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Shoes to Treat Your Feet

Footwear to die for — without killing your budget

Resist the temptation to buy the ankle-strap or lace-up versions of this flat. Blend Images/Alamy Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. 1. Ballerinas with substance and style. Ballet flats have become year-round wardrobe basics, but they offer no arch support. — unless, that is, you select updated styles with super cushioned footbeds and more structured soles. I'm partial to soft shades of nude or pink in suede or in buttery leather, among them Naturalizer's "Sarah," Born's "Julianne" and Clarks' "Candra Blush" styles. A cautionary tale: Resist the temptation to buy the ankle-strap or lace-up versions of this flat. Not only are they constricting and annoying, but they tend to emphasize cankles, heavy calves and end-of-day swollen ankles. They also make our legs look shorter — to say nothing of sabotaging the whole slip-on-and-go objective. 2. Low pumps with chunky heels. Women of America, step away from the stilettos! Spiky heels and pointy toes are a guaranteed way to commit "shoe- icide ," especially for anyone who must endure bunions, hammertoes, corns or long hours of standing or walking . (In short, all of us.) Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers > 4. Embellished sandals. Cool white sandals that gleam and show off your pedicure make it that much easier to toss your flip-flops for good. (And you should do just that because flimsy rubber thongs provide zero arch support. Indeed, wearing them day after day .) Crocs' "Lina D'Orsay," Earth's "Sunbeam" and Isolá's "Elisa" sandals all boast flex soles, contouring and extra cushioning. Now that should give you something to walk about! For more beauty and style tips for women age 50+, check out The Woman's Wakeup: How to Shake Up Your Looks, Life, and Love after 50, as well as AARP's new for tablets. More on entertainment AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS