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All products in this post are in women's shoe sizes.
Promising review: "I was looking for a comfortable, sturdy, nice looking shoe that would also provide warmth during the colder months and I found it! Almost every time I wear these, I receive a compliment. They only took a couple hours to break in, and for someone with size 10.5 it's challenging to find a nice shoe in that size. I would absolutely recommend these to anyone with big feet like me, because they're not super clunky and don't make my feet look bigger than they already are. I'm already trying to decide what my next pair will be and can't wait to see what new styles come out this year!" —Jamie
Get them from Forsake for $139.95 (available in five colors and women's sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "I love these clogs. I wore them for 10 hours right out of the box with no issues whatsoever. They are cute, super comfy, and feel really good on your feet. The soles are pretty slip proof and the leather is pretty soft so no breaking in is required. Love them!!" —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $49.95+ (available in 10 colors and sizes 5–11).
These were one of the top three best casual sneakers on BuzzFeed Reviews! And to give you an idea of how comfortable these are, here's a little taste of the post-test review: "If you’re sick of getting blisters every time you wear a new pair of sneakers, consider Wool Runners to be the answer to your feet’s prayers."
Get them from Allbirds for $95 (available in 16 colors and sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "GET THESE SHOES. The leather is super comfortable and they've lasted me all summer: from walking around Portland to trekking through sand at the beach. I didn't even have to break them in, they never cut into my feet at all! I'm going to get them in two other colors because they are that dang great. 10/10 would recommend." —Cate
Get them from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in 19 colors and sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "These are super cute and comfy. I bought the black ones for work where I'm on my feet for10–13 hours. These are not slip resistant but they are soo comfortable. They feel like a second skin when on and need no time to break in." —Tara
Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 10 colors and sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "These fit true to size for me. The toe box is slightly more narrow so if you have wide feet, that may be a reason to size up. They aren’t the most most comfortable to run long distances in, but they have felt completely fine during all of the daily workouts I’ve put them through and they didn’t require any break-in period. The grip is great on rope climbs and and I haven’t had any heel slip problems on sled pushes or the rower like I’ve had with other shoes. They are even comfortable for casual, all-day wear. I love these shoes!" —Renee Johnson
Get them from Amazon for $129 (available in 14 colors and sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "These are super comfortable! They didn't take any time at all to break in and they look lovely." —William K. Hallman
Get them from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 10 colors and sizes 4.5–11).
Promising review: "These are absolutely the greatest shoes ever!! The print is high-quality and they fit as expected. For a shoe with such little support, I am surprised at how comfortable and easy to break in they are. I have had them for over a month and wear them at least three times a week at work, where I am on my feet all day. They are very comfortable and I have no issues with them whatsoever." —Joel S
Get them from Amazon for $38+ (available in 61 colors and sizes 5.5–14.5).
Promising review: "I never wear heels because after about 30 minutes my arches and the balls of my feet start killing me. I got these in the mail and in the same day, without breaking them in, I went out and did not take off these shoes for about 12 hours. They are incredibly comfortable (the balls of my feet hurt by the end of the night but like I said, I had them on forever). Everything on the shoe looked well made! I'm very happy!" —Rachel Gibbs
Get them from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in 15 colors and sizes 5–10).
Promising review: "I was looking for a nice pair of orange sandals. Easier said than done! I found these and have always had good luck with Teva shoes, so I gave them a try. I was not disappointed. They are so comfortable I can wear them all day. All the straps are adjustable, so whether your foot is narrow or wide they will fit well. I bought them to go on vacation and I did not have to break them in first, they were comfortable from the beginning. I can toss them in the washing machine when they get dirty and they come our like new! I would recommend these shoes." —Lydia
Get them from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 21 colors and sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "These are my wedding shoes and I love them. I wore them the day after I received them to go dancing (before even breaking them in) and my feet didn't hurt after, nor the next day." —Irish Bell
Get them from Amazon for $25+ (available in 18 colors and sizes 5.5–11).
Promising review: "I love these shoes. They are so comfy. They're a little wide through the arch and heel area and I live in the desert, so my feet swell with the heat. These are keepers and will order another pair in a different color. I usually hate shoes but love these. No break in needed. The first time I wore them about four hours and they felt good. Highly recommended." —cgalloway
Get them from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 11 colors and sizes 5–10).
I own these beauties and my toes are besotted. They are suuuper lightweight but feel substantial when you wear them and, because they're water proof, they're great in all weather. For sweaty-feet-havers like me, this makes breaking them in brilliantly easy.
Promising review: "I love these sandals. They are light as a feather and seem like part of my foot. They are comfortable and the light strap on the back of my shoe means they NEVER fall off. I just ordered my second pair." —Vikki F.
Get them from Chooka for $24.99 (originally $40; available in sizes 6–10).
Promising review: "I love these rain boots! I wore them for the first time today and walked five miles in them with no issues. They are not exactly light but in terms of rain boots, they are functional, practical, and pretty comfortable with no break in needed. I highly recommend them for such a great price!" —Annie Wong
Get them from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 11 colors and sizes 4.5–12).
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by these. They are lightweight and comfortable, no breaking them in. These are a great pair of sneakers for the price for sure. I took the advice of others and ordered a half size up and they are a perfect fit." —GTF
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 40 colors and sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "These are light as a feather and give good support. I don’t like bulky running shoes because my feet are very sensitive and hurt with any kind of running shoes or tennis shoes. These Adidas are great because they are not only very light, but they also have a good support and don’t suffocate your toes, which is another issue for me. These shoes breathe and your feet won’t get hot. They are very stylish too, the first day I wore them I was running errands and I got compliments from random people at different places. I’m very happy with my shoes and so are my feet." —AYPUESOK
Get them on sale from Adidas for $56 (originally $70, available in sizes 5–12).
Promising review: "These are absolutely wonderful! AMAZING! The sole has a little cushion to support the foot. I absolutely LOVE them and have been wearing them all day at the office with no trouble at all! No break in time needed!" —Leidy Perez–Davis
Get them from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 23 colors and sizes 5.5–11).
Promising review: "It takes time getting used to the gel under the ball of your feet, but no time to break in when running. This is the most comfortable pair of shoes I've worn while running on the treadmill." —Toate655
Get them from Nike for $180 (available in 12 colors and sizes 5–12).
Promising review: "These are exactly what I've been looking for! They're perfect with a summer dress so you don't have to wear heals, but relaxed enough for an everyday sandal. The material is a soft and stretchy, with wicking fabric that doesn't rub, so no need to break them in. The soul is very cushiony (I have other pair and the yoga soul has held up really well — especially for what they've been through with kayaking, around the farm, through the creek, etc. They dry out really well and don't squeak/fall apart as others have). Great brand! Happy to have found my new summer statement shoe." —Elle
Get them from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 16 colors and sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "I love these shoes! I’m on my feet all day and these were so comfy and cute! I didn’t even need to break them in, which is really big for me. I would totally recommend these. I have gotten so many compliments already." —Melissa
Get them from Amazon for $14.76+ (available in 10 colors and sizes 6–11).
Promising review: "I have a hard to fit foot and am very picky about comfort. I wanted an inexpensive pair of black flats but didn't want them to kill my feet. These are perfect! My foot is pretty narrow, so flats sometimes don't fit or slip off easily – not these! I also didn't need to break them in at all – they were comfortable immediately. I highly recommend these if you are looking for a pair of inexpensive flats." —Michelle
Get them from Amazon for $26.99 (available in eight colors and sizes 6–10).
Promising review: "I put these on and was able to wear them to walk around campus without breaking them in or breaking my feet." —skay97
Get them on sale from Chacos for $109.99 (originally $120, available in eight colors and sizes 5–12).
Promising review: "No break in required! These are probably my favorite shoes, I got them in the wine red for a friend's wedding and I had them on all day with no pain. The chunky heel provides great support for your feet and back. I absolutely love these shoes and highly recommend them for any occasion." —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in 10 colors and sizes 4.5–11.5).
These have over 4,000 five-star reviews!
Promising review: "I have a very high instep and these slip-on style sneakers are wonderful!! I wear between an eight and a half to nine depending on the width. I ordered these in a nine and they are perfect! The first time I wore these I had them on all day (I'm a teacher) with a pair of peds and my feet felt great!! No break in period needed! They are lightweight, flexible, and very cute! I also wore these when on a flight and even after running through the gates I was very pleased to be so comfortable!! I have had a few surgeries on my feet, so when I find something that does not hurt I am truly happy!!! I will buy another pair in another color!!!" —Virginia L. Meir
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 25 colors and sizes 5–13).
Promising review: "Holy moly do I love these. I bought these as my 'walking sandals' for a trip to Vegas and literally never took them off. I put over 50 miles on these puppies right out of the package, with no break in period. Zero blisters or sore feet, even after walking all day for five days. They mold to your feet, so even with super high arches I got decent support. I recommend these, they're a 10/10, and I will be buying more! I've worn them with everything from leggings to a cute dress!" —Samantha Griffen
Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 38 colors and sizes 5–11).
Promising review: "I love my new pair! I wore it twice since my purchase and it’s very comfortable and easy to break in. The quality is great and good value for money." —Jamirose F.
Get them from Nisolo for $128 (originally $170; available in three colors and sizes 6–10).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.