The 6 Most Comfortable Mid-Heel Party Shoes In the World

I'm probably the world's most vocal advocate of comfortable shoes—but I would never, ever mean the kind that you're thinking of. Flats are pretty much off the menu 24/7 (at 5'1", it's a given), and I loathe scrimping on style, so the quest is eternally on for me to find fashionable heels that cause zero pain—the kind that I can work in, and walk in, for hours on end while still ticking all of the season's boxes. It's not an easy task, but someone has to do it. 

I won't bore you with all of my foot-related history (suffice to say, two fractures are quite enough), but over the years I've developed a kind of sensible shoe radar because teetering is not chic. I can spot a comfortable pair of heels from a mile off, and I've learnt to rely on certain brands and silhouettes or finishes to help me deal with my sartorial woes. 

So, as the wedding and party season is now in full swing (and today is #TuesdayShoesday), I thought it a good time to impart some of my wisdom. Below are all shoes I either own or have bought in a very similar style. Scroll down to see and shop the high heels I rate the most for comfort and style… And prepare to dance the night away.

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Hannah Almassi
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Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.