“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world!” Marilyn Monroe, a total beauty and style icon, knew what she was talking about when it came to shoes. As a shoe lover, my collection is extensive and ever growing. When I was younger, and pre-kids, I was more tolerant of uncomfortable shoes. It’s so common to say beauty is pain…but does it really have to be that way? Can’t we have style, beauty and comfort?
Now that I’m in my 30’s, I am wiser 😉 , and much more savvy when it comes to stylish comfort. And I’m not just talking about shoes…I like to be comfortable in ALL aspects of life. Jeans need to have enough stretch so that I can bend, run and play with my toddlers. Tops need to give me confidence but also wash well (dry-clean only is a thing of the past). But lets get back to shoes…shoes need to make my feet happy when I’m chasing my kids, running errands, walking my dogs, when I want to look cute on date night with my hubby or with my girlfriends for brunch! Shoes should be comfortable to go from day to night – make you look good – AND make you feel great!
If you haven’t heard of SAS Shoes, I’ll let you in on the secret! They are the feel good shoes that you’ve been searching for! SAS Shoes takes particular care in making their shoes comfortable and stylish, so you don’t have to compromise. They have a whole section of their website where you can learn the history of SAS and why they are so passionate about what they do.
Beauty doesn’t need to be painful! You don’t have to give in and wear the poorly made shoes out there that can and will damage your feet (and body) through regular use! I wore heels to the office for YEARS and never really thought about what it was doing to my poor body. I mean think about the foot pain, back, hip and joint pain, and over time what happens to your toes from wearing bad shoes?!?
Now, my life has changed (as have my expectations). I still wear heels but I expect more from what I buy, and so should you! Yes, there are actual chic and on-trend shoes in the world that will treat your feet right! It just takes a company (hello SAS Shoes) that actually cares enough to construct them properly with care and real thought. 🙂
My current faves are the SAS Layla and the SAS Luxe. I picked these two styles because they fit a variety of needs. I chose the Layla because I wanted a wedge for Spring transition outfits like jeans and light tops, that would also work well with a variety of Summer dresses. I picked a lighter color that would literally match everything! My other fave is the SAS Luxe in silver – to add some sass to trousers, jeans, jumpsuits and more. Silver is such a versatile color, perfect for the warmer months! My focus in this post is on the SAS Layla (see images), but keep an eye out for part 2 where I focus on the SAS Luxe.
The SAS Layla is strappy with nice details like buckles and two tones. The back strap is adjustable so you can ensure a more secure and comfortable fit. They are very soft and have an easy to walk in 3″ wedge. The bottoms are not slick, but have a little tread which makes them more stable and easier to walk in (or chase toddlers in). The inside of the shoe is cushiony, almost like a memory foam. I tried them on and didn’t want to take them off!
I’ve tried so many shoes that claim to be comfortable, but I was pleasantly surprised by these cuties! They come in black, Fog/Taupe, and brown/denim (see images below) so you can literally sport these with anything! I love the height because they give a some fashionable oomph to your outfit – with a lot of comfort! I styled them with jeans to show how versatile and chic they are.
SAS Shoes is unique because they offer a variety of sizes, widths, and colors. Not all feet are the same, so why should we be expected to force our feet into the same kind of shoes? Some people have narrow feet, some “normal” (whatever that means), and some have wider feet. I would say my feet are pretty “normal” to “narrow” – so I was able to get a much more custom feeling fit due to the variety of widths available. SAS Shoes takes the uniqueness of our feet into account, which is one of the many reasons I love them!
Their shoes are made with premium leather, many of the designs with straps are adjustable to offer a more custom fit and feel (like the Layla), and the soles provide all-day comfort and shock absorption. We expect things like shock absorption from our cars (which we simply sit in) – but what about from our shoes that are on our feet all day long!?! I am so happy to have found out about these shoes – but am bummed it took me so long! I could have used these years ago!
Click HERE to check out the SAS Layla for yourself. The photos don’t do them justice – they really must be seen and worn in person to appreciate how chic and comfortable they are! Also, check out the SAS Shoes website to peep the large variety of styles they boast! It’s worth peeping Instagram and how others have styled their SAS heels, wedges, flats and more!
I’ve styled the SAS Luxe in silver for you as well – and will be posting more of those details and photos in a couple of days. Think of this post as a cliffhanger, as I entice you to look at new shoes that will make your feet (and overall style) happy!
Big thanks to SAS Shoes for the complimentary shoes! I’m happy to share my full and honest review with you all and hope it helps! Have a wonderful weekend and let me know if you have any questions! Muah!
