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1. Loafer flats you can consider the blazer equivalent of footwear; just slip these comfortable bad boys on and instantly feel about 1000x more professional.
2. Microsuede ankle booties destined to become part of your daily uniform due to how comfy, versatile, and stylish they are. *screams cha ching when thinking about owning these boots*
3. Black ballet flats you’ll be able to throw on any hue/print/style without fear of being stopped by the fashion police — they're pretty much guaranteed to not clash with anything in your closet! I know I know, you usually wear black, but these are great to have just in case you decide to wear some fun colors.
4. Riding boots currently channeling their inner J. Lo, by which I mean that these beauties are absolutely timeless and will be ~on trend~ for the next ten trillion years.
5. Rain boots guaranteed to have you begging for rain. If you've ever had the urge to jump in a puddle, these slip-ons provide the perfect excuse.
6. Chunky booties that should really start negotiating for PTO now, considering you'll likely want to wear them every darn day.
7. Over-the-knee boots to give an air of chic to pretty much any ensemble you throw on. Leggings and a wrinkled tee? Now serious fash-un whilst paired with these boots.
8. Open-toe faux croc heels to banish all digs through closet —> finds nothing to wear on feet —> cancels plans scenarios. Long gone will be the days of the "I'm actually not going to make it..." texts on account of not knowing what shoes to wear.
9. Trail shoes with a wide toe box that require absolutely NO break-in time. Take 'em straight out of the box, put them on your feet, and be on your merry way.
10. Wedge booties that have been sent from heaven to help people who are on their feet all day long. These won't make your feet ache at all. Not one bit.
11. Block heel booties for anyone ready to retire their former LBB (little block heel booties). They served you well, but after wearing them approximately 988 times within the past six months...it's time you consciously uncouple.
12. Block heeled sandals you'll find yourself reaching for over and over (and over and over) again. World, welcome your newest ~I'm going out to a fancy dinner tonight~ staple.
13. Dr. Scholl's ankle loafers capable of inspiring even Dorothy to ditch those ruby red slippers for a more comfortable (but equally as stylish) option.
14. Blowfish Malibu flannel boots so lightweight, you'll feel like you're wearing your favorite pair of kicks every time you slip these on over your hooves.
15. Ankle strap sandals cleverly designed with a slightly wider toe box, meaning your pinky toe won't look as if the dear life is being squished out of it.
16. Ankle boots that will keep your toes oh so warm and toasty, thanks to a cozy faux shearling lining that feels like a combination of clouds and very soft kittens.
17. Chunky lace-up sneakers available in a whole bunch of neutrals *and* super fun patterns: think neon stars, sparkles, and metallics.
18. Peep toe Rampage ankle booties you can wear to that birthday dinner you don't feel like going to. Going out = sucks. Going out with a fantastic pair of shoes = suddenly not as sucky.
19. Faux leather ballet flats perfect for any occasion from business meetings at the office to happy hour drinks at your neighborhood bar.
20. Heeled sandals that will provide something that not many shoes can: comfort. Who's going to be taking off their shoes only two hours into that wedding due to severe pain? Not you! You'll be doing the funky chicken with ease.
21. Pointy booties ideal for daily wear thanks to how comfortable and neutral they are, making them your new go-to shoe that will pair well with any outfit in your wardrobe.
22. Rose gold heels for that "I BARELY EVEN KNOW THIS COUSIN" wedding you have coming up next month. Do you have any desire to see your seventh cousin twice-removed get married? No. But at least you'll get to impress everyone with your fab shoe game.
23. Lace-up combat boots sure to get you at least (*AT LEAST*) 9,575 compliments every 👏 single 👏 time 👏 you wear them. So simple, so great.
24. Perforated slip-on shoes available in a bunch of neutral colors you'll want to ~slip on~ to your piggies immediately.
25. Christian Siriano for Payless slouchy boots sure to become the new star of your wardrobe and sure to make all the other shoes in your closet sick with jealousy. "Why don't you love us anymore?" they'll say.
26. Reebok sneakers because your current white kicks are Gross with a capital ~G~ and need to be replaced immediately. I'm sorry. It's true. We both know it's true.
27. Faux leather riding boots that look like they just stepped off the set of Pretty Little Liars, directly from the impressive wardrobe of one Spencer Hastings.
Me @ all my old shoes:
