Shoes
Shoes
Coach Bags and Shoes
Coach was founded in New York in 1941 by six artisans working in a Manhattan loft, and it grew under Lillian and Miles Cahn, who drew on the way baseball glove leather softens with wear. Bonnie Cashin became its first lead designer in 1962 and brought in turn-locks and outside pockets, and Stuart Vevers has been Creative Director since 2013. This edit gathers Tabby, Chelsea and Rogue shoulder bags, Sculpted C loafers, Margot slingbacks, clogs, C jewelry and a few pieces of outerwear.
22élevé Shoes and Heels
22élevé is a women's footwear label whose founder and founding year are not publicly documented, so the shoes tell the story. The range covers heels, boots, sandals, flats, evening shoes and mules, with Jelly Ballerina Flats and bow-detailed satin mules among its signature pieces. This edit gathers 90MM leather sandals and slingback pumps, satin pumps, knee-high boots, raffia and crochet platforms, toe ring sandals and stiletto booties.
Kitten Heel Pumps, Slingbacks and Mules You Can Wear All Evening
A low heel you can walk in
High Heels: Pumps, Sandals, Slingbacks, Mules and Platforms Explained
High heels break down into a handful of core types, pumps, sandals, slingbacks, mules, and platforms, and the type matters more than heel height for comfort.
Fall Shoes for Women: Loafers, Tall Boots and Mary Janes
Fall shoes come down to five shapes, including the soft loafer, the tall boot and Mary Janes. I picked the pairs in each that I would happily wear.
Minimalist Sandals: Flat Sandals, Walkable Heels and Slides
With almost no upper, everything depends on where the straps fall. Eight flat sandals, eight walkable heels and eight slides, from $200.
Most Popular Shoes: Sandals, Boots and Flats Shoppers Keep Reordering
Some shoes keep selling out because they are simply well made and easy to wear. Sandals, boots and flats dominate, with comfort quietly leading the way. This edit is the collection of shoes people return to again and again.
Platform Heels: Closed-Toe Pumps, Loafer Heels and Mary Janes
Platform heels that give you height without the wobble
Jeffrey Campbell Shoes: The Styles Worth Trying
Jeffrey Campbell is the Los Angeles shoe label behind the giant platform boot, still independent and still very playful. I like it for shoes that set the tone before the coat comes off.
Clogs for Women: Suede, Shearling, Wooden and Studded Styles
Clogs for women that feel like slippers and look like real shoes
Dolce Vita Shoes
The sweet life, New York style
Gifts for Sneakerheads: Wales Bonner, Salomon XT-6 and Sambas
Gifts for sneakerheads work best as pairs with a real story, like the Adidas x Wales Bonner Gazelle and Karintha. I also cover Salomon XT-6, Sambas, metallic sneakers and white leather pairs.
Flattered Bags And Shoes: A Shopper's Guide
Flattered is a Stockholm label that began with an indoor ballet flat and now makes shoes and bags with a Scandinavian eye. I like how practical its starting point was, and this edit covers both.
FEMME LA Shoes: The Heels Worth a Closer Look
FEMME LA is the Los Angeles shoe label built on one sharp strap and a very clean line. I keep reaching for minimal heels, so I looked closely at the wedges, sandals and slippers.
90s Minimalism: Slip Dresses, Long Coats and a Good Leather Bag
Slip dresses, long coats, pointed shoes and a good leather bag: the 90s uniform still works. Here is how I would wear it now without it looking like a costume. Twenty-four pieces from The Row, Khaite, Toteme, Max Mara, Tibi and more, plus what I would skip.
Cowgirl Boots
Cowboy boots for women that look right in the city
Comfortable Shoes for Women: Why the Best Ones Start With the Foot
This edit on comfortable shoes for women covers cushioned loafers, padded flats, low block heels, all-day ankle boots and supportive clogs. I would start with the loafer and let the rest of the closet follow.
ATP Atelier Shoes: Sizing, Fit and Best Buys
ATP Atelier is the Stockholm label that turned a Puglia holiday sandal problem into handmade Italian shoes and bags. I like objects made to be kept in rotation, and this edit follows that idea.
adidas by Stella McCartney Shoes: Best Picks Now
adidas by Stella McCartney is the sportswear line from a designer who never saw why training clothes should look purely functional. I am a sucker for that argument, so this is my edit of the shoes and the layers that go around them.
A Winter Trend Report, Filed Early
Winter trends move slower than fall ones, which is why I like to get them sorted early. This year the cold-weather story is grey and black with a little cream, built on a long coat, a cable knit, a tall boot and some silver. Here are the pieces, and three outfits that show how they go together.
Walking Shoes for Women: The 10,000 Step Goal Began as a Product Name
This edit of walking shoes for women covers cushioned, stability, classic, waterproof and slip-on pairs. I traced the 10,000 step goal back to a 1965 pedometer and built a shopping plan around what podiatrists look for.
Ugly Shoes: The Clog, the Dad Sneaker and the Split Toe, Explained
This edit of ugly shoes covers rubber clogs, suede clogs, dad sneakers, puffy slippers and Mary Jane sneakers, from Crocs to the Balenciaga Triple S. I started with Christopher Kane's 2016 runway Crocs and worked out which pairs I would actually wear this fall.
Types of Heels: From a Royal Wedding Story to the Stiletto
A guide to the types of heels: stiletto, kitten, block, platform and wedge, with a pair of each for October. I would start with the shape, then check the height, since that tells you where the shoe can go.
Kitten-Heel Pumps and Slingbacks
Kitten heel pumps and slingbacks in black, cream, red and oxblood. For anyone who wants to dress up jeans and sweatpants with a low, comfortable heel.