This question should ask what's the most comfortable shoes I can be seen in public wearing? I sold shoes for 13 years and I learned that comfort isn't a brand because there will always be a style within that brand that just sucks. Brands used to be more consistent, but today they're not. Rigidity is the answer and most people who get the advice to buy a rigid shoe will still get the concept wrong when trying to buy a shoe. I will go into detail about sole thickness, leather quality, cushioning and breathability later but right now I'm talking about rigidity. A shoe needs to be rigid from the ball to the heel. Next time you're shopping for shoes, pick up a shoe and bend it. It's okay if it bends in the front at the ball and across the toe box- but if it bends at the shank ( the narrowest part of the outsole) it won't be comfortable. Most shoe manufacturers are aware of this and if the shoe isn't sturdy enough on it's own will add a metal piece to th