We recently explained our fashion team’s tips and tricks for how to wear heels all day in the office without feeling the burn and so we thought, what better way to bring a lesson to life than a lust-worthy shopping list of heels made for walking? Here you go, from thicker straps to a lower heel, a curated hit list of shoes you’ll love running around in!
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These are the cheatsheet of heels, and metallic too, perfect for festive office fun!
Leather and rubber sandals, $234 from Gnossem
Giving you the elegance of a court shoe with the added comfort of an unobtrusive ankle strap, just make sure there are enough holes punched to ensure a sturdy fit if you’ve got skinny ankles!
Suede slingbacks, $169 by Formentini from Gnossem
Caged heels offer better support for tired soles! Party up a storm in these metallic babies without worrying about being out of step on the dance floor this coming festive season.
Italian leather and synthetic heels, $189 by Formentini from Gnossem
High-shine and high-octane glamour is transposed into an everyday, wearable bootie. These Kurt Geiger ankle boots are at the top of our lust-list.
Leather and synthetic boots, $347 from Kurt Geiger
Platforms give you the height and cheat the pain factor. These powder pink beauties caught our eye!
Suede peep-toes, $215, from Kurt Geiger
With a low-heel and an unusual cut, these pumps are perfect for the office and running around day-to-day.
Synthetic leather pumps, $68, Cool-Find K-style
Ankle-support never looked so good. Thick, wide cut straps will stop your feet from slipping in your heels, which causes friction and blisters, these Korean-made heels are the solution.
Leather heels, $334, Cool-Find K-Style
Practical and as unique as all of Charlotte Olympia’s designs, we love these low-heeled sandals for an office-appropriate choice.
Suede and brass shoes, $1169, Charlotte Olympia at Pedder on Scotts
Marble-print is hot on just about everything at the moment, from phone covers to these amazing courts. The asymmetric block heel makes these a comfortable choice.
Polished calfskin, $1017, from Charlotte Olympia online
Far from boring, these Mary-Janes are the coolest thing on the (perspex) block. In love.
Patent leather and perspex, $1186, Nicholas Kirkwood on Net-a-Porter
Lace-ups instantly alleviate ball-of-foot pressure. The original lace-up master, Aquazurra does his iconic Christy flat in a mid-heel height too.
Suede lace-up pumps, $596, by Aquazurra from Net-a-Porter
Nicholas Kirkwood proves kitten heels don’t have to be bland or boring. These iconic pearl-detailed heels at a lower height are a perfect for those who aren’t gifted at the art of running in heels.
Suede heels, price unavailable, Nicholas Kirkwood at Pedder on Scotts
Need tips on how to survive a whole work day in your heels comfortably? See here.