1000 Tabs Later, These Are the 30 Best Flats, Boots, and Low Heels on the Market

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No need to put yourself through the pain of uncomfortable sky-high stilettos. While we have an unending appreciation for the comfort and function a pair of chic sneakers can offer, they just don't fit the dress code sometimes. A stylish pair of flats, boots, or kitten heels can hold just as much allure as their teetering counterparts and can offer just as much function as your go-to Nikes or New Balances.
On the runways, mesh flats from Alaïa and The Row, Prada's pointy kitten heels, and Bottega's boots all managed to dominate the conversation, but luckily, there are plenty of similar but more affordable options out there to help you embrace some new outfit ideas for the year ahead. Whether you want to dress up your casual jeans-and-tee ensemble with leather ballet flats or need comfortable heels for hitting the dance floor at an upcoming wedding, these fashionable yet comfortable options are the perfect in-between for the dresser who needs shoes to work for the office and a date afterward.
We suggest starting with the classics. Invest in a pair of leather penny loafers if you have yet to try them. If you're already squared away on neutral tones, metallic shoes and textures like rhinestone and velvet are luxe alternatives to bring a bit more variety to your footwear collection. Ahead, we've rounded up our favorites that fit our comfy-yet-cute criteria.

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