13 Work-Worthy Heels That Won’t Make You Cry

The middle children of fashion, medium-height heels are often overlooked. But not today, and not on Refinery29. We hear your cries for stylish shoes to wear in the one place you spend the most time — your office. You don't want to hobble around in pain, but you don't want to look too comfy or (eek!) casual, either. Maybe you want a happy medium between flats and sky-high toe-pinchers. Is that really so wrong? No, it most definitely is not. You can have it both ways, and we're prepared with 13 pairs of perfect shoes to prove our point. Think of how good you'll feel once you make it from your front door, to the El, to the office, to happy a hour, and back — all without shedding a tear.