These wedding-appropriate shoes will help you leave your next soiree without an unwelcome party favor: foot pain. (Amazon/Macy's)(Amazon/Macy's)
Have a wedding coming up? Whether you're a guest, a member of the bridal party or even the bride (congrats!) don't wait until the last minute to think about your shoes. We'd argue that they're the most important part of your outfit — after all, you can't possibly dance the night away if your tootsies are smushed or giant blisters are forming on your heels. Sure, comfy and cute heels or dressy sandals are a tall order, but we never shy away from a challenge.
We scoured the web for the comfiest shoes to wear to weddings, and here's the kicker — they're all on sale. You can find styles as low as $31 and shop your favorite brands at a discount, including Anne Klein and Kenneth Cole. Here are some of our favorite foot-friendly wedding shoes, because style and comfort shouldn't be mutually exclusive.
These glitzy sandals have a padded platform and a chunky heel, so they're easy to walk in (and more importantly, dance in). The rubber outsole is designed to keep you from slipping during your most impressive moves. There are eight colors to choose from, so you can find a pair to match just about any frock.
"Super comfortable," shared a shopper. "Beautiful shoes! Wore them to my daughter's wedding and danced all night in them!"
This strappy number comes in over 10 colors, including the glitzy gold above. The block heel makes them easier to walk in — no teetering necessary.
"Got lots of compliments on these!" one shopper noted. "I literally have never worn heels but was feeling adventurous for my birthday. Wore these to a photoshoot where I was on my feet for over an hour and felt fine! They felt sturdy without making me feel like I had church heels on. These were super comfy on my wide feet and I would definitely recommend them, might even buy another pair!"
An embellished sandal makes any outfit party-ready. This pair has a 2-inch block heel to keep the look pretty but practical.
"Looks like a million bucks, and pretty comfy, especially with the additional gel ball of foot insoles we added. Felt like Cinderella!" wrote one happy customer.
You can't go wrong with a nude shoe. This shade complements any outfit, and the chunky heel offers a little more stability. Because they're so understated, you can also rock these at a garden party or Sunday brunch with friends.
"This is a very comfortable shoe!" wrote one shopper. "I wore them to a wedding on a yacht and found them to be very stable while walking and dancing. I had them on for about seven hours without any foot pain and I never wear heels."
These slip-on sandals could become your new favorite pair for every special occasion. They have a 3-inch heel and soft leather straps designed not to rub or pinch. They also come in spring-ready lavender.
"These are perfect and comfy," wrote one shopper. "The material is stretchy, the soles are padded and the bottom is thick rubber. I bought these in both beige and purple. I can walk in them forever."
Who says you have to wear heels? Flats can be just as dressy: Just look at these rhinestone-studded slingbacks. They have a stylish pointed toe and a floral print that's just right for spring and summer soirees.
"Love these shoes," wrote one five-star fan. "Have had to start wearing flats due to feet problems and these shoes still make me feel pretty! They are so cute and go beautifully with my daughter's wedding theme."
A metallic shoe can liven up any ensemble. Spring for this pair and light up the dance floor without risking painful blisters the next day. Like the look but not the color? They also come in black leather and denim.
"I bought these shoes for my 50th birthday disco party," shared one customer. "What a night! Dancing all night long in these show-stopping shoes! I highly recommend and I will be looking for more Kenneth Cole shoes like these!"
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
