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via GIPHY There's something about pointy toe shoes-the pictured below-not the pictured above-that make these easy wear slip-ons- comfy citified cool! top pick-major gushing for these Piper silver metallic leather mule-sandal hybrids-with a manageable 2" sexy heel. $199 Wear these beauties with just about any summery outfit. Summit White Mountain These could be THE summer shoe staple-for city streets...Summit's KADE -has rather sensuous v-cut on the upper-adds major serious chic to these flat-ish (1.5" heel) pointy toe shoes -in black, silver or platinum-made in Italy too! $159 Get crafty -Pikolinos adds beautiful embroidered details...on the BARI leather slingback design-with all day comfy cushion liner. $170 

TOP PICKS: CHACO, PIKOLINOS, KEEN F/W selections to wear practically year round-with any outfit-JUST IN CASE warming climates limit (eliminate) the absolute need for burly snow boots-yet work JUST IN CASE inclement weather makes a brief appearance.  PS: &  travel well too . via GIPHY CHACO's year round men's kicks-love how the non-marking white blown rubber outsoles-practical skid resistant tread design in a  year round temps' appropriate pop of color-with dark brown nubuck+full leather grain uppers-white contrast stitching. Pictured in the front-men's THOMPSIN SLIP $115-with the brand's men's specific durable+ removable Cloud PU footbed. In back Pinecone shaded THOMPSON CHUKKA $135...also comes in a cool gray. Similar to aforementioned-with round waxed cotton laces. CHACO's women's HARPER LACE $110 - pictured in Caribou brown- nubuck+full grain leather upper-with skid resistant non-marking rubber outsole-hits the right note via a 3 ...

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 

AHHHH..... via GIPHY  Rainy, snowing, sunny and warm- a typical February week ...calls for adaptable footwear that multi-tasks in one week's worth of weather...highlights from new early Spring deliveries that fit the climate challengers. Some Picks: stylish slip-on skimmers ($79) made of waterproof rubber just like their fab duckboots= L.L. Bean with slip-resistant outsole, anti-odor lining, EVA midsole for all day comfort-can even see padded footbed with nice looking plaid pattern..

Autumnal flashy Flats, dressy Low Heels and swank Block Heels...can  almost have the comfort of summer's flip-flops, sandals, and lifestyle sneakers---but are more sophisticated -and therefore worthy seasonal transition options for feet -that sizzle no matter the outside temps. Shoes, pumps and fashion takes on sneakers-are the earliest wardrobe way to shift to Fall's calendar reality---when we're still basically wearing our summer apparel -with an added sweater/jacket -if needed. via GIPHY source leeesh.com Part One-Pikolinos, Bernardo 1946, Summit by White Mountain, Oysby London:  OUR PICKS: PIKOLINOS -Spanish footwear from a family owned company-sure brings out the sartorial smiles...and why not? The smoothest leathers and oiled suedes- with textural extras this year (felts, wools)-of their urban modern designs are all constructed with the quality worthy of primo brands. Love these-Pikolinos BLACK METAL -in slick looking luxe sneaker, a fab play on the ...

VIBRAM SOLE FACTOR "We've Got Sole, You've Got Options" Customize Upgrade Repair aka our latest obsession Chuck Taylor All Stars-Converse (Nike owned) are not only worn by many-their rubber toe/outsoles influenced the looks of loads of brands...including those who got sued by the company. NYC One of the most enduring footwear trends of late =  the snazzy urban-work appropriate fashion -comfort selections from brands-aiming to attire the feet of humans who would rather be wearing sneakers/trainers. And not just guys, either. SO-the white foxing-outsole pops underfoot every style-from dressy men's oxfords to flatform sandals...is a multi-year phenom. Ho-hum... by now though. .. a much better style option comes courtesy of Vibram outsoles ---with their brilliant have -it-your way outsole option program- whereby practically every shoe in one's wardrobe can get so much better-look wise - and durability wise (after all this is from Vibram-the...

Part 2 Sanuk, Lacoste, K Swiss, Native, French Soles NY, Pikolinos, Waldläufer, Summit by White Mountain Footwear brands from the high end to bargain bins options-are making year round kicks for customers who grew up wearing sneakers to more than just gym class. And that is practically everyone we know. Highlights From 'Shoe" Brands Sanuk 's latest vulcanized construction "shoe" offerings deliver some of our guy's fav looks... SANUK Happy Trailz-Boulevard Collection Beer Runner-Classic Boulevard styling with retro runner details, hemp/jute/cotton blend upper w/ MOC toe detailing, cut and buff EVA midsole, Sanuk Ü Lounge Comfort™ aka comfort + "unorthodox materials" combo, rubber herring bone lug outsole   Beer Runner in black From Lacoste ...embossed leather with smooth-spot-on references to the company's logo Le Croc . K SWISS throwbacks to its original tennies...men's Modern Court collection -has a MO of ...

Fresh take on the now always 'in' gladiator style high+low lace-up leather sandals...the flats and a block heel-get all day comfort with springy cushioning footbeds. NICE-back zippers add some hardware polish. Alcudia last styles $160-$190 NYC: Details. details, details-Pikolinos- a family owned Spanish brand-captures the most wanted sandal/shoe 'musts' for Spring 2016-with eye-catching specifics on lasts that are both new and staple brand classics. WHAT:  unique stitching trims on cushioned footbeds,  bold tropical floral printed uppers, elegant punch-outed menswear inspired - breezy laser cut leather uppers, pretty pastels and a blue dégradé dye finishing on a oxford lace-up with matching handbag. Special-some styles are so lightweight-won't even notice have dressier shoes on vs.  casual flip-flops. Some highlights: Love this transportive tropical print...in a Bali wedge sandal $175, an easy Yorkville slip-on $175, and crisscross web Mykonos sandal...