Happy feet, happy day! I’m not sure that’s a common expression, but I know that my days are always better when I have good footwear that will get me through the day without any foot or leg pain. Nothing can put a damper on your excellent day more than having sore feet.

Comfortable shoes are a must, even more so as we get older. What are the best shoes for older women? Do we have to compromise on style and exclusively wear granny shoes as we age over 50? I don’t think so! I love having comfortable stable footwear, but I also like that they look stylish and reflect my personality and lifestyle.

We should all own at least a pair of shoes for the different occasions and activities that we have in our lives. Obviously, you don’t wear your runners to an evening out or your slinky sandals to the gym.

The basic categories of shoes for older women:

• Casual, every day, walking shoes
• Workout, physical activity shoes
• Evening, dressy shoes

I will concentrate on shoes and not sandals nor boots in this article. Let’s take a look at some of the best shoes for mature women out there.

The basic criteria to make it on the list are:

• Good quality
• Comfort
• Stability: soles, arch support, etc.
• Size ranges: wide, narrow, etc.
• Price
• Great reviews!

Shoes for Older Women – What to Look For

Comfort is key! Without compromising on style, of course. We all lead different lifestyles, but one thing that we all have in common is that we want comfy shoes that won’t blister or hurt our feet.

I tend to buy better quality shoes now, and I expect them to last longer than the fast-fashion footwear I used to wear 20 years ago.

Remember, your feet change in congruence with the rest of your body. Many older women get wider feet with weight gain. Look for shoes that offer size and width ranges. You may even require a different size now.

Quality construction and material will assure a better fit and a more comfortable shoe. Rigid fabric and non-flexing soles are a recipe for blisters.

Where to Find Shoes for Older Women

There are specialty stores that specialize in shoes for older women, but you definitely don’t have to limit yourself to those.

I find that asking women around me what type of shoes they wear and would recommend always opens new doors for me. Of course, our feet are all different, but it’s always good to have more options to explore.

Shopping online has become quite trendy in the last few years and grew exponentially during the lockdowns. Shoes are one of those things that I always hesitate to order online. If it’s a new brand and a new outlet, I make sure to read the return policies in case I need to exchange them or send them back.

Best Shoes for Mature Women

So, what are some of the best shoes for women over 55?

Casual Shoes for Older Women

Looking at the offerings in the ‘casual’ category, I found these great options:

Serena Paige from Clarks

I love the look of this everyday shoe. This shoe from Clarks is made with a cushioned footbed and a lightweight, grippy sole. The Serena Paige comes in a variety of colors and prints. It’s also offered in narrow, medium, and wide. A lot of women have commented that this shoe is quite comfortable.

Dr. Scholl’s Jot It Down from Zappos

These fun, tie-dye printed slip-on shoes from Dr. Scoll’s are anything but boring! They are super lightweight and ultra-comfortable. They are made with a textured bottom for excellent grip. The lining and upper part are made with recycled materials. Check out the yellow or blue tie-dye, the cool camo, and the leopard print.

Jollie Walking Shoes from Easy Spirit

These more traditional-looking walking shoes from Easy Spirit are made with the older active women in mind. They provide extra arch support to keep feet stable and comfortable. They are made of suede and offered in medium or wide widths.

Lora Slip-On Walking Shoes from Easy Spirit

Here is another great slip-on shoe from Easy Spirit that is designed for ultra-comfort. They are super lightweight, very flexible, breathable, and provide excellent arch support.

HELOISE Mobils from Mephisto

These lightweight sporty and casual shoes from Mephisto are a little on the pricier side but are super comfortable. They are made with SOFT-AIR technology, have shock-absorbent outsoles and removable insoles. The INTEGRAL MATTRESS inside offers incomparable comfort. It guarantees an ideal fit thanks to the self-gripping straps on the instep.

Bend Low from Birkenstock

Gone are the days when Birkenstock only made sandals. The company now designs shoes and boots as well, all the while respecting their reputation for comfort. The BIRKENSTOCK Bend sneaker has a sleek, simple design and can be worn with practically anything. It has a midsole made of PU and cork to ensure optimum shock absorption. It also features a breathable microfiber lining for maximum comfort.

Physical Activity Shoes for Older Women

Many of us are still very active even past 70. If you’re looking for great physical activity shoes, here are a few options to consider.

Wave2.0 Step from Clarks

This sporty slip-on sneaker from Clarks features a flexible elastic band and a C-Shell waterproof membrane. Its durable rubber outsole is lightened by an airy EVA midsole and the combination of a full-grain leather sock liner and a removable Ortholite footbed boosts comfort. It is offered in narrow, medium, wide, and extra-wide widths.

Hoka One Bondi 7 from Zappos

The most cushioned shoe in the HOKA lineup, the game-changing Bondi 7  delivers a smooth, balanced experience. It’s engineered with the same EVA midsole, breathable mesh upper, and signature Meta-Rocker technology as its predecessor. Made from ultra-soft memory foam, this shoe is designed to accommodate a narrower heel.

NIWA Allrounder from Mephisto

These sneakers from Mephisto offer a practical and modern design. The innovative materials and perfect design make it a great hiking shoe. The sole, with three-dimensional lugs, offers excellent grip on all terrains. The ACTIVE SUSPENSION midsole also helps absorb shocks. The adjustable, self-gripping back strap provides a perfect fit.

TOKYO SNEAKER from Vionic

The Tokyo from Vionic is a super comfortable active sneaker perfect for all physical activities. It’s lightweight and flexible and provides assured stability. They are offered in medium and wide.

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Running Shoe from Nordstrom

This lightweight running shoe from Nike is my personal go-to for my workouts. This new option has been updated with a fit that offers more room in the forefoot and toes. React foam, Zoom Air technology, and shock-absorbing heels make it feel like walking on air.

Dressy Shoes for Older Women

Here are some options for going out in style:

Pure Viola Black Leather from Clarks

These slip-on shoes from Clarks’ Pure collection provide simple, classic style thanks to the super-soft, black leather upper and rounded toe shape. They have Cushion Plus technology to ensure comfort with every step.

Celia from Aerosoles

This Channel inspired flat is made of a combination of quilted and smooth textures that complement one another perfectly. The Celia from Aerosoles is designed with vegan leather. I like! Offered in medium and wide. A delicate bow detail adds a feminine touch.

Anne Klein Fabulist from Zappos

Night on the town? Dancing with your partner? The Anne Klein Fabulist pump is an elegant classic shoe that never goes out of style. It’s made of leather with a breathable man-made lining. The dual foam layers provide cushioning and shock absorption for maximum comfort.

Estee from Trotters

A classic flat with a modern twist from Trotters, the Estee’s pointed toe detail brings new life to the popular ballet flat. The signature Trotters footbed provides optimal support. Check out the variety of fun prints and colors. It comes in narrow, medium, wide, and double wide.

Anne Klein Sport Taite Wedge Heel from Zappos

Wedge heels are a great way to get some height without compromising stability. The Anne Klein wedge is made of synthetic material with a breathable textile lining. The padded and flexible footbed is made of lightweight foam layers that provide cushioning and shock absorption. The rubber sole makes it a durable and stable shoe.

Which is your favorite shoe? What type of shoes do you wear the most? Share your favorite shoes with the community. Post your comments below.

Pull out your inner glamour girl, we are doing a smoky eye! Nearly every woman I know and work with would love to have the smoky-eye look but struggles to apply it. In fact, one over 65 female talent I work with looks forward to shoot days because I pull out the stops to make her look glamorous!

With that in mind, let’s talk how to create a fall glam look including smoky eyes, false lashes, and lathering the lip gloss.

Glamorous Smoky Eye

Smoky eyeshadow is primarily about blending eyeliner and eyeshadow in a way that makes you look sexy and not like you have a black eye. I know this sounds obvious, but there is a fine line between the two that is very easy to overstep. I suggest you tackle this look by going step-by-step and ensuring you have products and brushes that will most help you.

Start with a waterproof eye pencil like Stila Waterproof Smudgestick Liner and apply it to your waterline both on top and below. If you use a liner that isn’t waterproof, odds are good it will either run down your face or wipe off within a few minutes.

Then add the same liner above your lash line and below, so that you have rimmed your eyes both inside and outside of your lash line. After that, take a pencil brush like the By Terry Pencil Brush and blend both the top and bottom.

The challenge here is that a heavily lined eye doesn’t work on all eye shapes, so you have to go with what looks good on you. For the most part, I am especially careful with the under-eye liner and blending, as this can easily blur into dark circles and give that I haven’t slept in two weeks look that no one wants.

When in doubt, just add some color to the bottom outer edge – as opposed to all the way across – and call it good.

In the video, I use a wonderful eyeshadow palette by Illamasqua called Movement Artistry to add depth to the lid and crease area. If your eyes can handle it, apply the color all over the lid and blend up into your crease, but if you have deep set eyes or small lids like I do, then stick with the outer lid and pop your middle and inner lid with a gold shimmer.

False Lashes: Should You Wear Them?

Long eyelashes are in style, but they can easily look crazy if you’re not careful. I’ve had women come into the makeup room having not kept up with their lash extensions, and they look like a broken spider is crawling out of their eye socket!

Lash extensions can be an expensive and time-consuming endeavor to manage, hence my continued love for false lashes. Having said that, they can also look amiss if you wear ones that are too prominent or dense.

Whether or not false lashes are right for you depends on your eye shape, sensitivity (they can irritate sensitive eyes), and type of lashes. Also, applying false lashes can be a challenge if your eyesight is limited for close-up maneuvering.

In the video, I demonstrate how to trim, apply glue, and apply the gorgeous Pinkzio False Lashes in Adore Me on my eyes. In truth, it takes me a few attempts to get it right when I wear false lashes, but once they are on, there is no arguing that they are worth the effort.

False lashes have the wonderful effect of making me want to over accessorize my outfit, run outside, and furiously blink at everyone. No doubt my conservative neighbors might frown on this behavior, but I’m sure my diva alter ego wouldn’t care.

How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger

Glamorous lips mean shiny puffy lips, and if you’re anything like me, that ship has sunk a bit. To create that plumped up lip look, try a lip pencil one to two shades darker than your skin, like Jane Iredale Nude Lip Liner Pencil, and draw it slightly outside your natural lip line.

Then, fill in the outer edges of your lips to add depth, and lather on your favorite lip gloss, mine is Jane Iredale Mocha Latte gloss. Voilà, your lips are enormous. Personally, I like to kiss my daughters while wearing gobs of lip-gloss, just because.

This look takes a bit of time and practice, but it’s fun and playful and can lift your spirits. Who among us hasn’t felt like dancing while wearing eyeliner and lashes?

Going back to the over 65 female talent I work with, when we do the smoky eyed look, she and I have been known to head over to the bakery and buy gluten free vanilla birthday cake covered in sprinkles… just for giggles. Glamour will do that.

What does your glamour girl look include? When was the last time you “put it on”? Have you tried the smoky eye look with false lashes? What results and tips can you share?

If you color your hair, then you know there’s nothing worse than your roots growing out and making themselves known to the rest of the world. You have to schedule a hair appointment and spend a ton of time at the salon when you could honestly be checking so many other things off of your to-do list. That’s where a quality root cover up comes in handy. 

Your bank account might hurt a little from scheduling frequent hair appointments, but it doesn’t have to. Luckily, Amazon is hosting a huge beauty sale out of the blue, and right now you can shop hair essentials that will liven up your locks for up to 40% off. The Amazon Holiday Beauty Haul Event even features one wondrous root touch-up, that shoppers say is so good, it can save you a trip to the salon.

The Color Wow Root Cover Up does all the work of your hairdresser, but without the fat bill or hours of sitting in a salon chair. The water-resistant and sweat-resistant powder is used the same as any dry shampoo—you apply the powder onto your roots, let it absorb, and then can be out the door in minutes. Shoppers say they immediately see results after brushing this cover up into their gray hairs or fading highlights. 

It has Allure’s badge of approval eight times over and across seven years—now that’s pretty impressive. Thousands of reviewers agree, giving the cover up more than 6,000 perfect five-star ratings. Shoppers swear by this hair product with several calling it a “life saver” when it comes to  concerns like fine thin hair, gray strands, receding hairlines, and root touch ups. Many say it saves them a trip to the salon—ummm, yes please! 

RELATED: Shoppers Swear This $10 Shampoo Leads To ‘Thicker, Fuller, Better Looking Hair’ In Just A Few Weeks

What’s more, this cover-up comes in eight different shades, so the chances of you finding your match are rather high. We suggest you add it to your cart now, since the sale ends in nine hours! 

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

The black root cover up is a beauty. It’ll revive your locks to a much more polished and healthier look. “She absolutely adores it and uses it regularly when her silver roots start to show,” wrote one five-star reviewer who gifted it to her bestie. 

Courtesy of Color Wow.

Black Root Cover Up

Did we mention the powder formula copies your hair’s reflective properties? That means you can walk around feeling good as hell with your shiny blonde tresses. “This stuff really covers the grey well and it stays on for a long time,” wrote one shopper who gave it a perfect rating.

Courtesy of Color Wow.

Blonde Root Cover Up

Spruce up your highlights with the medium brown root cover up. Fall is calling and wants to make sure your hair is snatched. “It gives me a normal looking hairline and looks so natural!” wrote one five-star reviewer who purchased this product for her super high widow’s peak. 

Courtesy of Color Wow.

Medium Brown Root Cover Up

If you have red hair and want to keep it in tip-top condition like Phoebe Dynevor’s stunning new ginger look, the red root cover up will get it done completely mess-free. “I seriously can’t live without this product,” wrote one happy customer who gave it five stars after using it for two years.

Courtesy of Color Wow.

Red Root Cover Up

You can’t beat the magical powers of this root cover up, and you most certainly can’t beat its price tag. Scooch on over to the Amazon Holiday Beauty Haul Event to shop this 30% markdown before it disappears in just nine hours!

If you color your hair, then you know there’s nothing worse than your roots growing out and making themselves known to the rest of the world. You have to schedule a hair appointment and spend a ton of time at the salon when you could honestly be checking so many other things off of your to-do list. That’s where a quality root cover up comes in handy. 

Your bank account might hurt a little from scheduling frequent hair appointments, but it doesn’t have to. Luckily, Amazon is hosting a huge beauty sale out of the blue, and right now you can shop hair essentials that will liven up your locks for up to 40% off. The Amazon Holiday Beauty Haul Event even features one wondrous root touch-up, that shoppers say is so good, it can save you a trip to the salon.

The Color Wow Root Cover Up does all the work of your hairdresser, but without the fat bill or hours of sitting in a salon chair. The water-resistant and sweat-resistant powder is used the same as any dry shampoo—you apply the powder onto your roots, let it absorb, and then can be out the door in minutes. Shoppers say they immediately see results after brushing this cover up into their gray hairs or fading highlights. 

It has Allure’s badge of approval eight times over and across seven years—now that’s pretty impressive. Thousands of reviewers agree, giving the cover up more than 6,000 perfect five-star ratings. Shoppers swear by this hair product with several calling it a “life saver” when it comes to  concerns like fine thin hair, gray strands, receding hairlines, and root touch ups. Many say it saves them a trip to the salon—ummm, yes please! 

RELATED: Shoppers Swear This $10 Shampoo Leads To ‘Thicker, Fuller, Better Looking Hair’ In Just A Few Weeks

What’s more, this cover-up comes in eight different shades, so the chances of you finding your match are rather high. We suggest you add it to your cart now, since the sale ends in nine hours! 

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

The black root cover up is a beauty. It’ll revive your locks to a much more polished and healthier look. “She absolutely adores it and uses it regularly when her silver roots start to show,” wrote one five-star reviewer who gifted it to her bestie. 

Courtesy of Color Wow.

Black Root Cover Up

Did we mention the powder formula copies your hair’s reflective properties? That means you can walk around feeling good as hell with your shiny blonde tresses. “This stuff really covers the grey well and it stays on for a long time,” wrote one shopper who gave it a perfect rating.

Courtesy of Color Wow.

Blonde Root Cover Up

Spruce up your highlights with the medium brown root cover up. Fall is calling and wants to make sure your hair is snatched. “It gives me a normal looking hairline and looks so natural!” wrote one five-star reviewer who purchased this product for her super high widow’s peak. 

Courtesy of Color Wow.

Medium Brown Root Cover Up

If you have red hair and want to keep it in tip-top condition like Phoebe Dynevor’s stunning new ginger look, the red root cover up will get it done completely mess-free. “I seriously can’t live without this product,” wrote one happy customer who gave it five stars after using it for two years.

Courtesy of Color Wow.

Red Root Cover Up

You can’t beat the magical powers of this root cover up, and you most certainly can’t beat its price tag. Scooch on over to the Amazon Holiday Beauty Haul Event to shop this 30% markdown before it disappears in just nine hours!

When I was a little girl, I remember my father reading me a bedtime story, The Little Engine That Could, over and over and over again. Not by his choice, but because I requested it over and over and over again. The words “I think I can” became embedded in my mind, and although along the way I forgot the specifics of the story, that phrase has been the engine of my life’s journey.

For those of you unfamiliar with the tale, it’s about a little locomotive engine asked to do a near-impossible task: chug its way up a mountain pulling a long train whose engine had broken down, when all the larger locomotive engines, easily up to the task, refused.

The little engine, unsure and scared, nonetheless agrees to try. And off it goes, repeating “I think I can” to itself over and over again until the little engine makes its way successfully over the top of the mountain.

Mindset for Optimal Learning

Come to find out, these many decades later, that “I think I can” is actually the mindset that allows for optimal learning, from toddlers to seniors, according to Stanford psychology professor Carol Dweck. Learning, in turn, is that which allows for success, for the simple reason that we have to learn the skills of whatever it is we are aiming for if we are to be successful at it.

Take Juanita Gonzales, for example. Juanita, now in her 80s, started running at 54 years old, and persisted, with whatever her version of “I think I can” was, until she was able to run competitively. Juanita scored Gold Medals in 72 Road Races, to her great delight. But then, in her mid-70s, Juanita suffered a bad fall, which in addition to a concussion, robbed her of all ability to write, speak and walk normally.

Doctors thought she would not recover. Yet, a mere three years later, Juanita had re-taught herself not only to write, to speak, and to walk, but to run. Juanita took 2nd place in the 2015 National Senior Games Road Race, and a few years later, earned the Bronze at the 2019 5K Road Race in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Without a growth mindset, a firm belief in “I think I can,” Juanita’s stunning recovery would not have been possible.

Never “Too Old”

But here’s the thing. What trips many of us up in our later decades is that we buy into the myth of “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”

False.

Any “old dog” can indeed learn new tricks, if – and it’s a big if – we adopt what Professor Dweck calls a growth mindset. Essentially, it’s the mindset very young children have when they learn.

Young children assume effort pays off, they are seriously committed to achieving whatever it is they want, they don’t abandon something because they’re not there yet, and they’re usually applying themselves to more than one endeavor at a time.

Should you doubt the veracity of the professor’s research, just remember how toddlers learn to walk. They keep falling down and getting up, they don’t quit until they’re not only fully upright, but walking and then running, and they’re usually learning to feed themselves, potty train, and all the rest at the same time.

My Shortcut

“I think I can” is my shortcut to all of the above. “I think I can” gets me back on my feet when I’ve fallen down: literally, as in ballroom dancing, or metaphorically, as in trying to learn Spanish. “I think I can” keeps me on the path of my new endeavor and doesn’t let me give up. “I think I can” lends excitement and enthusiasm to my pursuit of several different things at once.

The capper is that there’s is nothing more satisfying when you’ve made it up that big mountain than to say to yourself, as the little engine did: “I thought I could.”

What new skills have you acquired recently that may surprise most people? What obstacles have you had to overcome to reach a goal?