly for 30-60 minutes is all one needs to maintain fitness and a healthy weight. It’s good to do some weight training, too, but there isn’t a gym around where I live that has parking, or is within walking distance, so I don’t sweat it!

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

I so agree with you, Kimberly. I also feel that there are so many benefits from walking in the fresh air too. XX

@betmo

Ай бұрын

strength training and walking are essential for maintaining mobility as we age

Mmmmm comfortable means frumpy, I am 57 always worn heels , I understand that some ladies have foot problems but come on keep young, men like heels too 😉x

Hello Deirdre, so do enjoy your videos. At 72 my feet are in good shape, not overly dry or cracked skin. You may try adding some weekly olive oil to your diet, could do the trick and isn't harmful. ;)

Try putting a thick layer of organic castor oil on your feet and wear sox overnight. You will be surprised how this will soften your feet and help them become so much smoother.

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! XX

I cannot wear sling back shoes,

My husband always said 'Comfort before style.' I would say 'Rubbish.' Now at 77 I agree with him.

So, we lose fat from our feet and put it on everywhere else. Oh Joy!

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Xxx

I hate shoes😪

@robertabray-enhus3198

Ай бұрын

So do I! I can go 3 seasons here barefoot,I wear sandals when necessary.

Oh no sweetie I’m in my downward point of menopause my doctor says my feet are fine never had any problems with them

@50FabulouswithMyFriendDeirdre

Ай бұрын

Wow, you're so lucky. Lots of love. XX

“Pointed toe” and “comfortable” and “block heel” are mutually exclusive. You’re obviously getting paid for pushing those.

Just watched your episode. Really enjoyed it and found it useful. I have now subscribed plus also ordered two pairs of shoes using your code. Looking forward to watching more episodes. 🙂 👟👟 🥿🥿