I taught English last year, it was difficult, but I did dress up every day, I also dress for church. I have no sensation from above the knee down, so cannot tell if shoes fit until I develop a blister, I also am always cold, and have stability issues, I walk with a cane. My pain levels without medication are very high. I have found that Propet, Drew, and Softwalk Jupiters all make a Mary Jane that I can wear. Propet also makes a fur lined lace up boot, fairly dressy, called Armine , that is warm and stable. I wear Brooks or Asics sneakers, I find New Balance too wide and I hate the way they look. I wear a size 12 medium, 13 in sneakers.
Zappos is great if you know what you want, Footsmart gives more information about the shoes and carry more Propets, which are very reasonable compared to Drew.