Flat Attack

CURATING | by KAT SPELLMAN

WHETHER FOR FASHION, FUNCTION OR FATIGUE, many women opt for shoes that aren’t in the high-heel category. What are the cutest, coolest and comfiest options out there in the no- and low- heel category? Skip the sciatic pain, move more during the day or just look really chic by trying these on for size:

• Fashion’s leaders have been embracing haberdashery of late with its men’s-style oxfords and vintage aesthetic. Worn with narrow pants or leggings (yes, leggings, just use them like tights and remember to cover your bum and thighs with a tunic, dress, long top or coat), a comfy, narrow oxford upgrades your sensible shoe to “au courant” status.
• Look around: More and more, sporty tennies are being donned outside the studio or gym. Old-school sneakers with a cropped pant leg look breezy, while a pantsuit gets smart with a pair of Vans. A pair of all black, second skin casual shoes are a versatile pair to pack for travel and to wear every day.
• Face it, gals, even though they’re cheap and easy fall-backs, flip flops are due to be phased out. This spring and summer look like you’ve given your look some forethought and opt for a sandal with more support and snazz. Cheap and easy holds a certain allure for you? Then shop discount stores like Old Navy for some guilt-free options that will elevate your look a few steps up from those flip-flop-wearing high-school girls.