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Perhaps you live somewhere that gets a lot of snow, but you don’t want to wear big ‘ol snowboots all winter? Or maybe you’re sick of slipping on the parking lot ice on the way to work? I present to you the snow sneaker. It’s like a sneaker, but for snow!
$110 from The North Face
These lovely shoes would be great for every day wear, or for business casual endeavors. And they’re made in Ethiopia with local materials by factory workers who get paid a fair wage. I just wish they weren’t so expensive – I’d already own 3.
$120 from Oliberte Footwear
If you’ve ever worked construction, firefighting, law enforcement, forestry, or any other job that requires sturdy clothes and specialized PPE you’ve probably realized that it’s not easy to find gear that’s gonna fit women, especially smaller women. Luckily, there is now a store in Brooklyn (and online) that can help you find woman-specific or smaller sized workwear and safety gear.
Filed under: shoes | Tags: custom shoes, dress shoes, formal wear, shoes
I honestly don’t like formal footwear. Usually. That being said, these handmade shoes made me wish I had a lot of money to spend on custom shoes for the two times a year I need to dress up.
$500 from zerkahloostrah’s Etsy shop
The world’s first shoes made to play street soccer also look good kickin’ it with your friends. Plus, if you’re into the sport, Calle has street-worthy balls and backpacks that convert into goals.
$55 from Calle
Havaianas and Threadless team up to ask – electric or acoustic? How about both! These guys have been making flip flops for like 50 years, so I think it’s a fair bet that they know what they’re doing.
$28 from Havaianas
When sandals aren’t quite enough, wear these canvas slip-ons. They’ve got a rugged but summer-y look that is great for the beach, the bar, or the disc golf course. Plus, TOMS donates a pair of shoes to a kid who needs ’em every time you buy a pair for yourself.
$58 from TOMS
I love flip flops. I spend as much of the summer as humanly possible in them. Unfortunately, I just managed to break my favorite pair, so I’ve been shopping around for another and here are some of the best options I’ve found thus far. I have very wide feet, so I tend to wear men’s footwear, so I’ll start with a few in that category:
The Haight Ashbury is a great all-around sandal. They’re not too dressy that you would get laughed at wearing these to the beach, but you can also change into a nice pair of jeans and take your best beach buddy to a nice restaurant when the surfing’s done.
$50 from Sanuk
To be fair, I don’t make enough money to ever buy a $120 pair of sandals. But if I did, OluKai’s Mea Ola would be they. They’ve got gorgeous leather, beautiful stitching, and an awesome stylized octipus to top it off.
$120 from OluKai
The O’Neill Gyro (ie we’re running out of names for footwear) – just please don’t wear them with your plaid shorts. If they don’t match it will look stupid. If they match it will look stupid.
$35.50 from Zappos
Some color, courtesy of Sanuk’s Fraid Not to brighten up your spring. These would look lovely with a not-too-flashy pair of boardshorts or with those white chinos you’ve always wanted.
$37.95 from Zappos
And for those of you ladies with smaller or narrower feet or like smaller straps (but hate heels and other stupid crap on your sandals) here are a couple from the womens’ section:
Everyone knows that lesbians value function over form, right? Well, the Chaco Pro Flips have some of both – they’re made for raft guides with super durable soles, and they’re made not to fall off.
$60 from Chaco
I had the Reef Seaside sandal for a few years until I wore them into the ground. They’re not much to look at – simple and understated – but DAMN they are comfy.
$20 from Endless Shoes
For some reason, the ONeill Plush makes me want to go play golf. But then, you know what they say about the LPGA right? … No, geez. It’s a bunch of women who are damn good at golf.
$28 from Zappos
And finally the Paniolo, another entry in the makes-my-heart-stop leather category, this one with a thinner strap and some color.
$85 from OluKai
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