I'm honored to have the articulate and stylish Sally McGraw of AlreadyPretty.com as a guest blogger today. Sally writes adeptly about body image issues, looking stylish at any age and as her tagline states, she'll help you "recognize your own beauty, one post at a time." And she means it. This hard-working girl writes every day and pours her heart into each and every post. Here she is today with a comprehensive review of her Dansko wedge collection:
You know how they say that if you find a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly you should buy multiples? Well, for me, that rule applies to footwear as well. And once I'd bought my first pair of chic and comfy Dansko wedges - my beloved brown Nyla sandals - I knew I'd need to snap up a pair or two more. I feel a little sheepish that I ended up with FIVE PAIRS from this series, but hey, I know what I like! And these shoes are so versatile and adorable that I don't regret a single purchased pair.
I'm not sure if there is a title for this series
of shoes, but they've all got style names that start with "n," and
they've all got a sculpted wedge heel
with a woodgrain finish. The wedge is actually made of molded plastic,
which has a decent amount of give, and the footbed is slightly padded
and lined with soft leather. The wedge may look a bit daunting, but is
offset by a small platform, making these shoes as comfy as they are
stylish. They're perfect for running weekend errands, walks around the
lake, or even a multi-hour jaunt through a summer art fair. I can wear
mine for about four hours of continuous walking before my feet start to
complain. At that point, a nice long sit-down is a must, and the wedge
does give my calves a bit of a workout ... but these are still my go-to
shoes for summer activities that require a both classy, feminine look
AND lots of walking. Or even extended standing - last summer I paired
them with my beloved seersucker dress and giant floppy hat for an
outdoor gig that my band played, and they served me well. (Bear in
mind, though, that I am lucky enough to be foot-woe free ... these
shoes might hurt the more sensitive of tootsie much quicker.)
Dansko appears to have discontinued this series, but many styles are available on 6pm for fantastic prices, including a few adorable models that didn't find their way into my collection. Want some walkable wedges for summer? Whether you prefer slides, ankle-wraps, or strappy sandals there's a Dansko wedge from this series that'll suit you!
Actually, the name of this line of wedges from Dansko's '07 line is the Nolita collection. Here are a few more links to great deals on "N" shoes from this line:
- Dansko Neeci slide: $60-108. Click the sliding bar at bottom of page and you'll find more styles from the Nolita collection.
- Clogcentral.com features a cross-section of a shoe from the Nolita collection with specs of comfort features. Pretty good deals on some sandals from this collection.
