The 15 Most Comfortable Work Shoes to Wear to the Office

by Laura Lajiness Kaupke

From low-heeled ankle boots to block-heeled pumps

Professional settings are the ultimate place to put your best foot forward, and that means ensuring you can stand confidently in shoes that don’t pinch, rub, slip, or dig. The best office shoes for women are comfortable, above all. And while there’s nothing wrong with a quick change on days you opt for status flats or platform sandals, why not avoid that dreaded feeling of a colleague or client seeing you switch out of a commuter sneaker?

Many shoe styles ensure comfort and sleek aesthetic, heels included. It’s a matter of details beginning with a proper fit, says Larroudé cofounder Marina Larroudé. Then, aspects like wide footbeds and memory foam insoles—two signature features in every pair of Larroudé shoes—plus securing accents like toe straps and ankle ties, will set you up for work shoe success.

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For a more polished look, Larroudé loves a block heel. “You get the benefits of height without sacrificing comfort,” she explains. As for heeled sandals, thicker straps and refined hardware deliver polish in a work environment. “I’ve been wearing the Milan block sandal a lot this spring,” the footwear expert says. “The sophisticated hardware and secure straps allow me to move around the city all day long—we’ve coined them the perfect city sandal.”

If true heels are your comfort zone, the designer highlights sturdy sandals like her Miso platform for longer days spent on your feet. “I can walk for miles on end without a second thought because my feet are properly secured within the toe strap and perched atop a cloudlike cushion,” she reveals. For those seated most of the workday, she suggests experimenting with playful wedges, particularly styles that go from day to night. For a more summery option, she proposes lighter materials, like raffia wedges, which “pair perfectly with a linen blazer.”

Whether you work in a creative field or a corporate environment, make it through the day blister-free in the 15 best office shoes for women, ahead.