For a long time this, right here, was my favorite moment of the day. Standing in the parking garage at my job when I’d kick off my heels and throw on the pair of flip flops in my car for the drive home. I mean, SWEET JESUS, I know you know this feeling. Garrett is always giving me a hard time about wearing uncomfortable shoes, and I always say back, “Baby it hurts to be beautiful.” But you guys, WHAT IF IT DIDN’T? I’m sort of at this crossroads in my style life. I love looking and feeling cute and on-trend and like I am taking care of myself, but I am also 100% OVER walking around in shoes that bring me more excitement when I take them off, you know? Looking for the right
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When I got an email from BlogHer at the end of a long work day asking if I was interested in a campaign opportunity with Clarks I took a long deep breath. Because the truth was, HELL YES I was interested. Comfortable, quality well-made shoes sounded AWESOME. But then, honestly, I had a moment where I was like, “Wait a minute, am I turning into an old lady? SAY IT ISN’T SO!” So of course, I took to the internet to do some research. I hopped over to
Zappos and was actually very surprised by what I saw: Yes, shoes that were well made and crafted with comfort in mind. But also beautiful, stylish shoes for someone who is NOT an old lady. I rejoiced right there in my car! 🙂
Clockwise from top:
Valley Moon //
Purity Snow //
Sapphire Stel Immediately I knew I wanted to participate. Because stylish ladies of the world, HEAR THIS: you can totally have both gorgeous AND super comfortable shoes. It can be done! And no one will be the wiser. Clarks sent me a few pairs of shoes to review and honestly they have really worked well into my wardrobe.
Wessex Azure I wore the booties they sent me the other day and all day long people kept complimenting me. Each time I felt the need to lean over to whisper “You’ll never guess where they are from…” Every single lady I spoke to was shocked to hear they were from Clarks, but I think the secret is getting out. And the best part? At the end of the day, I didn’t even look for my flip flops!
The Giveaway!
You can call (800) 927-7671 or go to the Zappos site to purchase your own Clarks! But Zappos and Clarks have teamed up to offer one lucky winner a $100 Zappos Gift Card! For a chance to win, tell me in the comments below:
“What comes first when you’re buying shoes? Style or comfort?”
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Clarks are AWESOME! I am not a heel person and even some flats leave me with blisters. But I’ve never been let down by a purchase from Clarks.
Style makes me pick up a shoe, but I won’t buy it if it isn’t comfortable!
Standing for 30 years has made me a comfort person.
I always go with comfort and I love Clark’s! They are the best!
Bunions, high arches and a bum knee, means comfort comes first. But, I just discovered Clarks too – and hey, lookie there, I can have both!
You know I once thought style, but definitely comfort. I had these gorgeous pink pumps with a killer heel and they were definitely killer. I wore them one day and am looking for a new owner… Anyone interested? 🙂
Comfort first!!! Life is too short to be uncomfortable 🙂
Also just caught up on your last few posts, so sorry to hear about Buster, glad he is ok!
Comfort, for sure.
COMFORT! Always.
I don’t mind being uncomfortable at work, but wrangling kids in the AM in and out the car or at the end of the day when I’m tired means that I kind of choose a hybrid of comfie/cute/high heel pain. A tall wedge or a stacked heel or at least SOMETHING that keeps me from wanting to whack my legs off at night.
I wish the answer were style, because I so want to be stylish and cute. But when my feet hurt I cannot function, so it’s comfort all the way. But those shoes look like they could be comfortable and cute!
I’m a comfort person all the way. Clarks make me so happy!
I am all about comfort but with a quirky style, which fits well with Clarks.
I absolutely won’t buy a pair of shoes unless they are cute AND comfortable.
Sigh, it is comfort for me. I always love the look of stylish shoes but I’m at the point that I know I won’t actually wear them. These clarks look super cute! BTW, love when you do style posts!
The Clark shoes are adorable – I love the little booties!
Comfort, always comfort. Which is why most of my shoes are Danskos. I’ve been getting really sick of their clunky non-style lately, so I’ve been trying to find some cuter comfortable shoes.
So…I don’t really have an answer to this question because I go for BOTH. I only buy a shoe if it’s cute AND I can actually wear it all day walking around my office, walking up and down multiple flights of stairs and maybe a quick trip to the mall at lunch. =)
Honestly, cute always catches my eye first…but as I get older, I have to pay attention to comfort too. The black/white mary janes in the 2nd photo look like a perfect combination of both…
Cute catches my eye, comfort gets me to buy! Love those booties!!
Style! As a member of the Big Foot Club it is difficult to find cute, stylish shoes.
I love stylish shoes but my feet are wide and flat so comfort and fit wins every time!
Wow! I’m very frequently in the “why did I do this to myself, but they’re just sooooo cute” place so I was excited to see this post. And I’m also so surprised but how modern & stylish these are – I’m definitely going to have to try a pair!
After years of choosing style, I’m now firmly in the comfort zone.
I’m a comfort person.
Comfort for sure!
I buy shoes for style, mostly. They can hurt, but I will suffer through it to look nice.
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
Gurl, it’s all about the comfort. I’m on my feet 10 hours a day at work and the last thing I want to do is have my tootsies hurt when I’m done. I love Zappos and actually ordered 2 new pairs of shoes from there for work — Earthies! And Clarks. And they are cute and comfy. Im so over heels!
Style for sure!
tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/385113158219624448
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Since I spend an embarrassing amount of time barefoot, I would say comfort for sure.
Sadly – comfort. As a mom and dog owner, I spend most of the time not at work chasing 1 or the other. I spent the 1st 20 yrs of my life in cute pumps and the last 20 in flats and crocs…
Cute! As a mother of three with my youngest being 16 months, comfort comes first.
I will always go for comfort first. I have to think it’s cute though or I will never wear them!
I always choose style but then they have to at least be somewhat comfortable!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Wild4Wednesdays/status/385132716473065472
Totally comfort. Like you, I keep flip-flops in the car for when I leave work!!
Hopefully both, but comfort is more important to me these days,
I guess it depends on how long I’m going to be on my feet for! If I’m going out to dinner with the hubby, and I know I won’t be walking around much, then I got for the heels that might not be as comfortable but are smoking hot! However, in my day to day, I try to combine the two. Some days I feel feisty and wear a boot with a higher heel, and then follow it up with a flat the next day. I love my shoes – every single pair!
I’m a teacher, so comfort for me! I own a pair of clunky and ugly but very comfortable clogs, but I’m only 24 so I wish that ugly shoe-dom didn’t have to creep up so fast. I LOVE those Clarks!!
comfort! I work at a stand-up desk all day!
Comfort! I <3 my Clark's shoes, I have like 5 or 6 pairs and they are the only heels I will wear! I also love their flats and slip on tennis shoes.
Comfort, almost always.
Comfort usually!
I go for comfort, but the shoes still have to look nice!
Comfort all the way! Love zappos and clarks 🙂
Usually comfort comes first but I really can’t have one without the other!
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/385207512233816064
Oooh, probably comfort–although sometimes I have to earn it via breaking them in, as with my beloved and super comfortable Doc Marten’s.
I had the same thought about Clark’s but those ARE cute. I go comfort then looks
Comfort! I sometimes pretend its style, but who am I kidding? I stand for hours on marble floors! It has to be comfort!
Clark’s are awesome! They look great and feel great too! I wore them for an 18 hour day, luckily they don’t happen often, but my feet didn’t hurt until the end.
Oh definitely comfort, but it’s nice when comfort meets style somewhere in the middle, right? I am LOVING those Sapphire Stels — totally sexy with a vintage classic feel (or what I like to call “Foxy Grandma” shoes).
Comfort for sure first because I have to wear the shoes 8-10 hours but luckily with Clarks they are stylish too!
comfort with a bit of style thrown in!
I’m not a very stylish person, so I have to say that comfort comes first.
Style is nice, but comfort is essential!
I look at style first and buy if they’re comfortable.
Style is first, but need to be comfortable to buy.
It used to be a combo of style and comfort but I’m 6 months pregnant and comfort has become way more important!
I love the booties! Style comes first but I will always regret a purchase if they are not comfortable!
Comfort comes first for me because if they are not comfortable I will not wear them. I like to do a lot of walking, so style comes in second.
I look for style
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/385421535030177792
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https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/385422072471511042
LOVE the cute options! I used to do heels, but the boyfriend is my height and I use that as an excuse to wear flats and be comfortable! Although, I usually buy really beautiful, but terribly uncomfortable (and expensive) flats. So clearly, I need to work on that.
Comfort comes first
I occasionally choose style over comfort but always end up regretting it!
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/385436784055705600
Comfort is my priority!
Comfort comes first! I’m a busy mom, I’m on my feet a lot and it’s a must!
Comfort always comes first for me because I spend a lot of time on my feet with my children and I want to enjoy those moments and not be in pain.
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/385497644463685633
I love Clarks, I have been buying them for years. I could always use a new pair. Thanks for the chance to win. Love your blog!
Either/I-ther?! When it comes to shoes, my mantra is, if it fits… hahaha. Life is short, buy the shoes!
Before I became a mommy, I would have definitely said “style”! But now I would say “comfort”. Style is still important though!
For me, comfort comes first! I need to be able to walk in them. 🙂
tweeted! https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/385561988899667969
correct tweet: https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/385608301569789952
I have 2 pairs of Clarks wedges & they are delightful!
I weigh style and comfort evenly. I want it all. 😉
Comfort comes first for me! I wish I could say style (and it does play a huge roll), but chasing twin toddlers and a preschooler around all day? It has to be comfortable and good for my feet!
Working on a large university campus requires me to go with comfort first. But stylish and comfortable is a dream come true. Clarks fit that bill along with a few other brands (Tsubo & Jambu come to mind).
Comfort always.
Comfort! Always! I tend to wear the Merrell barefoot flats to work, but I would love to find comfy shoes that are a little more dressy for meetings and presentations.
Comfort first. But I do prefer that they are cute.
style!
Comfort is my first consideration. Still I haven’t found that I can’t have something stylish too as long as the heel isn’t too high.
Love the giveaway and love the booties!! Usually I’m searching for a particular look and I narrow the choices down by comfort- you’ll see me feeling the stiffness of all the shoes in a shop to find the ones that won’t tear up the back of my heels!
Comfort is usually #1. Actually, boots usually are. 🙂
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I posted a tweet too : https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/385968871527555072
def comfort!!!
https://twitter.com/BTHM1/status/386019364220043264
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2nd entry
Comfort! I have always been an old lady.
Count me in with the shoe snobs, but looks like I can have fashion and comfort after all…I’m so thankful that a friend gave me a pair of Clark’s slip ons that she said didn’t work for her. On the first wearing, the small wedge heel felt sort of “gel-like”, so that’s probably why she passed them on to me. On my second wearing, I adjusted the Velcro straps and wore them shopping. After about three hours, I gasped when I realized my feet didn’t hurt -not even a little bit! Now since it is fall, I must begin to wear closed in shoes once again…they will be Clark’s…
Comfort is the best! Even if I don’t win the sweepstakes, there will soon be some cute new wedges in my closet. Thanks, Holly for the suggestion!
tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/386213797339209728
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Definitely comfort. Life is too short to have uncomfortable shoes.
Comfort, of course! I’m not much of a style or fashion- follower and I like my shoes to “get the job done” by being comfortable enough to walk everywhere I want to.
I tweeted about the promotion here:
https://twitter.com/LifesDeepColors/status/386306797075574784
I have to go with comfort! Somewhere around 30, cute but uncomfortable just became impossible 😉
Comfort and style BOTH! I’m glad to see there are so many more options that look good and don’t make you cry from pain.
Comfort for sure!
Style makes me pick up a shoe and try it on but I won’t buy it if it isn’t comfortable.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/386647524418670594
Both style and comfort are equally important to me when it comes to shoes. I look for style first however I would not get it if it is not comfortable.
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-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/386705189362610176
i definitely go for Comfort! Clarks are the best!
i posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/386849278880014338
Comfort comes in ahead of style for me.
https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/386885156981579776
Comfort ALL THE WAY. I mean, I do CARE what they look like, but not more than I care if my feet hurt. EVER.
Used to be style, but now that I’m a SAHM mom of 2, I pretty much always chose comfort
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Style for out on the town, comfort for everyday!
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I vacilate wildly between choosing shoes for comfort and choosing shoes for style. Right now I’m on a style kick. But my tootsies are telling me it might be time to swing in the other direction!
I already bought one pair of Clark’s after reading your blog, I’d love to win the black pair!
Comfort!!
I think it depends on the occasion. But, usually comfort has to come first for me. And I always search for both in my shoes!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/387758198096027648
Comfort.
Comfort- always!
comfort!!!
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/388091042945191936
The style will make me pick up a shoe but if it’s not comfortable I will not wear it. So comfort comes first.
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https://twitter.com/jerseygirl137/status/388346202544041984
Comfort, definitely. Every time I buy shoes just because they are cute I NEVER end up wearing them.
i love to have a mix of both
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/389149889902297088
comfort comes first.
Style comes first.
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style first but comfort always wins
tvollowitz at aol dot com
Comfort is the most important to me.
Thanks so much.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/389528269105553408
Thanks so much.
I think comfort is the most important factor when buying shoes.
Comfort always comes first!
Well, I certainly stop and look at a shoe because it’s cute, but if it’s uncomfortable, I won’t buy it.
style comes first
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https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/389566432779829248
comfort
Style is very important. I won’t wear shoes that don’t look good, but I won’t let them hurt my feet either.
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https://twitter.com/clc408/status/389728872708583424
I have to find a balance between style and comfort. But if I had to choose I would go with comfort.
When my feet are comfortable the rest of me follows along. So comfort is first with me ..
comfort is most important to me
Comfort! I refer to reviews that say shoes are comfortable or I don’t even buy.
I also have to thank Zappos for allowing me to process an exchange last week on the “comfortable” shoes that actually ripped off the back of both of my feet. Literally. Three times. Got a real pair of comfortable shoes and can’t be happier!
Also, Clarks are amazing and I have the most comfortable shoes from them. They can’t be purchased ever again (as the style is discontinued) so I hope my shoes last forever!
Comfort is more important to me.
Comfort definitely comes first.
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I am old, errr, I mean WISE, enough to know that comfort is the way to go!
style
i think style comes first for me, because sometimes you’re not able to tell right away whether a shoe will be comfortable, but if I am able to tell during the try on, I won’t buy overly uncomfortable shoes
Comfort!! I am only in the past few years remembering that, hey, I am still a youngish lady and should be considering style almost as much! Luckily, I already knew about the magic of Clarks cute AND comfy shoes, and that has made balancing the two so much easier!
Comfort should come first. No sense torturing yourself for style
Style will definitely make me look at a shoe, but if they aren’t comfortable, then I put them back. After a formal in college where I chose style over comfort and could barely walk the next day I have decided it’s not worth it.
Comfort! I can’t wear uncomfy shoes no matter how cute they are!
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Style
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I base my shoe purchases on comofort. Thank you!
Style! I’m lucky most of my favorite shoes are pretty comfy.
comfort! i stand for 8 hours for work need comfy shoes.
I am all for comfort first! Clarks are a very comfortable shoe and they are looking more fashion forward these days. Already have an eye on a new pair.
I always choose comfort
Comfort for sure, it doesn’t matter if they’re cute if they’re not comfy! 🙂
comfort over style here!
https://twitter.com/scg00387/status/391774488485842944
Comfort comes first. I live in sandals or tennies!
smchester at gmail dot com
comfort. If a shoe pinches or rubs I just won’t wear them
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https://twitter.com/MelindaJoy926/status/391938695713927168
comfort
Style and comfort to me are equal to me. I cannot have one without the other.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Comfort and style equally!! thanks! jannajanna@hotmail.com
Style—I love the look of an awesome pair of shoes.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/392193246811525120
If I really like a shoe, I pick style. And then later regret the uncomfortable shoe collection that seems to be multiplying on my bedroom floor. :/
comfort first
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Comfort comes first for me, but I try really hard to buy cute, comfortable shoes! Love the riding boots by Clark!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!! 🙂 kmassman gmail
Comfort first every time!
comfort before style for my feet
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unfortunately for me its style !:)
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https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/393470913892474880
comfort wins out.
my tweet – https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/393472042952962048
Style first! It has to catch my eye! but comfort is obviously important too!
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https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/393523368982364160
comfort. i stand all day for work i need comfy
https://twitter.com/pinoysugarplum/status/393543773440864256
Comfort comes first, but I would love to have both!
The shoes have to be comfortable first. If not, that’s a dealbreaker.
I love that the websites are always stocked with size 11s!! 🙂
Comfort for sure!
Comfort – I suffer from Plantar Fasciatis in both heels – so comfort unfortunately means an elevated heel – so while it might not look comfortable – flats are a no-no for me!
I ALWAYS go with comfort first. I get so sad when my most beloved pair of comfort shoes need to be replaced. 🙁
Ok, I never win, but i can’t win if I don’t enter, right? 🙂
I have really weird feet, so I have to look for comfort first, but have always been disappointed in the style of comfortable shoes. Would love a chance to be able to buy some of Clarks’ new comfortable, yet cute styles!! 🙂
I could use some comfy shoes, for sure.
I got sick of sore aching feet so now I go for comfort first but style is a close second! Have to be cute and comfy!
I totally go for comfort over style. A pair of shoes can be the cutest shoes I’ve ever seen, but if I put them on and they hurt? Nope. Sorry, back on the shelf you go.
I was just browsing Clarks on Zappos when I saw your note on Twitter–serendipity!
Ohhh ZAPPOS! They’re the best.
For me, it’s comfort over style. I usually look for a specific shoe I have in mind, but make the ultimate choice based on comfort. I have definitely passed up the EXACT shoe I had in mind in favor of one that wasn’t quuuuuite it, but was comfortable and close enough. If it’s not comfortable, I know I won’t wear it. Period.
Style, of course 😉
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Comfort! I would like to be able to walk in the shoes.
Comfort takes priority! Clarks does a great job of making stylish shoes comfortable!
As I get older, comfort comes first.
Comfort always!
Comfort! I have finicky feet.
I choose comfort.
Depends on what I am wearing the shoe for. Comfort for normal day to day. But for special occasions I may sacrifice comfort for style.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/MrsHarriett/status/395730240590184448
My Tweet: https://twitter.com/MrsHarriett/status/395730240590184448
I like comfort first then style
comfort
Comfort comes first for me.
Comfort comes first for me.
Style comes first. I will not try on a shoe if it does not catch my eye. But if it feels too uncomfortable I will not buy it.
Comfort comes first as I am on my feet a lot during the day.
Comfort comes first for me, but they have to be stylish as well. Thanks!
Comfort comes first but I love finding a shoe that offers both comfort and style.
I love pretty shoes but comfort is most important for me 🙂
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https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/395907791623188480
i look at style first but i have to like the feel of them too pryfamily5@gmail.com
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I work on my feet all day so a comfortable shoe that can make my feet feel good is most important to me when at home or out.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
I Tweeted; https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/395930439614865409
Style comes first!
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https://twitter.com/aes529/status/395944695898972160
Comfort has to come first. Why spend money on something that I won’t wear if it hurts my feet.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/395950807931047936
Comfort comes first for me when I am buying shoes. I love cute shoes but I have to be comfortable or I will not wear them.
I am on my feet all day so comfort for sure!!
comfort comes first for me.
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/395985368090017792
comfort comes first
Comfort.
Comfort is always most important for me.