I love shoes. Shoes must be the most fun of all the utilitarian pieces of clothing. A great pair of shoes can really complete an outfit and lift your spirits. The trick is finding shoes that suit your lifestyle, budget, AND fashion sense. I want my summer shoes to complement my favourite breezy outfits, but I also want to be able to walk to the playground without agony. Here are my picks for the hottest summer shoes that are also practical for living the mom-life.
Slides
Slides are among the hottest shoes of the season, and for good reason: they look great and they are easy to slide (duh) on and off. This is important because we moms always have our hands full! I love these [1] by Skechers. Comfortable AND blingy – how can you possibly go wrong?
Patterns
I love Toms as a company because of their philanthropic nature, but I love their shoes just for being adorable. These flats [2] are comfy and go perfectly with jeans or capri pants. I love this floral design, but if flowers are not your thing, they have many patterns to choose from.
Gladiators
I remember this style [3] from the summer I was 16. Whew! That’s a blast from the past. Gladiators are very on point right now, so channel your inner Russell Crowe and tie these babies up!
Espadrilles
If a deep, abiding love of espadrilles is wrong, I don’t want to be right. They are the perfect summer shoe for a night on the town, a backyard barbeque, or wine night with the girls. I love these [4] for the comfort and for the sweet macrame detailing that reminds me of the macrame owls of my childhood.
Mary Janes
To me, Mary Janes are always in style [5] – a comfortable shoe that can take you to the playground and back, styling the whole time. Perfect with a sundress or jeans, Mary Janes can see you through the whole summer.
Crochet Detailing
These shoes [6] have the three C’s for summer: cool, comfortable, and cute. Just slip them on and run out the door! This is a perfect shoe for those days you’re on your feet a lot, and they are very versatile so they are a great travel shoe.
Sneaks
The ultimate in comfort, Chuck Taylors [7] cannot be beaten. They come in so many colours, but I think a pop of red would be fun. This feels like a nice throwback to my youth; but instead of pairing these with slouch socks I think I’ll stick with bare feet. Just don’t forget the baby powder to freshen things up later!