Our feet hurt. Let’s face it. Most of us have feet that hurt most of the time. But we also don’t want to spend our lives in orthopedic footwear. The struggle is REAL. If you’re not ready to sacrifice style for comfort, I am here to tell you: You don’t have to. The brands that we’ve all relied on for years for comfort footwear, walking shoes, and even therapeutric/orthopedic shoes, are now also making stylish shoes. I know. My mind was blown, too.
A friend recently told me: “My mom used to wear Naturalizers and I thought they were mom shoes. And now I get it. They’re comfortable and stylish.”
We no longer have to choose between comfort and style. The brands that we’ve always turned to for comfort are serving up stylish, modern shoes. Not all of them, and not all the time, but we finally have OPTIONS. From direct to consumer brands like Inez and Sarah Flint and Margaux to old standbys like Aerosoles, SOFFT, and Naturalizer. And when I asked you to name your favorite comfort shoe brands in my Facebook group, you had lots and lots of input.
I took the best of those brands, and scoured their sites for the chicest, most versatile and most flattering shoes. So in today’s video, 30 of the most stylish shoes from your favorite comfort brands.
My 3 Favorite Brands:
- Sarah Flint: Designer shoes without the pain. Beautiful, elegant shoes handmade in Italy and designed with comfort features built in. Use code SARAHFLINT-CCNADA1
- 7or9 Shoes: Elegant, minimalist designs and interchangeable shoe accessories make this a chic and modern comfort footwear brand. Use code NADAMANLEY
- Vivaia: Comfy flexible knit shoes made out of recycled plastic water bottles. The line includes pumps, flats, sandals, and walking shoes. Use code Nada0511.
The Best Platform Sandals
Every comfort shoe brand has a version of this. A platform is one of the most comfortable types of heels, because it offers elevation without the sharp angle of a regular heel, and it also offers lots of support.
The Best Block Heeled Sandals
From the iconic Naturalizer Vera sandal to the Vionic Zinfandel, most brands have a version of this style. It’s versatile and can be paired with jeans as well as dressed up for a special event.
The Best Flats
Flats are a go-to for many of us, and these styles range from ballets to loafers to slides.
The Best Heels
You can wear heels without killing your feet. These styles prove it, and there’s something for everyone here and in the catalog.
The Best Cap-Toe Shoes
This cap-toe shoe is classic yet trendy, and the perfect finishing touch to many spring outfits.
What is your biggest problem when finding comfortable shoes? And which of these is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!
Nada Manley says
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found some styles that you like!
Nada Manley says
Hi Terry! Have you tried Vivaia! They mold to your foot and are so comfortable. I have a code Nada0511. Here’s a good style for bunions. https://rstyle.me/+qectU7pSLaEAZAAKASjXFw
Terry Williams says
Hi Nada – I have a bunion on my right foot and wide shoes are sometimes too big. Is there any inexpensive shoe you would recommend?
Paula says
Thank you for this video Nada! I don’t need to wear comfort shoes exclusively but I loved so many of these! I might get into some trouble,