Shoes

Women's work shoes: flats, loafers, heels and boots

Forcast shoes are chosen to go with the clothes: flats that suit wide leg pants, loafers for tailored trousers, pointed pumps and slingbacks for dresses and suits, boots for winter and sandals for summer. The range includes leather and suede styles such as the Lizbeth Leather Ballet Flat, the Sophie Slingback Pump and the Penny Suede Loafer, along with a leather sneaker for days off.

Which shoe for which outfit

Loafers like the Sienna Classic Loafer are the working default: closed, flat and right with cropped or straight pants. Ballet flats soften a suit and suit long days on your feet. A pointed block heel such as the Vera Block Heel Point gives height you can stand in and lengthens a midi skirt or dress. Slingbacks sit between flat and heel and take a work dress to dinner. Ankle boots go under wide leg pants in winter, and mules and cage sandals cover the warmer months.

Pairing shoes with the range

Match the shoe to the hem. Full-length wide leg pants want a little height or a slim flat so the hem does not pool; slim and cropped pants show the whole shoe, so a loafer or pointed flat works best. With midi dresses and midi skirts, a pointed toe keeps the leg line long. Keep the leather tone of your shoe close to your belt and bag for the most put-together result.

Fit and comfort

Fit varies between a pointed pump and a round ballet flat, so check the size guide before ordering, and try new shoes on carpet at home first so they can be returned if the fit is not right. A loafer or flat you can wear all day is worth more than a heel you take off under the desk.

Delivery and returns

Standard delivery is free on Australian orders over $100; express delivery is $12.99. Shoes can be returned or exchanged within 30 days, online or in any Forcast store across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.