Stuart Weitzman Shoes

For all the criticism we get for being shallow and self-involved, the fashion industry very often finds its own uber-stylish ways to be philanthropic. Movie stars and expensive shoes? Sounds like a good way to scare up some cash for charity to me. Apparently it sounded like a winning idea to others as well, because Stuart Weitzman has just released a capsule collection of footwear designed by four famous, fashionable young women.

All of the proceeds from shoes by Olivia Palermo, Scarlett Johansson, Michelle Trachtenberg and Hayden Panettiere will be donated to Marsha Moses’ ovarian cancer research at Boston’s Folkman Institute. Since all the designs are surprisingly chic and priced at less than $500 (Hayden’s bootie is $498 while Scarlet’s lace-up pump, Olivia’s feathered sandal and Michelle’s platform are $425), I could see them pulling in some serious bank for an excellent cause. The shoes will be available at StuartWeitzman.com, as well as the Weitzman flagships in New York, Chicago and Beverly Hills. Check out the rest of the designs after the jump.

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I have been very, very slow to warm up to clogs and wooden shoes in general (All of which are clogs? The jury is still out.), but with summer weather nearing, my feelings toward them are beginning to soften. Perhaps it’s merely because the sight of wood-soled sandals means that a break in the winter monotony isn’t far behind, but shoes like the Stuart Weitzman Criss-Cross Wooden Sandals suddenly seem like they might not be such a bad idea after all.

These shoes have particular charms above and beyond your average clog, obviously. The slightly metallic leather is a neutral in the truest sense of the word, and the sturdy straps and chunky heel make them plausible for more than cursory daytime wear.

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This is completely true, and this review is actually from the heart. Why? Because it’s from experience. I actually purchased these shoes two weeks ago, and since then I’ve been wearing them as much as I’ll allow myself to (I rotate my shoes so they don’t get too worn). I wear them to work at the office, to walk around New York, and to a nice dinner with friends. I’ve worn them with jeans flared and skinny, with skirts and dresses full and fitted.

What I’m saying is that despite the height, these Stuart Weitzman Apron Platform Sandals are insanely comfortable. The heel is wooden, so they’re also pretty sturdy. However, I have a (barely) mathematical theory that adds up to the reason why they’re easy on the feet. No band-aids or Dr. Scholls Gel Inserts have been needed. It’s practically a miracle for someone who lives in wedges and heels.
Besides the sturdy wooden base, there is a platform that ensures that you don’t get that icky feeling from stepping on a rock that you get with any thin-soled shoe. The heel is also pretty hefty, so there’s zero teetering. Finally, the leather straps are also thick, so your foot is pretty snugly in there. And they’re cute to boot. Buy through Zappos for $263.

Can we talk about the oxford trend for a moment? At first, I kind of hated it. That didn’t last long though, and for the past few months I’ve been totally enamored of the style. Not only is it refreshing that such a fashion-forward trend is accessible to people that need (or simply prefer) to wear flats in their everyday life, but a smart pair of menswear oxfords provides a stark contrast to the shoe collections in most womens’ closets.

Now that the trend has fully taken hold, more and more high-end shoe designers are throwing their proverbial hats in oxford the ring to get a piece of your trendy shoe budget. If you want to get a luxurious pair without breaking the bank, may I suggest the Stuart Weitzman Tomboy Oxfords? The patent leather makes them a little flashy, but the sub-$400 price point might help you not feel quite so bad for buying into a trend.

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