Susan’s recent comment put me in mind to search out some of the best options for comfortable and supportive shoes for spring that don’t compromise on style, specifically flats with a bit of a wedge. Well, she asked, and I’m answering. Comfort and style is what we’re all about here at Shoeblog, after all. Here are some adorable and foot-soothing choices.

Aquatalia by Marvin K makes plenty of fun and supporting shoes that are often weather-proof, too. Check out the Wizzy in this pretty multi-tonal gold color. Metallics are in this spring. Jump on that trend with these business casual loafers.

I’ve talked about the Bazaar wedge from Natural Comfort before, and I still maintain that it’s a stylish and sleek shoe that will make your feet happy even at the end of the day.

The black is on sale for only $65 at heels.com and the teal and raspberry are still at Zappos.

If you feel like shelling out for a pair that are bound to bring style and support, and you don’t mind lifting up a bit more (only to 2″), then go for the Anyi Lu Soleil with its cute quilted wedge and Poron insole.

Or the sleek Anne from Nota Bene that I can tell you from personal experience is incredibly comfortable even at the end of a day of walking.

Looking to get your stylish support with a little less pull on the wallet? Try Aerosoles’ Printz Charming, which comes in a bunch of colors, including this pretty red and brown combo.

Or go trendily metallic with their Clean Slate in silver or gold.

There’s always Cole Haan’s line with Nike Air technology, which, this season, is offering the sleek and classically stylish Air Genie in black and ivory patent (ivory shown here) and this pretty brown metallic, too.

There are some options to get you started. Of course, spring has barely begun (at least, in my neck of the woods), and there are several glorious months ahead to find that Holy Grail of Footwear: the stylish and supportive shoe. They do exist!

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I’ve wanted to try a pair of Natural Comfort shoes ever since seeing this clever poster up around New York City.

Cute ad, cute shoes, and you know we’re all about comfort with our style here at Shoeblog.

So, I finally got my feet into a pair of the Ko boots (in black at Heels.com or in gray at Endless).

Mine are the black ones, and I’m a pleased puppy.  The patent leather and the overall silhouette is dressy enough to go to work, the metal studs are funky enough for cuffing up some jeans and heading out for a night on the town.  And the sole is a padded foam material that’s in all the Natural Comfort shoes.  Hence the comfort, right?

I’ve put my orthotics in these with no problems (just order them a little bigger), and I’m hitting the pavement pain-free.  One word to the potential buyer.  The circumference of the top of the boot is 11.5 inches, which is fairly wide, given that the boot shaft is only 9 inches high.  I’ve got smallish calves, and there’s a decent gap, which doesn’t bother me on this boot, but if you want this to be fitted around your calf, it’s probably better for those with larger calves.

Natural Comfort has some styles that don’t do it for me.  Some are still a bit too clunky or hippy-esque.  But there are also some that I think are gorgeous, chiefly among them the Bazaar wedge, which comes in a couple toned-down colors, but also two fun and flirty combinations involving teal and raspberry.

Oh, and see those fun linings peeking out in the Bazaar?   They’re in the Ko boots, too (and yes, those are little flecks of metallic gold in there).

I’m a sucker for a great lining (in clothes, too).  It’s like knowing you’ve got sexy matching underwear on even if no one but you is going to see it.  Instant mood lifter.  I had a pair of black boots once with a red leather lining.  I was pretty much the only one who knew it was there, but damn if it didn’t make me feel like a vixen every time I wore them.

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