The most comfortable heels combine style with smart design details. After wearing dozens of pairs for hours, I found seven options that passed all my in-depth tests.

Before you give up on heels for good, we asked the specialists what heel options they would suggest for people who struggle ...

Beyoncé's shoes were the Black Court heels by Amina Muaddi. The pumps feature a stiletto heel of 6 inches and an ankle strap for extra support. The singer was wearing a Damier check jacket ...

Florence Pugh is known for wearing sky-high heels at red carpet events ... Pugh's sandals featured a generous platform and a block heel reaching at least 6 inches in height.