Father's Day

Dads give us so much: their shirts for art smocks in kindergarten, the keys to the car when we’re learning to drive, unlimited patience, helpful advice, and probably more than a few corny jokes, if your dad’s anything like mine. (Hi Dad!) These are just a few of the reasons why dads are awesome. Their sense of style may not always make that list (socks and sandals? don’t you dare, mister!), but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a style tip or two from Dad this summer. Like... boat shoes: The Montauk by Sperry Top-Sider is hand-sewn leather with a removable insole. It has a non-marking sole and something called “Wave-Siping” to give you good traction whether you’re on land or sea. Be sure to get a half-size smaller—they run big. They’re also available in a navy and white combo and in platinum, and you can find them at Nordstrom for about $90.

Or... penny loafers:
The Night by Boutique 9 is not your daddy’s penny loafer, that’s for sure! It has a stacked four-inch heel and a three-quarter-inch hidden platform, a leather upper and cushioned leather insole—but I just love all the zigzag work on the leather. And they would be pretty cute if you stuck some shiny pennies in the front. Available in dark brown (shown), cognac, and green from Zappo's for $180.

Or... oxfords: The Jazzibel by Not Rated has an upper of faux leather (look at the punch outs! the stitching! I’m swooning a bit here) and fabric (white with tiny black polka dots), with a rubber sole, ruffle-cut tongue, and wide ribbon-esque laces. They also come in brown faux leather, but instead of polka dots on the fabric it’s a red and yellow rose floral print. Awesome. Yours for $35 from Endless.

Or... kilties:
Love, love, love! The Avra by Samanta is made of leather with a leather sole, metallic heel, and look at the kiltie/gold chain feature on the toe! Oh, and it’s fuchsia reptile print. (Don’t like the pink? It also comes in black, caramel, off-white, and nude.) You can find them on Amazon for $175 ($70 for the nude).

Sure, dad may ask you, “Do you really need another pair of shoes?” but he might take it as a compliment if you brought home one of these pairs and said you were inspired by him!

Sales this weekend: 
Macy’s: The Great Sandal Sale: 15% off one pair, 20% off two, 30% off three or more (code NEWSHOES)
Payless: Buy one, get one half off now through 6/27
Lord & Taylor: 20% off regular, sale, and clearance using code SUMMER