The Most Comfortable Flats According to 10 Fashion Insiders

There’s nothing like a heel to make you feel your most feminine, but the practicality of three-plus inches doesn’t exactly suit all women IRL. Flats are the functional shoe du jour whether you wear yours solely for a commute or love the comfort of a flat sole all day. Oftentimes, though, flats are just as, if not more excruciating than heels (minus the leg-elongating effects of a stiletto, too). So what gives? Per 11 fashion insiders who have wear-tested just about every flat shoe on the market, it’s all about finding the right silhouette for you and, for some, having a loose interpretation of what constitutes a flat (read on for a couple of teensy tiny heels that ensure total comfort with the slightest lift). Ahead, the most comfortable (and stylish!) flats according to retail fashion directors, stylists, designers, and influencers.