Flats are deceiving- they look like they should be comfy, but for some reason, they always hurt more than sky-high stilettos. Why is that?
Well- we may not have all the answers- but designer Matt Berenson was kind enough to do 2 years of research to find out just what it is that makes flats so damn painful- and went out to solve every single footwear fault. The result is the simple and chic Waverly. So as not to bite the back of our heels with every step, there is a soft weatherproof padding along the back that hug the feet gently- like they deserve! The bottom is soft and flexible, moving with your foot- and there is a hint of padding on the insole for extra softness. Along the top border of the shoe- what apparently is called “the throat line”- is an elastic band wrapped in soft leather so it doesn’t cut into the foot, leaving nasty marks and even nastier memories.
I love the basic black style with a patent cap toe. Very classic on the outside, but completely innovative on the inside.
Scoop up a pair (or two) for $165 a pop here- and thank me later.