Whither Comfort One?

While I was at the Lululemon exchanging my yoga crop pants, I thought I'd stop by the Comfort One Shoes store, which is right around the corner in Clarendon, VA.  I had heard a rumor that Comfort One was closing its stores, but I checked their web site and saw no evidence of that.  But they did close their store in Clarendon.  I've bought just about every pair of shoes I own from Comfort One--they have comfortable shoes that are stylish--sometimes a touch combination to come by.  So I was concerned that the Clarendon closure was another blow for Fashion that Appeals to Boomers.  But in checking their web site (which now has been updated so the Clarendon location is no longer listed), I noticed that they're now at Pentagon City, a nearby mall.  So they are still in business; not sure why they closed the Clarendon location.  Except that I hadn't been there in several months; maybe I had been keeping them afloat.

I've found many great shoes at Comfort One--one of my favorite brands is Beautifeel--Israeli made shoes (didn't even know they had a shoe industry) that can be worn with business casual.  So many comfortable shoes look clunky; these don't.  I also love Naot sandals (another Israeli brand).  I have 3 or 4 pairs in the same style.  Kind of Jesus-sandal looking (hope that's not sacriligeous)--plain and flat, with cross straps--but very comfortable.

I was looking to replace a pair of slippers I bought there a few years ago.  Now I'll have to wait until the next time I'm at Pentagon City.  Or Tysons, God forbid, which I avoid due to massive construction on top of already too much traffic.  Although we did go there yesterday to buy shoes for my son.  In and out quickly, on a Sunday afternoon.  Not too bad.