https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:49:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014982 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 21:18:36 +0000 Anonymous 2014982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything worthwhile yet at Sole Comfort? They never have anything narrow enough for me, but hope springs eternal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014942 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:31:52 +0000 anchie 2014942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like new Paul Green collection.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014939 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:01:13 +0000 Janet 2014939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep! Looks like we are thinking along the same lines.</p> <p>I would definitely be open to a refined sporty sandal. Nothing too Teva- or overtly gearish looking, but I’m liking the styles with substantial soles and a refined upper. I may be placing an order soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014910 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 16:50:34 +0000 Angie 2014910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LIKE where you're going, <b>Janet. </b>NICE to see Tsonga in the mix.&nbsp;Been&nbsp;to their factory in Natal.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sporty Sandals are&nbsp;trending, and you need som<b></b><b></b>e of those. Busy with a blog post on that. Like what<b> kkards</b> is suggesting too - more refined. Threw in some more ideas: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014889 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:45:54 +0000 smittie 2014889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wait, I think you might already have some Eileen Fisher ones! I was thinking something similar to that but in a different colourway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014888 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:44:37 +0000 smittie 2014888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking at the photos, I think I like the sandals that have straight, thick straps best on you, so I think a pair in white or silver would work. White is sportier than silver though, I'd say. There are some Eileen Fisher ones Brooklyn wears that look very practical and trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014879 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:58:00 +0000 Janet 2014879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, those strappy sandals are so pretty but completely useless in my casual life! I’ll take a pair for the one or two times a year I actually have an occasion to dress for. :-D</p> <p>I notice that chunkier, sportier sandals are trending, so I’m looking specifically at some with a bit of visual presence. There is a pair of Clergerie that I like, but I’m not keen to spend over $500 on a pair of white sandals that I will promptly scuff up. I’m not sure white is right for me — silver is a stand-in that I seem to reach for more often in my experience, but right now I’m open to lots of possibilities! Thanks for all the ideas and feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014878 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:37:59 +0000 Bijou 2014878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always have very cool shoes, so your seasonal footwear refreshes are always fun to see. Net-a-porter is predicting that strappy sandals are making a comeback</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/au/en/porter/article-65aa88202ac4f5b5/fashion/fashion-memo/shoe-trends-2019">https://www.net-a-porter.com/a.....oe-trends-</a></p> <p>So that could be an interesting addition to change things up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014873 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:21:32 +0000 nemosmom 2014873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>What a enviable collection, Janet! I like how you add edge to your outfit via footwear (I'm taking notes!). You have so many great choices, I think you could pass on the olive ones and not miss a beat.</div><div><br /></div><div>Re: your silver ones in #3-4: I found a similar one by Taos (my Finds are for the bronze and gold, but they come in other colors, including pewter and metallic navy). I have been wearing around the house and LOVING them; they are really, really comfy right out of the box. I just need to decide on a color... I'm not sure if you're looking mostly for wedges (these are flat), but I thought I would mention them anyway.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014778 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 01:26:05 +0000 Jaime 2014778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your collection. I think a white sandal would be the biggest refresh. I am eyeballing my sandals also - soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014761 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 23:29:18 +0000 Sal 2014761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Sarah Is probably right with her editing calls. I actually love the olive but I can see that it might be tricky to incorporate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014758 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 23:25:57 +0000 Gretchen 2014758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you had a look at Anthropologie lately? I don’t remember seeing many flatforms but there were several sandals that caught my eye. Might be worth a review. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014742 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:30:09 +0000 SarahD8 2014742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I think the new silver Tsongas (5) can replace the too-big silver slides (4).</p> <p>I would get rid of the wrong-color ones (13) too. Would you ever choose those over 10, 14, or 15?</p> <p>And I agree that you could let 17 go. Your new blue Tsongas (2) are their "replacement" (bright colored casual thong).</p> <p>I'm feeling a bit ruthless today so those are my suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014738 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:15:31 +0000 Sal 2014738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your slide collection!</p> <p>This summer here there have been lots of mules and flatforms, but almost anything goes. But I think you may struggle with mules - I do - they aggravate my Achilles and calf muscles.</p> <p>I like the last Jenepper flatforms - light and white without being too much so. </p> <p>I could also see a coloured sandal working - my friend here has fab mustard ones that work with lots of her neutrals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014736 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:03:46 +0000 kkards 2014736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great collection!<br />the only ones i would Toss are #13&nbsp;Antelope olive sandals; they just don't feel as current as the rest.<br /># 10 the Paul Green's-I'm still hanging on to mine, but wearing them less<br />i'm just starting to think about summer footwear...i've bought 1 pair of navy sandals, becuase i've been looking for navy for a while...and these seem like they could go shorts casual and work casual...<br />what i'm thinking about...strappy sandals, but with a low heel, and/or something like a fishermen sandal-especially if i can find a white </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014734 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:45:55 +0000 Christina F. 2014734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have my eye in these Noats, which are a bit edgier than the usual ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014723 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:09:06 +0000 Janet 2014723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, IKR? Yeah, they were a $20 Marshall’s acquisition years ago — I think they’ve served me long enough. </p> <p>I have a pair of Fly London boots that are really comfortable — and yes, I also find their styles verge on too-artsy for me, but I think some may need to be tried on to find out. </p> <p>I still like the Freebirds, but I guess maybe I’ve relied on them so much I’m getting a little tired of them. They ended up being way more useful than I expected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014722 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:03:32 +0000 Anonymous 2014722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But Jessica Simpson ? Lol. Had to laugh . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014721 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:03:00 +0000 Anonymous 2014721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got rid of my Freebirds just last week , and ditched the Paul Greens last fall. Neither felt current to my eye - or maybe I was just tired of both . I wore the Freebirds to death and didn’t want to replicate . The Paul Greens were a mistake on my part - uncomfortable and not me . Anyways - I like all of your current sandals . As far as new ones go , I think you’d really like the Fly London’s . I have a couple of pair , and although they aren’t quite my style ( a little too artsy for me ) , they have saved my feet on so many occasions . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014711 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 20:43:43 +0000 rachylou 2014711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 3 has the most edge. Love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014701 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:37:54 +0000 Janet 2014701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BrieN, I’m definitely looking for open-toe styles. I like those soles though. I tried a pair of Amour des Pieds last year when I was looking for black sandals and I seem to remember they were not bad, but there was some reason my Arche ones won out. I’ve seen some Amour styles online during my search, but none that jumped out at me. </p> <p>Janet, those look like good choices for you! I particularly like those silver ones. I tried some FitFlops last year but they were too wide or roomy for my foot, or there was some reason the fit didn’t work. </p> <p>Roxanna, good luck with your search too — I hope you share any goodies you find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014700 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:34:35 +0000 Janet 2014700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, I had a favorite local shoe store that closed a year or so ago, and nothing ever really replaced it. I haven’t had a chance to go into the two other cities nearby (Baltimore or DC) to look further. </p> <p>There are a couple of Pikolinos on that page that appeal to me, but they are the simpler styles without so much detailing. I don’t want to go too embellished or boho with my sandals — I’m feeling very picky! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014693 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 18:59:58 +0000 Vix 2014693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Janet --&nbsp;</p> <p>Do you have a local independent hipster shoe store?&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW I'm seeing lots of Sorel, Pikolinos, and OTBT featured (West Coast) and I think at least the first 2 have flatforms.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pikolinos.com/us-en/women/sandals-and-clogs.html">https://www.pikolinos.com/us-e.....clogs.html</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014691 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 18:46:06 +0000 BrieN 2014691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Timberland Emerson are funky for sure - but not as edgy as you are probably looking for.</p> <p>Have you looked at L’amour Des Pieds? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014678 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:57:07 +0000 JAileen 2014678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here’s what I’ve accumulated so far. I might rethink the grey Naots, since I already have several pairs of grey sandals, but they’re so comfy, so who knows.</p> <p>1. Bueno Tulla<br /> 2-3. Naot Kayla<br /> 4. FitFlop Lulu<br /> 5. FitFlop Sola </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014671 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:31:41 +0000 Roxanna 2014671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been thinking along the same lines, Janet. I use footwear to edge up my outfits too, and I am also contemplating white for the first time. Look forward to seeing what is suggested! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-footwear-update#post-2014654 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 16:02:02 +0000 Janet 2014654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m starting to plan more for warmer weather, and today I finally have a quiet chunk of time to look at my closet and start doing some seasonal switching. I do it in phases — right now I would put away warm, heavy wool sweaters and jackets and tall boots, and pull out my summer shoes to see what is looking not-so-fresh to me anymore.</p> <p>With that in mind, I always like to add a couple of pairs of summer footwear (most likely sandals) to keep my look up to date. I would really prefer my summer footwear to add a bit of edge to my outfits, as it’s harder to do that with jackets and other pieces that are too warm or bulky in our summers. Plus I wear more skirts and dresses in summer, so I want the footwear to skew funky and casual.</p> <p>I’ve been thinking along the lines of some chunkier flatform type of sandals, and even pondering... wait for it... white (gasp! I know, I never wear white shoes)! </p> <p>I’ve poked around a bit online (nothing at local retail is speaking to me at all, it’s all too basic and/or conservative, or too much like what I already own). </p> <p>Any suggestions?</p> <p>I’ve added Finds for some of what is catching my eye for one reason or another. I welcome feedback! </p> <p>And here are photos of what I currently have:</p> <p>Flat slides:<br /> 1. Kenneth Cole reptile print - colors are a little limiting but comfy and I like them — keep<br /> 2. Tsonga blue flip-flops - new, bought in South Africa - casual, comfortable, love the color — keep<br /> 3-4. Gabor silver slides - bought last year and wore a lot, but they are big on my foot. I think I was too eager to find *my* silver sandals. I can wear them while I keep an eye out for better ones — keep for now<br /> 5. Tsonga silver sandals - new from SA - casual, very comfy — keep<br /> 6. Gentle Souls flatform rose gold slides — I wore these a TON and would have duplicated in silver if they had been available. They’re showing some wear but are still good for this year — keep.<br /> 7. Ancient Greek Sandals multi-metallic slides — I love these. Keep.</p> <p>Heeled sandals - these skew a bit dressier:<br /> 8. AS98 black open-heeled slides — love these. Very me. Keep.<br /> 9. United Nude black and white heels — I’ve had these for years and they don’t get worn a lot but are sometimes just the right thing for a certain outfit. Keep.<br /> 10. Paul Green metallic heeled sandals - a few years old and I’m tiring of them a little, but still useful. Keep for now.<br /> 11. LD Tuttle black heels — several years old and I still love them. Keep.<br /> 12. Freebird distressed black heeled sandals — a few years old and I’ve worn them a ton, but they’re holding up well. I wouldn’t mind finding something with a similar vibe, but with a lower heel. Keep.<br /> 13. Antelope olive sandals - I’ve had these for many years and they keep going into the holding zone and coming back into my closet. They’re comfortable and I like the style, but I don’t find the color terribly useful. Worth dyeing? Or should I pass on? </p> <p>Flatforms:<br /> 14. Eileen Fisher flatforms - several years old and need a cleaning (those white soles!) but still useful because they are so comfortable. Keep for now.<br /> 15. Arche black sandals — New last year and worn a ton. Super comfortable and casual. Keep.</p> <p>Other:<br /> 16. Cole Haan ancient black sandals. I’ve had these forever and still wear them occasionally. Comfortable and useful when I want something a bit more delicate. Keep for now.<br /> 17. Jessica Simpson (!) turquoise reptile sandals in the same style. Again, I’ve had these forever. They’re comfortable and I like the colors but don’t remember wearing them last year. Maybe these can go? </p> <p>I already took two old pairs out while taking these photos. I decided they no longer sparked joy. </p>