Turns out I’m too old for this. And by this, I mean shoes that hurt, pinch, blister, and expect me to suffer just to look ‘put together.’ Somewhere along the way, we were taught that beauty requires discomfort. That if it hurts, it must be working. That we’re supposed to squeeze ourselves; our feet, our bodies, our confidence into something smaller to be worthy. But here’s the truth: I’m not too old. I’m just done. Done apologizing for choosing comfort. Done pretending pain is a badge of honor. Done dressing for who I used to be instead of the woman I am now. This body has carried me through decades of life raising kids, showing up, loving deeply, beating breast cancer, laughing hard, and learning who I am. It deserves respect. It deserves ease. And yes, it deserves cute shoes that don’t ruin my night. Aging didn’t take anything from me. It gave me confidence, clarity, and the courage to choose myself. So if that means supportive shoes, softer fabrics, and no tolerance for discomfort, then good because I’m worth it it. Here’s your reminder: you don’t have to hurt to be beautiful. Comfort looks really good on us and these shoes do too! Highest recommendation! We've linked all our most favorite comfy shoes! LTKMidsize LTKOver40