Sexy Shoes vs. Comfort…Avoid Foot Pain During Menopause!

Let’s face it…stylish shoes for baby boomer women haven't always been easy to find! Our bodies go through changes as we mature and approach midlife, and the same goes for our feet. Suddenly the high heels and the platforms just aren’t cutting it. You’ve become a fashionable fifty-something...comfortable in your own skin, happy with who you are, and have decided the “Beauty is pain” mantra you touted in your 20’ is - well - ridiculous!Enter…granny flats? No, it’s not time yet for the comfortable flat shoes your grandma wore (unless you like them of course!). Some women experience foot pain during menopause, but fortunately, there’s plenty of stylish footwear for women in their fifties that is comfortable! See what the most popular baby boomer super models are wearing...you may be surprised!

How to choose the right footwear for you? A few simple guidelines:

• Stiletto heels: Not only may these begin to appear out of place for women in midlife, but the comfort level just isn’t there. ..these are pretty bad for your feet! The good news is there are endless shoe styles in lower heels, pumps and flats that ensure you’ll find great styles, colors, and price ranges.

• Wide feet: Unfortunately it’s true, feet can widen as we age. Don’t be afraid to try the wide sizes…particularly if you buy online you can find wider shoes in some of the most lovely styles.

• Bunions, corns or calluses: Take yoru time when choosing shoes for bunions and corns. Take your time in the shoe store…stand up, walk around, try on shoes that are flexible and conform to your foot. Avoid patent leather, unforgiving synthetics and heavy leather with seams that cross those areas! Even though the rest of the shoe may feel fine when you put them on at first, that type of pressure on those areas will hobble you before lunchtime!

• Swollen Feet: Shoes that lace and can be relaxed, slip-ons, and comfortable boots like Uggs.

Take advantage of the seasons! There are so many elegant and dressy sandals and flats on the market for summer in large and wide sizes. Suede is always in for winter, and Uggs have made millions of women happy by becoming the great equalizer…they work for everyone!

Whether your style is sporty, practical, executive or understated elegance, online shoe shopping makes it easy to find the right shoes! Find makeup tips, skin care tips and information on what other women have done to be a fashionable fifty-something!