Dressed Up
COMFORT
The best new styles fuse fashion and comfort as customers seek more
formal options for work, events, travel and more. By Suzanne Blecher
22 • Footwear Insight ~ July/August 2022 footwearinsight.com
I
recently attended a Roaring '20s party at a beautiful
venue on the Jersey Shore. As a friend walked
toward me in an elegant sequin dress, I noticed that
she was moving very slowly. No, she wasn't making
a grand entrance – the sole had literally just fallen
off the bottom of her shoe! Having purchased the heels
several years ago, she decided to shrug it off with a laugh,
exclaiming – "I guess it's finally time to buy a new pair!"
It's true – consumers have decided that now is the time
to refresh their wardrobes and purchase new shoes for
weddings, parties, excursions and work – oen because
they want to and sometimes because they have to! e
ideal option is something that can do it all, offering
comfort, elegant touches and a little pizzazz to party
in. We've asked several brands what is being offered to
accommodate.
DANSKO/MALENA
Mixed materials
with a metallic hit
elevate this sandal
to something dressy
with a casual,
modern twist. e
style is a platform,
yet rides like a
flat form with a
cushioned footbed
for comfort. A low
pitch keeps it casual.
Decorative stitching
and wood grain
finish dress her up.
MSRP $140.
