We don’t know about you, but we don’t consider searing arch pain and numb toes part of what makes a good party. Foot pain can ruin even the best holiday bash faster than a bottle of spilled red wine on a gorgeous new dress. Many think they’ll be able to push through the pain and wear those vertiginous heels. But after a bit of time (read: one to two hours) and multiple spritzes of foot-numbing spray, the poor souls can barely stand, never mind dance. It’s at this point high heels are ditched entirely and people go barefoot. Instead of wearing a beautiful pair of shoes that cause your heels to burn the second your slip them on, pick a pair of comfortable party shoes that you won’t want to take off.
There are shoes that have all the holiday glitz, are flattering to the leg, coordinate with party dresses and are genuinely comfortable. And you don’t need to go on a trek fighting with holiday shoppers to find them. We rounded up 26 pairs of comfortable dress shoes that work for all budgets and won’t leave wearers needing to book an emergency appointment with their podiatrists. These comfy party shoes will feel as good at 2:00 a.m. as they did at 7:00 p.m. Pinky swear.
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26 Comfortable Party Shoes You Can Wear All Night
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ModCloth
Starry Time T-Strap Heel, $59 at ModCloth
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& Other Stories
Criss Cross Slide Sandals, $125 at & Other Stories
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Boohoo
Snake Block Heel Pointed Ballets, $25 at Boohoo
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Sophia Webster
Bibi Butterfly Embroidered Leather Point-Toe Flats, $375 at Net-a-Porter
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ASOS
Design Santino Embellished Mid Heels, $72 at ASOS
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Keds x Kate Spade New York
Kickstart All Over Glitter Sneakers, $90 at Kate Spade New York
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Nine West
Quataz Ankle Strap Pumps, $79.99 at Nine West
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Pinko
Above-the-Knee Lurex Thigh-High Boots, $580 at Pinko
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Jeffrey Campbell
Jennie Point Toe Pumps, $140 at Shopbop
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Topshop
Jinx Studded Pointed Shoes, $100 at Topshop
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Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific
Anastasia Double Strap Flat, $99.95 at Nordstrom
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Malone Souliers by Roy Luwolt
Marguerite Luwolt Mules, $585 at Shopbop
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Nasty Gal
Clear the Air Snake Heel, $70 at Nasty Gal
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Badgley Mischka
Christianne Flats, $185 at Anthropologie
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H&M
Pointed Pumps, $69.99 at H&M
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FP Collection
Lexi Heel Boot, $178 at Free People
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Zara
Studded Slingbacks, $89.90 at Zara
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Mansur Gavriel
Glitter Multi Strap Slingback, $450 at Mansur Gavriel
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ALDO
Etheissi Flat Loafers, $65 at ALDO
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B.A.I.T. Footwear
Prance Heel, $69 at ModCloth
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BHLDN
Dottie Mule, $245 at Anthropologie
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Violeta by Mango
Beaded Mules, $99.99 at Mango
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Urban Outfitters
Olivia Metallic Platform Boot, $79 at Urban Outfitters
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Sam Edelman
Kami Bootie, $89.96 at Nordstrom
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Farylrobin
Vegan Bling Heel Boot, $248 at Free People
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Chinese Laundry
Graceful Flat, $39.99 at DSW