With the birds singing, the sun (sometimes) shining, and the great Spanglish public baring their pasty skin once more, you know Spring is just around the corner. It might be high time to think about giving your tootsies a bit of TLC after they have been bound all winter by boots and socks. Check out the CoastRider’s Health and Beauty section for information on who is offering pedicures and the like locally. Of course, after you’ve fabulized your feet, you might want to show them off in some sexy spring footwear. As soon as the spring has sprung, the heavy winter footwear won’t be necessary and you’ll want to get your feet into something more appropriate for the season.
To keep you ahead of the pack (because we like to look after you like that) here are a few of our must have shoes for this Spring season. Enjoy!
GLADIATOR, READY!
A fashion staple for any Summer wardrobe, these gladiator sandals are bang on trend. In real leather with lovely prints on the insole there is great attention to detail. Choose from metallic gold or black patent. Made by South, these babies come in sizes 3 to 9 and are available from Littlewood’s online directory (Littlewoodseurope.com).
Delivery to Spain will cost you a mere fiver and the shoes themselves. Cost €25.
YOU BETTER SHAPE UP…
If you want to use Spring to get in shape for Summer, you can cheat a bit along the way with these fab Sketchers shape up shoes. Not only do they come in a variety of cute and funky styles, they help you shape up without setting foot in the gym. The fit bar shoes from Skechers are a revolutionary shoe range designed to promote weightloss, tone muscles and improve posture. €115
ANIMAL MAGNETISM
If you want to release the animal within, try these faux snakeskin peeptoes from the Trinny and Susannah collection. Priced at €85 these on trend sandals are available in sizes 3 to 8. They are the perfect sandals to update your wardrobe and even have a padded insock for extra comfort.
DOWN TO A ‘T’
These striking t-bar sandals by Love Label are sure to funkify any outfit. Team with your LBD, or even a pair of jeans. The platform sole offers even more comfort and priced at just €39, these are definitely our bargain of the week.
EXTREME
These extreme cuff sandals from next are definitely a statement item. Available from Next’s online directory for €46.
Tips for buying shoes online With such a wealth of shoe shops in Spain, it is a wonder why any of us would buy shoes on the internet, but the price, convenience and mind boggling range of styles to choose from is often impossible to resist. However, shopping for shoes online can be a minefield in terms of sizing. Here are a few tips which will save you any heartache…
- Know you exact size: Sizes may depend on what country you are shopping in, or even the shoemaker itself as sizes can vary.
Take into account that your feet are bigger in the evening, measure the length and width of your foot and follow the guidelines on each individual website regarding shoe sizing.
Don’t forget to measure both feet, as one foot may be slightly bigger than the other (usually around half a size) in which case, choose a size that fits the larger of the two.
- Check the returns policy: You might fall in love with them online, but once the parcel arrives, they might look hideous to you. If this happens (or rather, before this happens) check the website’s returns policy.
- Shipping: Most big name UK high street stores ship to Spain for just €5 regardless of the size of your order. Be sure to check the terms and conditions of delivery on whatever site you are using to shop.