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22 Shoes You Can Wear To All Those Fancy Events On Your Calendar
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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Your future outfit photos thank you *deeply* for getting one of these beauties because we all know shoes make the fit. As a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team, I can't believe that I get to search the internet to help you find the best, most unique, life-changing products for my job. Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's. Promising review: "These are honestly my favorite! For someone with wide feet, they fit like a glove! They are also very comfortable to wear all night. I'm definitely buying all the other colors!" —Melaniemayela Get them from Amazon for $39.99 (available in sizes 4.5–10.5 and 16 colors). Promising review: "I just received these, and they fit perfectly and are good quality. The width is wide-width friendly, and they are very comfortable." —Stormi707 Get them from Torrid for $19 (available in sizes 7–12). Promising review: "The most beautiful and perfect shoes! I opened up the box and all my dreams came true! This pair of shoes is exactly what I’ve been searching for for months. I put them on, expecting them to be rigid and hurt immediately, but SURPRISE, they are actually comfortable!! I was so pleasantly surprised. I LOVE these shoes." —Susan Ponds Get them from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in sizes 6–11 and in four colors). Promising reviews: "I have several pairs of Rothy’s in a very similar style to these, and they are actually just as comfortable right out of the box as Rothy’s…maybe more so. I also purchased them in black. LOVE THEM!!" —Amazon Customer "I love these shoes. They fit perfectly, and are so cute and comfortable while still being dressy enough for work. I can wear them all day with no heel blisters or pinched toes!" —Kindle Customer Get them from Amazon for $32.99 (available in sizes 6–10 and 15 colors/patterns). Promising review: "These are so cute and comfortable — exactly what I was looking for. You can dress them up or down. The slingback does not hurt your heel at all, and the cushion is very comfortable. I also don't like it when my toes feel squeezed together, and they don't do that." —Chantel Get them from Amazon for $33.24+ (available in sizes 6–11 and 15 colors). These are made of patent leather, and some reviewers say they require some breaking in before reaching their full comfort potential. Promising review: "Thought the shoes were cute and read raving reviews, so I bought them. Wow! Sooo cute and extremely comfortable! I’m so excited about these! It feels like you’re walking on a cloud, and I cannot believe the price I paid for them. Amazing deal. Highly recommend! They are not too narrow, and they definitely don’t look like 'clown shoes' as someone mentioned. Adorable 10/10!" —Talia Get them from Amazon for $35.98+ (available in sizes 5–10 and in 11 colors). Promising reviews: "This style replicates the Gucci Horsebit; it's so comfortable. It is also true to size. Love the black!" —Neri "I was surprised how cute these are, and they are pretty comfortable too. I wore them with a short dress, and I looked like Barbie, lol. But they can be worn with slacks for a professional look as well." —Jen Get them from Amazon for $46.98+ (available in sizes 6–11 and eight colors). Promising reviews: "I bought these for our dress-up days in Hawaii and ended up wearing them way more than expected. There was a day I walked 10 miles (yes) in them and had ZERO pain, blisters, ouchies. Nada!" —Megs "I love these sandals. I got so many compliments when I wear them. They are incredibly comfortable. They are lightweight, have a great padded footbed, and I wore them all day while walking around on vacation. The color is great and will go with anything. They are quiet and not clunky when I walk. I loved them so much, I bought more in other colors and styles." —Kristin Get them from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in sizes 5–12, including wide sizes, and 56 colors/styles). Promising review: "I wanted a cute and fun block heel, and these shoes were perfect! The pearls are so cute on the shoe, and it's just fun, comfortable fit, and size and width were a perfect fit." —Netabanana Get them from DSW for $39.98+ (originally $70; available in sizes 6–11 and in four colors). Promising review: "These shoes need no break-in time! They are extremely comfortable the moment you put them on! I’ve tried so many different versions of these, and these are the best by far! I bought one pair to check them out, and when I realized I finally got it right, I went back for four more pairs! The leopard print is my favorite! I also have white, black, nude, and leopard! I wish they came in every color! They are not narrow or wide. They are perfect! I normally wear a 7.5 but purchased the 7 knowing they will stretch out! I’m going back to see what other colors I can buy!" —Tee Get them from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes 5.5–11 and 16 colors/styles). Promising review: "These are so trendy and cute! And fit so true to size. I never leave reviews but these are worth the price!!!!" —donnyuy Get them from Nordstrom for $99+ (available in sizes 5–10 and in seven styles). JW Pei is a Los Angeles-based fashion brand founded in 2018 by Chinese American husband-and-wife duo Yang Pei and Stephanie Li. Promising review: "Amazing style and quality! The padding and low heel make these shoes super comfortable to wear. I had them on for an entire day and never felt uncomfortable in them once!" —Style_Uncovered Get them from Amazon for $89+ (available in sizes 5–11 and in nine colors). Promising review: "I bought these shoes for an outdoor, summer wedding. They were perfect! As someone who does not walk or wear heels very often, they were incredibly comfortable, easy to walk in, and dance in. I had to walk from my car to the venue, back to my car, back to my venue, and dance my way through many songs, and I never once got a blister or felt the need to remove them. They were sturdy, supported my ankles, and lasted through the night. Even though I wore them for a formal occasion, I feel like they could be dressed down for a date night or day out. I hope they last through many more seasons." —Jan Get them from Macy's for $49.95 (originally $99.90; available in sizes 5–12). Get them from TJ Maxx for $24 (originally $29.99; available in sizes 6–10). Prefer them in black? Well, you're in luck — get them here. Promising reviews: "Seriously you need these sandals. I've worn them to weddings, work, the beach, just around town! So comfy and cute." —Alethea "BEST SANDALS EVER. I wore these sandals every single day on a 16-day European vacation. I was in the water, on the streets, sand, and even hiking in these shoes, and felt nothing but comfort. Being able to wear something transitional between the water and land was perfect for this trip. The adjustable velcro band stayed fully functional and is still as strong as new. These are by far the best sandals I've ever had." —Jackie Beauvaise Get them from Amazon for $26.98+ (available in sizes 5–11 and 23 styles). Promising review: "If I could give them 6 stars, I would. I wore them on a trip to Brazil and walked like 15,000 steps a day. Not once did I get a blister, nor did my feet hurt. They are soo comfy. I’m obsessed with these Crocs — also, I could wear them in the shower because they’re waterproof. 10/10" —chris sweeney Get them from Amazon for $41.21+ (available in sizes 2–11 and 23 colors). Promising review: "I'm pretty impressed by these shoes! They are true to size, and the high-gloss finish is gorgeous. They are also fairly comfortable right out of the box — I have very picky feet." —C. Keenan, Ph.D. Get them from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in sizes 6–11, including wide sizes and seven colors). Promising review: "I truly LOVE these shoes. They are just darling and so comfortable. The memory foam insole makes me feel as if I'm walking on a cloud. I have a very flat foot. Shoes that are completely flat, comfortable, and cute have been near impossible for me to find. These are a home run! The color is a dreamy brown, not too light, not too dark. They offer a wide variety of colors, and I can't wait to order one of each. With the lovely, classy soft velvet material, and the cute Mary Jane style, I can wear them for either dressy or casual. With their comfort, I can wear them all day!" —James Wirsbinske Get them from Amazon for $16.86+ (available in sizes 5–13 and eight colors). Zou Xou Shoes is a Black woman-owned business that has been creating handcrafted shoes by Argentinian shoemakers since 2015. The styles are easy and classic, so they can be worn for years. These mules are handmade to order in European sizes, and they suggest sizing up. So, if you wear a US 8, choose a 39. Get them from Zou Xou for $195 (available in sizes 37–41 or US sizes 5–10.5). Promising review: "This is my fifth pair of Dream Pairs heels. I bought these silver stunners for my wedding, and they did NOT disappoint. They were comfortable enough to wear all day and were of great quality for the price. I received so many compliments on them, and I cannot wait to wear them again to an upcoming formal event. They do not have chunky bling like a lot of silver shoes... instead, they are a smooth silver texture. This also allows them to hold up better during wear. Do yourself a favor and buy these! You cannot beat them for the price!" —Kaitlyn Get them from Amazon for $35.09+ (available in sizes 5–11, including wide sizes, and 14 colors). Promising review: "Chic and comfortable — beautiful pearl color. Runs true to size. Love the classy peep-toe; the ankle strap provides ample support, and the heel height is perfect. Feel like these will never go out of style." —MW Get them from Madewell for $158 (available in sizes 5–11 and in tan or white). Promising reviews: "I bought these heels to wear to my cousin’s wedding. They are so comfortable! I wore them all afternoon and evening and my feet are not sore at all; no blisters." —Sam Get them from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes 6–10 and 19 styles). * Shoes You Can Wear With A Fancy Dress, That *Aren’t* Stilettos * Finding Comfy Footwear Is No Easy ~Feet~, So We Found 31 Pairs Of Comfortable Shoes For You * If You Love To Walk, Here Are Some Great Shoes To Add To Your Collection This Summer * These 27 Shoes Are So Comfy, Teachers Rave About Them * If Comfort Is A Nonnegotiable, These 28 Pairs Of Summer Shoes Will Exceed Your Expectations * Sandals, Sneakers, And Other Shoes That Are Ready For All Your Summer Plans BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Reviews have been updated for length and/or clarity.