What I Wear: Shoes

One of the hardest things for me to find to wear to weddings was shoes. I am a bit of a shoe freak so just any shoe wouldn't do. I know that many wear tennis shoes to shoot weddings in but for me, no matter how much the tennis shoe is dolled up, it's still a tennis shoe and it's not fit to wear tennis shoes to a wedding. I tried the Croc flats (two different styles) and both times I ended up with blisters before the end of the day. My first season shooting, I tried a million different shoes and each one was eliminated from the running for various reasons - usually because at the end of the day my feet and legs were still hurting.

Last May, I came across Softspots' Verdent shoes and I am so glad that I did, I've gone through two pairs now and I LOVE these shoes. They are comfortable beyond words, I no longer come home and immediately put my feet up. They have a bit of a heel, so I don't have to worry about hemming my pants (and I'll admit, I'm a heel kind of girl). The big seller is that they are virtually silent when walking and that's a big plus when it comes to shooting in churches that have marble floors. I can't rave enough about these shoes. They are cute, comfy and perfect for me. The downside? They have been discontinued. They are still able to be found online but it isn't easy (I recommend Google).

If you want this shoe and can't find the Verdent in your size, I recommend searching for the Softspots Star. While it's not in their current lineup, it is available in quite a few places on the internet. The only difference between the two shoes is that the Verdent has a 1.25" heel while the Star has a 1.50" heel.