Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Reader Question: Comfy (& Cute!) Flats

I finally understand what you've been saying about flats.  I wore flats to drop off my son at daycare and they tore up my feet, which never happens to me in heels.  But I didn't want to carry my son to daycare in heels. Post on flats for the working mom? 

Oh have I been there. Well, not that exact scenario, but the whole flats rip up your feet part.  The problem is, I don't have a magic flat that will work for every single person.  Everyone's feet are different and shoes hit each person differently, so while I LOVE my Tory Burch reva flats, other people find them to rub wrong. And I know people who love Sofft flats, but they make me blister terribly.  The only thing you can do is trial and error. I know, it sucks.  But to narrow down your trial options, I've gathered a list of the brands and designers known for being the best when it comes to comfort and wearability.  




Cole Haan with Nike Air technology, $158 @
Wears like a sneaker!

Sofft, $95
The name says it all


Me Too, $88.95 @
Well priced



Sam Edelman, $109.95 @
A brand that has worked for me



These have a great tread on the bottom so you aren't walking flat on the ground



TOMS, $73.95 @
TOMS now have a ballet flat!!! So the comfort of the original, but none of the grotesque shape


Tory Burch, $195 @
My personal favorite



A classic style



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