Can you actually be comfortable in stilettos ?

[chrissylight]

I absolutely love stilettos / heels. I think they look so elegant. I have a few pairs myself, but it just hurts so much. Even after a short time of wearing them, I am in absolute agony.

I've tried gel pads and that kind of stuff, but I can't make it work. It ruins any occasion I wear them.

Does anyone have any tips ? Or is it excruciating for everyone ?

I'm less than 5ft. I wear heels to every party/wedding/social occassion, (I don't wear them day-to-day) and persist with wearing them all night long, no matter how uncomfortable as its my rare chance to feel a border-line normal height!! And possibly even have eye level conversations with a few short people
But the last wedding I went to, I walked over a mile home in bare feet!

I have a pair that are relatively comfy (I can walk in them for hours). As a pp mentioned, they're designed for dancers. Also have good supportive straps.

Other heels much less so. Some I used to wear in the office as they were pretty and I didn't have to stand up much! Mostly wear flats now.

Never found a comfy pair of slip-on heels.

Seconded. I've got them in silver and black and they are the most bearable heels I've ever worn. Not that I wear them often, only for funerals, weddings and posh dos. Some outfits really do need a heel. At least on me, anyway.
I have known a few women older than me who cannot wear flats at all, even needing heeled slippers, because of wearing stilettos almost daily through their lives.

I used to wear them all the time, I think that your feet get used to it, bit once it had a period in flats I haven't gone back as they are too painful and I may be developing arthritis (take after my mum)

Much prefer flats or low heel, so much better imo