
Gary's Loft, NYC
There are a few large shoe companies that we can think of, right off- who have design teams in the USA or Italy---that just completely 'get' their female target markets consumer-conjuring up winning wearable styles, using well sourced quality materials, and over-seas production facilities that -from start to finish-know how to make quality footwear.
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Rue, cognac $109.99 |
LATIGO-is one of those shoe labels (a
Footwear Unlimited brand) that deliver fresh urban -casual women's sandals and shoes-designed by Naomi Reid---with retro flair--- beads, ethnic embroideries, vintage floral prints…unique topstitch details PLUS---some beautiful leathers in washed color tones-or shiny metallics. So chic and priced accessibly around $60- $150.

Gladiator style is a classic silhouette-...
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Equestrian hardware-adds a bit of sophistication to multi-strap sandal. On a block heel... |
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pointy toe shape-adds sophistication to this smooth leather summer sandal with back ankle buckle. ..really like the black or white options
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retro floral prints-are perfect match with Spring's to the knee full skirts…Jingle floral $89.99 |
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basket weave upper-slingback chunky heel=city-country look |
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cut-out heel, 3 buckles at the ankle-shootie that has an urban edge Tululah $139.99 |
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beaded metallic trim in leather medallion upper shape-very neat |
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RAD $79.99 |
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suede and ethnic trim, fringes is so 70's/2015 on trend forSpring |
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ETU $109.99 Mocassin style made for walking-as the outsole and slight heel adds durability |
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on left, center left-Junebug is well named…patterned upper elevates this style-as does the tiny cutouts on the side $89.99 |
Giddy-up-western flair in easy to wear shoes, summer worthy boots...
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left-center- Bhurma $79.99, Basia $90.00,-flats have shock absorption footbeds-soft heel cups +nice print+beaded vamp+upper details. Love the ocean blue color. Bettie slip-ons with round cap toe- super soft with sturdy outsole and patterned insole $69.00 |
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moccasin with beaded fringe-ballet flat shape |
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Jig $149.99-in black, adobe |
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anther example of hand wrought leather stitch detail |
The faded turquoise and navy shades-fringes, hurache leather weaves, and stitch details reminded us of America's southwest...
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Cactus green $139.99-shoe/sandal hybrid |
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metal grommets, stitching on the straps and woven leather upper…one of our fav looks and a shoe that can work for work or casual. COSTA $139.99 |
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SAGA $59.99 |
LATIGO is widely available----