I am looking for supportive walking shoes for summer time. Something that will look good with capris and summer dresses but are supportive for obese women. I wear a larger size - 11W and I'm trying to walk between 10K-14K steps a day. I have successfully been hitting this goal daily for a couple of months but my knees and ankles are now aching because my shoes are breaking down and I'm not supported anymore. I'm good on full footed sneakers normal sneakers but need something a little nicer looking for shorter pants and dresses at work each day. I walk a LOT at work as part of my job. My ankles and legs swell significantly through the day and wearing full sneakers with my ankles hanging out because of lighter clothing looks horrible. It just draws attention to my hideous legs that are really huge even before the swelling.
I have had Ryka mary jane type sneaker with elastic straps that criss cross and have worked really well in the past. They are falling apart and no longer offer support. I have tried to replace them however they no longer make the style that I have been wearing. The new versions have ribbon/webbing like straps instead of the stretchy straps and they cut into my feet as they swell through the day - causing sores. This style does look fine with capris and dresses and doesn't draw undo attention to my feet/legs because they don't look out of place in the warmer weather so no one really notices. That's what I'm looking for - supportive but not out of place drawing attention. I have tried several different styles and keep returning them. Does anyone have any shoes that they love that are supportive yet summer wardrobe friendly? It's too soon for sandals around here and I'm often on mulch or gravel areas so don't want anything too open that will cause issues when something gets in and rubs.
I am open to any brand that will support a SMO woman with a wide toe box that looks decent with summer clothing and can stand up to lots of walking. Thanks for anyone who has any suggestions.