

" When it comes to flats, there are key features I prioritize: a luxurious insole for lasting comfort, high-quality materials that are flexible, soft, and durable, and seamless construction to minimize potential friction points and discomfort, " she explains. She says stability, support, and flexibility are all present in well-constructed and walkable shoes. But I consulted an expert, Heather Archibald, chief product and merchandising officer at Rothy's, to distill all those tests down into a few salient suggestions. I discovered supportive flats for work, travel, and everywhere else through years of professional research (and plenty of personal shopping). But it's the best comfortable flats-from dainty leather ballerinas to woven summer mules-that I prefer to wear day in and day out. As a shopping editor, I spend a lot of time fixating on cool sneakers and spring shoe trends.
