Fashion has officially gone soft. From emotionally supportive accessories to the arrival of slouchy, slumped-over bags, our wardrobes have begun to feel like a massive, proverbial exhale. It was only a matter of time before footwear that prioritized blister-free comfort followed suit.
What started with the real-life approval of slippers normally meant for wearing around the house has blossomed into a full-on category. Sneakers are crafted from nylon and hug the foot like a dance shoe. High-vamp ballet flats offer blister-free protection from the elements. Even loafers, the last-standing pillar of the traditional workwear wardrobe, have bent to the whims of the comfort-minded fashion crowd through ruched design details and slender silhouettes.
