No one wants to struggle on their commute and then spend the entire work day pinching their toes, slipping their heels, and scarring their ankles. Whether you work in a creative or more corporate field, comfort comes first, especially when there are emails to reply to, meetings to attend and errands to run. From block heels to ankle boots, shop for the five most comfortable styles of work shoes to wear for your nine to five.
1. The cool-girl mule
Mules, whether minimal or detailed, are easy-to-slip shoes that are virtually painless. With all the different iterations currently trending, the options are endless; think block heels, flats and more. Wear them with everything from sweater dresses and tailored pants to turtlenecks and midi skirts.
Laguna raffia mule
This neutral raffia sandal will quickly become a comfortable reference. With a walkable block heel and thick, padded straps, your foot will slide and stay there with no heel flapping or slipping.
Gina Mule
Mules are heels or flat. Look at the latter for all-day comfort, but focus on raised details for workwear like faux leather, a pointed toe, or bow tie accents.
2. The low heel boot
Tall boots can create the height you desire, but often the arch pain you don’t. A low-heeled boot will make your life a little easier when you’re commuting from the office to the coffee counter all day. The low heel and block heel styles offer the perfect height for comfort, but also the leg-lengthening effects you love with a dress or cropped pants.
Derst suede ankle boots
For Parisian ease crafted in polished suede, this luxe ankle boot will take you out of the office and to a late dinner party.
Rastel Mode Boot
Not all low heel boots are ankle length. A mid-calf style is another versatile silhouette to pair with midi hems, pants (boot tuck, anyone?), Or a power jumpsuit. Plus, an animal print ensures high impact with solid colors, whether neutral or vivid.
3. The Mary Jane
Also known as doll shoes, Mary Janes provide comfort due to their tilt and ankle strap. Modernized versions are available in croc-embossed leather, suede, and heeled iterations. Wear them with anything from leather pencil skirts to A-line dresses.
Apartment Mary Jane
This butter-soft leather version of Brother Vellies’ Mary Jane is versatile with a hint of whimsy, proof that rhinestones can, indeed, have a place in the workplace.
Patent Mary Jane pump
Nothing says polished like black patent leather, especially the Mary Jane design adorned with the Prada logo. Plus, this refined silhouette features an easy-to-slip block heel for a comfortable fit.
4. The square heel pump
Block heel pumps are classic nine-to-five shoes that will never get you wrong. With their sturdy heels, they’re easy to put on without sacrificing style.
Baby Slingback Pump
Gucci’s leather slingback pump features retro quality with its square toe and the brand’s signature horsebit. Fall for nostalgia by teaming it with a bow-tie blouse and flowing pants. Or be more feminine in a midi dress with textured tights.
Belle Vivier suede pumps
A suede pump with a square heel is a wardrobe essential. Roger Vivier’s signature oversized buckle detail increases the bet for modern style.
5. Smart basketball
If you’re lucky enough to work in a creative field where strict dress codes are a thing of the past, check out work sneakers. When worn with a separate suit, a knit dress or an elegant sweater and jeans, this more than comfortable shoe becomes appropriate for the office.
Velvet lace-up sneakers
Upgrade the look of a classic canvas sneaker at work by opting for one with velvet laces. The refined effect pairs effortlessly with dresses and ensembles of all kinds.
Marie leather sneakers
Whether paired with a tailored suit or a flowing dress, The Row’s minimalist leather sneaker is the ultimate display of high office ease. Available in black or white, this one is a good investment that will go all the way in your wardrobe.
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