This company makes me work so hard every season! There are so many heels I get to go through (read: drool over) and see which make the cut. Because of the volume of great shoes - I have divided this post up in 2 parts: Boots for today's post, Pumps & Flats in tomorrow's. Cool beans?
It is the season of the boot. High ones, low ones, tall ones, short ones! They are errwhere. The over-the-knee boot has dominated the trend this season. So, to please my girlfriends, patients, and you, my readers, I have included some of these in here that meet the Dr. Stephanie criteria.
1. Illsley
Black Satin or Taupe (shown)
$ 85.00 CAD (Black Satin) and $59.98 (from $85 for Taupe)
Heel: 0 '', Platform 0''
I am a huge fan of this riding boot look. It adds a little something special to your everyday outfits. The wide cuff mid-leg is visually interesting and shows well with skinny jeans or leggings. And, um...the price?? Phenomenal.
The low heel is optimal for everyday use as it allows for the best walking pattern possible (I can hear my stilettophiles groaning already!). The heel is allowed to properly move (as opposed to a thin heel where heel movement is limited) and hence you are less likely to pronate.
The round toe is the optimal shape for our toes...which means no extreme pressure on the big toe's joints (which over time can cause bunions and, frankly, really weird tough skin). See Posh's feet for a good example. Extremely easy to slip in a custom heel or dress orthotic (speak to me or your chiropractor about these).
2. Dehne
Black Suede or Cognac (shown)
$ 150.00 CAD
Heel: ~2.5 '', Platform 0''
Is it a heel or a wedge? These popped out instantly to me because they are, in fact a wedge acting as heel. Cool, non? Love the cognac colour - it so rich...and...well...cognac-y.
A very low heel here (about 2.5''). Even though there is no platform, this is still a good heel-to-forefoot difference. You could probably be in these girls all day. The other thing that is quite useful is that they are, in fact, a wedge. Wedges, unlike stilettos, allow the foot to better move through its natural motion, because there is constant contact with the ground by the foot in the shoe. In a heel, it is like your foot is cut in half and you only have 2 moving parts that have actual contact : the heel and the balls of the feet. This is why we pronate in heels.
These wedges are great for everyday as well. The almond-shaped toe is a *much* better alternative to a pointy toe, while still having an elongating effect.
3. Treto
Black or Grey (shown)
$ 180.00 CAD
Heel: ~2.75 '', Platform 0''
I don't know about you, but I love grey shoes. No, I lurve grey shoes. The new black imo. And as I try to contain my squeals, I will direct you to the pleated detail at the ankle crease. Is it not spectacular?
The heel here is quite chunky which helps lend a greater feeling of stability and base of support. The rounded toe helps with normal toe movement and the ideal shape for a boot. Synthetic sole and leather material. I would suggest going up a half size in these boots if possible - it gives more wiggle room for heels, the toes and ankle.
4. Crissey
Black Synthetic or Grey (shown)
$ 110.00 CAD
Heel: >0.5 '', Platform 0''
Another grey boot (see?! Totally the new black) with a great,subtle lace-up detail in the back. These go over the knee, and with the lace-detailing, you can adjust how tight you want the upper cuff to be. Brilliant. So hot for everyday.
I like how these boots are constructed. There seems to be more room in the heel (which means less blisters, hurrah!) and the material is very comfortable. I would venture to say these are also vegan- friendly.
Low, wide heel means heels are happy to move freely and help maintain its proper position through all walking positions.
5. Hlywa
Black Synthetic or Grey (shown)
$ 90.00 CAD
Heel: ~2.5 '', Platform 0''
Other than the vowel-less name, these booties are a great price and utterly fabulous. Love the buckle detail around the heel. The boots have a flexible lip at the top that makes it possible to roll up or down (looks really good flipped down) and they are suuuuper comfortable.
The material is synthetic so it is slightly more flexible than a leather bootie would have (and vegan friendly too). It also satisfies my checklist for a healthy shoe: rounded toe : check; chunky heel : check; good heel-to-forefoot height difference : check, check, check!
6. Babinski
Black (shown)
$ 160.00 CAD
Heel: ~3.5- 3.75 '', Platform 1''
I love this shoe. In fact, I have 2 shoes just like it from a now non-existent store in NYC (I cried when they closed). Where on earth will I ever find Natalie Portman's vegan line of shoes again???? *tears up*
Sigh. That was seriously a sad day. But I digress.
This beautiful shoe does have a higher heel, but it is offset by the bold platform, rendering a 2.5-2.75 heel-to-forefoot difference. Pyramidal heel is not ideal, but it does widen at the heel box, so it is better than a regular stiletto. Rounded toe for optimal toe wiggle and movement. My recommendation here would be to put some shoe grips on the bottom, for better stability.
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Tomorrow, I will cover Aldo again - this time focusing on platforms and some beyond adorable ballerina flats.
Questions,, comments and requests in the comment section!
xxoo
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