SPRING/SUMMER


Sanita, Eastland Breeze Into Spring
Casual Styles Let Her Kick Back In Style

Whether she’s dropping the kids off at school, running to the grocery store or picking up the dry cleaning, these casual kicks are the perfect choice for all-day comfort. Available in shades ranging from muted neutrals to summery brights, these comfort sandals and slip-ons offer a rainbow of options for the easy walking fashionista.

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Cape May by Klogs

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Retails for $90

“For spring ’09, we’re trying to stay true to our roots but still offer our customers the opened-up styles they’ve requested,” says a Klogs spokesperson. The Cape May certainly fits the bill with triangular cut-outs, delicate ruching and an athletic-inspired design.


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Monica by Sanita

Price:
Retails for $110

Sanita used its original stapled PU clog bottom for Monica, a long-wearing comfort sandal with a playful twist. The absorbent leather insole and anatomically shaped footbed make this style easy on the feet, while the croco upper and flower detail add fun.


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Ambar line by El Naturalista

Price:
Retails for $260

Inspired by fossils, Ambar styles feature soles designed with a rock-like texture. But she’ll feel anything but ancient in this modern, Mary Jane-inspired style.


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Boda Ballet by Acorn

Price:
Retails for $70

The soft, deconstructed canvas upper is a perfect fit for the woman who prefers to take the road less traveled. It develops more character with wear, allowing her to prove that the ballerina flat isn’t just for pristine princesses.


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Lennox by Birki’s

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Retails for $79

Inspired by customer requests, Birki’s adds more color to its spring ’09 collection. The Lennox, a new style for the brand, comes in rame, avio and bronze. Birki’s has also added more soft footbeds and regular and narrow widths to its line. “Our focus was on responding to our customers’ needs,” says marketing manager Matt Hundley. Indeed.


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Skylar by Eastland

Price:
Retails for $65

Equestrian-inspired styling gives the Skylar a little extra kick for spring. A comfort insole and extra cushioning make this a light stepper, while the contrast stitching adds rugged flair.


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Trinium by Patagonia

Price:
Retails for $75

This eco-friendly sandal from Patagonia adds a burst of strap-happy style to a cork footbed. The mauve and lavender color combo gives Trinium a little extra punch, too.

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