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Buy the Raychel sandal, available for $74.99

I don’t normally wear heels, but when I do, they have to be sturdy and only around two inches high. This one checked off both boxes, and was super comfortable right out of the box.

I’m also picky about mules — especially mule sandals — because sometimes, the heel weight can be too heavy, causing the shoe to make that annoying clacking sound, or the width of the upper is too thin, causing the shoe to slip right off your foot when you walk. Neither of those were an issue with this one. The suede material actually makes the sandal feel more secure than if it were made with leather because the texture has a bit more friction and your feet aren’t sliding in the shoe.

The first time I wore these, I think I had them on for about two or three hours and my feet surprisingly weren’t in pain. They weren’t as comfortable as they’d normally be in sneakers or flats, but also weren’t begging to be taken out of their pinched misery either. — Jada Wong, Insider Picks editor

I was drawn to the Raychel for its look — one that’s formal enough for the office but casual enough for a dinner out with friends.

I’m not huge on heels, but I had high hopes that these would be really comfortable because the heel is chunky and relatively low, and because these are (kinda) made by UGG — the brand responsible for creating the most comfortable shearling boots I lived in as a teen.

In true UGG fashion, the footbed of these shoes are nice and soft, and the lightweight suede is fitted, but not too tight around your foot. Personally, I wish these had a platform in the front as I found the arch to be a little steep for my feet.

I’ll definitely wear these throughout the summer, but they won’t be my go-to sandals, mostly based on my preference for something with a little more platform. The perforated suede and neutral beige color are both really cute, the mule style is very trendy, and they’re comfortable enough that if you don’t mind a heel, you’ll probably like them a lot — especially at this pricepoint. — Remi Rosmarin, Insider Picks reporter