Never have earned the label of being a fashion plate ;))
Over the decades, I find men's shoes to be a better fit for me, and better made than women's. I have never worn heels, nor wanted to. My feet are wide according to women's shoe standards, with both high arch and high instep.
My favorite shoes are men's lace-up low profile hiking type, or a slip on with elastic insert on each side, made by Denali. Usually I put insoles in any shoes I wear. Stability and support are very important to me. These shoes are found at Big 5 Sporting Goods.
Ginger