The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Everlanerecently released the Day Glove flats ($115) which are made from a soft Italian leather and have features like a higher upper that bends with you smoothly and securely, side perforations that ventilate, and an easy pull tab.Four women on our team tested them out to see if they're really as comfortable as Everlane promises.Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive, with some calling them the most comfortable flats they've ever worn. You can read our thoughts below, or grab yourself a pair at Everlane in six colors for $110.If you've been paying attention to Everlane recently, there's no way you could have missed the videos of their employees (and DJ Collective founder Bec Adams) running up and down the West Coast in a pair of flats. They even took them to a trampoline gym.And if you're curious about whether we're talking about the same flats, just look for a slightly extended, form-fitting upper. If the shoes have that, then you're looking at the company's newDay Glove, ($115).It's Everlane's follow-up to the startup's massively popular Day Heel, (a low block heel with an elastic back which acquired a 28,000 person waitlist) and has come to replace their previous "Day Flat" (a similar design that just didn't seem to hit as well).The Day Glove comes with the same big promises of comfort and style that Everlane tagged the Day Heel with. According to the company, they've created a flat that gives you sophistication and ease without asking for trade-offs like discomfort and blisters. You're supposed to be able to "literally run (and bike and scoot) in them" while still looking great in your Monday morning meeting with the higher-ups.In terms of style, they're subtle, versatile, and look like a chic update to the classic you know.In other words,Everlane's Day Glove is the flat you never thought to ask for until now. It's made from soft Italian leather (from a factory you can take a virtual tour of), has an easy pull tab on the back, perforated side vents to keep your feet from getting hot and sweaty, and a cushioned insole that's soft and contoured for all-day comfort. The shape and leather work together to mold to your foot, coincidentally, like a glove.To back up their claims of radical comfort, they put it to the test for 24 hours in LA. They even asked Everlane customers to wear them for two weeks ahead of the launch and critique the fit.Four of the women on the Insider Picks team had a chance to test the shoes to see if they were a hit or a miss. You can read our thoughts below, but the verdict is overwhelmingly positive.Shop all the Day Gloves at Everlane here, or continue on to read what we thought about the new flats:Sally Kaplan, Insider Picks editor:The Day Glove in white, $115I like to think of myself as an Everlane super-fan, but I'll be the first to admit that their shoes can be a bit hit-or-miss. I have two pairs of their loafer mules (the ones without backs) because most of the shoes I've tried from the brand that have stiff backs cause me near-instant blisters.I also have a pair of the Day Heels which I lovespecifically because the backs are made from a buttery soft leather with elastic stretchso I was really excited to try the somewhat similar Day Gloves. I got a white pair, despite my better judgment as a city-dweller, and they look super modern and sleek with everything from jeans to slip dresses.Though they don't have any sort of stretch by the heel tab, these flats are still exceptionally comfortable. The leather is thin and flexible so there's no extreme stiffness, and I wore mine all day with zero evidence of blistering or rubbing. Everlane recommended that we go up a half size when sending in our choices, and I'm glad I did. I think it would have been cramped otherwise.The toe area of the size 8 felt fine for me (I wear a 7.5), but I have pretty average feet when it comes to width. I will say that if you have really wide feet, these probably aren't the shoes for you.Since it's still pretty cold out here I can't say whether the small holes for venting really kept my feet from getting too sweaty, but I'm looking forward to testing that out in the summer.Overall, I have to sayI think these flats are more than worth the price, and though Everlane could definitely get away with charging more, I really appreciate that they don't.Malarie Gokey, Insider Picks guides editor: The Day Glove in black, $115As a general rule, I don't wear flats. I'm 5'2" and I like to feel tall(er) by wearing 2-3-inch heels every day. I've also just never found a pair of flats that were comfortable enough to wear all day long. They always seem to chafe my ankles, pinch my toes, and feel unsupportive.Everlane's Day Glove Flats are much more comfortable than any other flats I've tried. They actually fit my foot and move with menot against me. The black leather is soft, comfortable, and stylish enough to go with anything. They're long in the toe, so you don't feel like your toes are running into the edges of the shoe, and the heel fits comfortably without chafing. The softness of the leather has excellent give, so I almost felt like I wasn't wearing shoes at all. That said, they're not terribly supportive, so if you need support from your shoes, these are not for you. But as far as flats go, I think they're wonderful.Mara Leighton, Insider Picks reporter: The Day Glove in white, $115As much as Id like to be a heels-wearing kind of girl, I am not. I prioritize comfort and being able to power walk at a pace that turns a 15 minute Google Maps ETA into five.Since flats are the office-appropriate cousins of my beloved proletariat sneakers, I spend a lot of time in them. But these are definitely the most comfortable (and flattering) pair that I've worn. I haven't always had luck with Everlane shoes, but these are undeniably great.They really do fit like a glove, and the soft, flexible Italian leather is only going to get better with repeated wear. The colors are all beautiful neutrals that have a luxe sheen in the sun, and the elongated upper converts them from an average pair of flats to a chicer iteration. And in terms of comfort, it elevated the experience: I never slipped out of them (or felt I would) and I ended the day without angry red lines from where the leather cut into myfeet when they bent.The real highlight, though, is the ventilation holes Everlane added. Flats have a habit of becoming gross, I-dont-want-to-take-these-off-in-front-of-you shoes in the hot summer months. Adding perforation to the sides to encourage airflow is the kind of upgrade I wish I had thought to look for years ago.The Day Gloves are much pricier than what I would normally spend on a pair of flats and I did need to size a half size up, but given how often I wear them, how comfortable they are, and how much of my closet they go with, Id rather have one pair of these than cycle through the run-of-the-mill pairs I typically buy.Ellen Hoffman, Insider Picks senior editor: The Day Glove in light blue, $115I, like a lot of workingwomen, simply dont have time for uncomfortable shoes. Ive bought enough of them to know better at this point in my life. I need shoes that are supportive and versatile, and that can handle all the walking I do in New York City every day. And gratefully, Everlane's new Day Glove seems up to the task.The Day Glove surprised me with its out-of-the-box comfort and all-day-long breathability. The backs and sides of ballet flats typically blister and irritate my feet, but after a super short break-in period for the Italian leather (yep, these babies are made from only premium and ethically sourced materials, but they do still require a little time to mold to your feet), I was able to traipse all around the city in my Day Glovein complete comfort.Get yourself a pair in your favorite color (Im partial to the light blue)trust me, your feet will seriously thank you. Just make sure to size up half a size for a perfect fit. I normally wear a size 8, but I got an 8.5 per Everlane's recommendation, and an 8 definitely would have been too small.Shop the Everlane Day Gloves, $115SEE ALSO:The best black ankle boots you can buySEE ALSO:Join the conversation about this story
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