There’s no denying that sneakers are having a moment, but nevertheless, there’s something so special about finding the perfect high heel. Carrie Bradshaw once famously noted that it can be hard to walk in a woman’s shoes: “That's why we need really special ones now and then—to make the walk a little more fun.” And there’s no denying that the perfect pair of heels sometimes really does make all the difference.
However, we’re no strangers to the common problem: The pain that is so often synonymous with extravagant footwear. Whether it’s because of the height, the heel size, or the toe shape, some heels (although beautiful) can tend to feel more like torture devices than actual shoes. It can seem nearly impossible to find shoes that are both comfortable and sexy, but we aren't quite ready to give up hope of finding the perfect pair.
Determined to achieve the impossible, we set out to scour the internet for the best options money can buy. Be warned though, some of these styles do err on the expensive side; but for shoes that will give you both a height and confidence boost, it may be worth the splurge. Plus, we’ve narrowed down the options to ones that are actually comfortable, so even if these are a little more expensive than what you'd usually buy, at least you’ll be able to wear them for years to come. If you don’t believe us, just read the reviews left by online shoppers. Keep scrolling to see which shoes made the cut and read the reviews that confirm their place on our list.
"I love how wearing high heels makes women look and feel sexier. Unfortunately, most of them [are] very painful and I can hardly make it from the car to the table in restaurant. This shoes is the exception. I bought my first pair years ago for a trip to Miami thinking I was crazy to pay this much for a pair of shoes. I walked from club to club and danced all night in these. No pain, no blisters. Fast forward [to a] few years later, I have them in gold, silver, nude and black" - Victoria1234
"I feel like a princess when I wear these! I got them to wear on my wedding day, and I ... [couldn't] wait to wear them that day! They are surprisingly comfortable and insanely beautiful!" - HaleyMyers
"Stunning, sexy...and comfortable.
These gorgeous, iconic, and sexy heels are worth every penny. They liven up any outfit from jeans to skirts. I wore them comfortably for hours the first day I bought them." - BaroloJen
"Fun shoes! These were just what I'd hoped for! They were a little higher than I'm used to wearing, but they had a nice amount of padding. They fit true to size."- EM83
" LOVE! I have these in black and nude, and they are the perfect dressy heel. I’ve worn them to multiple weddings that weren’t sit down, and I always take flip flops to change into for dancing and have only needed to change once, after standing for over 4 hours. They look great and are definitely more comfortable than you would think. I will buy them again when I have worn them out!" - SaraM
"Love this Shoe! This is a Beautiful shoe that happens to also be very comfortable. It's definitely an eye catcher and can be worn for long periods and do not hurt my feet. They do run small. Loved them so much, bought the 2 tone black/nude. Can you say Hot Haute?!" - Karen W
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