The most comfortable heels combine style with smart design details. After wearing dozens of pairs for hours, I found seven ...

Katherine J. Igoe has been a full-time freelancer for over a decade with a focus on style, lifestyle, and parenting. If you love heels but hate how they make your feet feel, you're not alone.

"The old dress code that insisted on pairing heels with certain outfits now feels outdated." Wearing comfortable, supportive shoes will also make your feet (and by extension your body) much happier.

According to Dr. Fernando Peña, orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Julieta Barcelona, the key to a truly comfortable heel lies in proper construction and support. “The shoe should feel ...