Summer calls for cool, clean shoes

by Amber McLaughlin
Staff Writer

For many women, shoes are an important part of a wardrobe.

Shoes complete an outfit and show a person’s style.

This summer a variety of shoes are popular, and depending on how much money you want to spend, you can always find a good looking pair of shoes to go with every outfit.

At www.shoes.com there are a number of shoes, including sneakers, casual and dress shoes.

Casual Adidas Supermodified sneakers cost $64.99.

They are a classic upgrade for the season that come in many colors.

Esprit double slide platform sneaker slides have a 1 and three-quater-inch platform sole.

They are canvas and have a rubber cap toe, costing $36.99.

Since they are open in the back and they look great with shorts or casual dresses.

Puma GV Special athletic shoes cost $59.99 and are one of the best selling shoes. They are leather and come in a variety of colors.

Sbicca high heels are 1 seven-eighth-inches tall and have an ankle strap with synthetic wood. These are sexy, strappy shoes, great for a party. They cost $56.99.

L.E.I. Daffie has an all natural look with a fun and funky modern style.

They are 2 and a quarter-inches high and have a foam outsole with a popular wood pattern.

Steve Madden has a stylish leather thong with woven detailing and a padded foot lining.

This wedge heel 1-inch platform is great for a casual or dressy outfit. The price is $49.99, although you can get a similar pair, cheaper, just about anywhere.

Candie’s Jade are made with cris-cross leather, upper synthetic wood bottom and 1 and three-quater-inch high heels. They cost $49.99.

University of La Verne sophomore Jennifer Gretel owns approximately 180 pairs of shoes in many different colors and styles.

She said her favorite thing to do is go shoe shopping in her free time.

“I love buying shoes whenever I have money. It’s so much fun shopping for them. I have a pair of shoes for every one of my outfits,” she said.

Freshman Michelle Fontanez owns all kinds of shoes, but mostly sandals.

“My favorite store to buy sandals at is Nordstrom’s because they have good quality shoes,” she said.

Sophomore Denise Muñoz also purchases her shoes at Nordstrom’s.

“I love wearing funky, fashionable high heels with jeans or a dress. Black shoes are my favorite color since they go with anything,” she said.

Shop online or at a shoe or department store for a great pair of shoes this summer.

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