It’s gorgeous outside; sunny, with a tantalizing sea breeze from the Southwest.  Your mind waders to the beach, the river, or the mountains.  But you’re tragically trapped at work, and the amazing weather makes you want to bang your head against your cubicle’s padded walls. Or you’re stuck in class, desperately trying to keep your mind on Socrates rather than sunshine. No one can make your unfortunate indoor time pass more quickly this summer, but a pair of perfectly formal summer flats from Shoefly might make it more enjoyable. Here are a few comfy-yet-presentable flats for your summertime work.

1. Solaris by Pink Studio. Tweed? Asymmetry? And comfort? Yes, please.

2.  Flyer by Jeffrey Campell. Your gal-pal Pam in marketing will love the color– and the tortoise shell accents.

3.  Izzie by Sam Edelman.  Metallic, pointy, and featuring snakeskin, these flats are like a walking tutorial for this year’s hot summer trends.

4.  Jessica by Shoes for Lovely People.  “Mua-ha-ha-ha!” That’s what you’ll cackle to yourself after the office compliance officer concedes that decorative holes do not violate the office dress code’s ban against peep-toed or open-heel shoes.

5.  Katie by Pour La Victoire. Choose the first version if you’d rather be gardening, and the second version if you’d rather be graphing.  Either way, you’ll look great!

After wearing a pair of these lovelies, you’ll rush out of the office and into the open air, free at last!  And as you glance down at your (adorable) shoes, you’ll congratulate yourself for looking cute and following dress code.

Top photo by Sarah.