If you're standing in a courtroom and your feet are screaming, or you're mid-presentation and all you can think about is when you can sit down, or you're walking into an interview and already planning your exit from your shoes, your focus is not where it needs to be.

Looking right and feeling right have to happen at the same time, especially at work. That's what I set out to fix.

Most pain at the ball of your foot comes down to weight distribution. When your foot isn't fully supported, particularly in heels, your weight shifts forward and loads onto the ball of your foot. We address it with two things working together: high-density foam cushioning built directly into the insole, and a contoured arch support that keeps your weight balanced where it should be.

Our toe box is slightly expanded from what you see in traditional luxury shoes, completely disguised by the way the shoe is cut into a V at the front. We use a softer, more pliable reinforcement than what you'll find in most luxury shoes. The heel cap works the same way: softer than industry standard, designed to grip your heel comfortably from the first wear. And every pair has a full rubber forepart built into the outsole for real traction wherever your day takes you.