The tip about the heel with a grip is definitely something I learned the hard way. It is so cumbersome and difficult to walk in shoes with no grip! Especially on a thin stiletto heel, you actually have to concentrate on how you are walking instead of breezing around effortlessly.

I also think the width of the heel itself is important to consider, some people are not comfortable walking in thin heels especially since some thinner heels can be more wobbly and unstable.

When you walk around in the shoes making sure they are not rubbing or squeezing any area of your foot it is important because even if it doesn’t seem to be a big deal at first, in half an hour your feet will be sore! Some strappy shoes can rub your toes the wrong way, some peep toe heels can also squeeze around your toes if you don’t find the right pair and some sling back straps can slide, become misplaces and rub the back of your heel raw. The inside material of the shoe is key! Any rough edges or hard material can be very painful. I have actually had a pair of what seemed like comfy heels in the store make my feet bleed! ….the price women pay for being fashionable lol

I find that if you want to buy very high heels, the most comfortable ones are platforms because they allow your foot to be level instead of on an awkward downward slant.

Enough cushioning on the inside of the shoe is very important, but you can also add an insole to make them more comfortable.

I used to have the MOST comfortable pair of heels but after years of wearing them the heel broke. They were 3-4 inch platforms open back with a thicker heel and one leather strap over the toes. I could walk forever in those Aldo shoes but since then my quest to find comfy shoes have fallen flat.

If anyone knows any great but affordable places to get some stylish high platform pumps in Miami please let me know.