16 Best Women's Work Shoes for Standing All DayAccording to Experts

You may love the look of pointed-toe shoesbut there's a good chance your feet won't enjoy the feel after a long day. "Pointed toe heels and flats are ultra poshbut by designthey squish your toes," Conroy explains. "While you’ll be able to handle the sandwich effect for one to four hoursa full day on your feet is a whole other story." With its rounded toethese soft yet durable ballet flats from Rothy's are the perfect wardrobe staple.

If you love the idea of wearing ultra-comfortable sneakers to work but prefer leather shoes for added classyou'll love the look (and feel) of the ECCO Women's Soft 7 Sneaker. Designed with an arch-hugging silhouettethe sleek leather sneakers offer elevated along with all-day comfort.

They may be pricierbut Conroy believes that natural fibers — such as leather and suede — beat synthetic materials every time. "Reminiscent of fluffy cloudsleather shoes are a gal's best friend for all day wear," she says. "Unlike restrictive synthetic sgenuine leather shoes whisper comfort." Enter: this gorgeous leather pump from Margaux that comes in 11 colors and has just the right amount of heel (as well as cushy foam padding inside).

A low heel always beats a super-high oneespecially when you're on your feet all day long. "Extremely high heel height can put the foot at an awkward angletipping the foot forward," Yau says. "This will put pressure on the toesand force the toes to claw and jamleading to pain and deformities." These ribbed booties from Everlane have just enough height to keep you feeling chic and extremely comfortable.

Standout features of these Dansko professional clogs include "a roomyreinforced toe box for protection and comfort," as well as a contoured footbedpadded instep collarprotective heel counterand anti-fatigue rocker bottom. It's no wonder the brand's iconic silhouette has over 5,000 rave reviews and an average rating of approximately 4.5 stars.

If you work in a more laid-back officeyou may have noticed people pairing their business-casual outfits with chicwhite sneakers for a classic-yet-cool look. While there are many white tennies on the market to choose fromthe OluKai Haupu sneakers are a fan favoritethanks to their soft-grain leather silhouettecomplete with comfort padding. What's morethey're incredibly convenient to wearas the heel is designed to flip down so you can easily slide into the sneakers while running out the door for work.

Nothing will ruin your day faster than squished toeswhich is why it's so important to pay attention to the width of your toe box. "Poorly fitted shoes with small or narrow toe boxes can cause corns to formand lead to a lot of pain," Yau says. Luckilythese square-toe heels have a stretchy toe box to fit your feetinstead of squish them. Bonus: They feature insoles designed to inhibit bacterial growthso your feel will feel (and smell) fresh all daytoo.

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Instead of heelsyou may opt for a pair of wedgeswhich tend to be more comfortable and stable than traditional high heels because of the even weight distribution. Some of the most comfortable wedges around are these slings from Rockport that have a modest heel and lots of cushioningas well as a supportive outsole.

Cushioned footbeds don't just feel nice beneath your feet — they actually serve an important purpose. "As you move aroundespecially on hard surfaces like concretethe added material will lessen the tensionas it wraps your feet in support," Conroy explains. And that's why thousands of reviewers have raved about these office-appropriate slip-on dress sneakers from Birdies. They feature seven layers of comfort for cloud-like cushioning with each step.

For Conroyleather shoes are unmatched when it comes to comfort. "Thanks to the natural fibersthey stretch and conform to the mold of your feet," says Conroy. "With unmatched breathabilitythey’ll further adjust throughout the day as your feet swell." This pair comes in a plethora of size and width optionsperfect for those outside of shoe-fitting norms.

Surecork sandals may not seem like a supportive shoe optionbut we can assure youthis pair meets all the marks. It comes in two footbed options: natural and metatarsal. The metatarsal footbed is ideal for those with pain in the balls of their feet while the natural option is ideal for all others. Between the memory foam insoles and adjustable velcro strapthese cork sandals are a dream to walk in.

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Of all the heel options availablea wedge is by far one of the comfiest. They are stablesecureand virtually fall-proof. This pair from Vivaia has pressure-relief insolesmaking for comfortable all-day wear. The stretchy knit upper ensures a comfortable fitwhile the padded heels prevent blisters from popping up mid-day.

Conroy suggests skipping shoes with heels altogether if you know you're going to be on your feet all day. Howeverif you can't resistshe suggests a modest heel that's not much higher than two inches. These contouringankle strap sandals from Naturalizer feature a chunkyflaredblock heel and a buckle strap to keep your feet secure.

The Everlane Day Heel is beloved by thousands of shoppers and for good reason! It features all the elements of an ultra-comfortable pair of heelsincluding a block heelspacious rounded toeand flexible elasticized heel. They're also sold in a few nude huesmaking them the perfect pick for anyone looking to test out the naked footwear trend.