In a perfect world, we'd be able to find slender stilettos that were as easy on our toes as a pair of Keds. But in the real world, the marriage of the vertiginous and comfortable is a bit harder to come by. Still, a limited few magic heels do exist at the elusive center of that Venn diagram. Ahead, the five secrets that separate the ouch from the whew — learn 'em, shop for 'em, and live in 'em.
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