This is it kids. The Friday before Memorial Day weekend, the mother of all holiday weekends. The one that says “summer is here”! Summer. The best and most fleeting of seasons. Beach trips, and bike rides, and hours lounging in the park, and dining al fresco. Women across the country are revamping their looks accordingly. Jeans turn into teeny cut off shorts, perfectly blown out hair becomes a sloppy pony tail, and rubber flip flops become de rigueur. And this, my friends, is my problem. Why the rubber flip flops?! They belong on the beach, that’s it. I’m sure I will get at least one piece of hate mail, but come on ladies! Your feet deserve better. Why torture yourself wearing something non-cute (it’s true), that leaves your precious toes so close to the grime of the sidewalk? Frankly, it is frightening. Now, I’ve heard all the arguments- they’re so comfortable –um, no, they’re not. Or- they’re quick and easy to put on- as if anyone is so busy they don’t have time to bother with a strap or a buckle. This summer I encourage you to step it up a bit. If you insist on a flat, why not try the Bonita? It is available in subtle snake print metallics, and closes with a zipper. How about the Alto, with an itsy bitsy square heel, and a non threatening buckle? If you’re game to take my challenge further and go for some height (I dare you) check out the Remi. It is still a casual sandal, but with a gorgeous woven leather strap, and will look hot hot hot with those cut offs! Your feet do so much for you, now is the time to treat them right. Life is short, wear great shoes!

Alto

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