Minimalist shoes for work
I've been thinking about buying a pair of minimalist shoes that I could wear to my office. While my work environment tends to be more on the casual side, I do not think my boss would be happy to see me walking around in my VFFs. Anyone have recommendations on minimalist shoes that would work in an office environment?
Sherri
-- sherrhod
I practically live in a pair of flat loafers I found on sale at Kmart last summer, like these. I also have a pair of thong sandals from Target that are pretty minimal.
I have a pair of thong sandals that I can get by with on some Fridays (as long as I'm not seeing customers). I generally wear a pair of loafers to work, but they do have a small heel. I'd like to do the Terra Plana Vivo Barefoot, but I can't see myself paying that much for shoes.
Sherri
-- sherrhod
Also, I tend to need wide width shoes. How do minimalist shoes like Terra Plana usually run?
Sherri
-- sherrhod
Jingas are your best bet for Minimalist shoes for work.
These cab be ordered from http://www.lovethoseshoes.com/ for only 5 dollars shipping from the UK. Jingas are from Brazil, but have no US distributor yet
These shoes are awesome and very minimal.
Here is another shoe called the Kigo for work.
http://www.lovethoseshoes.com/kigo-shel-grey-orange-trainer/
Thank you for the links and for the information. I remember seeing the Jingas reviewed recently. I want to pick up a pair of minimalist shoes for work. Now, to make the tough decision...which do I buy? I like the look of the Terra Planas. I think given how long I keep a pair of shoes, investing that much wouldn't be bad. I'll definitely be giving it some thought.
-- sherrhod
Just to toss out a non-sneakery idea, there's also something like Tom's shoes. They have a bit of cushioning in the sole, but it's pancake flat and incredibly light and thin. They are probably the most comfortable shoes I own...I bought them about a month ago and pretty much wear them nonstop if I have to wear shoes.
check out terraplana. They have a full line of minimulist shoes