Now don't get me wrong, I'm all about putting on some 4-inch heels and dancing the night away, but sometimes you've just gotta be able to get around in your shoes! Here are five options that are made for walking - but are cute enough that you won't be embarrassed if your crush catches you out in them.
1. Rubber Duck "Los Drillos Diana" in Aqua, $30
Photo courtesy of Rubber Duck.
Hilary Duff has been spotted sporting flats from Rubber Duck like these super-lightweight espadrilles. The cool thing about them – aside from how they make you feel like you're going barefoot – is that a percentage of sales goes back to the workers who actually make 'em. Sounds like a guilt-free purchase to me!
2. Dr. Scholl's "Boa 2" in Gold/Natural, $63.95
Photo courtesy of Zappos.com.
Unlike a lot of flimsy ballerina flats out there, this one has a padded insole that cushions the foot and provides some arch support. The best part? The printed leather and scalloped metallic trim is so cute, no one will ever think you're wearing them because they're comfy!
3. Hush Puppies "Maku" in Hazlenut, $89
Photo courtesy of Hush Puppies.
Know why I love this shoe? A gal can walk for hours in it, but it's also incredibly earth-friendly. It's made of natural materials like hemp, jute and recycled foam, and the footbed inside is a high-tech bamboo compound that's breathable, anti-bacterial and odor-absorbing! Pretty cool, huh?
4. Juicy Couture "Cheer" in Grass Green, $100
Photo courtesy of Nordstrom.com.
I can't resist these sweater-soft knit sweeties. They're obviously totally adorable, but are also lined with a super-soft suede that feels sooooo good against the foot. They're sueded on the bottom, too, so I wouldn't recommend trekking out in the woods in them, but I bet they'll become your bum-around-the house staple!
5. Bernardo "Brad" in Red Dusty Patent, $129
Photo courtesy of Bernardo.
Not only is this scarlet buckled beauty über-chic (celeb stylist Rachel Zoe named it one of her top picks of the season), it has elastic that runs all the way around the collar of the shoe to keep it from chafing your skin. Another bonus: They come in sizes 5 through 13, and also in narrow widths!