My Dad always says that no matter how you spend your money, you should always invest in comfortable shoes. Sage advice. My Mom always says that your shoes can totally make an outfit. Also genius input. So imagine finding a pair of shoes that meets both parental units’ requirements in stunning style. May I introduce my fabulous new sneaks…
Yeah, they are a little flashy, but hello? Have we met? They were under $100 and they are made by Saucony, the brand I wore to run the NYC marathon, so you know they are super padded and good for miles and miles of comfort on the mean streets of New York. And I’ve been reading up on shoe trends. Have you been staying current on footwear fads? It’s all about embellishments for your kicks and fun details. Some of these styles look so heavy! You still have to drag your dogs around. Can you even lift them with all of these bobbles attached and rattling around? The jury is still out.
I like some color to break up a white shoe, so a fun ombré behind a signature swoosh is more my speed.
I am one of those people who shows my support by voting with my feet, meaning I show up in person. And it’s also no secret that I have a bit of a thing for shoes. So not only do I show up, usually I’m in fantastic footwear (yes, according to me!). I know I’m in good company here so we’re cool. So on my recent travels, I couldn’t help but notice the fanciful, frilly and sometimes freaky options being shown in stores and on people about town. Some of these kicks were whacked out and some were wonderful. So I took a whole bunch of pics that entertained me… starting with two pair of high boots that look like nightmares to get into and out of. No thanks.
Next up are some crazy looking feet shoes. Who is buying these? I can’t imagine they are flying out of stores. Yellow neon toenail polish on burgundy velvet boots? Blue furry feet with rubber toenails? Are these a collab with Sulley from Monsters, Inc.? Ummm, it’s a hard no for me, but have at if you like. Me no likey.
These are one of the hottest pairs of shoes around. Made by Miu Miu, fashionistas are loving the rich brown trend and the double laces tied in opposites have the Insta followers on fire. I think I like them but I’d seriously use them for bowling and not much else.
This was just a display, but I was smitten by the shine!
The cute velvet number in pink is just sweet but the split toe thing has audiences divided. (See what I did there.) I used to own a pair of those Nikes in an oatmeal canvas version years ago. They were super comfy with no socks and a great city walking shoe. But now I just don’t know.
The sneaker version was borderline but that trend in boots or shoes seems extreme. The great divide makes these look like cloven hooves. It’s another no.
And these clown shoes? I just don’t get it. This style is completely lost on me. I’d like to see the Bozo Brogues in black please. The Office of Angela Scott is keeling over from these flat footed webbed shoes!
I did find some edgy boots. The white were super fashionable with the shiny blunt silver toe stoppers and the tall brown suede was definitely a look with a contrasting bright bottom and trim.
Some kicks I loved were these spectacular strappy ballets and these super soft velvet studded mary jane flats. I might have just purchased both!
And these black numbers looked like runway shoes but I’m not sure it would be possible to walk more than a block in either? They are Uber only kicks– good for getting in and out of cars for dinner, know what I mean? Not really practical for my regular life but good lookin.
Moving onto these classics in calfskin and lambskin. Swoon!! Especially with the folded over logo detail and signature pattern. Me likey.
More new sneaks are always a welcome addition to a shoe fanatic’s wardrobe, especially since the pandemic so many folks are prioritizing comfort over pain. Patou did a limited collab with Onitsuka Tiger and the results were great in new wave black and white Barbie with a removable pink leather patch logo. And a classic Pierre Hardy is hard to to beat with their signature thick stretchy statement laces.
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