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11 actually comfy party shoes to see you through festive season in style, from ballet flats to platforms
Get through party szn blister-free!
The easiest way to totally change the vibe of an outfit is with your shoes. Think about it, a cardigan and jeans paired with trainers is a casual weekend outfit ideal for running errands. But, style your look with a pair of kitten heel slingbacks, and it instantly becomes something a bit more special.
Yep, the power of footwear should never be underestimated. Especially during the festive season. With so many events on your social calendar at this time of year, it can be easy to let your feet suffer in painful stilettos, blister-enduring pumps, and unsupportive styles that leave you limping.
That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up some seriously stylish party shoe options that are *actually* comfortable. From the prettiest, embellished ballet flats to statement loafers – we’ve even included a pair of heels or two at manageable heel heights and with padded footbeds to keep you on the dance floor all night long.
Trust us, your feet will thank you (and us!).
The comfort of a slipper meets the glam-factor of gem embellishment. Just imagine these beauties peeking out from beneath the hems of a pair of wide-leg black trousers.
M&S Studded Eyelet Kitten Heel Pointed Slingback Shoes
If you want the boost of extra inches without the pain of vertiginously high heels, you can't go wrong with a kitten heel. This studded mesh style in a seasonally-appropriate red hue banishes any thoughts of the silhouette's historically frumpy reputation.
Trainer lovers needn't abandon their favourite footwear this festive season! This snazzy silver style brings plenty of party feel thanks to its gorgeous metallic colourway.
Monsoon Nola Velvet Platform Heels Teal
If you're in the ‘a party's not a party without a heel’ school of thought, look for platform styles that are kinder on the balls of your feet. The soft-touch velvet straps on this Monsoon pair mean you won't have to worry about painful pinching or rubbing, either.
River Island Brown Satin Leopard Print Slingback Shoes
Ballet flats get a chic AF upgrade with a slingback silhouette, leopard print design and bejewelled heart-shaped toe detail – the perfect finishing touch to your LBD.
Nobody's Child Black Bow Kitten Heel
Kitten heel mules are undeniably elegant, especially this bow-embellished suede design. They'll work well with dresses, trousers and sequin skirts to become your go-to party shoe.
G.H. Bass Weejuns Whitney Penny Loafers Dark Brown Leather with Cow Print
If sparkles and sequins aren't your vibe but you want a shoe that feels a bit special, you can't go wrong with animal print in a textured ponyhair finish. Cosmopolitan UK's Senior Fashion Editor, Rebecca Jane Hill, swears these are the comfiest loafers she's ever worn – no breaking in required.
FitFlop have built a brand focused on creating comfy footwear, and comfy footwear only, so you know these platform sandals are far from your average heels. Packing serious comfort credentials in the form of ergonomically engineered midsoles, it will feel like you're wearing trainers while delivering a chic AF look thanks to the beaded chain embellishment on these chrome babies.
Next Black Forever Comfort® Embellished Sequin Mary Jane Shoes
Okay, sequin flats are the definition of comfortable party shoes!
Alongside kitten heels, wedges fall into the comfy heels category. We love the trendy burgundy hue and sculptural silhouette of this Stradivarius pair.
A pointed-toe black boot will give any ensemble a polished, sophisticated feel – and you can't argue with the affordable price point of this Zara pair!
Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
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