Shoe shopping is always a good time.

No anxiety about weight orbulges, just lots of mood-boosting cheer.

But theres one hitch … foot amnesia.

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That is, until we actually wear the new shoes and memories of Band-Aids come flooding back.

Is this years crop of fashionable shoes and boots reallyfeet-friendly?

The answer is yes if you tread carefully.

a woman looking at a display of boots and purses while shopping in a store

Here are the ones to look for:

1.

Calf-loving tall boots

Lets start at the top now that knee-highbootshave returned to A-list status.

So, heres the one hitch.

Frye and Co. Women’s Selah Stacked Heel Cowboy Boots in Cream; Naturalizer Deesha Wide Calf Tall Dress Boots in Cafe Brown Suede; DuoBoots Haltham Standard Knee High Boots in Black Leather; LifeStride Brooks Wide Calf Boot in Black

Wide-calf boots have been around for years, but they often looked frumpy compared to their slimmer sisters.

Still concerned about calf fit?

Pillow-y loafers

You cant go wrong with loafers.

A New Day Women’s Laurel Loafer Flats in Black; Madewell The Bradley Lugsole Loafer in Leather in True Black; New York & Company Women’s Harleigh Square Toe Loafers in Black; Dr. Scholl’s Women’s Nice Day Loafers in Black/Black Faux Leather

Thisonce-preppyshoe is now a genuine fashionista.

Though many loafers appear sturdy, theyre not problem-free.

Not anymore if you choose carefully.