May 17, 2006

Heart and Sole

Simply Soles Shoes

Shoes these days have gotten pretty trampy. Indiscriminately selling themselves all over town, hanging out in any old boutique, showing up on random department store shelves across the nation.

For footwear that plays a little harder to get, check out Simply Soles. The D.C.-based online shoe shop has a handful of styles not carried elsewhere, so you’ll always have something unique.

Slip into the Juliet, an amazingly comfortable python-printed flat by Terre Peck. Try the green- trimmed ivory heel from Bettye Muller. Best of all is Coclico’s could-not-be-more-perfect Tomorrow wedge espadrille in black and blue linen.

And because the exclusive designs can’t be found anywhere else, it’s not likely you’ll catch them two-timing with other people in your neighborhood. Which is good news, indeed.

One shoe whore per block is probably enough.

Available online at simplysoles.com.