Sis’s Spring Sandal Pick Is Pikolinos
posted by: brianka in Clarks Shoes, Comfort Shoes, Flats, Focus on the Shoe Brand, Frye Shoes, High heels, Mary Janes, Mules, Platforms, Pumps, Slingbacks, Spring 2009 Shoes, Wedges, Zappos on April 25th, 2009
I recently found out that one of my sisters is reading our blog when she recently asked me via e-mail “How are those fuzzy boots working out?“. Now that she is following our site, she has also started campaigning to convert me over to Clarks, which is her absolute favorite shoe brand. Apparently, it took me moving to a different state to find out that she loves looking at and trying on cute, sexy, or funky shoes almost as much as I do.
In this recent message, subject line: ‘My New Shoes’, she shares with me her brief summer sandal search. The siren-call that she was hoping to answer was for one of these two pairs of Frye sandals.
Frye ‘Dara’ T-strap $192 at Zappos
Frye ‘Grace’ Sandal $227.95 at Nordstrom
Unfortunately, she laments that “she couldn’t walk in them”. And, since the primary purpose of shoes is to protect our feet in the everyday action of walking, this was an obvious deal-breaker.
So, where did she turn instead? Surprisingly, not to her fave brand Clarks, but to this shoe by Pikolinos:
Pikolinos ‘Romana’ mule $144.95 at Nordstrom
This is a unique little slip-on shoe that manages to be comfy and funky while still retaining a solid feminine flare. I love the attention to detail on these; they are also a wonderful way to get a boho-styled shoe that won’t be on the feet of everybody else around.
Now, the ‘Romana’ is definitely more Sis’s style than mine. But, it is refreshingly different and eclectic. So, after receiving her e-mail, I just had to go peeking around online to see what other styles Pikolinos might offer.
Here are a few that caught my eye:
This one is a wonderfully quirky interpretation of the still-dominant gladiator sandal style.
Pikolinos ‘Formentera gladiator sandal’ $174.95 at Nordstrom
And, if gladiators are not your thing, the Formentera is available in a simple slide variation as well:
Pikolinos ‘Formentera’ sandal $149.95 at Nordstrom
Another Pikolinos shoe that I love is this charming Maryjane.
Pikolinos ‘Genebra’ Maryjane pump $81.90 $164.95 at Nordstrom
Now, I am undeniably a fan of Maryjane styles, so I was somewhat biased at the outset. But the leather on this is so yummy and I love the overall quilted effect of the stitching as well. This is one fantastic shoe with wonderfully whimsical artistic appeal.
On an unrelated note, I challenge you to say the title of this article three times fast.
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August 21, 2012 at 11:43 pm, Adil said:
Amazing collection yet again. The colour of Zara T-strap and Grace Sandal is wonderful. The colour is very much similar to the classic brown jacket or popular brown colour handbag. I think These two can work excellent with the Jeans.
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February 22, 2010 at 10:01 am, Nannie E said:
Good for your friend that tried to convert you to Clark's Shoes! Some of the URDA styles are really attractive (at least to me)
http://www.takkens.com/shoe-brands/clarks
More than Clarks Shoes 'Dara' styling, I think the 'country meadow' versions are fabulous.
Plus, I've gotten away with wearing them in and out of my office.
November 16, 2009 at 11:41 am, joan said:
Actually, I have found that Pikolinos leather softness is great for summer along with it superior real leather linning which helps feet to be kept quite relaxed after a whole day wandering around.
Once you try this extra leather softness you keep beggin for more!!
I look forward to knowing what's new for winter season as well.
April 30, 2009 at 10:59 am, Rose said:
Most of these shoes look a little librarian-ish. Kind of what my aunt would wear when she gardens.
I do, however, LOVE the top pair. I bought a very similar pair on ShoeDazzle.com and they're super cute and comfy.
April 27, 2009 at 9:11 am, surely-shirley said:
I do love tha last but one pair
April 26, 2009 at 11:28 am, galligator said:
I like the softer look of the floral gladiator here. Too many of that style are too hard-edged for my taste. Also, the styles here are a bit of a demi-wedge which appeals to me since I generally wind up wimpering like a baby if I am in a shoe that is too flat under the arches.
April 25, 2009 at 9:28 pm, txshoeguy said:
Shoeshopping two weeks ago she tried on the Formenterra. It was way cute and comfortable. That day however we were not looking for a flat and favored the Joan and David "Hemmer", a nice platform with low rise. Almost a flat but with the attitude of the platform. We also picked a Franco Sarto tan city sandal.