The fact that your son is so into Usher makes my millenial heart giddy 😆 as someone who perpetually lives in between a NY winter and a NY summer, I think the answer is cute sneakers. Vans, new balances, adidas, whatever makes your feet and heart happy!!
Was coming to say clogs — I find the dansko kind are actually all day comfortable, and the wooden heeled kind are my “sexy shoes” (ah, the sexy sound of a horse clomping around!). Also maybe Vans high tops? Not supportive, but not at all uncomfortable- I like Nisolo huaraches as a spring cute shoe.
Allbirds wool runner and wool loungers. So comfortable, can wear with or without socks, walk all day in them. I get them less than half price on ebay. Been wearing them for 5 years and don’t want any other shoes.
Birkenstocks with socks LOL
Love reading your newsletter! Shoes - I looove my Gola sneakers, they are so comfortable and look cute, too. The ones I have are similar to this: https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/gola-elan-sneakers?color=040&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=US%20-%20Shopping%20-%20PMAX%20-%20Apparel%20-%20Apparel%20-%20Backorder%2FBack-In-Stock&utm_content=&utm_term=&creative=&device=c&matchtype=&network=x&utm_kxconfid=vx6rd81ts&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xZk9rU_-02U2eGuPwwGbT59b-6hWNGrae3RaxPe1HIuB1FIeLDR2cxoCkHMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&type=STANDARD&quantity=1
The detail you include about your son wanting to be Charlie Brown and Usher for Halloween next year made me smile so big!
As for shoes, I am a big fan of simple clogs (https://www.lottafromstockholm.co.uk/clogs/classic-brown-oiled-nubuck.html), the now ubiquitous Rothy's mary janes, converse, and sambas.
The fact that your son is so into Usher makes my millenial heart giddy 😆 as someone who perpetually lives in between a NY winter and a NY summer, I think the answer is cute sneakers. Vans, new balances, adidas, whatever makes your feet and heart happy!!
zara also does cute peanuts stuff :) https://www.zara.com/us/en/search?searchTerm=peanuts§ion=KID
Was coming to say clogs — I find the dansko kind are actually all day comfortable, and the wooden heeled kind are my “sexy shoes” (ah, the sexy sound of a horse clomping around!). Also maybe Vans high tops? Not supportive, but not at all uncomfortable- I like Nisolo huaraches as a spring cute shoe.
Have your kids watched Bon Voyage Charlie Brown? It is my three year old's favorite right now and I am not mad about it.
I like Stegmann skimmers for this time of year! https://www.stegmannusa.com/products/womens-liesl-wool-skimmer-charcoal
I wore my last pair so much I got holes in the toes but that took two years.
In the 20 minutes since I read this, I've randomly come across 2 Peanuts related things that I think you need to know about:
this vintage puzzle on Noihsaf Bazaar: https://noihsafbazaar.com/item/34n8j5-charlie-brown-puzzle
this peanuts x 3potato4 collab (the patches! the keychains!): https://threepotatofour.com/collections/3p4-x-peanuts?page=2
I love what you said about the vortex of cultural collisions. You have such an intuitive way of thinking about your kids.
Allbirds wool runner and wool loungers. So comfortable, can wear with or without socks, walk all day in them. I get them less than half price on ebay. Been wearing them for 5 years and don’t want any other shoes.
Shoes: I'm wearing these shiny Plae slip ons a lot these days: https://plae.co/products/marten-hematite
Ecco sneaks
https://a.co/d/fncGP20