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I work in a professional office environment for one job and from home for another. The attire I wear into the office is professional while the attire I wear at home is casual. This means that I have to have multiple styles of footwear in my closet and for the most part I want them to be comfortable and versatile.
When I buy a new pair of shoes I’m always conscious about the style, color and fit. I buy mostly classic styles that I can wear season after season. I stick to a color palette that will work with most fashions in my closet. I rarely buy trendy styles or colors. I want the most bag for my buck.
Here are the 8 Classic Footwear Styles Every Woman Needs.
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Boots: Any shoe that rises above the ankle is considered a boot. You’ll find ankle boots, mid-calf, knee and thigh-high boots to be popular boot-style choices.
Cap Toe Shoes: These types of shoes can be found in a variety of heel styles, but the main focus is on the toe area. A cap-toe shoe features a well-defined toe area with either additional stitch-work or an added piece of material that covers the toe area of the shoe.
Loafers: Are flat soled shoes that feature easy slip-on styling. They can be made out of any type of fabrication and are typically constructed for comfort and ease of wear.
Oxfords: Are flat soled shoes that come up to the ankle and feature lace-up style or strap-style closure. They are built for comfort and can be made out of a variety of different materials.
Spectator Pumps: Are a high-heeled shoe that features contrasting colors. The most popular colors are black and white spectator’s which have become a classic footwear style.
Mary-Jane: Is a style of shoe that burst onto the fashion scene in the early 19th century. These shoes are worn typically by girls and feature a round-toe with one or more straps across the instep. Adult dancers also enjoy wearing the Mary-Jane style.
Clogs: Are a type of shoe that is made entirely or partially out of wood. They are constructed for comfort and feature a round-toe area. The classic styles feature easy slip-on and slip-off construction, but some of the more modern styles (clog-style sandals or boots) can feature ankle straps or entry-zippers.
Espadrille: Are casual style shoes that feature a flexible sole and a cotton or canvas upper. The sole is typically wrapped in jute rope which gives them a very unique appearance.
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Telic is a footwear company that makes comfortable footwear that offers great arch support, stability and are comfortable to wear. Their line of footwear is popular with athletes for post-training and after sports recovery. Doctor recommended for anyone who suffers with foot pain.
Starting in November 2019 Telic is releasing a new line of footwear: The AfterSport Recovery Shoe and the Apres-Ski Recovery Boot. Designed to be worn by athletes to help relax and rejuvenate after training and competition, these shoes can be worn anywhere and feel like a natural extension of a soft supportive house slipper.
For this review feature I received a pair of the Apres-Ski Recovery Boot to try out for all of you. What’s really cool is that this is a pair of boots that you can wear year-round, no matter what kind of weather you may be facing. When ordering…I recommend that you stick true-to-size…unless you plan on wearing bulky socks every time you wear them.
Award-Winning Features:
* Insulated & Water Resistant
* Traction Control Out-sole
* Pillow-Soft Comfort
* Lightweight Stability
* Athlete Approved
One of the things I really like about them is that there are no laces to fumble with. To get in and out of them you utilize the zipper which runs smoothly. Inside you’ll find a removable insole that offers you plenty of arch support. The “toe box” area is beautifully designed and roomy. You won’t have to squish your toes into them at all.
The outsoles are flexible…so no break-in time is needed. They have nice tread so you don’t have to worry about slipping and sliding on wet surfaces. I also appreciate that the outsoles are “white” so they won’t leave any dark marks on your floor. You can tuck your leggings or jeans inside them to let the faux-fur show or wear them underneath your jeans. Heck, I plan on wearing them with my skirts & capri’s come next spring & summer. Yes…they’re that comfortable that you’ll want to wear them all year long!
The Telic Apres-Ski Recovery Boot is a limited-edition style that you can purchase (available by pre-order now) starting in November 2019. You’ll want to reserve your pair today…before they’re gone!
Head on over to Telic and check them out and while you’re there you can check out all of the wonderful footwear that they have to offer. You can join the company on Facebook too!
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