Mirror Metallic Strappy Sandals & Yellow Trench Coat

I’ve mentioned it various times on social media & in a recent post: these Nine West Canada orange, rose gold & silver mirror metallic strappy sandals are the current stars of my Spring shoe closet. My pick of the litter. The apples of my…well, feet!

Mirror metallic strappy sandals HOWRUDE style: c/o Nine West Canada. Asymmetrical Stripe Top: Zara(Spring 2016). Ripped Jeans: Gap. Jewelry: c/o Shop for Jayu. Yellow Trench Coat: Zara (old) Purse: Milly by Michelle. Ombré Mani/Pedi: c/o Jamberry Nail Wraps “Dipped in Gold”

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For me, these sandals are what shoe dreams are made of: glossy, strappy, sexy & a little crazy. I love an original shoe like the next person, yet I want mine to be wearable. Not just for the comfort factor (very important as well!), but for the aesthetic too.

In my mind, there are two types of statement shoes: those that make others drool & those that make everyone laugh (or sometimes cry…really depends here!). I opt for the first, because even though I appreciate a ridiculously quirky shoe, I’m likely never going to wear a pair. Certainly not in Toronto, anyhow!

In my Nine West Canada Spring heels post where I unboxed & mini reviewed my favorite styles currently in store, I could only attest to these Howrude sandals’ look & fit. I particularly like the adjustable buckles to allow for different foot widths, including my awfully narrow ones. But as I hadn’t worn them outside yet, I couldn’t talk about comfort. That was then!

Now remember, these are 4.5″ thin stiletto heels, so I was somewhat worried as my max heel height is usually around 4″. Turns out, between the ball of foot padding & half inch platform, these heels are no more difficult to walk in than a 3.5 inch heel (insert little dancing GIF here!). It helps that they hold my feet in well.

Could I run a marathon in them? No, but then again, I couldn’t do that in a pair of sneakers either!  However, these buckled sandals are not a problem to stand or walk in for a decent amount of time. As long as the weather’s warm enough to prevent toe freezing (which could actually be a plus, numbing the feet for extra mileage, ha!)