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Clark's Anissa Sandal: Cute, Comfy and Affordable

This extremely popular sandal has received rave reviews from over 50 customers at Zappos for comfort and style. The three inch cork wedge is built up on a platform so you can achieve the look of a high heel without feeling like you're teetering around while attempting to walk gracefully.

The best news is that I've found this very same sandal on sale at 6pm.com for $43.12--that's almost 50% off the Zappos price. The only difference is the colors offered--all neutral variations on green and brown, except for black.

Celebrate Earth Day with 15% off at Planet Shoes

PlanetShoes.com has a wide selection of comfortable, casual (and earth-friendly) shoes with free shipping and returns.

Today you can receive 15% off your total order with coupon code earthday15. Need a suggestion of what to buy? Click on their "Deal of the Day" for some sweet deals. My favorite? The Clarks Tau wedge marked down to $49.

It's 6pm, Do You Know Where Your Shoes Are?

The more time I spend surfing 6pm.com, the more I get hooked.  Zappos newest acquisition is for the internet shopper that values a good deal over lightning fast shipping. If you're like me, you can wait a few days for your new shoes if it means saving a few bucks. According to Tony Hsieh, Zappos CEO, "It's not free shipping both ways, and the return policy is only 30 days. By reducing our costs, this means 6pm is able to offer really deep discounts, as much as 75% off."

The site isn't as user-friendly as Zappos, but improvements are being made quickly. It was much easier for me to find cute and comfortable styles on the cheap this time around. Keep in mind there is a flat shipping rate of $6.95. Here are five of my favorite styles:

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1. Dansko Merrie: Extremely popular Dansko style marked down to $60.37. Roomy toe box      accommodates bunions and hammertoes.
2. Sofft Phoebe: Stylish Mary Jane comes in narrow, medium and wide widths; runs small so order up a half size. $43.70
3. Aerosoles Wave Runner: 2.5" wedge heel, cushioned footbed, flexible sole. $27.60
4. Born Fremont: A platform slide with arch support! Marked down 50% to $41.97.
5. La Canadienne Wava: A chic alternative to Skechers. $64.69

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Feelin' Groovy in Franco Sarto Nail Slingbacks

It's 1965 and Judy, Kathy and Laura are chatting at the park while their children burn the backs of their thighs on the  hot metal slide. Laura is admiring Kathy's new bangle bracelet that she picked up on sale at Lazarus.

Judy: Hey Laura, I saw some neat shoes to match your new yellow dress in the Zappos front display window while I was window shopping the other day. I think they were Franco Sartos!

Laura: Really? You know I made this dress myself on my new Singer slant-needle 404! Rob thinks it makes me look too thick and I'm having a dickens of a time finding shoes to match, so I just put on these old black things.

Judy: They'd be just the thing, Laura. They're yellow patent slingbacks with a groovy black button. The heel isn't too high either. Y'know what? I bet you could find them on sale at Endless, they always seem to run a good shoe sale.

Kathy: Well, what are we waiting for? Grab the kids and let's go!

(Simplicity pattern image courtesy of MomsPatterns.com)