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Hate Wearing Heels? Here Are 25 Pairs Of The Prettiest (Practical) Shoes To Wear This Summer

Hate Wearing Heels? Here Are 25 Pairs Of The Prettiest (Practical) Shoes To Wear This Summer

By Anna Hartman1 min read
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Ah, heels. Many of us have a love-hate relationship with them, and for good reason. Without a doubt, they have the ability to elongate our legs, make men (whether our husband or a date) ogle at how great they make our butt look, and they even force us to stand up straighter. 

That being said, there’s something about sliding into a pair of practical shoes that are both pretty and comfortable that just clicks. You know you’ll feel confident strutting around town in these shoes, no matter the terrain, and you’re sure that you could wear them all day long without so much as a blister. 

As a new mom myself, I never truly understood the need for flats until I became a 24/7 baby-wearer. Even now that my son is over a year old, I still opt for practical shoes for ease of sliding into when I need to run out the door or for safety reasons when I’m carrying him or chasing him around the park. 

Now, contrary to what I thought prior to becoming a mom, practical shoes can still be incredibly stylish! In fact, my favorite shoes in my wardrobe right now are a pair of white slide-on mules. They go with absolutely everything – from babydoll dresses, to mom jeans and a button-up shirt – and they make me feel effortlessly polished in an instant. 

If you’re anything like me and don’t want to compromise your feminine style for functionality, I’m here to assure you that it’s simply not necessary! Today we’re rounding up 25 pairs of the prettiest practical shoes (including flats, sneakers, sandals, boots, and more) to wear this summer. Happy shopping!

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