If you're not lucky enough to live in a mild climate like California, this time of year means crazy weather. One minute it's sunny and 100 degrees, the next it's pouring with heavy winds. What's a girl to do? Here are a couple of suggestions for shoes that work in inclement warm weather.
Your best options are going to be shoes made of weatherproof materials like rubber. Inevitably, flip flops will be high on this list, mostly because very few other shoes are made of rubber. You may be rightfully skeptical, but hey - they're not Crocs, it could be much worse. Plus, you'd be surprised at how stylish flip flops can be. Havaianas bill themselves as being "truly the best rubbers in the world." A big claim, but as longtime wearers, we are tempted to agree. What they lack in fanciness, they make up for in comfort and versatility. You can wear these with almost anything (even a wedding dress). They look fantastic, stand up to crazy weather, last for years and feel like slippers. Start with the basics ($15 or less per pair), or go right for the cute limited edition designs.
High Heel Mom tip! Flip flops run big. Get them a size (sometimes even 2) too small so there is less clown-like flopping when you walk. Buy the size that is exactly big enough for your foot, with no excess sole exposed.
Reefs, like Havaianas, are not exactly the shoe you typically turn to for elegance. But on a rainy hot day when you're going to be walking around in the grass, the platform Reef pictured below could really come in handy. We especially like their wedge heel design.
Your second option for completely weatherproof material are designer jellies. These are fanciful and fun, and often quite stylish. Back in 2008 and 2009, jellies were all the rage. Big fashion houses took part in the frenzy, though by now only a few continue making jellies for their summer collections, like Marc Jacobs and Ferragamo, pictured below.
Take a look at our suggestions for extremely wearable and weatherproof heels, and enjoy!
Marc By Marc Jacobs Ktn Heel Jelly Slingbacks Shoes, get them here.
Salvatore Ferragamo Sandals - Bali Jelly Flip Flop, get them here.
Melissa Woman's Peace Rubber Sandal, get them here.
Melissa Woman's Peace Rubber Sandal, get them here.
Havaianas Women's Slim Crystal Flower Flip Flop, get them here
Havaianas Slim Crystal Mesh made with genuine Swarovski Crystals, get them here.
Havaianas Women's High Metallic Sandal, get them here.
Reef Women's Krystal Star Wedge Sandal, get them here.
