What Are The Best Kinds Of Shoes For A Busy Mom To Have?

What Are The Best Kinds Of Shoes For A Busy Mom To Have?

Mom wear. Thankfully, the awful stereotypes that follow moms are almost all behind us. While mom jeans used to be “uncool” and unfashionable, these days, their shape is one of the best-selling shapes around. Mom vans have gotten an upgrade from just practical to practical and cute, mom hair is whatever a mom wants it to be rather than a short, blonde, hair sprayed nest, and mom shoes are everything from the highest, pointiest heels to chunky boots to a cute pair of Sketchers shoes. Mom fashion is no longer drab and basic; moms have embraced their gorgeous bodies and their own personal tastes and stepped up their fashion game in the 2020s!

All of this said, some shoes are way more practical than others if you have a busy life as a mom. While donning your sky-high heels, if you’re heading to the office or out to dinner with the girls might be a great idea; if you’re going to be doing the school run and grabbing groceries, they may not be the best call. We’ve got the down-low on the best selection of shoe styles for crazy busy moms to have at their disposal; read on for the details!

• The Trainer

We aren’t talking about some super cheap chain store trainer here either. We mean a sports shoe designed explicitly with athletic movement in mind! There’s a time and place to wear trainers, and that’s when you’re training. Keep these sports shoes in reserve only for those times when you hit the gym or go for a run to minimise wear and tear on what is often a costly pair of shoes.

When you’re choosing a pair of women’s badminton shoes or trainers, go to a reputable sports store with well-trained staff who know the properties of the different shoes and what foot type and sport type they are best for. Don’t rush into buying a pair; wait for the perfect pair for your needs.

• The Sneaker

The ultimate weapon in the busy mom’s arsenal is the sneaker. While trainers should be worn only when you’re actually training, women sneakers are the ultimate comfort shoe that you can wear when you’re running errands, when you’re heading to work (job dependant of course), while you’re grabbing some groceries, picking your other half up from a lads night out or ferrying the family from place to place. A good sneaker has a colour palette that is neutral enough to go with most of what you own. A good sneaker is well made, supportive, and above all, COMFORTABLE. This is probably the pair of shoes, apart from your trainers, that will work the hardest of all the shoes in your wardrobe, so don’t skimp on them.

• The Mule

Mules are built for comfort AND style. When a sneaker is too casual, but a heel will make the whole look a little too fancy, a mule is the perfect middle ground. You can opt for a heel or a flat, but we say that a flat (or a minimal heel) is likely to be the most useful. There are a few options in terms of the shape you can select: the most common and easy to find is a pointed toe. This shape can really elevate an outfit without taking it too far over the top, where a rounded toe might be a little too informal.

• The Ankle Boot

The ankle boot has a similar function to the mule in that it is a little less formal than heels but a little more formal than sneakers. Whether you decide to opt for a low heel or a high heel will obviously impact the places or events that the boot can be worn to, the same goes for the shape and the print or colour of the boot. We recommend a boot that’s in a neutral colour and will go well with most of your wardrobe.

• The Sandal

This is a must, especially in the summer when the family wants to be out and about as much as possible. Since sandals are “on the go” shoes and generally flat, we advise getting an option that has a soft inner to absorb some of the impacts that would otherwise go straight through your ankle. Sandals are another shoe where it’s wise to try on as many pairs as you need to to find the right fit. Remember that if your sandals are strappy, it might take a little bit of time to wear them in before they’re entirely comfortable.

Wrap Up

If you’re a busy mom and you have these shoes ready and waiting to be called into action, you’ll never be unprepared for any event, whether it’s an early morning coffee run, a weekend soccer game, or a surprise brunch!

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