Most hardcore fashionistas wouldn’t be caught dead without their stilettos, but every once in a while you have to take them off and put on some comfy sneakers. After all, you certainly can’t exercise in sky-high heels (unless you’re Mariah Carey, that is). Everyone should have at least one decent, and still good-looking, pair in their closet. We just don’t believe that it’s necessary to sacrifice style for comfort. You can have both! And that’s why we found cute and comfy high and low styles. So, which is which?

On the left: the Billy JS sneaker by Jessica Simpson, $70, available at bakersshoes.com. On the right: the Bastia sneaker in lamb leather, $465, available at louisvuitton.com.