Mamas, any recommendations for shoes during pregnancy. Still rather early on in my first, and already I'm finding my shoes uncomfortable. My office requires professional attire, so any tips for formal, and casual shoes would be great.
I bought a pair of cheap loafers, 1 size larger than my usual size and in a wide width rather than normal width. They will do the trick for the time being, and I think the slip on nature, will help as bending becomes harder down the line.
I will def look at "profesional" looking crocs and sandals as the weather warms.
Thanks everyone.
I did well in my sue London flats. The real leather stretches out with you. Also, crocs ballerina flats were amazing out and about. And any aerosole boot or summer sandal felt good too! Good luck!
Oh I can relate! I wear wide normally, but could deal with a normal width before pregnancy. When I got pregnant, I went to a double wide! Sadly, there aren't that many options out there, but I highly recommend ordering online from shoe sites (you can google shoes and find tons). Many sites offer free returns or exchanges, so I went through tons to find some I liked. I also like the shoes or boots with elastic, open or adjustable straps, etc. Good luck! I tried everything to help reduce it, but I really think there isn't much that helps significantly. I liked Zappos, shoebuy, shoes.com, 6pm, etc. Stores don't really have anything.
if you are allowed to wear sandals I'd like to suggest finding a pair of nice comfy sandals. It's starting to warm up a little , well for at least when it does start to warm up you can wear them. You could also buy the wide size of the shoe if you don't already wear wide shoes. And when you have the chance, put your feet up, it will help cut down on the swelling.
I used ballet flats (a size bigger than my pre-pregnancy size) with inserts at work. They aren't as formal as heels, but given your situation I can't see why any boss would complain. Remember to drink lots of water and keep your feet up when possible to help reduce the swelling. I kept a box under my desk at work to prop my feet on when I was sitting.
You also might want to try compression stockings (knee highs) they can be found in pharmacy or uniform shops. Alot of nurses wear them because it helps prevent the ankle and feet from the swelling caused from standing all day. I also wore them when I was pregnant. They really help decrease swelling because they help increase circulation in the lower leg. As always, just check with your doctor first.
The problem is not your shoes, but the office you work for. Professional attire doesn't mean that you have to suffer just bec you are pregnant.
If your company has a human resource office i will try to speak to them and explain the situation.
I bought CROCS one size larger. Who knew I'd need to, but so glad I did!!! They have a "professional" style-not that you could get away with at an office but they are open in the front. They are easy to put on and off-I was pregnant in August and they were so helpful. I even wore them in the hospital and beyond. Make sure you elevate your feet daily as well to give you some relief. Good Luck!!
I bought sneakers with no back, which were great when I had a hard time bending over, and were supportive. My work was pretty cool about letting me wear sneakers with my suits, since I was having a lot of back pain, but I'm sure you could find nice professional looking shoes with no back and a good insole.
