Shopping Roundups | Mar 01, 2010 09:27 AM
 

Your Ultimate Guide to Spring Shoes

By: Christene Barberich & Piera Gelardi

 

6. Peep-Toe Booties—Booties have become a seasonless staple, and this new batch of peep-toe styles will be on point right through next fall.

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Above, clockwise from top left: Acne Raya Boots, $529, available at Acne; Free People Cut Out Eyelet Bootie, $68, available at Free People; ASOS Tate Lace-Up Booties, $68.38, available at ASOS.


7. The New Espadrille—There's no mistaking that comfy, woven vacation bottom, but this season's espadrilles have a decidedly more glamorous vibe.

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Above, clockwise from top left: Robert Clergerie Naya Raffia Platforms, $355, available at Barneys New York; Dolce Vita Ulma Espadrilles, $150, available at Martin + Osa; Pierre Hardy Espadrille Wedges, $565, available at Barneys New York.


8. Red—We're not sure why, but nothing really feels as chic for spring and summer as a pair of lipstick-red pumps or cut-out oxfords.

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Above, clockwise from top left: Aldo Mintken Oxfords, $54.98, available at Aldo; Diane Von Furstenberg Suede Platform Sandals, $280, available at Shopbop; Opening Ceremony Ankle Clog Boot, $520, available at Opening Ceremony; Loeffler Randall Maggie Flats, $395, available at Ten Over Six.


9. Sneaker-Inspired—These aren't the kind of kicks you're generally used to, but we're kind of into all the athletic details and sporty-sophisticated undertones.

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Above, clockwise from left: Alexander Mcqueen Puma Elevate Wedges, $248, available at Oak; Topshop Unique Skater Boots, $310, available at Topshop; Alexander Wang Mirte Boots, $550, available at Opening Ceremony.


10. Wovens—We can't help but think of an old-school Miu Miu, Marni, and Missoni when we see all the vibrant wovens that have popped up for spring (how could designers not be inspired by the Italians?).

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Above, clockwise from top left: Coach Simona Heels, $198, available at Coach; Proenza Schouler Woven Lace-Up Heels, $1,055, available at Opening Ceremony; Loeffler Randall Carlie Mignon Twist Sandals, $325, available at Shopbop.


 

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