

I also incorporated vetted shopper reviews and styles I've purchased and tested at length over the years. To assemble BAZAAR's edit of the best comfortable flats to choose from ahead, I considered the silhouette, toe box shape, and materials of each shoe. When you find a flat that speaks to you, you'll wear it just as often. "Or, dressed up with wide leg dress pants and a tiny tank top." "I love it dressed down with a concert tee-shirt, slouchy blazer, my favorite Levis, and tons of necklaces and earrings," she says.

(Pointed toes lean polished and dressy square toes have a modern, everyday feel.) Archibald is currently gravitating toward her label's versatile and machine-washable loafer flats in a creamy almond shade. At the same time, the toe box shape and silhouette can be a personal style play. Pointed toes can be more suited to narrow feet, while square or rounded toes accommodate wider feet. Toe shape and silhouette also contribute to a flat's comfort-factor, Archibald says.

"I also look for lightweight shoes that allow for freedom of movement, which prevents fatigue and promotes natural foot motion." " When it comes to flats, there are key features I prioritize: a luxurious insole for lasting comfort, high-quality materials that are flexible, soft, and durable, and seamless construction to minimize potential friction points and discomfort, " she explains. She says stability, support, and flexibility are all present in well-constructed and walkable shoes. But I consulted an expert, Heather Archibald, chief product and merchandising officer at Rothy's, to distill all those tests down into a few salient suggestions. I discovered supportive flats for work, travel, and everywhere else through years of professional research (and plenty of personal shopping). But it's the best comfortable flats-from dainty leather ballerinas to woven summer mules-that I prefer to wear day in and day out. As a shopping editor, I spend a lot of time fixating on cool sneakers and spring shoe trends.
