Harry Styles is coming back to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night to make history — again.

As part of his “Together, Together” Tour, which commenced in May, the English pop star will perform a 30-night residency at the world’s most famous arena, beating his own previous record of 15 consecutive shows. In an interview earlier this year with iHeartRadio, the artist was asked about the dress code for the tour. His simple response pertained only to footwear: “What I’d say is comfy shoes. Dancing shoes. I want you to dance, and that’s it. We’ll all be in it together, we’ll be dancing.”

So, what exactly are comfy, dancing shoes? FN turned to experts to find out: Austin-based board-certified podiatrist Dr. Anne Sharkey and podiatrist Dr. Bobby Pourziaee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon also known as “The High Heel Doctor.”

Frequent concertgoers know that there are more logistics and athleticism involved in attending a show than one might initially think. Dr. Sharkey rounded up what people need to keep in mind ahead of a show: “When selecting shoes for a concert, concertgoers want to consider how far they will have to be walking to and from the venue, as well as how much standing and dancing they anticipate to be doing at the event. Also, some consideration should be given to the weather as this may also influence shoe choice.”

Dr. Pourziaee recommended thinking of a concert like a long day of walking and pointed out the prevalence of “unforgiving surfaces like concrete” at concerts. The prolonged pressure on the feet can give rise to fatigue, heel and arch pain, forefoot discomfort, swelling or potentially even aggravate conditions like plantar fasciitis.

Regarding shoe selection, he said, “The most important features are adequate cushioning, arch support, a stable base, and enough room in the toe box for the toes to move naturally. I also recommend wearing a shoe that is already broken in rather than debuting a brand new pair at a concert. Feet tend to swell as the night progresses, so a shoe that feels tight when you first put it on will probably feel considerably worse several hours later.”

Dr. Pourziaee’s first choice is a well-cushioned sneaker; he recommended the Hoka Clifton, Brooks Ghost, Asics Gel Nimbus and New Balance 990 series for their blend of cushioning, support and stability for extended periods on foot.

However, he cautioned, cushioning shouldn’t be the only determinant. “When you are dancing, you also want the foot to feel secure inside the shoe. A shoe that is excessively soft or unstable can actually make the foot work harder as you are moving from side to side.”

He said that shoes that are good to stand in differ from those that are good to dance in. “For prolonged standing, cushioning, pressure distribution, arch support, and shock absorption are particularly important. Dancing introduces movement in multiple directions, so stability, flexibility, traction, and how securely the shoe holds the foot become much more important,” he said. “Ideally, a concert shoe gives you a balance of both. You want enough cushioning to protect your feet while standing, but you also want a stable platform that allows you to move and dance without your foot sliding around inside the shoe.”

Dr. Sharkey, meanwhile, recommended shoes from comfort-focused brands including Vionic, Vivaia, SoftWalk, Blondo and Waco Shoe Company.

In the sneaker realm, she pointed toward Vionic and Vivaia styles. The Vionic City Walk sneaker is a favorite of hers. “This shoe has the chic look of a casual street shoe with walking shoe technology hidden inside. The structural support and cushioning are unreal! Choosing a shoe with cushioning is going to help with shock absorption. Concert venues are typically concrete floors which can leave joints feeling achy with hours of standing and dancing. Shock-absorbing technology in shoes helps with this!”

As for the Vivaia Allday slip-on mesh sneakers, Dr. Sharkey said, “I love these for their slip-on style AND that they are washable which can come in handy if anything is spilled on them or they get stepped on.”

Boots are a go-to for many concertgoers, and there’s a way to approach the popular category with comfort in mind.

Dr. Sharkey shared, “If looking for something a little dressier, I would aim for an ankle bootie. I would look for a block heel less than two inches in height to decrease strain on the plantar fascia. I would also look for a rounded or squared toe box instead of a pointed one to minimize pressure on the toes.”

She recommended the Bianca heeled ankle boot from Vionic, which comes in a variety of colorways and materials like tan leopard calf hair and ivory python print leather. She also mentioned the Rocklin 2.0 bootie from SoftWalk, the Nordstrom exclusive Valli waterproof suede bootie by Blondo, and the Tahoe boot from Waco Shoe Company. The Tahoe is a personal favorite of hers: “There is a contoured arch support with cushioning at the forefoot and a deep heel cup to support alignment.”

Dr. Pourziaee also recommends staying in the low-heeled ankle boot realm as opposed to a high heel or stiletto. It’s important to look for spacious toe boxes and cushioning as well, he emphasized. As for specific styles, he said, “Chelsea boots can be a good option because they tend to have a wider, more stable base, and certain combat style or lace-up boots can also work well because the laces allow you to secure the foot and ankle. If you are going with a Western or cowboy boot, I would look for a lower, broader heel and avoid an excessively pointed toe box.”

For a more fashion-forward comfort-focused brand, Dr. Pourziaee mentioned Commbi, which offers shoes with podiatrist-designed footbeds. He cautioned against backless shoes for concerts, however.

Meanwhile, what’s Harry Styles been wearing on stage? His trusty white Dries Van Noten high-top sneakers and Calvin Klein Collection white leather Vela boxing boots are two styles that have been in his wardrobe so far. Whatever shoes he pulls out for his MSG residency will undoubtedly be comfortable enough to dance in.