Staple Kicks for Your Closet: Every Type of Shoe You Need
Last night on Closet Chronicles, Jess and I discussed staple shoes should have in your closet. From sneakers, to sandals, these are all the kicks you should acquire. Every link in this post is shoppable so if you decide you like something here, make sure you use them! I get a commission on each purchase so I’ll definitely appreciate you!!! Enough of all that, now let’s get into it!
My number one type of shoe that I personally love is the interchangeable low sneaker. My preferred shoe is the Converse Chuck Taylor in white as it is a very minimal type of shoe. I am able to wear a cute little dress in the summer with these without it looking bulky or strange. The juxtaposition of the flirty style of dress with a casual shoe gives it really relaxed vibes while still being really cute and girly. If you’re in the market for interchangeable sneakers and need more support, you could try the low white Nike Air Force 1’s, Vans SK-8 low, or shell-toed Adidas Original SuperStars. All of these shoes are comfortable and cute with the ability to transition into the rest of your closet’s pieces.
High top sneakers are also a good look especially with the rage that Jordan 1’s have been causing the past two years. Styling these with shorts and high socks have become a staple “streetwear” fashion look in the more recent years. I personally love them but they are hard to get your hands on so be aware that the drops will be something you’ll need to plan for if you want to cop. If you like mid top sneakers, try for the Vans SK-8 high tops or any of the many variations of the Nike Blazer which are actually a mid height shoe but still y’all know what I mean. These are a really cute yet easier-to-cop type of sneakers if you aren’t necessarily into sneakers yet want something on-trend.
If you know me and have been around the Keri Kontours Instagram for a while, you’ll know, I HATE the cold. My next favorite type of shoe that you will find me in is a sandal! I love and live in sandals in the summertime. If you catch me outside the chances of my toes being exposed is HIGH! Sandals that have a platform or some kind of foot support are really important to me. Not only for function but for the look as well. I hate to see someone’s foot basically half an inch off the ground because the sandal material is so thin. Therefore, I love a medium platform style of sandal like these from Target and a really cute “dad” sandal. Those are so comfortable and easily able to style year round. The addition of chunky socks with a dad sandal can help you transition from spring into summer or summer into fall. Having a mixture of sandal colors is also key as well. Find some crazy colors to mix in with those neutrals! Make it fun and let your sandals do the talking in those warm months! Neutral prints are also a great way to go like these snake skin platform sandals from Target here.
Moving on to shoes that I loved when I was younger but as time has gone on, I have started drifting away from: high heels. I really expected my life to be non-stop Sex in the City-Carrie behavior with high heels and uhhhh…. that is not the case lol. My job doesn’t require them and I really only go “clubbing” during Howard Homecoming soooo yeah. Heels are further down on my life list especially now that we’ve been trapped in a global pandemic but maybe they’ll make a comeback in these “roaring 20’s”?? Maybe. Anywho, here are a few of my staple heels that I for sure will always keep handy. You will always need a medium height strappy black/nude/neutral heel. That will always be great to have for a special occasion like a wedding or a warm-weather date night. For the cooler months, I’d suggest having two different types of heels: a closed-toe heel with a medium height and an ankle height bootie style boot. That way you can swap one in or out, depending on the outfit. The size and width of heels that I choose nowadays are thicker instead of skinny stilettos just for an extra secure level of comfort for myself.
So that’s it for me guys! Let me know what shoes you feel everyone should have and catch the replay of our shoe talk on Instagram here! Make sure you're there for our next chat, every other Wednesday night at 8pm EDT!
Until next time,
xo,
Keri Kontours