These flats are supposedly extremely comfortable — and they’re only $29.90.
The Most Comfortable Flats for Work
You don't always need to wear heels -- flats have come a long way with work outfits, and there are a TON of comfortable flats for work. This page collects the comfortable flats we've recently featured in our "Coffee Break" series - if you're looking for a more concise roundup, check out our pages on:
- The Best Comfortable Flats for Work
- Comfortable Flats Every Professional Should Own
- The Best Washable Flats
- Investment Ballet Flats
- The Best Foldable Flats for Women (handy for travel or backups)
- Nude-For-You Flats (handy in summer months)
We've also done some discussion posts with styling tips, including our discussion on
And if you really need help with comfort, you may want to check out our post on how to make your sore feet feel better.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Jullia Flat
May 2021 Update: There are lots of options for this shoe included in the 2021 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, with some colors and sizes as low as $28.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Cap Toe Ballet Flat
Select colors of this shoe are included in the NHYS for as low as $160.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Lior Loafer
These really highly rated loafers are down to $102 in the NHYS.
The Hunt: The Best Comfortable Flats for Summer
What do you think are the most comfortable flats for summer and beyond? Which ones are the most versatile for all your work outfits?
Workwear Hall of Fame: Feathers Flat
Dec. 2020 Update: This shoe (in leopard only) is included in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale at 61% off.
Coffee Break: Total Motion® Zuly Luxe Ankle Strap Flat
I featured this ankle strap flat on our recent roundup of cute flats for work, and it’s such a great looking shoe that I had to share it again. It comes in black and a pearly white, but we’re featuring it in blush. I like that it has an ankle strap as well as a … Read More about Coffee Break: Total Motion® Zuly Luxe Ankle Strap Flat
The Hunt: Cute Flats for the Office
Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a … Read More about The Hunt: Cute Flats for the Office
The Best Commuting Shoes: Stylish, Comfortable, AND Practical?
Reader D wrote in, asking us to update our older post on the best commuting shoes — so let’s discuss, particularly since the weather is finally getting warmer! Here’s her question: Can you please update the ‘The Best Commuting Shoes‘ post? I left my Born Crown Collection nadine’s at a hotel by accident a few months ago and … Read More about The Best Commuting Shoes: Stylish, Comfortable, AND Practical?
Coffee Break: Nice Flats
These $29 Blowfish shoes have a ton of really good reviews, and people are saying that they’re comfortable right out of the box. Ladies, I’d love to hear what your favorite flats are right now. I know in the past we’ve talked about Julianne, Felicia, Varina, AGL, and other comfortable ballet flats. These are a nice budget … Read More about Coffee Break: Nice Flats
Four Types of Comfortable Flats Every Professional Should Own — Even If You Hate Ballet Flats
Which are the most comfortable flats very professional should own? We did a roundup of the most comfortable ballet flats a while ago and a lot of readers noted that they’ve never found ballet flats to be that comfortable. I get it, trust me — I’ve said for years that personally I prefer strappy flats. … Read More about Four Types of Comfortable Flats Every Professional Should Own — Even If You Hate Ballet Flats
Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Total Motion – Adelyn’ Ballet Flat
Readers were singing the praises of this lovely flat recently, noting that it’s comfortable and affordable. We’ve long been fans of the Total Motion line from Rockport (available at Rockport, Nordstrom, Amazon, Zappos, Walmart and more!) I like this blue version ($48, almost sold out at Walmart!) and this cute neutral tone (pictured) — particularly with the gold-tone … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Total Motion – Adelyn’ Ballet Flat