Shoes

A good pair of women's shoes proves itself by six o'clock. If your feet are still on speaking terms with you and someone has asked where you found them, you chose well. This is our edit of shoes for women who know what they like: loafers, Mary Janes, block heels, wedges, slip-ons, sandals and boots, picked to look smart and to be worn properly, not saved for best.

Women's shoes that look polished and wear all day

Most of us have stopped putting up with shoes that pinch. You want a pair that slips on in the morning, stays put on the walk to the station and still looks right at dinner. That is the brief behind this collection of ladies shoes. You will find lower block heels for a steadier step, flat shoes for long days in town, wedges that give you a little height without a narrow heel, and slip-on styles for the mornings when laces feel like one job too many. Most pairs come in UK sizes, so you are not converting from US or EU sizes at midnight on your phone.

Colours run from the dependable (black, brown, beige, navy) to the cheerful red, pink and green, because a bright shoe is the easiest way to make a plain outfit look deliberate.

Loafers, Mary Janes and block heels: the pairs you reach for

Women's loafers are the quiet workhorse of a good wardrobe. They go with wide-leg trousers, a midi dress or straight jeans, and they look as at home in the office as they do at a Sunday lunch. Mary Jane shoes add a strap across the instep, which keeps your foot where it should be and gives a flat shoe a pretty, slightly vintage line. Block heels sit between the two: enough lift to change how a dress hangs, with a wider base that feels far more grounded than a stiletto.

When the weather turns, the choice moves with it. For warm days and holidays, our women's sandals carry the same idea into open styles, from flat sandals to wedges. When autumn sets in, our women's boots take over, with everyday ankle boots and taller styles for skirts and dresses.

How to choose comfortable shoes for women

Start with the heel you will actually walk in, not the one you admire. A low block heel or a wedge spreads your weight over a wider base; a flat with a slight lift at the back is often kinder than a completely flat sole. Look at the toe shape next: a rounded or almond toe leaves room for your toes, where a sharp point squeezes them. Then think about how the shoe stays on, whether that is a slip-on, a buckle strap or laces you can adjust as your feet change through the day.

Feet are a little larger in the evening, so that is the best time to check your size. Every pair lists its own sizes, and if you are unsure, email us at contact@artemisclo.com before you order and we will help. Delivery times and costs are all in our shipping policy.

Your questions about our women's shoes

How do I know which size to order?

Each pair shows its sizes on the product page, mostly in UK sizes. If you sit between two sizes or the pair has a different system, send us a quick email and we will tell you what we know about that style.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are packed in 24 to 48 hours, then delivered in 8 to 15 days, so usually 9 to 17 days door to door. Delivery is £4.90 to the UK and Europe, £14.90 elsewhere, and free on orders over £80.

What if the shoes don't fit?

You have 14 days from delivery to tell us, then another 14 days to send them back. Try them on indoors, as you would in a shop, and keep them clean and unworn outside. Our returns policy explains each step.

Shoes are the first thing you put on to leave the house and the last thing you kick off at night. Make them a pair you are glad to see by the door.