Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Ellen Christian
If you’re looking for shoes for a busy lifestyle, check out my thoughts on the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve found. See where you can find the Dansko Tabitha Boot and others.
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Shoes for a Busy Lifestyle
As far back as high school, I have always had a passion for shoes. I remember when I was 16 spending $160 of my own hard earned money on a gorgeous pair of grey leather boots with a 4″ heel that my Mom had refused to buy me.
I’m sure that her refusal was in part because 4″ wasn’t exactly a realistic height for a pair of boots for a 16 year old. I remember wearing them for the first day and my feet HURT so much by the end of the day.
Of course, I didn’t want my other to know she was actually right about those shoes so I continued to wear them.
My tastes in shoes have changed a lot from when I was 16. I may still sigh over a gorgeous pair of 4″ heels but there is no way they will ever be found in my closet again.
I do love the way those shoes look in the store but the memory of those 4″ heels reminds me to not make that mistake again.
Today, I need shoes for a busy lifestyle that are both stylish and comfortable. I spend a lot of time on my feet, running errands, shopping, standing in line, etc. I cannot do that in 4″ heels even on a good day.
Dansko shoes
Dansko has a wonderful selection of shoes that are both stylish and super comfortable. They were incorporated in 1990 and over the past 23 years have shown, what I think, is a fantastic commitment to giving back.
They work with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Canine Partners for Life, and Adopt a Highway (to name just a few). In 2009, they recycled 86% of their waste.
Dansko Tilda
I received a pair of the Tilda style shoes from Dansko. The Dansko Tilda have a custom cross-hatch stretch design across the top that keeps your foot comfortably in place. They are flexible enough to wear with dress pants, jeans or even a skirt.
Since I rarely wear skirts, I knew I would most often wear these shoes with pants or jeans. The Dansko Tilda has a slight heel (2 ” plus 1/2″ platform) that makes it dressy without being too dressy for jeans.
I love shoes that can be worn with a variety of different outfits. It has a leather upper and lining/polyurethane sole. The footbed is soft and supports my foot well making this an extremely comfortable pair of shoes even when I’m on my feet most of the day.
Dansko Tabitha
The Dansko Tabitha book is made of 100% leather. It is my go to pair of boots for casual, comfortable style. It’s a few years old, but last I saw, you could buy it here.
I have a number of different pairs of Dansko in my closet. They are my go to shoe when I travel because I know I will be on my feet all day. Most of the shoes I have from Dansko are the stapled clog style which I generally wear with my jeans.
That style really isn’t dressy enough to wear with slacks which is why I chose the Tilda this time. I love that it has just a bit more style because of the cross-hatch stretch design and the burnished black color means I can wear it with just about anything.
Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.
I’d like the Tandy
I love all kinds of clogs. If I have to pick just one, it would probably be the INGRID BLACK OILED
I can’t decide between Tamera and Tabitha.
I love the Tabitha boots in black.
I would love “Pippa”
I would choose the Tabitha boots!
I like the Tandy shoe.
I like the tandy
The Tilda shoes would be perfect for me to wear to work!
Fall is approaching and the Tabitha’s are the perfect shoe for jeans and sweater season 🙂
I love the Dansko Kassidy as winter is right around the corner and I have no winter boots.
BAKER BLACK NAPPA
I would LOVE the TAMARA CHOCOLATE BURNISHED FULL GRAIN I would wear them to work!
Since I am a nurse in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), I would choose the Tabitha style that would give me more ankle support.
I like the “Tilda” or “Tabitha”
Love the Tilda in brown.
i love the TAMARA BLACK BURNISHED FULL GRAIN 🙂
I love the TAMARA COGNAC, that the one I would choose.
The maryjanes or tilda are both so cute!
Ohhhh. I love the Tabitha boot in chocolate or black. What fun!
I think I might choose the Tilda Cordovan Burnished Full Grain.
Tamara Cognac Burnished Full Grain
I’d choose the Tilda Black Burnished Full Grain
The Dansko Sophie is lovely!
I would get the TAMARA COGNAC BURNISHED FULL GRAIN
I like the TAMARA CHOCOLATE BURNISHED FULL GRAIN.
I really want and need new shoes for autumn and winter that are in a burgundy color like the Cordovan ~ and usually I can’t resist Mary Janes (especially with a 2″ heel like the Tandy) but – in this case I think my most favorites are a tie between the Tamera and the Tilda styles.)
TILDA BLACK BURNISHED FULL GRAIN.
I think I would use the Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven quite a lot. I like that it cuts the cooking time down so much but is still a real oven. I use my microwave when I am in a hurry but don’t like using it for real meals. It’s ok for some jobs but I love a real oven.
I really like Ingrid! The buckle is very attractive!
I would get the Tabitha style…I need that extra ankle support.
I would choose the Tandy in Cognac! I love mary janes with tights…
I’d choose the Tamara Chocolate Burnished Full Grain
Tilda
Oh I really love the Tamara shoes! So cute and would be great to wear to work!
I like the tabitha boots
Such a hard choice! If i was lucky enough to win, I think I would choose the TILDA BLACK BURNISHED FULL GRAIN. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Tough choice between the tabitha and the tandy
I love the Tabitha shoes
Maybe the Bonnie
Bordeaux
I like the Tabitha in Black or chocolate 🙂
I really like the TABITHA CHOCOLATE BURNISHED FULL GRAIN boot! Looks so comfortable!
omg I love the Pixie ones
http://www.dansko.com/Womens/Footwear/Styles/Shoes/Pixie/Navy%20Thermoplastic%20Compound/
I would choose the Tabitha Black
I love the Tandy!
I really like the Tandy Black Burnished Full Grain!
I like the Tandy
Tabitha in black
I would choose the Tandy in burnished black.
I like the Tilda style
http://www.dansko.com/Womens/Footwear/View%20All/Bethany/Black%20Nappa/ Winter’s coming and these boots would be great! Gracias for the Giveaway. BB2U
Whoops! From that collection I’d choose the Tabitha. What can I say- I like boots! BB2U
I like the Tabitha Black Burnished Full Grain.
Elin Grey Suede – Sedona Collection (#4400242400)
Not entering the giveaway, but cute shoes! I like that they have a little bit of a heel, but not too much that I can’t handle it 🙂
i’d get the tilda shoes!
The Tabitha in Black are right up my alley! I really like how Dansko shoes can be dressed up or down. They really make an outfit!
I’d get the Tandy in Black!
I would pick the Tilda shoes/
I really like the Tandy Black Burnished Full Grain. Cute and sophisticated.
I would get the Tabitha boots!
I really like the Tandy. These look so comfy!
PROFESSIONAL ART PALETTE are so cute
I love the Tamara Chocolate Burnished Full Grain shoes. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
I like the Tabitha..it looks comfortable and the boot style is perfect. I prefer the brown to the black.
I like the Tabitha in chocolate.
I would choose Tilda!
I like Tamara
love the maryjanes!