I Live in Comfortable Yet Chic Shoes—These 30 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks Have My Attention

If you are anything like me, you simply cannot function if your shoes are even the slightest bit uncomfortable. That's exactly why I have praised the fashion gods for blessing us with comfortable yet chic shoe trends over the past decade or so. I'm a shoe lover through and through, so it's always the first thing I look for when shopping. In fact, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is happening now, and I immediately hit up the shoe section when I set out to peruse all the discounted gems.
I took the time to comb through the overflowing shoe sale—that has over 500 options to pick from—and came across five particular comfortable yet chic shoe styles that I swear by at the moment. Think Mary Jane flats, sleek kitten-heel slingbacks, classic ballet flats, and more. Keep scrolling to shop my top finds from the Nordstrom sale that will get you through the day comfortably without sacrificing style.
Kitten Heels
From slingback styles to sleek pumps and fall-ready boots, kitten heels are a personal favorite since they instantly elevate any look.
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Mary Jane Flats
Mary Jane flats are in the spotlight again thanks to the influence of chic designers like The Row. Pick from an array of chic options that fit any personal style.
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Loafers
Loafers are a classic that you can wear year-round. Opt for timeless black and neutrals or lean in to a more fashion-forward vibe with a white or colorful pick.
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Ballet Flats
Whether you want timeless French vibes or want to embody the current cool-girl look, there is a ballet-flat option that is ready to stylishly complete any ensemble.
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Sneakers
There's no denying the comfortable appeal of sneakers. Thankfully, there's an endless offering of incredibly chic kicks to choose from this season.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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