I know exactly what you're talking about!!! I'm pretty picky, and I tried to find the least bright shoes I could!!! I teach 3 back to back 2 hour microbiology labs, twice a week. My feet were KILLING me! So, I ventured out and bought these
Nike Women´s Shox Roadster+ Running Shoes | Dillards.com I've always been a fan of shox, and these did the trick for me! My mom tried the shox and wasn't a fan, so I think its very subjective.