Fashion

Music Festivals Shoes That Won't Give You Blisters

by Rosie Narasaki

Finding the right shoes for your favorite music festival often poses a bit of a conundrum: Do you want to look fly, or do you want to survive a long day of standing? Luckily, you can have your cake and eat it too, since there are lots of comfortable music festival shoes that will keep you from dying of blister-pain. Honestly, there are so many shoes out in the world that are both comfy and fabulous — you don't have to make your feet be the ultimate sacrifice to your love of music.

Depending on what your personal style is (or even what the style of the music festival you're attending is) there are lots of different options. Are you more of a free spirit? Pearlized pink T-strap Birkenstocks might just be your game. Are you into that whole low-key model off duty look? Simple-yet-stylish white Converse are probably worth looking into. Love all things feminine and quirky? Well, floral Keds are always fun. Heck, if you're feeling really adventurous, flatform sandals are sure to be a crowd pleaser all around.

So, ready to find your next music festival feet-saviors? Read on for some of the most fun (yet comfy!) Coachella-appropriate shoe options around!

1. Dolce Vita Spur Pointed Toe Mid Heel Booties

Dolce Vita Spur Pointed Toe Mid Heel Booties, $70, Bloomingdales

What with the stylish cut outs and buckle detailing, these no-nonsense booties are basically destined for Coachella glory.

2. Keds x Rifle Paper Co Champion Jardin de Paris

Keds x Rifle Paper Co Champion Jardin de Paris, $55, Keds

Floral printed Keds make for a great way to show off your fun personality while also keeping the blisters at bay.

3. Puma Suede Heart Reset Women's Sneakers

Suede Heart Reset Women's Sneakers, $80, Puma

Take your love of athleisure to the next level with these fabulous, mint green, velvet-bowed suede sneakers.

4. Teva Flatform Universal Crackle

Flatform Universal Crackle, $90, Teva

Look, when it comes to outdoor summer music festivals, foam flatforms have it all: they'll boost your height so you can see over the tall people, they're in style, and above all, they're very comfortable. What do you have to lose?

5. Teva Original Universal Radiant Sandals

Original Universal Radiant - Rose, $80, Teva

If flatforms aren't your thing, you might want to give these shiny rose gold sandals a try. Tevas are, after all, known for being great walking sandals — and everyone loves rose gold.

6. Floral Pascal Combat Boots

Floral Pascal Multi Floral Boots, $145, Doc Martens

Doc Martens is another brand known for their comfort factor, and colorful floral boots like this will punch up any festival-ready outfit.

7. Converse High Tops

Converse Chuck Taylor High Top Sneakers, $55, Nordstrom

Look, you can pretty much never go wrong with Chucks. Of course, blinding white might not be the best choice for a music festival, but a more broken in pair would definitely have a great je ne sais quoi-infused look.

8. Frye Shane Embroidered Short Boots

Shane Embroidered Short, $299, Frye

If you're headed for the desert, why not go on theme with some comfy cowboy boots? This shorter style has some Western flair, and they'll help your feet from getting too dusty.

9. Birkenstock Gizeh Sandal

Gizeh, $95, Birkenstock

Birkenstocks are something of a festival standby at this point, but a cool color like this pearlized pink will still help you stand out (and stay comfy).

10. Vans Toy Story Sk8-Hi

Toy Story Sk8-Hi, $75, Vans

Dare anyone in all the Coachella valley to take issue with your rad, Buzz Lightyear-printed skater Vans.

11. Sam Edelman Joey Boot

Sam Edelman Women's Joey Boot, $50, Amazon

So, these have a little bit of a heel, but not so much that you'll be dying of blisters by the end of the day.

12. Lucky Brand 'Aviee' Pointed Toe Flats

Lucky Brand 'Aviee' Lace-Up Flat, $69, Nordstrom

Lace-up flats are having a huge moment right now, and these will ensure you stay stylish and blister-free.

Any of the above styles catch your eye? Whether it's pastel Pumas or Buzz Lightyear high tops, there's no shortage of options!