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One of the many things I’ve discovered since transitioning into full-time remote work is that my threshold for pain — more specifically, my ability to spend hours on end sporting a pair of sky-high heels — has decreased pretty dramatically. Long gone are the days when I was able to confidently leave my home with heels on my feet and an assurance that I could go all day, pain-free, without having to change them out for a comfortable pair of flats at some point. (My girlfriends have noted that this could also be a byproduct of simply “getting older,” but I’ve decided to blissfully blame it on my leisurely at-home work environment instead.) Now, as a result, I never go anywhere without having an emergency pair of flats or comfortable mules tucked into my tote bag or car just in case my day goes a little longer than my feet can bear. Fortunately, this life development has actually helped to expand my flat selection in a pretty big way. I’m always looking for more styles to add to my ever-growing collection, and recently fell in love with these Franco Sarto Tracy Slingback Flats ($140) — which nail several major fall fashion trends (thanks to the tortoise-shell coloring, gold hardware, and a structured square-toe design), all while boasting an elevated look that’s so chic, I’m actually excited to wear them instead of my heels for work events or more formal outings.
