We are strapped in ever so many ways. Strapped for cash, strapped for time, strapped for enthusiasm. I like to take momentary straps very seriously.
Meet the Viking Buckle Boot. These spoke to me (softly, and sweetly) from the Reverse web store. They’re by one of my favorite shoe makers, MIA. My first pair of MIA shoes came from an OnlineShoes.com Warehouse sale about three years ago, and they are (to this day) some of the most comfortable shoes I own – these are no different.
As I age, my tolerance for non-platform heel height gets lower. I saw these, in all their no-platform glory, and thought “Man… 3.5” heels – can I do that? Without platforms? What about arch support? Walkability? I live on an enormous hill… Are these practical?” After I decided “No, Lindsay. They are not practical,” I wisely added them to my cart and checked out. The Tao of Lindsay.
I justified the purchase (i) because I loved them, (ii) because they are gray instead of black and gray is my favorite color, (iii) the 3.5″ is a 3.5″ wedge, and (iv) I’m dying to wear them with a maxi dress. DYING.
In all seriousness, these are going to be super versatile, come spring. I also don’t think they’d look half bad with socks/tights, dresses or shorts, jeans or fancy pants. The arch support, in the short time that I’ve had these, is astonishing in its effectiveness, and I can walk very, very easily.
Check out the MIA Viking Buckle Boot here (and an invite to Reverse is here). I got these for $34, but they’re even cheaper now at $29. Not bad, considering they retail for $66! And, yes… They come in black.