$8 Transformation to the Shoes You Already Own

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They say that the beauty is in the details. Sometimes the smallest touch to your wardrobe can make all the difference. Because of this age-old adage, I was inspired to look up easy ways to spice up your wardrobe without breaking the bank. You don't always have to purchase new shoes or a brand new suit to add some much needed variety to your everyday wear.

Since fall is just around the corner, a lot of us will start digging through our closets for our more season appropriate footwear. A great trick to add some pizzaz to an old shoe is to change up the laces. I dont know about you, but my shoes for the fall are all in a muted tone or a dark suede. To spice up the monotone look of a shoe I recommend Australian based brand Mavericks Laces. The colorful 100% waxed cotton laces are available in a large variety of colors.

Mavericks Laces brings about a nice way to completely transform your shoes for less than $10. Express your individuality with a little pop of color, switch up the lacing style & you'll find yourself in love with your shoe all over again. For less than the cost of lunch you can add a much needed transformation to your footwear. Check them out & let me know in the comments below what are a few easy & cheap spruces to your wardrobe that you use to switch up your look. 

Beach Appropriate Shoes

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Rivieras Rubber-Soled Woven Slip-Ons

 SWIMS Rubber & Mesh Boat Shoes / Castañer Striped Espadrilles

There is one pet peeve of mine when it comes to footwear that makes me cringe at the pure sight, & that is flip-flops. I feel there is never an occasion when flip-flops are appropriate outside of a locker room shower or swim competition. The sight of open toes on men is never a good sight, trust me. Every so often I get asked 'What would you consider a great shoe to pack for a beach or pool?' & my go-to answer is 'ANYTHING but flip-flops.'

There are many options when it comes to beach or pool appropriate shoes. What is mostly important is to pick something that can withstand getting wet & the other conditions that occur around water that can ruin a good pair of shoes. The following three picks all were meant for waterside attire and inspired by classic beachside appropriate shoes. What is makes each pick great is that they not only look good while laying enjoying the sun & water, but transition well into everyday wear for the summertime. These are shoes you can wear from morning to night and never look like someone who just walked out of a pool.

Extreme Weather Boots

When the winter rolls around it is almost impossible to plan for what the weather is going to throw at you. One day it may be sunny and the next you're pelted by the rain or snow. What makes the unpredictable weather worse is the wear and tear that it creates to your shoewear. Snow, rain and sludge aren't the best conditions to put your shoes through so that's why there is a large market for utility boots out there. If you're like me and don't want to wear Hunter boots that almost everyone out there seems to own, then the following two picks are something to consider.

Aigle of France makes this Chanteboot 160 out of handmade rubber produced by hand in Ingrandes France. The boot is made to last and to tackle any adverse weather which may come your way. These boots will keep your feet dry and provide enough traction to offer a strong grip in the slippery months.

If you happen to live somewhere where you'll need more than a rubber boot consider the Caribou Wool Boot by Sorel. Nothing gets more rugged than Sorel boots. While at first glance they may look stylish and outdoorsy chic with the removable wool lining, the Wool Boot is designed for anything that is thrown at it; snow, rain, mud and any other of mother natures little gifts.