Thursday, December 29, 2011

Saddle Up!

Yes! I said it! Saddle Up! Saddle shoes have taken a Boardwalk Empire turn in style. Before I would call them "Pilgrim shoes", but now they have that Harlem Renaissance flavor that will catch everyones eyes when you wear them. Several shoe designers are making stylish saddle shoes that are comfortable and affordable.

I happen to own two pair of Cole Haan (Air Colton Saddle and the Henry Medallion Saddle Oxford) and a pair of Florsheim (Markham Saddle) saddle shoes. Without question, the Cole Haan shoes are hands down the most comfortable shoes on the market. The air sole gives me the comfort and support on my feet to wear the shoes all day long and I'm on my feet a majority of the day. The Florsheim Markham (Navy and Bone color) represent the classic designer saddle that the great Duke Ellington would have worn back in the day. Yet, these saddles can be casually displayed with jeans as well.

So grab yourself a pair of saddle shoes this year! They're not just for dear old grandpa anymore!