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If you ever get the chance to step out of the rat race and closely observe it rushing pass, note how men dressed up will stride comfortably and confidently down the street while it’s a precious few career women who can match them stride for stride and look the least bit comfortable doing it.

The pressure to throw on pumps is a very real thing in the professional dress world, so we’re thrilled to see that Kirsten Borrink of BarkingDogShoes put in hours researching some practical options. As a seventeen-year-sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, Kirsten knows pain and has a fussy pair of feet, so we feel pretty confident trying her advice on for size.

Rose Petals by Walking Cradles: This two-inch heel by comfort brand Walking Cradles features a Texon® insole: A durable fiberboard insole that adds supportive cushioning and forms to the shape of the foot. It also absorbs sweat to keep the interior of the shoe drier. I like how the vamp crosses the foot a little higher than most pumps which should eliminate needless toe cleavage. Good news for hard-to-fit feet–the Pepper style above comes in sizes 4-13, narrow to extra wide! $104.95 at OnlineShoes.com, free shipping and exchanges. $104.95 at Shoebuy, free shipping and returns.

Trotters Olive: Well, hot-to-trot(ters), these are snazzy! Keep this beauty in mind for holiday parties and weddings. The Olive pump may have a three-inch heel, but the 1/2 inch platform eases the rise from toe to heel. Available in sizes 5-12 and three widths. $109 at Zappos, $95-109 at Amazon, free shipping and returns and $108 at Nordstrom. 

Full story at BarkingDogShoes.

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