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The 10 Most Comfortable Work Shoes

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By Real Simple Editors Updated August 29, 2014
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Cole Haan Genevieve OT Air Pump

Cole Haan Genevieve OT Air Pump
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$328, colehaan.com

Wearing a 3 1/4-inch heel is a breeze, thanks to these woven leather peeptoes made with the same cushioning technology used in Nike sneakers.

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Seychelles Well Done

Seychelles Well Done
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$84, zappos.com

These low, pointy-toe and classically styled leather wedges have a padded insole for extra relief.

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Sam Edelman Farrah

Sam Edelman Farrah
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$113, zappos.com

The square toe-boxes on these buckled patent leather one-inch heels, complete with flexible rubber bottoms, leave your toes plenty of wiggle room.

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Geox D Cristal 1 Flat

Geox D Cristal 1 Flat

$149, zappos.com

The soles of these flexible, lightweight leather-lined metallic flats have tiny patented perforations that allow your feet to breathe easy throughout the day.

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Corso Como “Carson” Heel

Corso Como Carson Heel
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$189, barefoottess.com

These two-tone leather oxfords―with a 3 1/4 inch stacked wedge heel, cushioned insole, and adjustable buckles―manage to be simultaneously timeless and fully fashion forward.

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Sofft Venessa

Sofft Venessa
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$99, zappos.com

A stacked three-inch heel and cushioned insole provide traction and support in these retro-inspired t-straps. Bonus: The buckle is adjustable for a custom fit.

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Bernardo Brad in Faux Snake Bronze

Bernardo Brad in Faux Snake Bronze
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$146, bernadofootwear.com

A springy footbed makes these buckled metallic flats feel like a beloved pair of slippers.

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Sperry Top-Sider Camden Wedge

Sperry Topsider Camden Wedge
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$79, zappos.com

Wool and suede uppers provide plenty of ventilation on these preppy-chic one-inch-high wedges, which also come equipped with traction soles that won’t slip in wet conditions.

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Dolce Vita “Pete” Flat

Dolce Vita Pete Flat
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$106, barefoottess.com

The 3/4-inch stacked heel on these patent-leather Mary Janes with adjustable buckle closures gives just enough lift to make your trousers break perfectly.

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Corso Como Zola Pump

Corso Como Zola Pump
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$165, endless.com

Chunky heels are back in style, and not a moment too soon; these classically styled, Brazilian-made pumps scream “power lunch” while the padded leather insole is like a portable spa.

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