Back when I was a young intern, I would come home at night and soak my feet, treat my blisters, and wonder why no one made a pair of shoes comfortable enough to wear while giving a Capitol tour. Fifteen years later, comfort is even more important. I am just too old to have sore feet. So when I find a comfortable pair of shoes, I tell everyone.
I’ve gone back and forth with Cole Haan for years. I had an amazing pair of heels. So I bought a pair of their Nike Air shoes, they made my feet fall asleep. I snapped up a pair of fabulous loafers, only to buy a replacement pair that lost their sole within a month. It’s been a real fashion rollercoaster.
So when I stopped to try on a pair of their Grand Ambition Pointy Toe Flats at my local store this weekend, I wasn’t expecting a lot. But as I strolled around the shoe section, I was really impressed by the support, the flexibility and the comfort. It felt like I was wearing sneakers. (I plan to grab them in the animal print for an upcoming trip.)
There’s a reason that these flats are selling out. If they’re gone in your size from Nordstrom, try Saks or Cole Haan. Cole Haan’s Grand Ambition collection also makes a pump and (God love them) a wedge. Campaign trail warriors, that wedge is like an answered prayer.
You know that I love my Rothy’s, and I could not live without them. But sometimes, you just need a leather shoe.
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6 comments
Elz says:
Hmmm, I’ve been burnt by a pair of terrible Cole Haan wedges. But, I trust you and may have to take a gamble on these…
Belle says:
I didn’t try on the wedges, but the flats were good. Give them a try.
EM says:
i own the Cole Haan Grand Ambition wedges and wear them almost every day running around the Hill. Highly recommend.
irmck says:
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been in the market for another pair of pointy toe flats for walking around DC, and I need a pair that can go miles and miles. Life is too short for shoes that hurt my feet, and I’m too old for the Working Girl look.
Lindsey says:
Thank you for this post. Comfy flats are surprisingly tough to find. Just ordered the leopard flats!
CA says:
The Cole Haan Sadie wedge looks sort of mumsy in the photos, but is a winner on. I ended up buying two pairs.