So, Browns is Canada's-own fabulous chain of stores that caters to a fashion-savvy girl in search for *the* shoe. You know what I am talking about...the shoes you carefully open up the lid at night and carefully take them out of their dust bag and say dutifully goodnight too. Browns is the go-to place for THAT caliber of shoe.
Here are a selection of Dr. Stephanie-approved stilettos, heels, boots, and flats that Browns and www.brownsshoes.com have on offer for Spring/Summer 09:
Shoes
D&G Closed Toe Pumps
Pink (shown) or Black
$349.98 CAD (on sale from $520.00)
Heel 100mm (4''), Platform 0''
Oh, hello D&G...are you talking to me? Oh, yes you are. Yes, you are you saucy little minx. Oh, and are you on sale? Come to momma, my pretties.
The round toe is the ideal shape for high heels - they allow for the natural shape of the toes to be preserved while allowing for the most optimal forefoot movement while walking. The chunky heel lends to a larger base of support. Boy, are these puppies comfortable too.
And really, who can say no to D&G?
Miss Sixty Closed Toe Pumps
Multi-colored (shown), Black
$119.98 CAD (on sale from $229.00)
Heel 100mm (4'') , Platform 0''
Picture yourself on an afternoon boat cruise, effortlessly sipping champers with these babies on. Fun and definitely a happy, summery shoe.
Low and chunky heel to help with balance when said boat hits a random wave, or if you are just navigating through the (often unpaved and uneven) concrete jungle. Rounded toe for the most comfort through the balls of the feet and toes.
Manolo Blahnik Patent Mary Janes
Black Patent Leather
$650.00 CAD
Heel: 90mm (3.5''), Platform: 0''
Carrie: "Oh my god! This is just too good! This is too much...how can this BE?! Do you know what these are? Manolo Blahnik Patent Leather Mary-Janes! I thought these were an urban shoe myth!!"
Yep. These are the same ones.
Your welcome.
Pointed toe and patent leather will require you to buy a half or a full size larger than normal to allow for extra toe wiggle and toe placement while walking, and for the micro-movements of your foot in the shoe itself (read: blister prevention).
The lower heel, leather sole, and closed-toe make this a good candidate for heel orthotics as well.
Sandals
Browns ID Open Toe Sandal
Black (shown),
$178 CAD
Heel 95 mm (~3.7'') , Platform 0.5''
Moody and Edgy. This is one of Brown's house labels, and adds tons of personality to basic black.
Platform makes this shoe easier to walk in because it lowers the relative angle between the heel and the ball of the foot. The chunky heel does wonders for balance and evens out weight distribution along the foot. The rounded open-toe front allows for natural forefoot and toe movement.
When trying these on, flex and point your ankle to see if the ankle has good range of motion. If not, going up a half size should do the trick.
Mimosa Open Toe Sandal
Black (shown),
$299.98 CAD (on sale from $498)
Heel 90 mm (3.5'') , Platform 0.5''
Now this is a shoe. Fashion forward. Un-apologetically strong. Loves.
Rounded Toe. Check.
Low (and thick) Heel. Check.
Blister-free Heels. Check.
Soft Suede. Check.
A Total Winner.
Boots
Miss Sixty Boots
Tan (shown),
$209.00 CAD (on sale from $379)
Heel 20 mm (0.8'') , Platform 0''
Living in New York City for a few years makes you appreciate a well-thought out boot like this. Low heel is perfect for walking around all day, popping from meeting to meeting across the city, hopping on and off the streetcar or subway, and, of course, shopping.
Tuck jeans or leggings into these babies to show them off (the color is to die for!) or awaken the Parisienne in you and couple it with a pencil skirt and a croissant (optional).
Rubber sole makes all the finer movements of walking easy to get used to and there is no 'breaking in the boots with triple socks around the house' time. Meets all the Dr. Stephanie checklists for a great, comfortable, fabulous boot.
*slowly stands up and claps*
Browns Couture
Dark Brown (shown),
$104.99 CAD (on sale from $298)
Heel 80 mm (~3'') , Platform 0.25''
Another In-House label by Browns. For the girls who haven't yet purchased tall boots in a color other than black. Here is your first step towards a full recovery.
Elegant (and soft) leather in dreamy espresso brown.
Timeless, low heel and classic rounded toe will stay in style year after year, and is nice to your feet. Quite possibly your bestie for life.
So with flats I have found you actually can do more damage to your feet than when you are in heels. The heel is now level with the balls of your feet, so there will be more movement of your heel when you are walking vs when you are in heels.
That being said - it is easy to really aggravate the skin if you have an ill-fitting flat, and because there is virtually no support in flats, any abnormal foot patterns you naturally have will be accentuated here because your foot has more freedom to move.
My advice is this: wherever possible, always wear custom orthotics for heels (chiropractors and other licensed doctors can make them so that your foot doesn't 'pop' out of the flat), and always always always (always) buy a larger size.
Browns ID
Black (shown), Gold
$119 CAD
So, I loved these so much I bought them. Cute, right? Frilly ruffles mixed with black leather? Oh yes we can!
The stretchy rim around the shoe allows for a snug fit. I bought a half size larger here- but even going up a full size isn't a bad idea given that in summer months our feet swell with the heat.
Mark Jacobs
White & Color (shown),
$1199.98 CAD (on sale from $260)
Heel 10mm
Ah, Mr. Jacobs. There is a reason why my husband would line up for a cupcake in the village and I would march right across the street to scour the Mark Jacobs store.
Just. Look. At. These.
Are you dying? I am dying. These are the perfect Hampton's / Muskoka summer shoes. Pair with a linen bag and St. Tropez suntan lotion and you are good to go.
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Thanks to Browns and www.brownsshoes.com
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