I have TERRIBLE feet. Wide, flat, bunions. I'm very petite everywhere else and currently do too many sports for surgery but they're really bad.

These shoes have been amazing for me:
https://www.vivaia.com/category/heels-c_432.html

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/nordstrom-rack-paige-faux-leather-pump-women/6470690?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=001

I have worn heels all my life & these are more comfortable than any pair I’ve ever worn. Looked at the reviews after buying them & wasn’t at all surprised to read others felt the same way. Downside is they’re not leather, but they are holding up great.

Anonymous wrote:What dress?

I have several different options and can be flexible if I can find the holy grail of shoes

Can you do any heel? I don't have these but I have found Vionic to be very comfortable and supportive.
https://www.vionicshoes.com/merlot-heeled-sandal.html?color=860

A little less dressy, but I do have these in a few colors and love them:
https://www.vionicshoes.com/chardonnay-heeled-sandal.html?color=1471

I also do well with Cole Haan heels.

Generally, Nordstrom and Bloomingdales are where I find the best selection.

I shared this the other day - buy shoes that are the right size and then use a shoe stretcher to break them in where you tend to have issues. It takes about two days for them to break in.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KK58L3Y

What dress?

I have a ton of foot issues and generally don't wear heels anymore due to the immediate discomfort they cause.

That said, I have a gala to attend and am on the hunt for a supremely comfortable pair of heels - pumps or sandals - in gold/metallic or simple black. I obviously can't go too high in the heel, but am ok with a platform. What styles or brands should I be looking at?

I will be purchasing them online and can deal with buying a few different options and returning. No specific budget and am willing to pay whatever it takes for some comfort!