And The Awards For Comfiest Cool Spring/Summer Shoes Go To…

Shoe comfort becomes an issue when you fit into the follow groups;

1. You walk your dogs.

2. You have children that you chase.

or

3. You live in a City where you spend a lot of time on your feet.. walking.

Heaven help you if you (like me) fit in all three categories.  Pre-babies and dogs I was one of those girls who would walk all day long in sky high heels, wedges, and platforms without a care in the world.  Whenever I’d put on flats, I’d find them incredibly uncomfortable! But now I’m a grown Mama who has discovered the joy of a padded foot bed, and I leave the Louboutins to the socialites who have chauffeurs to shuffle them about (or save them – or in our case the sky high Stella’s – for special occasions) and acquiesce to comfort cool.

You think all those hipsters wear holey jeans and rocker tee shirts just because they look cool? Nope.. comfort first. Which is essentially the essence of cool, being totally happy in your very own weird – not too mussed – with skin.  This isn’t a sociology lesson though, this is our list of the most walker friendly spring/summer shoes on our radar.  And.. hello.. do you think we’d put you in ridiculous chunky earth shoes? These are all amazing looking on. My initial instincts about flats were right, they aren’t all walking comfy.. but these really are. GGA tested and approved!

Ivy (available in 3 colors), $90 @neuaurashoes.com

Mansi (avail in 2 colorways), $85 @neuaurashoes.com

Fern (avail in 3 colorways), $78 @neuaurashoes.com

BONUS: For Earth Day, use this coupon code for a 15% discount on any merchandise on neuaurashoes.com: “earthday2012″ at check out. Offer Expires: April 24, 2012

Lace Cloud Flat Bootie (Avail in Black & White), $120 @cridecoeur.myshopify.com

Balance Flat Sandal - Leopard, $120 @cridecoeur.myshopify.com

Bounce T-Strap Ballet Flat (avail in 3 colors), $120 @cridecoeur.myshopify.com

BONUS: GirlieGirl Army readers can discount all purchases on www.cri-de-coeur.com by 20% by entering code GIRLIEGIRLARMY at checkout.

Madison (avail in 5 colors), 86pds @beyondskin.co.uk

BONUS: Free delivery in the UK, and free delivery in the US over 150pds (It’s worth it to buy two pairs!)

Greece (avail in Black & White) $120 @olsenhaus.com

Sailboat Flat, $170 @olsenhaus.com

BONUS: 15% off at Olsen Haus. Mention GirlieGirlArmy with your order.

Women's Cleo Chop-Out Wedge, $29 @Payless.com

Copsey Polka Dot Flat - Lela Rose for Payless, $34 @payless.com

BONUS:  Payless shoes are already dirt cheap, but it’s currently BOGO (buy one, get one 50% off) at Payless.com, take advantage of it.

Mohop Mid Wedge/ Walnut, $103 @cowjonesindustrials.com

BONUS: The Mohop sandal is composed of Pará wood that is harvested from sustainably managed plantations and has been dyed a walnut color with eco-friendly, water-based dyes. This sandal features durable black rubber soling with recycled content and a padded footbed with a silver shell motif screenprinted on black faux suede.  Each pair of sandals comes with seven sets of ribbons as shown above. llustrated cards showing 7 different ways to tie are included. So right there, you have 49 pairs of shoes in one. Shoe heaven!!! The ribbons set includes: 5/8″ black and gold stripe; 3/8″ white; 7/8″ navy; 7/8″ black and silver; 1 3/8″ dove grey; 7/8″ black and white stripe; and 5/8″ navy.   Get 20% off all non-discounted items and 10% off sale items at
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