Despite the fact that I have a massive shoe collection, ashamedly, none of them really fit me right. For context, I'm anywhere from a size US 10.5 to a US 12. Add having wider feet than most on top of that, and it's a recipe for disaster when it comes to well-fitting footwear. Over the years, I've spent more money than I can fathom on shoes that pinch my toes, give me blisters, or end up being downright uncomfortable. So when a friend asked me for wide-width shoe recommendations the other da...

The holiday season can be considered the most wonderful time of year for so many reasons. But if you ask a shopping editor like myself, the real reason is all the deals that pop up this time of year from all of our favorite retailers. Of course, the first thing I'm shopping for is stellar, personal gifts for my friends and family, but once they're taken care of, it's my turn. Black Friday and Cyber Monday is the one time a year I really buckle down and do some shopping for myself. With all of ...

It's been a minute since there's been a new, significant "ugly" shoe trend on the scene, but that's set to change this winter. One of the most prominent shoe trends on the F/W 23 runways—which also made multiple appearances on the S/S 24 runways—was furry shoes. And we're not just talking subtly furry. We're talking about over-the-top, spot-them-from-a-mile-away furry. Leading the furry-shoe charge on the F/W 23 runways were Gucci, Stella McCartney, and Givenchy, to name a few. And on the m...

Undoubtedly, one of the most exciting parts about colder weather is transitioning your footwear. Although I live and breathe cold-weather trends, there's one indisputable fact I hate about the entire ordeal of switching over my closet: dealing with the sheer number of things I own. While I've been making good on my resolution only to buy the essentials and donate items past their shelf life, I've been skirting around my minor shoe obsession for a while. Despite not having a single inch left in...