Going flatting

Some days, you don’t want to wear heels. Some days, you want to shuffle about with the far more sensible centre of gravity that flats offer. Here are some gorgeous offerings of flat shoes out this summer…

Some days, you don’t want to wear heels.

Some days, you want to shuffle about with the far more sensible centre of gravity that flats offer.

Here are some gorgeous offerings of flat shoes out this summer…

Best for hosting cocktails around your pool:

Briarwood Jellies $99 have a variety of single or clusters of oversized jewels for some serious bling to add instant glamour to your kaftan and arms piled high with cuffs bought in Thailand. See www.briarwood.co.nz for stockists.

Best for shopping and then hitting a cafe with the girls:

Glamdals have lovely squishy rubber and are like wearing a diamond necklace on your toes. The brand new label is launching mid-November 2012 and is available online at www.glamdals.com at $39.99 a pair + $5.00 shipping nationwide.

Best for blogging in (but not jogging in)

Converse All Stars Lo in white $90 are a true classic and are available from sports stores nationwide.

Best for power walking / power pram-pushing:

Skechers GOwalk $119 come in a flexible fabric-top shoe that bends in half (good for yoga!) and are super comfy for walking in. They are even machine-washable, and come in a rainbow of brights – and, of course for fashion editors, black. For stockists info call 0800 80 1460 or www.skechers.co.nz

Best for the beach and not too expensive if someone pinches them while you’re swimming:

Dupe Brazil jandals from The Warehouse $20 and I’m told made by the same people who make Havaianas. Incredibly bendy and soft rubber with stylishly skinny straps.

Megan Robinson
19 November 2012