Best women's mules with thick soles

Top pick: the Miqool closed-toe platform mule — a genuinely thick, chunky platform under a backless slip-on, so you get the height and the cushioned stance without a heel to balance on. Closed toe makes it the most wearable of the bunch for everyday.

Who the others suit:

• Ariat Country Mule — if you want a real leather upper and a sturdier, more outdoorsy sole; the most durable-feeling option.
• Hunter Madi Insulated Mule — for cold, wet weather and a warm, waterproof-ish slip-on.
• Steve Madden Rafe — the sleeker, dressier take when you want a thick sole that still looks polished.
• Cushionaire Cliff and Heritage suede mules — the soft, lightweight comfort choice for around the house and errands.

Skip the thin flat slides and faux-fur slippers here if a thick sole is the point.