Heels That Convert to Flats Sound Too Good to Be True—Because They Are

I’ve walked thousands of miles during my nine years in New York City. Having the freedom to explore the city on my own terms is empowering, but it’s a hassle when I need to wear the “right” shoes for working in an office or dancing at a party plus walking to get there. So I was intrigued by Pashion Footwear’s convertible shoes. One pair does it all, the company claims. You can simply swap between high heels and flats with a twist of the wrist. For the sake of my always-sore feet and an easier commute, I wanted to love this concept—but I couldn’t. These convertible shoes were uncomfortable, bordering on painful, and it was a total pain to switch from heels to flats and back again.

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