We all have our fears.

Some are rational (clowns, dentists, political parties). Some are irrational (librarians, sock puppets, balloons). Yours (milk cartons, the color orange, spoons) lie somewhere in middle.

Take the edge off from the ground up with new shoes from FarylRobin’s latest collection. The textured designs were inspired by nature’s best influences and come in rich textures and relaxing, earth-friendly colors like yellow daisy, loden green, and minty sea foam. Enough to add life to even the stodgiest outfit — and help you slide through life, phobias intact.

You’ll look great as you avoid all human eye contact in the wedged Relish, hide behind bushes in the tiny-heeled Bee, or search the streets for an untapped telephone in the elegant Frenchy pump. The reasonable price tag means multiple backup pairs can always be at the ready.

So when the other shoe finally drops, you’ll hit the ground running.

Available at Shoe Gypsy, 2966 B Park Hill Drive, Fort Worth (817-927-7700). To see styles, go to farylrobin.com.