5 Runway-Inspired Shoe Trends That Are Actually Comfortable

Now that our everyday footwear truly runs the gamut from flip-flops to heels, designers have begun incorporating comfort technologies into every sort of shoe. Check out the stylish picks below.

By Adam Glassman

Dan & Corina Lecca. Photos: Richard Majchrzak.

Midheels

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Runway: Prada

$89, Naturalizer.com
A contour cushioning system follows the shape of your foot to keep you balanced.

$450, TarynRose.com
Orthopedic surgeon Taryn Rose brought comfort to luxury shoes in 1998. Energy-return foam and a contoured arch provide great support.

Corso Como, $119, Nordstrom.com
The elastic ankle strap ensures fit, and the chunky heel means easy all-day wear.

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Wedges

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Runway: Bottega Veneta

ABEO, $123, TheWalkingCompany.com
Features built-in orthotics, breathable lining, and a rubber outsole for traction.

$79, EasySpirit.com
Lightweight with padded ankle straps, a foam footbed, and a grooved rubber outsole.

Vionic, $140, VionicShoes.com
Biomechanically designed to hug your arches and support natural alignment.

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Sandals

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Runway: TOD's

$150, ColeHaan.com
Includes a wide toe box, adjustable ankle and back straps, and a full rubber outsole.

Original Collection by Dr. Scholl's Shoes, $78, DrSchollsShoes.com
A contoured footbed and flexible heel strap and sole.

Gentle Souls, $160, Nordstrom.com
From Kenneth Cole's comfort line, with adjustable ties and a cushioned footbed.

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Sneakers

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Runway: Valentino

Børn, $85, BornShoes.com
Lightweight with a removable padded insole and breathable knit upper.

Nic + Zoe, $130, NicAndZoe.com
An ultrapadded insole and a flexible rubber outsole outfit this featherlight sneaker.

ED Ellen DeGeneres, $98, Nordstrom.com
Stretch-tech mesh with a shock-absorbing, gel-embedded outsole and insole.

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Flip-Flops

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Runway: Isabel Marant

$65, Harimari.com
A buttery-soft leather footbed and cushioned straps.

$32, FitFlop.com
Mirrors the natural shape of the foot and provides high-impact absorption.

Beek, $139, BeekShop.com
The molded leather arch conforms to your feet within hours of wear.

From the May 2018 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine