The 18 Most Comfortable Boots, According to Friends, Coworkers, and the Internet
While comfort has always been important when shopping for shoes, it's risen to the very top of our priority list when considering any new pairs right now. Whether it's flats, sandals, or as we'll dive into today, boots, there's no reason why our shoes shouldn't feel just as good as they look. And with fall fashion on the brain, I know there must be other people who, like me, are on the hunt for the most comfortable boots to wear all season.
With that in mind, I reached out to friends, family, and coworkers to see which boots they recommend, then also spent a good amount of time scrolling through sites like Nordstrom, Amazon, and Shopbop for the most comfortable boots that have the best reviews with comfort specifically mentioned throughout. The results are in and it comes down to the following eighteen can’t-go-wrong options at every style, heel height, and budget. To see them all for yourself and shop along the way, just keep scrolling.
Editor in chief Kat Collings says, "these Tibi boots are the world's most comfortable boots. I'm pretty sure I could run a 5k in them. The height of the heel is perfect for a boost, but isn't so high that they're any less comfortable than flat boots. The chunky heel also helps with stability and comfort. And this, of course, doesn't add to the comfy factor, but that hardware on the back is such a special touch. I love the idea of it peeping out from the hemline of a skirt or a cropped pair of jeans."
Audience engagement editor Jasmine Fox-Suliaman says, "When I tell you these are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned—I'm not lying fam. I was searching non-stop for a cowboy boot last fall that I didn't hate and that would be comfortable enough to wear around the city, but seamlessly match various things in my wardrobe and low and behold these boots did it for me; I wore them just about everywhere, and they added an extra oomph to everything."
"So I don't own this exact style—yet," senior market editor Nicole Eshaghpour says, "but I have several pairs of shoes and boots from Paige and they all have the same cushioned insoles that make them more comfortable than any other brand of shoes I own. I'm always recommending their boots to anyone who needs something they can actually wear all day and/or night."
"If you want a comfortable ankle boot, I love, love, love this version from Schutz," insists Fox-Suliaman. "I originally bought the zebra version of this ankle boot fromReplica Store as an impulse buy—and honestly, it was the best money I ever spent. I wore these bad boys all over Spain (pre-COVID) and pretty much every day running around NYC. They're a great height to get the feeling of a heeled ankle boot, without the pain."
Shopbop customer Nikki says, "The color, fit, and style on these are amazing. I wear them a few times a week now because they're comfortable and go with everything. Only took a couple of days to break in and then they were perfect. I own almost 10 pairs of Frye boots at this point and I haven't regretted a single purchase."
"More than any other boots in my closet, I wear knee-high kitten heels on repeat," senior editor Kristen Nichols tells me. "Whether styled with a long dress or with a pair of trousers tucked inside, they pair perfectly with all of my fall staples. The low kitten heel makes them much more comfortable to walk in than my boots with taller heels. This style from Neil J. Rodgers are super soft, slightly slouchy, and I can't wait to start wearing them again next month."
Fox-Suliaman says, "If you're looking for a comfortable heeled knee-high boot, I highly recommend LPA's, Greta Boot. While I have the black crocodile version, I swear by the comfort of these boots and if you don't believe me just know that pre-COVID, I wore these in New York City hopping on and off the train; so yes, they're comfortable. And for an added bonus, they just make you feel fabulous."
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Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a numberBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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