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Tis the season to shine on-and glam it up... Top picks that easily dress up the basics... Snow-free footwear options-lustrous pearls trims, glittery diamonds, and wearable heels that guarantee blister free nights.  via GIPHY Butter -wear these with---just about everything.  Made in Italy...pointy toe mules-rich metallic or satin...on chic kitten heels... ARIELLE Slides ---polished toes share pearly presence-on block heel.. Summit Italy leather or suede options. $165 LOVE these elegant embellished- oversized square buckles -NINA -deep side cuts-festive flats are Red Carpet gorgeous!

Heritage Brands: Danner, HanWag, Sporto, Khombu, Sebago Rugged and durable, name brand kicks and boat shoes made by acclaimed labels famous for their quality construction know-how...are practically moved to the side as an afterthought- by more upscale lifestyle-streetwear selections-made for walking-delivering Fall/Winter 2016. via GIPHY  The result---the original DNA of these companies...get a few stylish-fashion-y makeovers...that surpass their original functions...without losing their original design personalities . HIGHLIGHTS: DANNER-(1932) Hardcore hiking, hunting, military and work boots crafted for guys... large casual side of Danner...including these MADE IN THE USA Mountain Pass Horween Rio Boot-(other men's and women's versions-$350-360)-takes style clues from MountainLight signature hiker-paired with modern aesthetic-and made of Horween Leather FROM HANWAG-a German heritage brand of sturdy hikers-since 1921...has a bunch of "urban winter...

NYC For the ladies on your list traveling to rainy destinations for the holidays... Utilitarian rain boots ---are musts---BUT now waterproof kicks deliver stylish options---and those options...are good self gifts too! BERNARDO 1946 makes our favs these LAINY BOOTS $145...esp this bright sunny yellow  selection that begs for weather tough stuff...waterproof and adorable with cushioned footbeds+traction outsoles for great grip too! Wear thicker socks/hosiery when temps dip-for all year round wear.  wear these even when Mother Nature is behaving---LOVE the Chelsea boot silhouette of Peony Boot-fashion function look has 1.25" heel in navy  or  black   with cushioned footbeds+traction outsoles $145 SPORTO...actually made the ORIGINAL DUCK BOOT ready for almost any kind of weather SPORTO makes several styles that ref the original Duck Boot-leather and vulcanized rubber shell uppers, iconic round toe, comfort latex foam insol...

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 comfo...