What can I say, I’m a nerd,” laughs Jennifer Chamandi. It’s not the kind of admission you’d expect to get from a top designer ...

As they are dancing for over three hours, comfort is extremely important,” the French footwear designer told InStyle.

The most comfortable dress shoes for women eliminate the guesswork: They’re designed with innovative, pillow-top-like materials, cushioning and arch support but don’t look orthopedic or clunky.