14 Most Comfortable Shoes for Walking, Work and More
From sandals and flats to sneakers, these footwear styles will keep you comfy all day long.

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There's nothing like taking a long walk in the park, a stroll around town or even a quick jaunt between work and your favorite lunch spot. Wearing uncomfortable shoes while you're out and about, no matter how cute, can be the thing that ruins your whole day (or forces you to end it early). Whether you're looking to avoid blisters, pinched toes or just general foot pain, we're lucky that comfortable shoes don't have to mean unattractive ones. From walking sandals to sneakers, there are tons of adorable styles that are just as functional as they are fashionable.
At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we evaluate all types of shoes — taking into account the comfort, fit and support of each pair. We've tested hundreds of pairs of shoes to find the top shoe brands that support your arches and cushion your heels to keep you comfortable while walking or standing all day. We also seek feedback from consumer testers and expert podiatrists. Our roundup of the most comfortable shoes includes picks from brands that have performed well in our Lab tests and those with positive reviews from real users.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is the associate director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
Amanda (she/her) researches and reports on products in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing and accessories to home furnishings. She holds undergraduate degrees in apparel merchandising and product development and advertising and marketing communications, as well as a master of science degree in consumer sciences from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, Amanda was a lecturer for the fashion and retail studies program at Ohio State, where she taught fashion and textiles courses.


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