Antonia Saint Dunbar, cofounder of Thinx, discusses the balance between style and comfort in women's shoes, especially heels. Despite their aesthetic appeal, many women are moving away from uncomfortable footwear, particularly after the pandemic prompted a shift towards comfort. Saint Dunbar has launched her own brand, Antonia Saint NY, that emphasizes comfort without sacrificing style. Modern shoe designers are now focusing on creating comfortable heels, marking a significant change in women's footwear preferences. As summer approaches, several comfortable shoe options are garnering attention for events like weddings and outings.
While running Thinx in heels, Saint Dunbar says she often had to scan the room for a place to sit because her feet hurt so much, and took cabs so she wouldn't have to walk.
The good news is that there's a new generation of shoe brands focused on designs that make them more comfortable, including Sneex, Nomasei, and Marion Parke.
Today, women aren't willing to compromise on comfort. This is particularly true after the pandemic, Saint Dunbar says. Stuck at home, women stopped wearing heels and turned to more comfortable footwear.
She's taken the silhouette of a classic stiletto and added a layer of padding inside to provide better arch support and toe cushioning.
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