subject: Summer Footwear Fashions 2012 [print this page] Yippee! Summer's nearly here, we can feel it in the bones, and the flowers can certainly feel it because there go the bluebells! So, what does summer mean? Summer means 'get your sandals on!' whoop, whoop!
Ok, so on to the important stuff then: what's hot and what's not in summer 2012 footwear. Here, we take a closer look. (And we can tell you now that there is a lot, and we mean a lot, to look forward to!)
Flip Out With a Flip Flop
When you think of flip flops, you probably think of those black ones with the rainbow strap these are great for the retro look, but for some of us, they bring back dubious childhood memories (being forced to walk for miles by your mum!). Fortunately, there are many new styles to choose from, and some are even comfortable to walk in!
So, we still have the usual style, but with different colours, and fortunately, with thicker soles. There are lots of colours to choose from: black, beige, pink, red, blue, etc. And, we absolutely love the plastic see through flip flops by beach athletic, and at 9.99, they are an absolute bargain!
Then, there are the ones that hug your feet so you don't have that uncomfortable bit of material between the toes. The Hush Puppies, Santana summer sandals, for example, have straps around the back of the foot and across the top of the foot they also curve up slightly at the front, to protect toes from the pavement (we don't know about you, but we have certainly scuffed the end of our toes when wearing flip flops!).
Ballerina Shoes
As ever, these shoes are proving very popular this year, and there are lots of different styles. There are the jelly material pumps, there are cotton pumps with graphic patterns, and there are a variety of different embellishments. In fact, the choice is so diverse, that it really isn't possible to discuss them all here you'll have to visit the link at the bottom of the page to see for yourself.
Espadrilles
These are probably the most recent addition to summer sandal fashions, and again, there are lots of different types. There are the modern Toms Shoes type of espadrilles, or the classic Spanish styles, and then there are the espadrille wedges, with cork stacked heels. Of course, the colours, patterns, and types of material vary considerably and the choice is really a matter of personal preference, although we love the Marco Tozzi Check Wedge espadrille in Blue quaint and lovely to be sure.
Gladiator Sandals
Back for another year, you will find several twists on this style of summer sandal. For example, let us draw your attention to the Helena Flatform Gladiator Sandal, these are much like the platform shoes of the 70s, except that rather than having a heel, the shoes are flat across, but off the floor by about 3", and the uppers are in a Gladiator style. These are great for shorter women who want to add height, but who are uncomfortable in heels.
