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1. 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*
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Closed pumps 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.
6. Chinese Laundry ankle booties that can take your ensemble consisting of leggings and a white tee and turn it into serious fash-un.
7. New Balance cross trainers that are a cult-favorite for a reason: lightweight cushioning and a durable design ensure that they'll last *and* give your feet the perfect amount of support.
8. Chunky booties that should really start negotiating for PTO now, considering you'll likely want to wear them every darn day.
9. Kitten heel booties that are IT. And by IT, I mean that these are the perfect ~going out~ shoes you'll be able to pair with your favorite hunk of denim and your softest sweater.
10. 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.
11. Ankle-strap pumps that can make your wrinkled tee and "I did not buy them like this" ripped jeans look très chic. Ah, the power of a good pair of shoes...
12. Ankle booties for anyone looking to incorporate a little snakeskin into their wardrobe because ~hiss hiss~ the print is freakin' fabulous and freakin' everywhere.
13. Michael Kors loafers that are the height of footwear sophistication. Wear these to your next business meeting if you want to feel as if you're the CEO of a successful startup.
14. 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.
15. Dolce Vita over-the-knee boots featuring a snazzy side zipper, which means that pulling these on over your calves won't be an unbearable and inconvenient hassle.
16. 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.
17. Heeled booties complete with a chunky heel that are shockingly comfortable according to reviewers, meaning your feet won't be aching after .5 seconds of wear.
18. Chunky lace-up sneakers available in a whole bunch of neutrals *and* super fun patterns: think neon stars, sparkles, and metallics.
19. 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.
20. Buckle accent knee-high boots made for walking. Where is their GPS telling them to go? Directly into my shopping cart.
21. Waterproof Kamik snow boots because freshly-fallen snow may be lovely to look at, but commuting through it? It sucks. Be prepared.
22. Low-top Vans that I personally love wearing because they make me feel like a total sk8er girl, which I'm not. I just don't have that kind of balance.
23. Pull-on chelsea booties not intended for people with a drooling problem. These beauties might make said problem worse.
24. Perforated slip-on shoes available in a bunch of neutral colors you'll want to ~slip on~ to your piggies immediately.
25. Slingback sandals sure to get you at least (*AT LEAST*) 9,575 compliments every 👏 single 👏 time 👏 you wear them.
26. Leather chelsea boots to put some pep in your step. Literally. These will give your feet a ~bolt~ of energy.
27. Lucky Brand wedge booties with a clear destiny. What is the destiny, you ask? It involves being worn to every single dinner-and-talking occasion you have coming up this month (and yes, this includes those college friend catch-up drinks you agreed to at the beginning of the week when you were still full of life and energy)
28. Vagabond Shoemakers lace-up boots you’ll struggle to keep off the feet of your roommate, who steals your clothes and your food more than your own flesh and blood does.
29. Hoka sneakers so lightweight, it'll feel as if you're not wearing any shoes at all whilst out for your morning jog. Go ahead and be that person that would walk 500 miles to fall down at their door — marshmallow-like cushioning guarantee to keep your piggies comfortable.
30. Keds water-resistant boots designed with bow-like laces, a faux shearling collar, and a foam footbed to keep your hooves feeling both stylish, cozy, and protected from the elements.
31. Hunter rain boots that have a foldable design, making these the perfect shoes to stuff into your very tiny carry-on for that weekend getaway to that very rainy city.
32. Faux leather side slit booties 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.
33. Jessica Simpson dress pumps guaranteed to make your wrinkled white tee and ripped blue jeans look like the epitome of chic. No one will even suspect that you just rolled out of bed.
34. Combat booties with a side zipper perfect for that person who is perpetually late. No more having to spend an extra few precious seconds on retying laces; just slip your foot inside, pull the zipper up, and run out the door.
Me @ all my old shoes:
