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Aerosoles, Adidas Outdoors, Latigo, Wolverine, Nina, Sebago Fav Footwear for Fall-to wear well into Spring-branches out from typical earthy autumnal tones with some patriotic red-whote-blue flair-or shine. Affordable, too. via GIPHY Suede Scalloped TELEPORT shooties $99-Aerosoles chic-w/ comfort-breathable memory foam insoles, grippy diamond flex outsoles...on solid block heel with gold accent. Adidas Outdoor Terrex Choleah -built for any terrain-high top groove with weather tough+ comfort attributes like Ortholite sockliner, grippy Traction® tread outsole, Primaloft® insulation.

Details and patterns- add flair to seasonless kicks... LATIGO, PIKOLINOS, BARETRAPS, SUMMIT from Italy, CHACO Chunky Heeled Chelsea Boots+Chukkas LATIGO -lace-y punch-out collar edge on faded red block heel Scout bootie-$119 Pikolinos burnished leather chunky heel shoes-fuse urban/artisan inspirations-Canada $195 

Part 2 NINA, NINA ORIGINALS, FRENCH SOLE FS/NY, LATIGO, SUPERFEET Suede's texture, patent's shine, ornate embellishments, and warm rich tones-of F/W shoes transition well-when worn with heavier fabrics of colder climes- as well as lighter attire for  summery days. NINA -LOVE dapper menswear inspired lace-ups for the ladies-pointy toe silhouettes and solid block heel-make these sexy and comfy choice for office dresses/suits-to night's out frocks/denim. Probably the most versatile shoe to add to one's footwear arsenal.  our fav-a 60's staple- the sling back in suede with pretty patent bows. are chic modern musts..NINA Originals makes this summer style for the other months of the year in easy to wear neutral tones. Embellished color blocked- block heels-eye catching-AND easier to walk on vs a stiletto. These feminine suede pumps ref the 70's serve up serious retro glam!  NINA Originals .. .show them off with above the knee dress/skirt. 

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. 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-... Equestrian hardware-adds a bit of sophistication to multi-strap sandal. On a block heel... pointy toe shape-adds sophistication to this smooth leather  summer...