Shoes
Shoes
Buckled Boots
Structured boots in dark leather and suede finished with buckles, straps and metal hardware. For anyone who wants shoes that give an outfit some edge.
The Lug-Sole Shoe: Polished Loafers, Square-Toe Mules and Boots
This edit gathers lug-sole loafers, square-toe mules, flatforms and ankle boots in polished leather, suede and shearling. I would start with the sole, then check the fit and finish.
Rothy's Shoes: Knit Flats, Loafers and Mary Janes Worth Knowing
A look at Rothy's shoes, the San Francisco brand that knits its uppers from recycled water bottle thread. I go through the flats, the loafers and drivers, and the Mary Janes, clogs, sneakers and sandals.
The Sculptural Heel: Pointed Pumps, Metal Caps and Strappy Sandals
This edit covers sculptural-heel pumps, metal-toe pumps, platform strappy sandals, suede pointed pumps and black patent slingbacks. I would start with the heel shape and check the toe and seams before anything else.
Hermès Sandals: The H That Began With Three Straps
Hermès sandals, from Oran and Chypre slides to espadrille wedges, flat sandals and mules, make this edit about shape rather than one famous H. I explain how I would size a pre-owned pair and what I would inspect before wearing it.
Cowboy Boots, Three Ways: Tall Tassels, Ankle Booties and Suede with Stitching
A guide to cowboy boots in three groups: tall and knee high pairs, ankle boots and booties, and suede, snake and embroidered styles. I talk through the history behind the shape, how each pair wears and what to leave on the shelf.
Nike Air Max: From the Air Max 90 to Dn8, a Sneaker Born From a Paris Building
The Nike Air Max began with a trip to the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and this edit sorts Air Max 90, Air Max 95, Air Max Plus, Dn8 and Muse pairs by how they wear. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you lace up.
White Loafers for Women: Wear Them Past Labor Day
A guide to white loafers women can wear all year, from classic penny and driving styles to horsebits, tassels and chunky soles. I sort 40 pairs by shape and tell you how to keep white leather looking clean.
Silver Heels: Strappy Sandals, Platforms and Pointed Mules
Silver heels can read like jewelry at the ankle, so this edit moves from strappy sandals to platforms, pointed-toe pairs and mules. I say when I would reach for each shape and what I would check in the fitting room.
Tory Burch Sandals: The Miller Family, Flat Slides and Heels, Sorted
Tory Burch sandals start with the Miller, a design that launched in 2008 and was inspired by a pair from Capri. This edit sorts the Miller family, the flat sandals and slides, and the heeled, wedge and platform styles, with a note on how I would try each pair.
Nike Mind 001: The Brain-Scan Mule and the Slip-Ons Around It
Nike Mind 001 is the mule Nike built around 22 foam nodes and brain imaging, and this edit sorts it alongside the Mind 002 sneaker, recovery slides and easy slip-on shoes. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you commit.
Valentino Shoes for Women: The Rockstud, the VLogo and the Flats Between
A first-person guide to Valentino shoes women actually reach for, from Rockstud pumps and espadrille wedges to VLogo slingbacks, mules, ballet flats and loafers. It covers how each family wears and what to try before you decide.
Brown Heels: Pumps, Sandals and Mules With a More Personal Point of View
Brown heels can mean pointed pumps, strappy sandals, easy mules or a shoe with a little more going on. I say where I would wear each shape and what I would check in the fitting room.
Silver Heels: Dorothy's Shoes Were Silver Until Technicolor Got Involved
Silver heels have a better origin story than most shoes: Dorothy wore silver first. Here are twenty pairs, from mirrored pumps to crystal sandals, with a plain test for wearing them every day.
UGG Boots: From the Ultra Mini to the Tall Classic
UGG boots began as the sheepskin pair Brian Smith's California surfer friends were missing after cold morning sessions. These are 40 I would wear now, from the Ultra Mini and its platform to the tall classics, the Bailey Bows and the waterproof Adirondack.
Pikolinos: The Spanish Shoe Story With Two Beginnings
Pikolinos brings ankle boots, tall shafts, sneakers, sandals and leather accessories into one edit, with its Elche roots and Maasai collaboration in view. I like how its leather story puts the small construction details ahead of a grand fashion claim.
Designer Slides for Women: The Flat, Logo and Platform Pairs I Would Wear All Summer
Designer slides women actually reach for, sorted into flat leather slides, logo and rubber pool slides, and platform, padded, faux fur and embellished pairs. I go through how each kind wears and what to check in the fitting room.
The Mesh Ballet Flat Edit: Sheer Uppers, Studs and Crystal Details
This edit gathers mesh ballet flats, studded and crystal styles, mesh mary janes and slingbacks. I focused on airy textures, secure straps and easy ways to wear them with tights and a good coat.
The Cap-Toe Slingback: Beige, Black and Walkable Heels
This edit gathers the two-tone slingbacks shaping fall dressing, from beige pumps with black caps to block heels, kitten heels and flats. Start with the contrast and fit, then choose the heel height that suits your day.
The Bit-Trim Loafer: Backless Mules, Slides and Lug Soles
This edit gathers backless loafer mules, snaffle-bit loafers, platform slides and lug-sole styles, all built around polished hardware across the vamp. I picked them for their varied shapes and wearability, with notes on fit, materials and what to check in person.
Brown Sambas: The Adidas Samba OG, Jane and ADV in Every Shade of Espresso
Brown Sambas started as a 1950 football boot for icy pitches, and this edit sorts the Samba OG, the Jane, LT and ADV cuts, and a few terrace cousins by shade and shape. I say when I would reach for each pair and what to check before you wear them out.
Black Sneakers for Every Day
Black sneakers give an outfit a grounded finish without taking over the whole look. I wear them with straight denim, soft dresses and tailored pieces that need a little ease.
Black Boots: A Field Guide to Ankles, Tall Pairs and Lace Ups
A guide to black boots in three shapes: ankle boots and booties, knee high and tall pairs, and combat, lug sole, moto and platform styles. I talk through how each one wears and what to put with it.
Prada Shoes for Women: Slingbacks, Loafers and Flats I Would Actually Wear
Prada shoes women reach for most, sorted into slingbacks and pumps, loafers and lace-ups, and ballet flats, Mary Janes and mules. I walk through the materials, the shapes and the small fitting-room tests that help you choose.