NYC:
Comfort fashionable shoes are NOW the norm for American gals -even those chic city ladies-coinciding with the whole athleisure clothing boom-
we don't remember a time when all but the tiniest fraction of men ever put up with uncomfortable shoes.
Reasons abound-including more female urbanites taking mass transit, walking and/or biking to work...plus the acceptance of casual summer office attire-paired with lifestyle sneakers and sandals with cork footbeds, setting a high bar for bearable, wearable all day wardrobes, year round.
Colder temps do mean different head to toe ensembles...and foot-wise, three lines previewed certainly offer many stylish feet worthy shoes that are pavement pounding, durably acceptable-and affordable.
Highlights:
WALDLÄUFER-a German brand (aka Forest Walker), is putting down roots on this side of the Pond...with quality classic styles and boots for men and women.
Made in Europe ---the WALDLÄUFER selections we saw had signature comfort footbeds, durable air cushioned outsoles, breathable linings, supportive constructive features--- and tonal wise-deliver in Fall fav colors.
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| FAME $170-easy slip on |
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| Rocker style all day walkable WALDLÄUFER dynamic BLISS-textured leather combo $175 |
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| energy-cushioning outsole |
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| in Suede-Toni $170-cute with jeans/trousers |
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| ELIZA $170-we got pair of these---in black combo---the ahhh comfort is there at the first step-fit wise ---we found this style runs big and wide-especially in the heel compared to our Made in Italy shoes...buyers might want to size down and a narrower width --- |
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| CINDY-pretty pump $170 |
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| TARA $170-in breathable Black Microfiber |
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| footbeds are removable---but imo-you won't want to-they have great arch support+cushioning |
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| IRIS $255 in Corda (or black)-soon enough will need cozy warmth of push lining...nice bucks details. |
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| FOR THE GUYS...Dress, Dynamic and Tex collections... front Jared $210, right back Tom $215, left back Tyler $215 |
New to us-but what we consider to be a USA heritage brand "reimagined"...
SPORTO expands beyond it's Original Duck Boot™ offerings---with some really cute bootie styles...a silhouette that works with a lot of wardrobe options. Onboard-comfort+durability including EcoSystem-weatherproof-ness, cork footbeds or latex foam footbeds insulted with Thermolite, vulcanized rubber shells (not an industrial mold)...and...
MAJOR BONUS POINTS-founders gave the seed money and locale (210 Lincoln Street) to the
Two Ten Footwear Foundation charity.
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| cute cute cute...feminine silhouettes...plush faux fur-shearling lining, on block heels that are easy to walk on...Lark, Harlie styles |
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| RANDY---got back strap buckle it ankle detail |
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| Ravine mixed textures-in chelsea boot style |
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| Duck Boots are always practical...leather upper/rubber bottom Dede $ |
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| adorbs-Pam-Alah five color options including purple (not pictured) |
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| a trendy version of a Duck Boot classic--- |
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| add some warmth---Delinda -waterproof-and with slip resistant outsoles. Like-the contrast stitching on leather upper...and patent...nice combo for winter! |
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| quilted upper sheds the wet weather well-Lydia |
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| DARLA-has the metal eyelets of hiker styles...with wooly lining |
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WHITE FOX---outsole that is a platform sneaker hybrid-super popular---with cool quilts upper=
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KHOMBU had its antecedents in outdoor footwear-now with city style cues... PLUS-
paired up with the USA SKI TEAM...for this agrees and before the race waterproof toughie boot-
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| Markie |
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| USA SKI TEAM -KHOMBU boot=FAB-and made in the USA TOO!!!! ALTA |
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| ethnic wool upper...atop duck book...Maya |
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| KIDS get the cutest boots-KIDS SWEATER=patterned wool inland-nice detail...duck boot bottom ---like-pull tab in back---makes on/off easier |
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| More kids-weatherproof, grippy outsoles, comfortable...in a colorful package! |
Sleek Lady Boots...water-snow tough, grippy outsoles, all weather comfort...
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| ALICE |
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| sometimes need a higher boot-the Anne lace-up works for narrow+wider calves, |
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| Annie-color options... |
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| Annie----quilted upper upper, faux fur plush lining, patent black duck boot reinterpretation we thinks would look great with skirts too. Like the lace-up details too...NICE. |
MEN's
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| guys like outdoor sneaker styles---and black with yellow pops-perfect! Pete-ultra lightweight too. |
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| weatherproof workbook ...burly one ----that we see on city streets more and more...nowadays-lightweight enough to wear off a construction site or the farm! |
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| meets OSHA standards-grip on slick, oil laden surfaces |
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| imo-another kicking' workbook style-that wears well off the job...Carter |
