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Home • Fashion

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops

If you’re ready to rage but your heels are holding you back, swap them out for these 14 festive party shoes that are so easy to wear, you’ll still be able to walk home when you inevitably can’t get a cab.
By Alex Apatoff · Updated October 26, 2020
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This story originally appeared on People.com.

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BUBBLE TOES

Jack Rogers “Bubbly Flats” suede slippers, $98.95; jackrogers.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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SOFT SHOE

Ann Taylor “Alda” velvet bow flats, $118; anntaylor.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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WELL-HEELED

J. Crew satin jeweled ankle-strap flats, $198; jcrew.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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ALL THAT GLITTERS

Keds x Kate Spade New York “Champion” sneakers, $80; keds.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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FEELING BLUE

Eloquii “Chelsea” ankle boot, $110; eloquii.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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SILVER BELLE

Club Monaco “Yuulia” heel, $329; clubmonaco.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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SHINE ON

Old Navy pointy-toe lace up flat, $16; oldnavy.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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OUT IN THE GOLD

Aerosoles “Laminate” sandals, $69.99; aerosoles.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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SILVER SLIPPERS

Louise et Cie “Finay” flats, $110; vincecamuto.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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SO STACKED
Charlotte Stone “Samia” velvet heels, $189.95; anthropologie.com
New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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THIGH’S THE LIMIT

Boohoo “Eloise” over-the-knee boots, $68; boohoo.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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PAINT THE TOWN RED

Nine West “Elenta” red suede wedges, $55.99; zappos.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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TOE THE LINE

Topshop “Alice” flats, $40; topshop.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops
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NEW HEIGHTS

Blue by Betsey Johnson “Kacey” booties, $99; amazon.com

New Year's Eve Shoes So Comfortable, You'll Actually Wear Them Until the Ball Drops