The best shoes for being on your feet all day

The best shoes for being on your feet all day

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It's not easy being on your feet all day, so why make it even harder with uncomfortable shoes? Maybe you put together an outfit you absolutely love, and you just aren't willing to dull it down with an old pair of shoes—but by the end of the day, your feet are killing you! That's why it's important to wear a pair of the best shoes for standing all day.

Thankfully, there are so many shoe options that take the pressure off your feet. Whether you work in an office, a classroom, in healthcare, or you spend your day training on a track—you don't have to worry about sacrificing your comfort for the sake of your look!

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    The best shoes for being on your feet all day

    Best Overall

    Omega Walk Women's Athletic Shoes

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    The best shoes for being on your feet all day

    Best Running Shoes

    Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit

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    The best shoes for being on your feet all day

    Best Classic Sneakers

    New Balance Women's 608 V5 Casual Comfort Cross Trainer

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    The best shoes for being on your feet all day

    Best Cushioned Running Shoes

    Hoka Bondi 7

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    The best shoes for being on your feet all day

    Best for Healthcare Workers

    Pacific Palm Clove Shoes

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Many of these options are affordable and come in several different styles and colors to fit everyone's taste. You'll find comfortable sneakers with foam technology geared towards runners, as well as tennis shoes made durable (and easy to clean!) for essential workers. There are also platform loafer options, padded flats, and even comfortable heels!

The shape of your feet, your body weight, and the amount of time spent actually on your feet all play a factor in selecting the best shoe, according to podiatrists. Generally, here are some things to look for: The shoe should have an outsole design that's preferably wide and flat, a cushioned sole, and a higher heel-to-toe offset, all of which can put less stress on your legs. So take a step in the right direction with a pick from this list of the best shoes for walking, standing, or working all day long.

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Best Overall

Omega Walk Women's Athletic Shoes

2

Best Running Shoes

Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit

3

Best Classic Sneakers

New Balance Women's 608 V5 Casual Comfort Cross Trainer

4

Best Cushioned Running Shoes

Hoka Bondi 7

5

Best for Healthcare Workers

Pacific Palm Clove Shoes

6

Best Platform Sneakers

Dr. Scholl's Time Off Platform Sneaker

7

Best Slip-Ons

Dr. Scholl's Madison Sneaker

8

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Naturalizer Womens Marianne Loafers

9

Best Cushioned Booties

Women's Soft 7 Low Cut Zip Bootie Sneakers

10

Best Dress Shoes

The Pacific

11

Most Cushioned Flat-Style Shoes

The Starling

12

Most Comfortable Flat-Style Shoes

The Point

13

Best Wedge Shoes

Crocs Brooklyn Strappy Low Wedges

14

Best Clogs

Professional Cordovan Cabrio

15

Best Boots

The Glove Boot ReKnit

Macie Reynolds Assistant Editor Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.