Shoes
Shoes
HOKA Bondi 9: Cushioned Colorways, Plus the Hokas Worth Wearing Next
The HOKA Bondi 9 is the max-cushion road shoe from a brand that began with two hikers in the French Alps, and this edit sorts its colorways, then the Clifton and Mach road shoes, then slides, trail and walking pairs. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check in the fitting room.
St. Agni: The Byron Bay Label by Lara and Matt Fells
Lara and Matt Fells, a married couple with retail backgrounds rather than design degrees, started their label in Byron Bay, Australia, in 2014 with a maxed-out credit card and a handful of leather tote bags. The brand found its signature in woven mules introduced around its third year, pieces that reportedly sold out on repeat, before it grew into a full ready-to-wear range still designed and headquartered in that same coastal town.
Charles & Keith: The Singapore Shoe Shop That Learned to Listen
Charles & Keith began as a Singapore shoe shop and grew from its founders’ customer-led designs into a wardrobe of bags and shoes. I would start with the shoulder bags, then choose a heel, flat, or boot around the day ahead.
Ariat Boots: Western, Chelsea and Work Pairs Named for a Racehorse
Ariat boots started with a racehorse and an idea about athletic shoe technology, and this edit sorts western, chelsea, riding and work pairs by how they wear. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check when you try them on.
Alaia Mesh Flats: Sizing And Whether They Survive A City
Mesh ballet flats look weightless in a photograph and then meet a real sidewalk, which is a different test entirely. This guide compares Alaia's suede-trimmed, perforated and crystal-embellished pairs for how they actually hold up on daily errands versus an evening out. The angle is city wear first: fit, edge and sole, not just the shine of the mesh.
Sam Edelman Ballet Flats Are The Commute Shoe That Dresses Up
Sam Edelman ballet flats make the commute feel considered, with pointed and round toes, velvet, mesh, suede and woven leather options. This guide sorts the Sam Edelman flats by toe shape and material so you can pick a pair for work and weekends.
Sam Edelman Shoes: A Horse Trader's Flats, Riding Boots and Slingbacks
Sam Edelman shoes have a story that runs from a riding-inspired line in 1975 to a brand launched in 2004. This edit sorts the flats and loafers, the boots and booties, and the pumps, slingbacks and heeled mules by name.
Sam Edelman Flats: Ballet Shapes, Loafers and Mary Janes Sorted by Mood
Sam Edelman flats come from a couple whose earlier label took off with a ballet flat, and this edit sorts the ballet shapes, the loafers and the Mary Janes, mules and slingbacks. I go through the styles by name and how I would wear each one.
Women New Balance Sneakers To Know
New Balance went from a shoe your father wore to the default sneaker in about four years. Women New Balance sneakers are the sharp end of that, because the brand kept the dad-shoe proportions and the market changed around it. This edit takes the everyday classics first and then the running side.
New Balance Sneakers: The Retro Runners and Chunky Pairs Women Are Wearing
New Balance sneakers have become the default shoe for people who want comfort without losing style. This edit sorts the line by shape, from slim retro runners to chunky technical pairs. Choose the model that fits the way you already dress.
New Balance 204L: Low Suede Runners, the 327 Wedge and Their Court Cousins
The New Balance 204L leads this edit of low-profile suede runners, the lugged 327 and a few court and skate cousins in neutral colors. I say which color I would wear with which pants and what to check when you try a pair on.
YSL Loafers: The Saint Laurent Pairs I Would Actually Wear Every Week
YSL loafers start with the Le Loafer penny loafer, and Saint Laurent also makes velvet, croc-effect and logo plaque pairs plus backless mules. I go through the pairs I would actually wear every week and how I would choose one.
Saint Laurent: The Paris House Founded in 1961
Saint Laurent is the Paris house Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé opened on December 4, 1961. I go through the accessories and shoes worth a look.
Gucci Slides: From a Loafer in 1953 to the Pool Shoe With a Saddle Stripe
Gucci's slide began as a 1953 loafer and ended up as the pool shoe with the saddle stripe. The black leather Double G is the one I would buy first, with one loud pair beside it.
UGG
Brian Smith, an Australian surfer studying business at UCLA, founded Ugg Imports in Santa Monica in 1978 with Doug Jensen, betting that the sheepskin boots Australians wore after cold surf sessions could find an American market. The company sold just 28 pairs its first season, and Smith kept building the brand himself, including selling boots out of the back of his van at Malibu, before selling it to Deckers Outdoor Corporation in 1995.
UGG Boots: The Ultra Mini, the Classic Tall and Every Height in Between
A guide to UGG boots for women, from the Classic Ultra Mini to tall, platform, lace-up snow and leather styles, sorted by height and shape with notes on how each one wears.
Puma Terrace Shoes: The Palermo Vintage and Its Gum Sole
Puma terrace shoes mean the Palermo Vintage: low profiles, suede and leather uppers, and gum soles in classic and bright colorways. I explain why the gum sole does most of the work and how suede and leather change the shoe.
Golden Goose Shoes: Super-Star, Ball Star and Boots
Golden Goose shoes are known for a worn-in look that feels lived in from day one. This edit sorts Golden Goose shoes by style, from Super-Star and Ball Star sneakers to boots and loafers. Pick the pair that suits your everyday uniform.
BY FAR Shoes and Bags: The Pieces Worth the Price
BY FAR is the Sofia label two twin sisters and a friend started in 2016 to make leather shoes you could actually walk in. I like how it remembers the 1990s without dressing up as them, so this edit is the shoes and bags I would start with.
GIA BORGHINI Shoes: A Guide to the Best Shoes
GIA BORGHINI is the Tuscan shoe label Barbara Borghini named for her daughter Ginevra, with sculptural heels and boots made by hand near Florence. I like polish with a wink, and this edit is my pick of it.
On Running Shoes: Which Cloud Styles to Know
On is the Swiss running label that began with a retired athlete and a few pieces of garden hose glued to a sole. I like that you can still see the idea in every shoe, and this edit is for wearing it well beyond the track.
Burberry Shoes for Women: Boots, Flats, Loafers and Slides
Burberry shoes women reach for most often, sorted into rain and riding boots, ballet flats, loafers and pumps, and the slides, clogs and sandals. I walk through the checks, the Knight and the shapes so you can pick by how you actually live in them.
Runner Aesthetic
The runner's kit — lightweight running shoes, split shorts, performance tees, track jackets and a sharp quarter-zip.
The Essential Sneaker Edit
Shoes for that city life