I love shoes. I can remember playing shoe shop with my younger sister in my Grandma's closet as a little girl and I'm pretty sure my love of shoes is genetic. My great great grandfather supposedly owned a shoe factory in Riga so the love of shoes goes back many generations. The only thing I love more than gorgeous shoes is comfortable shoes.
For me comfortable shoes should still be stylish and when you find that perfect combo of comfort and style I'm a happy girl. Luckily Hotter Shoes does just that--comfortable shoes that come with a 100% happy guarantee. All their shoes have hidden ‘Comfort Concept’ elements inside- such as soles that bend, hidden cushioning and hidden elastic behind buckles but are still trend lead. Comfortable, trendy shoes that are guaranteed? When #CollectiveBias asked if I'd like to visit my local Hotter store I had to check it out!
Hotter is a UK based company who champion British manufacturing and design. They produce a pair of shoes every 20 seconds and as well as 65 stores throughout the UK you can also shop online worldwide.
It was a beautiful sunny day in Glasgow so I was immediately drawn in by this summer picnic window display of super cute slip-ons, loafers and floral print canvas lace-ups.
Loafers and slip-ons are really in this season. I call them boat shoes because they make me think of tanned, glamourous people sailing around in the sunshine in crisp white outfits. Just me? I don't have any shoes similar to this style in my wardrobe so I decided to try on two different styles of slip-ons or boat shoes.
These super soft nubuck and leather Laura Shoes are gently cushioned and naturally breathable. I loved the bright blue contrasting with the lighter, softer tan and they were super comfortable!
How sweet are these pink Kate Shoes with leather lace bow and on-trend contrast stitching? I loved the rose shade of this leather boat shoe and a padded insole means your feet are cosseted, whilst a lightweight flexible sole will stand the test of the toughest days.
I had a good think about my wardrobe and which shoes I'd probably get the most wear out of this summer. It will probably come as no surprise to anyone that I went with one of my most favourite colours--pink!
It probably didn't hurt I wore pink into the store! I'm already picturing wearing my new boat shoes with everything from floaty sundresses to khaki capris. How would you style these boat shoes?
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Love them - I blogged about deck shoes this week too - there must be something in the air...
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Comfy and cute is the best combo! Like your bold colors.
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
I love boat shoes! I have a couple pairs of Sperry's the pink ones are too cute....styled with boyfriend jeans or cutoff shorts maybe paired with a chambray shirt.
I'm a huge shoe lover too! That's awesome that you can track it back in your family! How fun. Love the boat shoes you chose. They do look super comfy!
Jessi
www.haircutandgeneralattitude.com
We're on the same wavelength again! I just did a post about wearing comfy sneakers with everything. I like the pink boat shoes, and I bet you'll be able to wear them constantly. I have some rose gold ones and they work with tons of outfits.
Thanks for hosting! I'd love to go to that store!
Ooooo I didn't even know Hotter did pretty shoes! Are they comfortable?
I must admit that it's not somewhere that I have looked before but I absolutely love those boat shoes they are so cute!
Those boat shoes are gorgeous. I love both the pinkish-coral and the lavender/periwinkle ones. The Wedges with the Pom Poms are super cute also. Did you buy any pairs of shoes?
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Love the pink boat shoes. I have a pair of pink ones too that I wear all summer...except now mine are a little beat up.
Those cobalt boat shoes are adorable!!
Indeed those shoes are HOTTER!!
Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Those pink shoes are so fun! Can't wait to see how you styled them.
Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
Cute!! I love those pink shoes!
Great shoes!
Sofia
stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
Looks good. x
Love boat shoes!! They are my favorite in the summer!
Xx Kelly
http://www.panache-lifestyle.com/
I would have chosen boat shoes too! I would totally wear them with cropped pants!
I am shoe obsessed and been considering some colorful boat shoes for the warmer months! Love the pink ones you picked :)
xoxo
Jasmin
www.jasmindaily.com
Pink is a good choice!
http://rococostyle.blogspot.com/
Can't go wrong with pink :)
Phew!
They seem a popular choice this year!
I try, I try ;)
So comfy too!
Can't go wrong with pink!
Thanks for joining in :)
Gotta love pink!
haha love it :)
They were so cute but a bit too narrow for me I think in the toe?
Not beat up, preloved :)
I'm a sucker for anything pink or purple!
I think you have to look beyond some of the shoes which are, hmm slightly older looking and see there are some really cute ones, too!
VERY!
You can order online, too!
I'm ALL about comfort :)
The love of shoes runs deep!
Oh great ideas! I still think I'm the only blogger without a chambray shirt :)
I love a bold shoe!
We are just super on trend :)
Would love to own pink loafers but summers in Sacramento get so hot that I'm mostly in flip flops or sandals.
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- Karen
loving the pink blouse and pink shoes!!
xo Jessica
www.NewlyLoved.com
I love boat shoes, they are really hot news this summer and look fab on you.
Love the boat shoes how 'canoe' possibly live without them ?
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