e71465 Posted February 11, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi Ladies, I'm in my 50's and just want a comfortable shoe to wear on formal night. Not something that has a high heel and hard to walk in. Something cute but comfortable with a heel". I've been looking on line at shoes but can't find anything I like. I was wondering what you all thought of wearing a wedge heel with my cocktail dress? The shoe I'm interested in buy is a basic strappy black sandal. Advice please... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relaxedfun Posted February 11, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 11, 2020 these look fine. Buy 'em. be comfortable 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted February 11, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I like it, wouldn't worry about what you have on your feet. I've written in threads, I wear silky black or champagne palazzo pants plus flats now because I caught a heel in the hem of a skirt on the stairs, nearly fell. I don't worry about what is on my feet, usually black or beige flats. The tops I wear are dressy, not something I would wear on a smart casual night. Some might say not formal but looking around, middle of the road if I was concerned (I'm not). Wear shoes you are comfortable in, by all means. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 11, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2020 On formal nights, I have only seen men and women turned away when they were wearing flip flops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted February 11, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2020 agreed - for my wife - get some dressy designer kicks from Chuck Taylor - ultimate comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted February 11, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Those would be perfectly fine. I have terrible problems with my feet and I just ordered a pair of these ... while they are not exactly formal, they are comfortable and give me the arch support which is an absolute necessity for me. They have a little sparkle to them as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candy4040 Posted February 11, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I wear glittery flip flops and have never been turned away. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e71465 Posted February 11, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted February 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, voljeep said: agreed - for my wife - get some dressy designer kicks from Chuck Taylor - ultimate comfort I would do that BUT I promised my husband I would get something with a heel. He is 6'4" and I am 5'2" and he loves it when I wear heels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e71465 Posted February 11, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thank you everyone! I am all about comfort but I promised my husband I'd wear a heal. In trade he has to wear a bow tie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted February 11, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 11, 2020 e71465 - Seems like an even trade to me !😉 May I ask you where you found that wedge sandal? I am in my 60s and high heels are a mere memory for me ! These sandals may be a good choice for me also. TYIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted February 11, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 11, 2020 OP, if you do wear a true heal, just be careful on the 'marble' stairs in the Piazza/Atrium ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted February 11, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Sounds like you have a great plan. Some people when they travel have issues with swollen feet, getting a dress shoe on is nearly impossible. I've had to go in the dining room with Danskin ballerina slippers. I bring them along for long flights, after I twisted my ankle, couldn't get shoes on, so I wore slippers. And, yes, to the poster above, that is where I slipped, got my heel in my skirt, two men ahead of me, caught me. Don't even like to think about what would have happened if they weren't there. Edited February 11, 2020 by susancruzs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted February 11, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, nini said: On formal nights, I have only seen men and women turned away when they were wearing flip flops. They would only turn you away if you were barefoot...and then someone would have to look down and see your feet. I bring 2 pairs of shoes on a cruise: a pair of black "running" shoes and a pair of black sandals. I wear them with whatever (formal night or not). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaLibrarian Posted February 11, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 11, 2020 When it comes to shoes for formal night, I wear black flats. I don't do well with heels. I wear dressy clothes but fairly plain shoes. I've never gotten any negative comments and I've always been comfortable! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare grouchomarx Posted February 11, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, voljeep said: OP, if you do wear a true heal, just be careful on the 'marble' stairs in the Piazza/Atrium ... So true, you gotta hold on for dear life on those stairs in heels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e71465 Posted February 11, 2020 Author #16 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, MJSailors said: e71465 - Seems like an even trade to me !😉 May I ask you where you found that wedge sandal? I am in my 60s and high heels are a mere memory for me ! These sandals may be a good choice for me also. TYIA I ordered these on Amazon. They were only $37.50 and I have another pair almost like these and they are very, very comfortable!! You would think you're wearing some tennis shoes they are so comfortable!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted February 11, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thank you! I will check them out as I am doing some Amazon shopping soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e71465 Posted February 11, 2020 Author #18 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, MJSailors said: e71465 - Seems like an even trade to me !😉 May I ask you where you found that wedge sandal? I am in my 60s and high heels are a mere memory for me ! These sandals may be a good choice for me also. TYIAan Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H8XT116/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreham01 Posted February 11, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 11, 2020 To be quite honest, I wear a pair of black velvet slippers (mules) with a very small wedge. My feet swell up on a ship and no way could I wear a fancy shoe. Sometimes I have to resort to wearing a pair of silver flip flops. When I see people in agony wearing high heeled fancy sandals I give a sigh of relief that I do not have to wear those anymore. Have been known to cry if my feet hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e71465 Posted February 11, 2020 Author #20 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I refuse to wear shoes that hurt my feet! It's just NOT worth the pain and suffering and I doubt anyone is looking at whether or not my heels are cute or not!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rentlady Posted February 11, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Get them! I wear a shoe like this and love them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonialinnkeeper Posted February 11, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, e71465 said: Thank you everyone! I am all about comfort but I promised my husband I'd wear a heal. In trade he has to wear a bow tie! Sounds like the perfect trade off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TIME CRUISER Posted February 11, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, grouchomarx said: So true, you gotta hold on for dear life on those stairs in heels! It much safer to use the stairs by the elevators. I haven seen anyone fall yet but close to it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted February 12, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 12, 2020 4 hours ago, voljeep said: OP, if you do wear a true heal, just be careful on the 'marble' stairs in the Piazza/Atrium ... yes, be careful on that floor. The pair you show look just fine to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellgirl61 Posted February 12, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Last cruise, I wore black ballerina flats from J Crew. Very comfy and very cute. I will be wearing them on my cruises this year also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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