There’s nothing worse than a pair of uncomfortable shoes. Wear the wrong footwear, and your entire day or evening is ruined by blisters, aching arches and cramped toes. It’s why comfortable shoes like ...

Nick Bloom, a Stanford economist who studies work culture, said the shoes-off trend was partly “the pajama economy in action.

Office-appropriate footwear has a bad reputation. People select sleek heels and attractive work-ready shoes for their aesthetic. But footwear shouldn’t leave your feet blistered and achy, especially ...