We’ve been giving side eye to the age-old concept that beauty
(or style) is pain for, well, ever. Because in no way should you
ever sacrifice comfort and happiness for the sake of fashion. Can I
get a YES? Great. Alas, even so, there are standard items—in
the shoe
department especially—that inherently come with a side of
soreness.

To be honest, you’re probably well-versed in some of the
basic shoe
trends that are bad for your feet (ahem, sky-high pumps). But
what about the other classic shoes that are stocked in all of our
closets? To asses the specific shoes that could cause the most pain
and damage, we went straight to an expert by tapping Benjamin
Tehrani of Kings
Point Foot & Ankle in Los Angeles.

What’s interesting is that he didn’t just advise on the
silhouettes that will cause the most pain; he actually ranked the
basic shoes we all own from good to straight-out horrendous.
Intrigued? Keep scrolling to check out the doctor-endorsed rank
list (starting with the best first) and see where your favorite
shoes fall on the spectrum. If you’re looking to upgrade your
offering with some of the top shoe styles, we curated a range of
fresh silhouettes that fit in the most comfortable categories to
shop as well.

“First
and foremost, I have to mention ‘dad’ shoes that are in style now.
These have to be the best for your feet out of all of the styles.
They provide excellent support for your feet—just make sure
they’re not too small. The outer soles are typically made of
material that has more support for people who walk a lot or stand
for hours at work.” — Benjamin Tehrani

“Make
sure to buy leather booties if you can as they’ll help protect
against blisters, especially when you’re wearing no-show socks. The
premise behind why I like these is that typically the zip at the
ankle provides support in the ankle joint and in the subtalar
joint, which is the joint under our ankle joint that helps keep
our feet in a correct position.” — Benjamin Tehrani

“Mules
are so popular nowadays. My patients love them since they’re
comfortable to wear and the easy slip-on style makes it convenient.
I think there’s support in the architecture of the insole that even
allows you to walk in them while you run errands or even working
around the office. Their comfort comes from the fact that there’s
no heel to rub against, which is why people love wearing them so
often. The heel height is low, which means you put less pressure on
the balls of your feet, which can help prevent
metatarsalgia—inflammation in the ball of the foot typically
caused by excess pressure and tightness in the calves.” —
Benjamin Tehrani

“They’re
not the best for your feet, but recently there have been numerous
companies that have come out with flip-flops with an embedded
orthotic inside, which gives your feet the arch support they need
on the daily. I LOVE the brand Vionic. Each one of its sandals and
flip-flops has a support insole with a built-in orthotic that helps
prevent excessive motion in the foot, which is important because
the less motion we create in our feet and ankle, the less tired our
tendons and tissues feel at the end of the day. I wear my Vionics
while doing work at home in my office. I have a stand-up desk and
I’m normally capable of standing and doing work for over an hour in
those. Otherwise, typical flip-flops such as Havianna’s aren’t
great for your feet. But if you’re using them one to two hours at a
time, I don’t think there’s a really big problem with them.” —
Benjamin Tehrani

“These offer very little plantar fascia support. It’s almost as
if you were walking in Vibram shoes. Your fascia is the connective
tissue that supports your feet as you walk, and too much tension in
the fascia can lead to tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and even
arthritis in the feet long term.” — Benjamin Tehrani

“These cause excess plantarflexion in the ankle, which forces
your foot to look down more. You place more of the weight on the
ball of the feet, which can cause metatarsalgia. Wearing these for
hours at a time can cause constriction of the toes together, which
is what causes bunions and hammertoes. If you’re going to wear high
heels, wear heels that have side panels you can at least fit a
custom insert in them and give your feet the support they deserve!
I’ve operated on many feet that have been exposed to hours upon
hours of use during work hours. I’ve even seen fractures of the
metatarsal bones due to wearing stilettos for hours. I think it’s
important to choose a stiletto that fits well, doesn’t rub against
your big toe, has support around the heel (versus the stilettos
without panels on the side of the heel). I tell all the women who I
know are still going to wear stilettos, to just wear them for
dinners and weddings. A better alternative would be to wear a heel
with a wedge or keep the heel height less than three inches if
possible.”— Benjamin Tehrani 

Next, check out
the basic shoe trends nobody is wearing anymore.

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