Comfortable designer heels?

[Emo76]

I would happily fork out for comfortable attractive heels and wondered, in your experience, if the "designer" makes are more comfortable or if you are just paying for the name.

I recall Louboutins were once said to be very comfortable/balanced hence partly justifying the enormous price tag. I have some Cole Haan heels with Nike Air "technology" which are quite comfy given their height.

Any recommendations/brands to avoid?

[teahouse]

I recently bought a pair of Russell & Bromley stilettos - very high but very comfortable, and not too pricey.

My Jimmy Choos aren't very comfy but look gorgeous

[porcamiseria]

ditto russel and bromley, I tried some lovely Stuart Weixtman onbes that were very comfy

I think they are worth it, and are circa 165

[ApuskiDusky]

x3 Russell & Bromley. I hate uncomfortable shoes, and these are the best combo of stylish and comfy I've found. Just a shame they're not online!

[JaneS]

I have a pair of Gina shoes - first time I wore them they were awful as I didn't get the balance; thereafter they were great and I don't find I get aching calves/back when I've worn them for a few hours, which I do with virtually anything else that high. They're about 4.5 inches high.

Mind you, the most comfy pair of heels I've worn are from L K Bennett (about 3.5/4 inches high) - wore them for a 7-hour stretch and they were lovely.

Least comfy pair of heels I ever bought were Clarks. Horrible.

[voiceofnoreason]

Hmmm

I can attest to the comfort of LK Bennets. The loubous that i have tried have have always felt absolutely perfect and i did have a pair of beautiful R&B stuart weitzmans that were nearly as comfy as L K Bennett.

For every day I think you can't go wrong with LK B or R&B in my view. Cheap shoes = sore feet in my book. Though there is a special case for Kurt Geiger which make shoes to die for but cripple my feet. sigh

[AintMissBeehiving]

My Guccis are comfy. My JCs are not.

[TheAllNewOoooh]

Another vote for Stuart Weismann @ Russell & Bromley. His shoes are so classic but are the my work workhorses and very comfortable. Also less slippy underfoot than LKB.

My Jimmy Choos are surprisingly comfortable but more delicate.

[Umnitsa]

For me it's Salvatore Ferragamo - always perfectly comfortable from day one, classical styles and last forever.

Chanel heels are good as well I think.

Wore Jimmy Choos on my wedding day, from noon to midnight and was very comfortable.

[whoneedssleepanyway]

My jimmy choos are fairly comfy for shoes that high. Have another lower pair which feel lovely such soft leather. All my lk Bennett heels are just as comfy though and a third of the price...

[jonicomelately]

I've a pair of Vivienne Westwood heels. Look painful. Actually vv comfy

[jonicomelately]

I've a pair of Vivienne Westwood heels. Look painful. Actually vv comfy

[Biscuitscoco]

Chie Mihara - every time.

[Emo76]

thanks everybody. I guess it is a matter of trying on a few of the mentioned makes. I have tried Stuart Weismann in the past but found them a bit narrow? I have LK Bennetts and agree they are pretty good. Sort of wondered whether the next price band up was worth it! Thanks again.

[Emo76]

by the way, how cr*p is the R&B website?!!

[thinkingaboutschools]

I find L K Bennett shoes very comfortable and generally I am one of those people who only find shoes really good when they are really "worn in"

[southeastastra]

i have some clarks shoes and they are really trendy and fashionable! you have to look online though shops don't generally have the more nicer styles though i quite like the 40s type styles

[RedwingWinter]

I like Stuart Weitzman, Cole Haan and Chie Mihara too. Of these, Chie is the most comfortable as the shape of the shoe seems really designed to fit the foot. I do have to go down half a size in Chie Mihara shoes though. I also really love the styles - something out of the ordinary - and the way they come with a spare heel for when you've worn them down.

I really hate when shoes interfere with walking so I also like it when shoes have some grip on the soles! (I know - I have to have some practicality too and I am not one of those who can run a mile in three inch heels!!!).

[Changeisagoodthing]

Oohh not lk Bennett- broke my toe just walking down the street and I am an everyday heels wearer. I have about 40 pairs of lk Bennett and they are not comfy.

Agent provocateur or todds or Paul smith or cole haans that I have are all much better.

Hate jimmy choo and manolos- have a few pairs of each and can't run in them.

[southeastastra]

oh sorry ob clarks not designer - but they do have some fab designs

[CHOOGIRL]

change why has it taken you 40 pairs of LKB to realise they are not comfortable?

[mamatomany]

Who runs in Manolos, unless being chased by a lion i'd be inclined to not run personally.

[HotchpotchHoney]

I have one pair of classic black Lou outins and if I could afford to buy more pairs I would wear them to death as they are so comfy for heels that they don't hurt after a day at work.
Jimmy choos can be v narrow and not very comfy at all now my shoe of choice is miu miu and I've picked up a fair few pairs in the sales etc now and I'd recommend them every time.

[Changeisagoodthing]

Choogirl- they are gorgeous shoes. - all very glam but def not comfy. The op wants comfy heels - I think lk Bennett although gorgeous are not comfy.

I wear heels everyday- of course I need to run at times.

[AmberNectarine]

Although this is a Zombie thread it is topical for me as I am nursing extremely blistered feet caused by a night out in Louboutins. Still probably worth it though, they are sexy shoes. I have a pair of mid heel Michael Kors shoes which are lovely and comfy, nice padded sole. Also I rate R&B.