The summer boot.
It is a concept that, until recently, didn't seem to make sense to me. But the writing on the catwalk dressing-room wall is that boots are hot for Spring/Summer 2010, so perhaps it is time for me to open my mind, and my closet to these stylish hybrid concoctions!
Whilst my initial reaction was one of fear and confusion (surely summer boots are a recipe for discomfort and overheating? And what will this mean for my pretty summer sandals?) I have to admit some of the designs are pretty gorgeous, and their trans-seasonal beauty makes them perfect investment purchases. Plus if last year's summer is anything to go by, boots could become a summer staple!
If you are contemplating summer boots, it is essential to stick to two golden rules: keep them light or bright in colour and opt for lightweight fabrics and/or cut-out detailing to keep your tooties comfortable!
These victorian-inspired styles by WHERE are chimney-sweep chic, and made from washed canvas and oily goat leather by artisans paid a fair wage.
Olsenhaus shoes are vegan and made in factories that "are personally checked for ethical practices and environmental impact." I love the combination of electric blue and nude in these cut-out bondage 'Fate' shoe-boots ($220). The 'Star' shoe-boot ($240) is super versatile and in a shade of red that will perk up any outfit from jeans and a t-shirt to a floaty dress.
United Nations is the sister company to Terra Plana and its architectural Fold Hi design in Cotton Candy (£175) are a triple-scoop ice cream of a boot perfect for picnics, shopping, dinner, cocktails and oh so much more!
These are some of the best from eco and ethical designers. Don't forget to also raid vintage shops for second-hand cowboy boots that give a hazy-summer's-day-in-the-mid-west feel (even if you are in a rainy Blighty!)
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Facts: Eco and ethical boots. WHERE handmade footwear made by artisans and small producers paid a fair wage and using natural and environmentally friendly materials. Olsenhaus vegan footwear animal-free, cruelty-free and made with human rights and the environment in mind. United Nation footwear, sister company to Terra Plana.
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