Textured leather shoes

[Stitchwiz]

You might try Deer Stags. The Tribune model comes in wide width. $65 USD.

http://www.deerstags.com/deer-stags-...e/10026/348991

My husband bought a pair similar to the pair shown. He bought them on our way to a major square dance event (long story I won't get into). He ended up wearing them for about 9 hours that day - with over 5 hours of that dancing. He had no problem with his feet - I expected him to have sore feet or blisters. Nothing. He wore them dancing for 12 hours a week for 6 years. That pair of shoes was his go to pair for everything dressy for 10 years, until he wore a hole through the sole, literally. They wore like iron and felt like memory foam for comfort. The next pair is on order from the US.

[Sir Didymous]

Honestly, I think given the price/usage comparison I may end up going for something bespoke. I don't know if many on here are familiar with Robert Land's work, but he seems to be top on my list of possible makers. I have a booth near his at the Living History fair I attend annually and he seems to be a right nice guy. He mostly does historical work of course, but he's been known to take on completely custom jobs for friends. I think with enough talking, I could convince him to do a variation on these http://www.robertlandhistoricshoes.c...t/Detail?no=73
With a little work they could be modernized enough to fit the bill, and every customer of his that I have talked to says all good things. I have even seen other vendors that sell like items making orders for his shoes for themselves.

[Livonian]

If you want superbly good shoes, and wish to go bespoke: go all the way, and speak with DW Frommer, who I believe is a member here. I have not had the pleasure of owning any of his work, but if you look him up, you will see that he makes some of the most beautifully-crafted shoes and boots possible.