My birthday is next month, and I know that one of the things I want is a new pair of shoes. I want a nice low heel and a closed toe; something that would be good for work. Something that looks good with slacks or dresses and skirts. And of course, comfort is a must. I’m debating several pairs of Danskos from their Sausalito line, which is one of my favorites. My Sally’s are from this line, and I’ve tried on several sandals from the Sausalito line, and they are always supremely comfortable. Here’s the pairs I’m looking at:
Dansko Stephanie, on sale for $99 on Zappos
I’ve been eyeing the Stephanies for months. I actually did purchase a pair on eBay, only to resell them when I found out that these run much smaller than the Sallys. They are basically the same style as the Sallys, except that they have the added floral and leaf embroidery. They’d be a perfect year-round shoe – only on the really cold days in winter would they be inefficient. I don’t have a pair of black work heels right now, so these would fill that gap. They also come in red, which is gorgeous.
Dansko Savanna, $125 on Zappos
I like the idea of a mary jane with more coverage, because sometimes my feet get cold. These take care of that. They’d be perfect everyday at work shoes. I’m not sure how I feel about the floral design though – I don’t like the placement as much as the Sallys. These are a little cloggier looking too, and I worry they might look too heavy with some outfits, especially in the spring and summer.
Dansko Sam, $120 on Zappos
While these do come in practical black, I just can’t get over how gorgeous that shade of blue is! These obviously provide the least amount of coverage of the three, and thus provide the least warmth. But then again, I live in Florida. These will be plenty sufficient for 10 months out of the year (and then some. Today it was 75 outside!). They’ve still got a closed toe so they’re good for work. And blue is basically a neutral in my wardrobe, which has tons of blues and cool colors in it.
I’m leaning towards the Sams right now, largely because of that color. Which pair do you think I should get?
