Having the energy to teach all day means you can’t be plagued by pinched toes or tired soles. You need to be quick on your feet and you need to be able to illustrate your personal style at the same time. You could be classically elegant or perhaps a bit modern and funky – but either way you need durable, well made shoes that can keep up with your students and keep your feet comfortable and happy throughout any kind of day.

Likewise, we know that all teachers out there are on a budget – but I recommend considering a wise investment in a high quality comfort shoe that will last throughout the fall, winter and spring over buying ill fitting discount shoes in higher quantity. To that end, we’ve made some smart and truly well made shoes for our fabulous lady teachers.

You may not have heard of Naot, but as soon as you slip into these shoes, you’ll never forget them. This is a shoe brand that is all about combining comfort and classic fashion – with a little edge of modern design. Here we have the Naot Kirei, a lovely flat, Mary Jane style that is classic but updated with contrasting textures and detailed stitching.

The strap is adjustable Velcro for maximum comfort and fit and the suede footbed is made with latex and cork for maximum shock absorption and all day comfort. This footbed is also removable so if you have a custom orthotic or preferred footbed, it can seamlessly fit into the well constructed, stylish and durable Naot shoe.

Next up, we pull from one of our favorite brands here at Planet Shoes, Clarks. Clarks has an eye for classic silhouettes and beautiful, high quality materials and the Clarks Timeless is timeless indeed. They also have the benefit of decades of shoe making which has led them to incorporate some excellent comfort technology in the brand.

This means you get a simple, elegant style that you can pair with almost any outfit and your feet will thank you for the active air insole system that absorbs shock and cushions your soles. The shoe is flexible, supple and simply accented with contrast stitching and a low, stable heel. If you need an every day shoe and you like simple, clean lines, Clarks is a great brand for you and the Clarks Timeless will serve your needs beautifully.

If you prefer a sturdier shoe, or something that will easily work with trousers and jeans and can move indoor and outdoor with no worries, you may consider the SpringStep Vicky. This is a modified slip on – really like a Moc, with a zipper enclosure on the soft leather upper.

Spring Step is absolutely designed to keep you on your feet all day, with special incorporated spring technology to help you go further, faster and longer. The insole is super soft cushioned for maximum comfort and the insole has excellent arch support. The shoe is also light and flexible and the classic colors and European styling is simple and elegant.

Finally, we bring you an option from Earth. Earth footwear has been around for a long time and has an absolutely stunningly loyal and vocal customer base because of the quality and comfort of their shoes as well as the special technology that is incorporated in every pair.

The Kalso Negative Heel is a design that slightly elevates the ball of the foot, shifting weight back to your heels. This improves posture and also helps you to burn calories and build core strength just by wearing the shoes every day. Earth offers lot’s of great designs, but we chose the Earth Inertia to show off today because of its updated and feminine styling.

Perfect for trousers, jeans, skirts and dresses, these Earth shoes are lightweight, super supportive and incorporate BioFoam cushioning which keeps your whole foot in comfort while you burn calories just by being a great and active teacher.