This past Saturday night was just like any other: I got dolled up in cute jeans and sky high stilettos and made my way out to the bar with friends. We circled the bar drinks in hand, danced, sang, and collectively winced in pain as our super-sexy shoes grew more and more uncomfortable.

When the lights came on at the end of the night we waddled out as our feet wailed and kicked our shoes off as soon as our butts hit the frozen leather seats of my Volkswagen Jetta.

“Oh my God,” my friend cooed, stretching out her visibly red and blistered toes. “That feels amazing.” When I dropped her off at home, she walked from the car to her front door barefoot, despite the snow on the ground.

I did the same and spent the following morning – as I often spend Sunday mornings - nursing my ailing feet with a hot bath and lots of Band-Aids.

My mother called me mid-way through my foot therapy and commiserated with my pain. And then gave me the best advice I have ever received:

“Get some Cole Haan pumps.”

It didn’t seem revolutionary at first – especially because the thought of trying on anything besides a slipper was out of the question – until I got myself over to Nordstrom and slipped into a pair. They are just like slippers!

The folks at Cole Haan teamed up with the people at Nike and created tmade the super-pump. It looks super sexy (like a Manolo) and feels super comfy (like an Ugg…minus the fur). There are tons of styles and I swear to you, I could wear this shoe all day and never feel an ounce of pain. No more getting wasted until my feet go numb!

At around $300 a pair the price tag is mighty hefty, but after wearing these shoes for one day I can tell you it is more than worth it. Just think of all the money you would be saving on Band-Aids, pedicures and cabs! These shoes truly are remarkable; I can’t wait to take em for a bar spin this weekend.