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Promising review: "I walk 3 to 4 miles a day, and this is by far the best shoe I've ever owned. It's like walking on pillows. If you have high arches and have experienced shin splints or high ankle pain, or even plantar fascitis, this shoe will blow your mind. I'm getting several colors." —Bebe D.
Get them from Amazon for $49.95+ (available in sizes 5–11 and 42 colors).
Promising review: "I LOVE Chucks. I have about eight or nine pairs. They are my go to shoe. I wear them with everything., skirts, dresses, jeans...... I like them because they hold up well and are comfy right out of the box. I also have knockoffs and the are so uncomfortable with thin soles or they are HOT and not in a good way (sweaty feet). Chucks have those little air holes in the side and, believe me, it makes a big difference. On my feet all day and when I wear my Chucks...no sore feet (or smelly feet)!" —Whovian
Get them from Amazon for $54+ (available in men's sizes 4–13, women's sizes 6–15, and seven styles).
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Promising review: "OMG my back doesn't hurt anymore!! I'm so happy. A week ago I ordered a known brand and my back ached. I decided on this New Balance with this sleek look and couldn't believe it — no more back pain with this memory foam inside the shoe. Recommending at my age, late forties. Nice stylish shoe with comfort." —Andrea Bell
Get them from Amazon for $43.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and in wide sizes, plus 21 styles).
Promising review: "OK, I gotta say, I love these shoes. I'm a retail worker and I am on my feet eight to nine hours a day. I'm a personal shopper so my job requires me to walk several miles a day. I am very picky about shoes, I need something very comfortable with good support or else I am in severe pain after my shift. I noticed several of my coworkers wearing these, and I was curious, so I got a pair. I was NOT expecting to like these so much! My tried and true preferred work shoe has been Crocs. For years that was all I could wear to work and be comfortable. These shoes though, are actually better for me. They are surprisingly comfortable and supportive for my flat feet, and I love the memory foam soles. I am not in pain anymore thanks to these guys. I've only been wearing them for about two weeks now but I'm already noticing a remarkable difference. I hope they continue to hold up and last me a while, time will tell. They also look pretty cool and I love the colors. I actually get a lot of compliments on them, and people ask me where I got them. For the record, I wear a 9.5 size shoe and these fit perfectly. I was nervous about it but they fit as described for me. Anyway, yeah, if you need a comfy shoe, get these! I want other colors now." —Hannah
Get them from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes 5.5–10.5 and 17 colors).
Promising review: "I love this pair of athletic shoes. I bought another one recently (same style, different color pattern). These Gel Venture 5 are extremely comfortable. They keep me going when I am walking each of my dogs. I do at least 5.5 miles per day between the two pups. The support in these shoes keep me going at a brisk pace so that I can keep up with my dogs. If you do a lot of walking or are will be on your feet all day, these shoes are perfect!" —Stevie Wilson
Get them from Amazon for $59.95+ (available in women's sizes 5–11 and in 10 styles).
Promising review: "Easily the most comfortable shoes I own. I can stand and walk in these all day and my feet never hurt. Don't take that lightly because my feet ALWAYS hurt, even since I was a kid. I wear my expensive Brooks sneakers all day and my feet hurt. I have so many different types of shoes and my feet always end up hurting after a few hours. But not in these Keds. I hope Keds never stops making these classics!" —Emily
Get them from Amazon for $49.95+ (available in women's sizes 4–13, in narrow, regular, wide, and extra wide widths, and nine colors).
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Promising review: "I cannot emphasize how much I love these shoes. Would I wear these shoes to work out? No. But I can walk for miles in these things, it is like walking on air. They are so light and so comfortable, and they look interesting and people comment on them often. I have worn them very frequently since I got them three months ago and there is almost no wear to be seen. So, they are pretty hardy for the price they're at. Considering I've owned expensive Nikes, I'd go with these over my previous shoes. They are so similar in make and feel to the Nikes I've owned, but a much better price — and as a minimalist I enjoy that there is no visible branding!
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes 5–11 and in 28 colors).
Promising review: "I wore these traveling abroad and they were a life saver when you are walking miles and miles every day! Aesthetically pleasing enough for photos without compromising comfort at all. My first pair was white which got dirty easily but came out like new when washed, but this time I ordered black ones which are able to look new for longer." —Ambuul F.
Get them from Amazon for $64.95+ (available in sizes 6.5–9).
Heads up that the laces actually do go around the bottom of the shoe and don't need to be fully untied!
Promising review: "I normally don't like wearing tennis shoes all day because my feet tend to sweat in them, then swell when I take them off. These are the best brand of tennis shoes I have ever owned. They feel wonderful on my arthritic feet, and my feet breathe in them all day, so they never sweat and don't swell up when I take them off. I bought a second pair in white. Well worth the money. All my other tennis shoes are going to Goodwill." —SBoo
Get them from Amazon for $139.95+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and eight styles).
Reviewers note to buy these in a size up from your usual shoe size!
Promising review: "Love these shoes! I saw them in store at UO but they didn't have my size. Obviously I turned to Amazon because what doesn’t this site sell, and lo-and-behold, y’all had it. I try to pair these with almost every outfit because they’re so comfy and stylish! Recently went to Philly, where I had to walk everywhere because we didn't rent a car and these were only pair of shoes I brought (I travel light). These didn’t cramp up my feet at all as I walked over seven hours daily over the course of five days. Definitely recommend!" —Alli J
Get them from Amazon for $40+ (available in women's sizes 5–11 and 18 styles).
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MM.LaFleur is a woman-owned business that focuses on making functional and fashionable clothing. BuzzFeed editor Bek O'Connell has and loves these sneakers! She said:
"OK I'm a big fan of the M.M.LaFleur x Koio collab. You get the high quality Koio sneakers in the absolutely adorable M.M.LaFleur shades. I love these sneakers because they look super polished and don't show a lot of wear and tear. I wore these in the pouring rain and they still look brand new. These cuties were handcrafted in Italy and made with full-grain leather. They also have a removable insole and a nice little gold monogram detail on the side. Like most fancy leather sneaks, they take some time to break in, but it's worth it!"
Get them from MM.LaFleur for $268 (available in European sizes 36–41 and three colors).
Promising review: "I have bad feet — flat arches and a congenital bone defect. My feet tend to always hurt with much walking unless I'm wearing running shoes or hiking boots. I decided to try these for a couple of days of walking on a trip to Boston recently and they were great! It was 94 degrees, but my feet did not overheat (I wore no-see socks with them). Most importantly, I also didn't get my usual arch/foot pain. Less importantly, they are super cute and can be worn with a skirt, shorts, pants, etc. I definitely recommend giving them a try." —Heather B Schmitz
Get them from Amazon for $84.95+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 13 styles).
If you have wide feet, reviewers recommend sizing up a half size.
Promising review: "During Covid-19, I've been lucky enough to have outdoor space to walk in while still keeping distance from others (wearing a mask, of course)! My old sneakers had worn out and since my feet are wide, and my budget is narrow, I needed a well-made walking shoe that fit both. After some online research, I saw these highly-rated Tiosebon shoes and ordered them. I've walked about 10 miles total since they arrived last week and they are wonderful. There is absolutely no "new shoe" rubbing or blisters, and they are super-light and well cushioned. They are also well ventilated so there's no sweatiness. Highly recommended!!" —Knickers62
Get them from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes 5-13 and in 35 colors).
These shoes are from a Black woman-owned company based in Australia. They're handmade, so it takes 10–15 business days after purchase before they'll be shipped out.
Get them from Shekudo for $245 (available in European sizes 36–42).
Promising review: "I love these New Balance sneakers! I was looking for a pair of cute, stylish, and comfy sneakers to wear everyday with my “mom uniform.” They look so cute with jeans or leggings and match everything! They are super comfortable for long walks at the park with the kids. They definitely are very supportive. The heel part is really nice, because of the way it’s constructed, it doesn’t rub your heel! I got these in size eight, my normal size in NB. To me they run ever so slightly large/wide. It’s not a big deal though! I’m definitely going to order more colors! If you are looking for comfy stylish sneakers I definitely recommend these!" —Lee
Get them from Amazon for $49.72+ (available in standard and wide sizes 5–12 and in 40 color options).
BuzzFeed Editor Heather Braga has and loves these! Here's why:
"These are the most recent addition to my outdoor running/walking sneaker collection. I really like the cushioning in these babies and how shock absorbent the base of the shoe is. The bottoms are a bit rigid, so they make me feel a lot more sturdy when walking on wet ground. I didn't even need a break-in period! They were comfortable from the first time I laced-up."
Get them from Amazon: women's for $129.95+ (available in sizes 4.5–13, medium and wide widths, and 24 styles), men's for $129.95+ (available in men's sizes 5–15, medium, wide, and extra-wide widths, and 22 styles).
Since these are custom made, you can specify what size you want at checkout. The default color of this shoe is black and purple to match the mansion, if you'd like something different. UnremorsefulArt is a woman-owned small business that makes a bunch of delightful spooky shoes, jackets, jewelry, stickers, pins, and much more!
Get them from UnremorsefulArt on Etsy for $120.
I've worn these shoes while trekking all over NYC, and am always amazed at how great my feet feel after. They fit perfectly, are super lightweight, make my feet feel supported without hugging *too* tightly, and — I know everyone says it — but they truly make you feel like you're walking on clouds. These pretty much instantly bumped my other go-to sneaks to the back of the line, and I always reach for them before heading out the door.
Get them from Lane-Eight for $110 (available in men's sizes 7–13 and 11 colors/styles; also available in women's sizes).
Domo Ink is Black woman-owned small business based in Jurupa Valley, California!
Promising review: "These shoes are well-made and comfortable. The colors are just like the picture. These are perfect warm-weather shoes!" —Kathryn Lindrose
Get them from Domo Ink for $74.99 (available in women's sizes 5–12 and men's sizes 3–14).
Promising review: "I adore these shoes, and I get compliments on them often. I usually avoid tennis shoes because my feet are wide at the front and narrow around the heel, but these fit comfortably everywhere. They make me feel grounded and playful, so it's a delight to wear them." —DogMa
Get them from Keds for $34.95 (originally $64.95; available in sizes 5–11 and medium and wide widths).
I stumbled upon my first pair of Superga sneaks in a Goodwill and have owned at least three more brand new pairs since then! I can't imagine a time when I will not own a pair of these sneakers. There's not a single outfit I wear that they don't go great with and my feet have never had any complaints — even after long days of trudging around the city.
BuzzFeed senior writer Elena Garcia also loves her Superga sneakers, and has this to say about them:
"The design is classic and goes with everything. My go-to is a fresh white pair but they come in nearly every color you could think of and so many fun prints. They have an unlined cotton upper that's comfy and flexible, the footbed is perfectly cushioned, the soles are rubber and offer plenty of traction, and the platform gives you an extra inch of height."
Get them from Amazon for $34.53+ (available in women's sizes 5–10, men's sizes 3.5–8.5, and 15 styles).
Psst: this item is included in Prime Wardrobe so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
These charming sneaks were made in collaboration with Hawaii-based artist Marie-Sophie Lockhart.
Promising review: "I could not adore these sneakers more! They're crazy comfortable and look so well made. I was tired of the same plain tennis shoes and wanted something that would make me smile when I put them on — my new Soludos do the trick every time. They are well worth the shoe investment! (Also easy to find LOTS of cute coordinating shirts!)" —Erin R.
Get them from Soludos for $139 (available in sizes 5–11 and three colors).
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