Fashionable low boots for problem feet

[dirty ethel rackham]

I've been following @Storygirl's post about warm boots (which I need - my trusty hiking boots of 30 years bit the dust last year.)  But I also need something to wear with jeans or dressier pants and still be able to wear my comfy wool socks in the winter.  Due to my reconstructed ankle, I need either flat or very low heel with lots of arch support and structure.  But I also need it to be comfortable to stand or walk in so I don't need to pull out my sneakers or trail runners.  I tried getting a bootie from Vionics a few years ago, but they just weren't comfortable.  I don't get out much in public so I'm not sure what is fashionable anymore.  I haven't embraced the "mom jean" trend.  Any suggestions?  I'm OK with spending more for a quality boot that works for me.  Also, easy-on/easy off would be a bonus.  

[Carol in Cal.]

Anything from The Walking Company would fit your description.

I don’t have any of their boots but their pumps and sandals have an astounding amount of support despite being on the flimsy side by design, so I imagine their boots are awesome.

[MEmama]

Something like this?

https://www.orthofeet.com/products/siena-non-slip-black

I just bought a similar pair of their shoes to replace my worn out house shoes. My difficult, always in pain feet are quite happy in them, even if I wear them all day. Bonus they are warm.

[history-fan]

Birkenstock has many styles of boots.

red wing shoes has cute women’s boots- some are expensive.

Edited November 14, 2021 by history-fan

[Harriet Vane]

My current favorite for my high-maintenance feet is Naot. Pricey but super-high-quality, supportive, and lasts forever. And cute. 

[history-fan]

57 minutes ago, Harriet Vane said:

My current favorite for my high-maintenance feet is Naot

These are really cute.

[history-fan]

While I was looking at Noat, which I had never heard of but so cute I saw Alegria brand and they have cute boots too. 

[Carol in Cal.]

I do have a pair of low heeled Bjorn booties that have arch support and a nice wide toe box that you might like.  But I think the Abeo ones from the Walking Company have heavier arch support generally than Bjorn.  

[Faith-manor]

Propet makes a cute black walking bootie in wide with zipper on the side but laces up. I bought a pair and wore them today with super fluffy, thick fleece socks. My bad ankle (not rebuilt) but I have bad soft tissue damage so ever present, significant swelling. I was very comfortable and my feet were warm. It was about 38 degrees and I was outside for a good bit. They looked really cute with my jeans. I don't think my feet would have been warm for that long if standing in snow, and temps below 30. But, they served their purpose today and I like them.

ETA: I have bunions as well. The proper toe box is wide enough for those if I order a wide or extra wide.

Edited November 14, 2021 by Faith-manor

[lmrich]

11 hours ago, history-fan said:

While I was looking at Noat, which I had never heard of but so cute I saw Alegria brand and they have cute boots too. 

Alegria tends to run wide and Noat a bit on the narrow side so be sure to try them on. I have a narrow foot so Noat works better for me. 

[Pam in CT]

I live in boots & pants & cardigans & scarves from October through March; that is my cool-weather uniform, with endless variations up and down depending on fancy-factor.

You've gotten a lot of good casual suggestions already; for the upward end of the fancy scale I'd suggest something like this

https://www.merrell.com/US/en/andover-bluff-waterproof/40984W.html?dwvar_40984W_color=J17484#cgid=women-footwear-boots&prefn1=isOnSale&prefv1=false&start=1

which I would wear both with fancier pants and with tights & a dress when forced to wear a dress in wintertime.  I've had good experiences with a range of Merrell stuff, from hiking boots to sandals to stuff like the link.