Why would I recommend such a high-heeled shoe? Well, here's the thing: I own a 3 pair of Christian Louboutin and they've been more comfortable than certain flats I own. I am not sure where this magic happens (nothing short of alchemy, if you ask me: turning painful high heels into golden comfort wear), but it's probably a combination of materials (lightweight Poron), padding, built-in arch support, and angle of the heel relative to the sole. One of the issues with Taryn Rose shoes is they often tend to look orthopedic (at least they did in the beginning), and if not so, then a little stodgy and on the mature side. Or, let's put it this way: they're not exactly youthful. I can certainly understand that: given their prices and emphasis on comfort, you don't want something that may go out of style by next year. Sometimes, however, the style reflects the current fashion, such as in this "Cheval" oxford sandal.

Apart from Taryn Rose, there are precious few brands that I can recommend for this particular problem. I LOVE Thierry Rabotin, definitely some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned, period, but they are often stodgy and seldom give you the height Christian Louboutin you may want. There is Donald Pliner, which I would qualify as only semi-comfortable at heights over 2.5?. There is Anyi Lu, but they cater to the more mature, over 40 crowd, and you can sort of see that in their designs. Oh, I know there is Robert Clergerie, also very high end, and definitely not for everybody (definitely for me, though!); these beaded sandals are kind of sexy and are only 3? high AND on sale at Zappos for $297.

One brand that I want to explore and about which I heard only good things is Chie Mihara. They don't market themselves as a comfort brand, that's true but there is attention to comfort in the cushioned molded insoles and the overall architecture of the shoe Christian Louboutin no stiletto heels, for example!. These strappy numbers, the Bankok model, are chic edgy, thick-heeled, and padded $368. We invite you to share your experiences of fashionable and comfortable heels in our forums. We're always eager to learn! However, you can still achieve the height and the look with some more sensibly-shaped heels, such as any 3? or slightly higher from the Taryn Rose collection.

Why would I recommend such a high-heeled shoe? Well, here's the thing: I own a 3 pair of Christian Louboutin and they've been more comfortable than certain flats I own. I am not sure where this magic happens (nothing short of alchemy, if you ask me: turning painful high heels into golden comfort wear), but it's probably a combination of materials (lightweight Poron), padding, built-in arch support, and angle of the heel relative to the sole. One of the issues with Taryn Rose shoes is they often tend to look orthopedic (at least they did in the beginning), and if not so, then a little stodgy and on the mature side. Or, let's put it this way: they're not exactly youthful. I can certainly understand that: given their prices and emphasis on comfort, you don't want something that may go out of style by next year. Sometimes, however, the style reflects the current fashion, such as in this "Cheval" oxford sandal.

Apart from Taryn Rose, there are precious few brands that I can recommend for this particular problem. I LOVE Thierry Rabotin, definitely some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned, period, but they are often stodgy and seldom give you the height Christian Louboutin you may want. There is Donald Pliner, which I would qualify as only semi-comfortable at heights over 2.5?. There is Anyi Lu, but they cater to the more mature, over 40 crowd, and you can sort of see that in their designs. Oh, I know there is Robert Clergerie, also very high end, and definitely not for everybody (definitely for me, though!); these beaded sandals are kind of sexy and are only 3? high AND on sale at Zappos for $297.

One brand that I want to explore and about which I heard only good things is Chie Mihara. They don't market themselves as a comfort brand, that's true but there is attention to comfort in the cushioned molded insoles and the overall architecture of the shoe Christian Louboutin no stiletto heels, for example!. These strappy numbers, the Bankok model, are chic edgy, thick-heeled, and padded $368. We invite you to share your experiences of fashionable and comfortable heels in our forums. We're always eager to learn! However, you can still achieve the height and the look with some more sensibly-shaped heels, such as any 3? or slightly higher from the Taryn Rose collection.