Spring 2011 Shoe Buyers Guide

Spring is here and that means it’s time to clean out the closets and prepare to fill them back up again with the new styles for 2011.

There are some cool trends you’ll be interested in this year. The colors are bright and the style is cool and trendy.

We’ve organized things by the big spring events and have included styles for women, men, and the kids.

Check it out and be sure to share the guide with anyone you think wants to see it. Thanks ! 🙂

Spring 2011 Events	Women	Men	Kids
St. Patrick’s Day	Poetic License Summer Bloom Pump: This green beauty is the perfect shoe for a night out on St. Patty’s Day. There is nothing more fun than enjoying the Irish life while sporting some fun shoes.	Quiksilver Texture Sandal: Springtime is here and that means it’s flip flop season once again! Expose those toes and get them ready for fun in the sun. These new textured sandals from Quiksilver will make for an interesting look this season.	Keen Coronado Metallic: The sparkles and shine have been popular and the trend continues. These flashy green shoes from Keen will look great this spring for the girls with fun spirits. They’re also comfortable and durable.
Spring Break	Reef Goddess Sandal: If you’re anything like me, packing for Spring Break can be a nightmare. Look for shoes that can work overtime – going from beach casual to dressed up and sexy depending on your outfit.	Reef Men’s Phantoms Prints: Plaids continue to be a hot trend for guys this spring.  Why not dress up your vacation flip flops with this fashion do?	Roxy Baby Zuma Too: Who can resist a cute pair of children’s flip-flops? If you’re looking to score some sandals for your little one, make sure to get a pair with a back strap to keep them on small feet.
April Showers	Crocs Jaunt Rain Boot: Whether you’re out shopping, working in a wet yard or just running out to get the mail a great pair of women’s rain boots is a must!	Bogs Ultra Mid Boot: Keep your feet warm and dry this spring by investing in a pair of waterproof boots.	Western Chief Polka Dotted Cutie: What could be more fun for your little one than splashing around in puddles? A great kid’s puddle boot makes this fun ok with Mom and Dad too!
Easter	Unlisted Serena Sandal: It’s a late Easter this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about your Easter shoes. These new dress sandals from Unlisted would make a great addition to your Easter dress.	Giorgio Brutini 17216: The classic black dress slip-on provides comfort and style all in one. This new style from Giorgio Brutini is affordable and provides a great shoe for dress occasions.	Carter’s Miranda: Mothers always glow with pride when their little girls get to dress up in the Easter bonnets and dresses. These cute flower accent sandals will make for some “awws” this Easter holiday.
Prom	Coloriffics Divi Sandal: Prom is one of the social highlights of many girls’ high school careers. While colorful shoes are fun, classic silver heels will never steer you wrong.	Stacy Adams Sondrio: For the guys, prom is a chance to show off your stylish side. A classic men’s dress oxford helps to upgrade your tux from just one of the crowd to a prom standout.	Kenneth Cole Reaction Cind-r-ella Too: This year’s crown-bearing prom princess will look adorable in a shoe modeled after the queen’s! Look for a girl’s shoe with ‘grown-up’ details.
Mother’s Day & Father’s Day	MIA Ziegfeld Sandal: Treat yourself or another deserving mom this Mother’s Day with a new pair of shoes. Cuffed shoes will continue to be popular and make a great gift for any fashionista mommy in your life.	Asics Men’s Gel Tour Lyte Golf Shoe: My dad loves to golf. With the amount of time he spends on the course he needs new golf shoes every year. For an upgrade in style I might get him these new golf kicks from Asics.	Kenneth Cole Reaction Girls’ Beauty Keep: Like mother, like daughter! If your daughter is already eyeing your shoe closet, why not find her a more age appropriate version of a style similar to your own.
Memorial Day	Volatile Taurus: Memorial Day Weekend is the official end of spring, but don’t feel bad – it’s the start of summer! That means fun in the sun so be ready for a great Memorial Day Weekend this year with a great new pair of sandals like these from Volatile.	Sperry Top-Sider Bahama: If you’re like me you look forward to boating each summer. Memorial Day kicks things off for the boating season and that means a new pair of stylish boating shoes.	Crocs Electro Flip: These fun flips from Crocs are perfect for the kids. When you’re at that Memorial Day picnic or outdoor event you can be sure your kids won’t lose their shoes as they run around.
Wedding	Nina Evelixa Pump: One thing you can always count on as spring begins is the start of wedding season. One perk of so many happy occasions to attend? New shoes!	Stacy Adams Concorde: Every guy needs a great pair of men’s black dress shoes. Whether you’re the groom or a guest, choose something classic that can be worn for many years to come.	Hush Puppies Lincoln: What little boy doesn’t want to be just like daddy? You can’t miss if you dress your little one in a miniature pair of grown-up inspired dress shoes.
Gardening	Crocs Women’s Tully: Springtime means planting in the garden. The fresh flowers and veggies are ready for planting and the task will require something up for the task like the new Tully from Crocs.	Crocs Men’s Trailbreak: Gardening is a fulfilling task. To plant a small seed or sapling in the ground and see it grow as your nurture it all season. For the dedicated gardener look for a comfortable yet functional sandal like this one from Crocs.	Crocs Boys’ Crostrail: As a kid I didn’t do much planting, but I loved eating fresh veggies in between ball games in the yard. For your boys you can provide them with the perfect springtime footwear with these new Crocs Crostrails.