60+ Pairs Of Summer Heels That Are Actually Comfortable

OK, I feel like I’m skipping the part of my life where I willingly go out in 4-inch heels on the daily, and then when I realize it’s not worth the pain I switch to a more ~practical~ height. No, instead I definitely went straight into the latter phase, strictly wearing sneakers and “granny” heels because 1. I’m so clumsy it’s amazing and 2. I refuse to function normally if I am uncomfortable in any way, although we’ll stick to the physical aspect of that statement today.

It’s definitely fate that when I entered my twenties the kitten/granny heel trend started to take off, and I can’t believe I just wrote that. I always dreamed of the days when I would be able to go out with friends and shimmy around the city in my Jimmy Choo’s, but that was another fallacy provided by SATC. If you’re feeling the same way and can’t stand the traditional heel either, you’re in luck. Here are over 60 fresh takes on the modernized baby-heel. Scroll down to shop.

Shop Comfortable Heels:

Jeffrey Campbell Mr Big Heel in Purple. - size 7 (also in 6,6.5,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10)
Jeffrey Campbell Mr Big Heel in Purple

Soludos Milan Mule in Black. - size 7 (also in 6,5,5.5,6.5,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10)
Soludos Milan Mule in Black

Jeffrey Campbell Vionit Mule in Orange. - size 8 (also in 6,6.5,7,7.5,8.5,9,9.5,10)
Jeffrey Campbell Vionit Mule in Orange

Dolce Vita Kylin Sandal in Ivory. - size 6 (also in 8,8.5,9.5,10)
Dolce Vita Kylin Sandal in Ivory

Rebecca Minkoff Amalthea Mule in Black. - size 6 (also in 7,6.5,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5)
Rebecca Minkoff Amalthea Mule in Black

Miista Gabriella Mule in Cream. - size 40 (also in 35,36,37,38,39)
Miista Gabriella Mule in Cream

3.1 phillip lim Cube Mule in Metallic Gold. - size 38 (also in 36,37,37.5,38.5)
3.1 phillip lim Cube Mule in Metallic Gold

Jeffrey Campbell Mural Hi Heel in Purple. - size 7 (also in 6,6.5,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10)
Jeffrey Campbell Mural Hi Heel in Purple

Alexander Wang Nova Low Heel in Black. - size 37 (also in 36,38)
Alexander Wang Nova Low Heel in Black

RAYE Bridge Heel in Yellow. - size 7 (also in 5.5,6,6.5,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5)
RAYE Bridge Heel in Yellow

3.1 phillip lim Drum Strappy Heel in Black. - size 37 (also in 36,38.5)
3.1 phillip lim Drum Strappy Heel in Black

Tibi Miles Sandal in Ivory. - size 38 (also in 37.5,38.5)
Tibi Miles Sandal in Ivory

Tony Bianco Imogen Heel in Beige. - size 9 (also in 6,5,5.5,6.5,7,10)
Tony Bianco Imogen Heel in Beige

Schutz Evenise Sandal in Pink. - size 7 (also in 6.5)
Schutz Evenise Sandal in Pink

See By Chloe Haley Sandal in Tan. - size 38 (also in 36,39)
See By Chloe Haley Sandal in Tan

Paloma Barcelo Morgane Sandal in Pink. - size 36 (also in 35,37,38,39)
Paloma Barcelo Morgane Sandal in Pink

Tibi Scott Sandal in Lavender. - size 38 (also in 36,37,37.5)
Tibi Scott Sandal in Lavender

ALOHAS Palm Sandal in Black. - size 39 (also in 36,35,37,38,40)
ALOHAS Palm Sandal in Black

RACHEL ZOE Samantha Sandal in White. - size 6 (also in 10)
RACHEL ZOE Samantha Sandal in White

JAGGAR Square Heel in Yellow. - size 36 (also in 37,39)
JAGGAR Square Heel in Yellow

Jeffrey Campbell Terra Heel in Black. - size 6 (also in 6.5)
Jeffrey Campbell Terra Heel in Black

PAIGE Felicity Sandal in White. - size 8 (also in 6.5,7,8.5,9,9.5)
PAIGE Felicity Sandal in White

Dolce Vita Noles Sandal in Black. - size 9 (also in 6,6.5,8,8.5,9.5,10)
Dolce Vita Noles Sandal in Black

Marc Jacobs Bow Slingback Pump in White. - size 38 (also in 36.5,37.5)
Marc Jacobs Bow Slingback Pump in White

Reike Nen Unbalanced String Sandal in Black. - size 38 (also in 39)
Reike Nen Unbalanced String Sandal in Black

Proenza Schouler Gladiator Sandals in White. - size 36 (also in 36.5,38.5,39)
Proenza Schouler Gladiator Sandals in White

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Alexander Wang Kit Satin Sandal in Black. - size 39 (also in 36,38.5)
Alexander Wang Kit Satin Sandal in Black

Paris Texas Suede Sling Back in Brown. - size 37 (also in 36,36.5,37.5,38.5,39.5)
Paris Texas Suede Sling Back in Brown

Gianvito Rossi Manhattan Strappy Kitten Heels in Black. - size 39 (also in 36,37,38)
Gianvito Rossi Manhattan Strappy Kitten Heels in Black

Cult Gaia Tao Sandal in Pink. - size 36 (also in 36.5,37,37.5,38.5,39,39.5)
Cult Gaia Tao Sandal in Pink

Isabel Marant Afka Sandal in Animal Print,Gray. - size 36 (also in 37,38,40)
Isabel Marant Afka Sandal

Saint Laurent Charlotte Slingback Stud Kitten Heel in Red
Steve Madden Issy Mule in Metallic Gold. - size 9 (also in 6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9.5,10)
Steve Madden Issy Mule in Metallic Gold

Loeffler Randall Penny Knot Mule in Brown. - size 9 (also in 7.5,8,8.5,9.5,10,5)
Loeffler Randall Penny Knot Mule in Brown

JAGGAR Meadow Houndstooth Sandal in Sage. - size 39 (also in 37,38)
JAGGAR Meadow Houndstooth Sandal in Sage

Dolce Vita Zayla Sandal in Ivory. - size 10 (also in 8.5,9.5)
Dolce Vita Zayla Sandal in Ivory

Joie Mallison Heel in Yellow. - size 38 (also in 37,36,36.5,37.5,38.5,39,39.5,40)
Joie Mallison Heel in Yellow

Jeffrey Campbell Brink Sandal in Yellow. - size 10 (also in 6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5)
Jeffrey Campbell Brink Sandal in Yellow

Vince Camuto Kolissa Heel in Purple. - size 8 (also in 7.5,8.5)
Vince Camuto Kolissa Heel in Purple

RAYE Estes Sandal in White. - size 8 (also in 5.5,6,6.5,7,7.5,8.5,9,9.5,10)
RAYE Estes Sandal in White

Free People Gabby Block Heel in Pink. - size 39 (also in 37,38,36,40,41)
Free People Gabby Block Heel in Pink

ANINE BING Pump in Brown. - size 36 (also in 37,38,39,40)
ANINE BING Pump in Brown

RAYE Mindi Mule in Brown. - size 6 (also in 5.5,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10)
RAYE Mindi Mule in Brown

Tony Bianco Hank Heel in Tan. - size 6 (also in 5,5.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,6.5)
Tony Bianco Hank Heel in Tan

Jeffrey Campbell Drizella Mule in Tan. - size 9 (also in 6.5,7.5,8,8.5)
Jeffrey Campbell Drizella Mule in Tan

A.P.C. Chaussures Island Sling Back in White. - size 35 (also in 36,37,38)
A.P.C. Chaussures Island Sling Back in White

RAYE Nova Sandal in Black. - size 10 (also in 5.5,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5)
RAYE Nova Sandal in Black

Giuseppe Zanotti Red Carpet Heel in Red. - size 38 (also in 36)
Giuseppe Zanotti Red Carpet Heel in Red

Givenchy Patent Leather Triangle Heel Strap Sandals in White. - size 39 (also in 37,38,39.5,40,41)
Givenchy Patent Leather Triangle Heel Strap Sandals in White

Malone Souliers Victoria MS 45 Heel in Pink. - size 38 (also in 36,37,37.5,38.5,39.5,41)
Malone Souliers Victoria MS 45 Heel in Pink

Manolo Blahnik Maysale 50 Jewel Mule in Yellow. - size 41 (also in 36,36.5,37,38)
Manolo Blahnik Maysale 50 Jewel Mule in Yellow

Cover Photo Via @mariabernad

Words by Kate Sullivan

@kateerin