Shoes
Shoes
Silver Heels: Strappy Sandals, Platforms and Pointed Mules
Silver heels can read like jewelry at the ankle, so this edit moves from strappy sandals to platforms, pointed-toe pairs and mules. I say when I would reach for each shape and what I would check in the fitting room.
Tory Burch Sandals: The Miller Family, Flat Slides and Heels, Sorted
Tory Burch sandals start with the Miller, a design that launched in 2008 and was inspired by a pair from Capri. This edit sorts the Miller family, the flat sandals and slides, and the heeled, wedge and platform styles, with a note on how I would try each pair.
Nike Mind 001: The Brain-Scan Mule and the Slip-Ons Around It
Nike Mind 001 is the mule Nike built around 22 foam nodes and brain imaging, and this edit sorts it alongside the Mind 002 sneaker, recovery slides and easy slip-on shoes. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you commit.
Valentino Shoes for Women: The Rockstud, the VLogo and the Flats Between
A first-person guide to Valentino shoes women actually reach for, from Rockstud pumps and espadrille wedges to VLogo slingbacks, mules, ballet flats and loafers. It covers how each family wears and what to try before you decide.
Brown Heels: Pumps, Sandals and Mules With a More Personal Point of View
Brown heels can mean pointed pumps, strappy sandals, easy mules or a shoe with a little more going on. I say where I would wear each shape and what I would check in the fitting room.
Barefoot Shoes: Sneakers, Boots and Trail Runners
Barefoot shoes span everyday sneakers, boots, sandals and trail runners, with a level profile and more room at the toes. I sort them by use and say what I would test before a long day.
Silver Heels: Dorothy's Shoes Were Silver Until Technicolor Got Involved
Silver heels have a better origin story than most shoes: Dorothy wore silver first. Here are twenty pairs, from mirrored pumps to crystal sandals, with a plain test for wearing them every day.
Tennis Shoes: Court Performance Pairs, Classics and Designer Sneakers
Tennis shoes were mostly rubber and canvas for decades, and this edit sorts designer sneakers, performance pairs and court classics. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check on the sole.
UGG Boots: From the Ultra Mini to the Tall Classic
UGG boots began as the sheepskin pair Brian Smith's California surfer friends were missing after cold morning sessions. These are 40 I would wear now, from the Ultra Mini and its platform to the tall classics, the Bailey Bows and the waterproof Adirondack.
Pikolinos: The Spanish Shoe Story With Two Beginnings
Pikolinos brings ankle boots, tall shafts, sneakers, sandals and leather accessories into one edit, with its Elche roots and Maasai collaboration in view. I like how its leather story puts the small construction details ahead of a grand fashion claim.
Designer Slides for Women: The Flat, Logo and Platform Pairs I Would Wear All Summer
Designer slides women actually reach for, sorted into flat leather slides, logo and rubber pool slides, and platform, padded, faux fur and embellished pairs. I go through how each kind wears and what to check in the fitting room.
Chanel Boots, From Quilted Combat Shapes to Tall Two-Tone Lines
Chanel boots move from quilted lace-ups to short cap-toe shapes and tall shafts. I would build the outfit around the hem and let the boot decide how much color and detail is enough.
The Mesh Ballet Flat Edit: Sheer Uppers, Studs and Crystal Details
This edit gathers mesh ballet flats, studded and crystal styles, mesh mary janes and slingbacks. I focused on airy textures, secure straps and easy ways to wear them with tights and a good coat.
The Cap-Toe Slingback: Beige, Black and Walkable Heels
This edit gathers the two-tone slingbacks shaping fall dressing, from beige pumps with black caps to block heels, kitten heels and flats. Start with the contrast and fit, then choose the heel height that suits your day.
The Bit-Trim Loafer: Backless Mules, Slides and Lug Soles
This edit gathers backless loafer mules, snaffle-bit loafers, platform slides and lug-sole styles, all built around polished hardware across the vamp. I picked them for their varied shapes and wearability, with notes on fit, materials and what to check in person.
The Wide-Strap Sandal: Flat Slides, Cutouts and Sporty Soles
This edit gathers the wide-strap sandals showing up in late-season wardrobes, from plain leather slides to cutout, sporty, suede and metallic styles. Start with a simple tan or black pair, then choose a supportive sole for longer days.
Brown Sambas: The Adidas Samba OG, Jane and ADV in Every Shade of Espresso
Brown Sambas started as a 1950 football boot for icy pitches, and this edit sorts the Samba OG, the Jane, LT and ADV cuts, and a few terrace cousins by shade and shape. I say when I would reach for each pair and what to check before you wear them out.
Black Sneakers for Every Day
Black sneakers give an outfit a grounded finish without taking over the whole look. I wear them with straight denim, soft dresses and tailored pieces that need a little ease.
Black Boots: A Field Guide to Ankles, Tall Pairs and Lace Ups
A guide to black boots in three shapes: ankle boots and booties, knee high and tall pairs, and combat, lug sole, moto and platform styles. I talk through how each one wears and what to put with it.
ASICS GEL-1130: The 2008 Stability Runner and the Retro Pairs Around It
The ASICS GEL-1130 began as a stable running shoe from 2008, and this edit sorts its colorways, the GEL-NYC and GEL-Kayano 14, and other retro ASICS runners. I say when I would reach for each pair and what to check in the fitting room.
Back 70 Sneakers: The Italian Retro Runners With a 70s Mood
Back 70 sneakers come from Vigonovo, near Venice, from a brand that wants to bring optimism and variety back from the 70s. This edit sorts the line by silhouette, from the Boston and the Cloud to the Barkley, Ghost N, Teddy and Jogger.
Prada Shoes for Women: Slingbacks, Loafers and Flats I Would Actually Wear
Prada shoes women reach for most, sorted into slingbacks and pumps, loafers and lace-ups, and ballet flats, Mary Janes and mules. I walk through the materials, the shapes and the small fitting-room tests that help you choose.
Bridal Shoes: From Queen Victoria's Satin Slippers to Today's Pearl Heels
This edit of bridal shoes covers ivory pumps, pearl and crystal heels, sandals, flats and block heels for an autumn wedding. I started with Queen Victoria's 1840 satin slippers and followed the story to what brides wear now.
Yeezy Slides: Light Earth Tones, Dark Neutrals and the Foam Runner Cousins
Yeezy slides arrived in December 2019 as one molded piece of EVA foam, and this edit sorts the adidas Yeezy Slide by color, then adds the Foam Runner and the 450 Slide. I go through the names pair by pair and flag the men's sizing before you order.