These are some of our favorite comfortable low heels for work as of 2022! one / two / three / four (also Ferragamo, MMLF, and Sarah Flynt!)
Sure, we all know what basics 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 basic item that every woman should have.
We haven’t done a round-up of stylish low heels (2.25″ or below!) for a long while now (2014, 2013, 2012), so I thought we’d collect a few today. My absolute favorite in this space is the Stuart Weitzman Poco heel — I really find the 1.75″ heel to be more comfortable than most ballet flats, and with new colors coming out every season it seems like there are always good sales somewhere (I always check Amazon or 6pm first; currently Amazon has prices as low as $185 and 6pm as low as $106.).
Still, I thought I’d round up a bunch…
Ladies, what is your favorite pair of low heels? Have you bought any recently, or worn an older pair into the ground?
{related: low nude pumps for work}
These are some of our favorite comfortable low heels for work as of 2022! one / two / three / four (also Ferragamo, MMLF, and Sarah Flynt!)
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(Curious for our other roundups of black pumps? In addition to the several specific shoes mentioned in our Guide to Comfortable Heels, here are our roundups from 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2016, 2015, 2013 (interview pumps AND our low heel roundup), 2012 (under $250) and 2008, as well as our comfort-focused roundups of 2016 and 2010 and our posts on extended sizes for professional women’s shoes.)
The below content probably concerns shoes that aren’t available anymore!
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BB
Yes! A chance to share my all-time favorite heels! Varda Shoes A439. I pretty much only do flats or very low heels. These shoes are absolutely perfect for conservative offices. My favorite part is the heel, which looks like a thin wedge, but with the front part of the wedge cut out, so it puts much less point pressure than with a kitten heel and is generally sturdier. The vamp is also high enough to prevent any toe “cleavage.” I have 4 pairs of these in different colors.
Terry
Those look great! Where do you get them? Do you have to order through Varda’s website?
BB
That was dumb of me to forget the purchase info. I usually get them when I visit NYC (they have a store in Soho). I have called up once and ordered them mail order, which I assume is the same as the site. I know this isn’t great if you want to try them on, and I honestly have no idea what the return policy is. If it helps, I’ve found their sizing to be pretty much spot on – I’m a 9.5 in most brands including this one. My feet are also a bit on the wide side, but they stretch over time.
IME they’ve held up a lot better than other high-end brands at a similar price point. My oldest pair is about 4 y.o. at this point, and I had the heel tips replaced once and rubber put on the front sole, and these are ones that I totally abused (drove in them for a year before I realized this was bad). I treat my newer ones a lot better now :)
People's Republic
I love toe cleavage! (To each, her own, of course!) Does anyone have experience with the shoes listed that might know which ones have some good cleavage?
Anonymous
I agree. No toe cleavage = grandma shoes (IMO).
meme
I like Ann Taylor Perfect Kitten Heels (2″ heel) for a modern, sexy (not too sexy for work) pump with a manageable heel height. They don’t look “kitten” to me; the shape is regular heel, just not so high.
Jean
Thank you thank you thank you! I have super-wide feet and am constantly obsessing about where to find suitable shoes.
Jen
The Clarks Sage line are amazingly comfortable. I have narrow feet with bunions, and I can wear these at the office all day (a mix of running around and sitting). There’s a ton of padding under the ball of the foot, and I believe it has a leather lining. I think they suit a narrow to medium width best.
atty
Has anyone found a nice (not frumpy or thick-heeled) kitten heel with a round or almond shaped toe? I really dislike pointy toes, and that’s all I see that have more graceful, delicate heels.
Jen
You could try Tsubo. Something like this: http://m.zappos.com/tsubo-fifee-black-leather
I have the Tsubo Acrea, which is higher, but still really comfy.
Rebecca
I’m a bit late to the party, but I just got the Chaching heels from Nine West and they are AMAZING. Beautiful D’orsays with a 2 1/4 in heel