Carbondale Reporter

African American Museum of Southern Illinois recently issued the following announcement.

Soon enough, the snow will melt, the birds will chirp, and it will be ready to bring out all your favorite strappy sandals and open-toe heels. Of course, though, with unpredictable weather, we all know it never tends to be that seamless. Rainy days, cold nights, and harsh breezes tend to greet us before the warm weather hits. And so, with that in mind, today we want to make sure you have all the best shoes for transitional weather in your closet.

No more cold toes! Try out some of these top picks for the best shoes for transitional weather.

1) Versatile White sneakers

One of our absolute favorite picks for spring, every woman should have a pair of white sneakers at her disposal.

Not only do we love white sneakers because they add a cool relaxed feel to an outfit, we also love them because they’re ridiculously versatile. Pair them with your favorite jeans when out-and-about running errands, or throw them on with a cute spring dress and a denim jacket on a warmer day. Either way, no spring wardrobe is ready to transition to warmer months without fresh white sneakers.

2) Trendy Booties

Ditch your over-the-knee boots for some stylish booties when you’re making the transition from winter shoes to spring shoes. Booties will keep you much cooler on a day where the sun is on the toasty side, but they'll still keep you warm when those chilly breezes come through. Trust us, no matter what color or style you decide to go with, the bootie will always serve you well as a transition shoe.

3) Feminine Flats

If you want to keep your footwear simple, there’s no better option than the easy-to-slip-on flat. Wear them to work, to run errands, or out for dinner, flats are one of those shoes that can easily be dressed up or down. Just be sure to pick up your pair in a color that matches with the majority of your wardrobe, so you can get the most out of your new pair of flats.

4) Chic Oxfords

More stylish than your standard pair of flats or sneakers, but equally as comfortable, there’s a good reason for why the Oxford style shoe has picked up in popularity in recent seasons. It quickly and easily gives your outfit an extra element of stylish flair. In other words, they’re the pair of shoes that will help identify you as a lady who takes her style seriously. Is that you?

5) Practical Rain Boots

And lastly, while we would suggest trying to avoid wearing rain boots on super warm days, they’re still something that we think every woman needs in her wardrobe for transition months. There’s nothing worse than wearing out your favorite pair of flats, only to find your whole foot submerged in a puddle of water. With temperatures climbing and rainy days on the horizon, a good pair of rainboots will serve you well for transitional weather.

At the end of the day, picking footwear that balances the line between cozy, but also breathable is what you should aim for when picking out shoes for transitional weather. Believe us when we say, spring clothing might have all your attention right now, but if you take the time to consider your spring shoe collection, your entire outfit will look and feel much more complete.

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