Most Comfortable Maternity Shoes

Business/Business-Casual Shoes

Chloe Thorn
Working all day while pregnant can me misery on your feet if you don't have the right type of shoe. There are many things you have to keep in mind when you're pregnant that may not always be accurate. When you are pregnant, you do want to wear shoes with at least a small arch, even if you have flat feet. This helps with support and not causing medical issues down the road. Softer is not always better for your feet while you are pregnant. The following is a list of shoes I found while I was pregnant that work for all-day wear for business or business-casual dress codes.

Clarks - If you have never worn a pair of Clark shoes, you are missing out. These shoes are made for support/comfort/class. They have a wide variety of tennis shoes, slip on clogs, and business like shoes in suede and leather. They are made and cut to fit perfectly for the size and they support your feet very well without over cushioning. They even carry sandals for the summer pregnancies that are very cute but still very comfortable. These can be purchased at a Clarks store or many department stores such as Dillards.

Birkenstock - These are no longer the standard leather sandals. They carry business shoes that are comfortable and still have the signature sole to help support and cradle the foot. You can purchase them online or many department stores now carry them. They do not carry heels but they do have stylish clogs and boots. They can be pricey but they last forever and your feet appreciate them when you are pregnant.

Naturalizer - These shoes are great for business or business casual work environments. They have flats of many different colors that are sexy and very trendy. They are also comfortable as Naturalizer is known for. The prices can be cheaper than Clarks and Birkenstocks and these tend more towards fashion forward and less homey. They also have sandals for summer and boots for winter which keeps you covered no matter the season. Naturalizer can usually be found at any shoe store like Shoe Carnival.

Born - These shoes were my favorites while I was pregnant. I worked 50 - 60 hour weeks and my feet were killing me until I found a pair of these shoes. I worked in an office and had to have on professional shoes and these were adorable and went great with an slacks or skirts. They carry all different sizes and every style shoe feels like it is hugging your feet. They have many style of flats in soft leather, patent leather, and cloth. These shoes will last you for years which is good because at eight dollars a pair they should. I have only found Born shoes at Dillards and Macy's thus far.

Kenneth Cole - If you want shoes that are the trendiest you can find while still being good to your feet Kenneth Cole seems to be the best. They have ballet slipper shoes, heels, flats, and boots. They also carry a wide size just in case your feet swell. They are very hip and come in so many colors, red, browns, even pink. These are great shoes if you are in a more formal business environment. They are also very easy to find any shoe store such as DSW or department stores will have this shoes. The pricing again is high but you are paying for great quality and sexy feet.

Josef Seibel - These are likely the most expensive out of this group of shoes however they will support your foot and make those long days seem shorter. The styles range from flirty to more conservative and they definitely would fit well for the business lunch or casual day depending. You can pay out of pocket up to 150.00 however the pair I owned lasted me 4 years and I wore them often. You can usually find these at department stores such as Dillards and Macy's. I have yet to see them in shoe store such as DSW or Shoe Carnival. They are worth a look though. Their design is very earthy with soft leather and suede.

Keep in mind while pregnant that keeping your feet supported really is very important and should give you the permission to spend more on shoes than you would normally. Not only will it make your feet feel better but it also will support your back which is crucial during pregnancy.

Published by Chloe Thorn

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