While you may be ready for sandal season on an emotional level, physically-speaking your feet are most likely not. But that doesn't mean you have to wear boots deep into spring. Bide some time until you can hit the nail salon with the latest offerings from indie footwear brands like Neous, Mari Guidicelli, and By Far. All will allow you to free your feet without feeling totally exposed (or embarrassed). Check out 15 closed-toe reasons to ignore your nail salon, including fan-favorite mules, globe-shaped heels, and Everlane's newest pump (so good it has a 13,000 person wait list.)
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Thelma Flat, $385; mnzstore.com
Mari Giudicelli Leblon Mule, $514; needsupply.com
Everlane Day Heel, $145; everlane.com
Neous Orchis Pump, $620; modaoperandi.com
Zara High-Heeled Checked Platform Shoes, $60; zara.com
The Row Adela Leather Mules, $1,145; net-a-porter.com
Stuart Weitzman Supersonic Flat, $398; stuartweitzman.com
Mansur Gavriel Point-Toe Grosgrain Mules, $338; matchesfashion.com
Rejina Pyo x Yuul Yie Mid Heel, $655; totokaelo.com
Jacquemus Les Chassures Santon, $535; lagarconne.com
Rag & Bone Alley Oxford, $450; rag-bone.com
Gray Matters Mildred Egg, $525; graymatters.com
Sam Edelman Brandie Pointed Toe Flat, $90; samedelman.com
Cos Slingback Bow Pumps, $190; cosstores.com
By Far Sienna Shoes, €255; byfar.com
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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