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Sweet Shoes! No, They Really Are Sweet Shoes.

Sweet Shoes! No, They Really Are Sweet Shoes.

It is never too early to start a child on the righteous path towards ultimate footwear coolness. You may be tempted just to keep the teeniest tootsies clad only in socks, but resist you must - for early shoe choices may impact their preferences for life.

One option to consider: The skate and surf-inspired soft-soled shoes from Sweet Shoes. Contrasting x-bones, angular stripes, and groovy waves provide authentic Pacific Coast detail to the Turkish suede leather uppers. And the slip-on styles, from Keds-like skull shoes to embroidered mary janes, just put me in that Venice Beach state of mind.

As in, hanging out in the sun feeling cool. Not as in being the weirdo in the dreadlocks and Speedo a who rollerskates up the boardwalk playing Volare on the accordion.   

Great selection at Kitsel. Sweet! -Liz

Use code COOL for 10% off any purchase at Kitsel 

Congrats to Jill C, winner of the black/white wave shoes!

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