How comfortable should dress shoes feel?
As someone who’s really into sneakers, I’m struggling to figure out how comfortable dress shoes are supposed to feel.
I recently got a pair of chunky derbies, but the thick soles make them feel nothing like sneakers—they're heavy, almost like carrying an extra kilo on each foot. It feels like I’m standing on something stiff the entire time.
I also have a pair of loafers, which are a bit more comfortable since they’re lighter. However, they only feel good when I’m walking on smooth, nice floors. If I wear them to grab coffee or walk on pavements, I can feel every little stone underfoot, and that gets uncomfortable pretty quickly. But overall, they’re manageable.
Is this just how dress shoes are—something you endure for the sake of style? Or are they meant more for occasions where you’re not doing much walking, like arriving by taxi and just wearing them inside? I’d love to hear your thoughts—what’s your take on the comfort vs. purpose of dress shoes?
I recently got a pair of chunky derbies, but the thick soles make them feel nothing like sneakers—they're heavy, almost like carrying an extra kilo on each foot. It feels like I’m standing on something stiff the entire time.
I also have a pair of loafers, which are a bit more comfortable since they’re lighter. However, they only feel good when I’m walking on smooth, nice floors. If I wear them to grab coffee or walk on pavements, I can feel every little stone underfoot, and that gets uncomfortable pretty quickly. But overall, they’re manageable.
Is this just how dress shoes are—something you endure for the sake of style? Or are they meant more for occasions where you’re not doing much walking, like arriving by taxi and just wearing them inside? I’d love to hear your thoughts—what’s your take on the comfort vs. purpose of dress shoes?
