Today the April showers have decided to have one last hurrah before May comes. But let that not deter us from excitement about springtime shoes.

On a recent stroll through the high end department stores in New York City, I snapped some pictures of shoe friends old and new that are out in the stores.

First up, of course, how can I pass by the now-infamous Marc Jacobs heel-less shoe? It’s on display at Bergdorf’s in all its oddly-shapen glory.

(those are my MUCH comfier Converse sneakers there reflected on the pavement, and believe me, I won’t be making that trade anytime soon)

At 10022-SHOE, the shoe floor of Saks that’s so big it needs its own zip code, corset styling is the rage. Chanel’s combined it with their classic quilted pattern in a variety of colors.

Though I must say I’m partial to this more literal interpretation of the corset, with ivory waxed canvas peeking through the laces.

Don’t want such crazy high heels (because I sure don’t)? Then how about these classy little loafer-inspired ballet flats.

Or my very favorite shoe spotted on the whole floor, this flat Prada boot.

It’s a flat! It’s an ankle strap! It’s Super Boot!

Tell me this wouldn’t be the perfect footwear for a really well-styled lady superhero. If my wallet had the ability to stretch indefinitely, this boot would be coming home to my closet, that’s for sure.

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand we’re back. Stuffed full of good food and good company, and ready for the holiday season and its attendant sales.

The sale season has kicked off strong, and here’s one of those sales that’s about to end (at midnight tonight PST). Shopbop is running a promotion that’ll give you $25 off $150, $50 off $300, $100 off $500, or $250 off $1,000. All by entering GETAJUMP at checkout. Plus, shipping is free to the lower 48 states.

What lovely shoes might this help with? Well, all of them, yes, but in particular these studded Marc by Marc Jacobs flats would make great New Year’s Eve party shoes. And instead of $325, they’d be $275.

This gorgeous Frye Annie leather boot will keep you walking the city in style for $338 instead of $388.

These Jill Stuart Giselle boots are entirely too high and entirely too expensive for me, but they’re also entirely too pretty for me to resist, and if any of you are pining over them, now’s your chance to get them for $398 instead of $448.

And lastly, I’ll point you toward these classic Devotte Dee flats that are simple and elegant, but with a little bit of unique style that’ll make them stand out in a crowd. Now $270 instead of $295.

So go. Shop. Check for sales. Report back when you find good ones.

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