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We'll just come out and say it: The perfect spring shoe is a loafer.
Spring sundress? A loafer adds a sporty note while staying classic. Wide-leg jeans and a striped tee? Loafer is back, anchoring the look with perfectly preppy style. Pants with a trench thrown on in case the weather changes? A loafer fits right in.
More substantial than the ballet flat, less athleisure-coded than sneakers, more covered up than a sandal, springier than a boot — the right loafer style is a versatile workhorse in your spring wardrobe. And this spring, Vionic's Uptown Loafer is making a case for being just that right loafer.
The Vionic Uptown loafer is a versatile spring shoe that can take you anywhere in comfort.
Vionic has been a comfort shoe mainstay for years — and a go-to brand for me, personally, as well. I've worn both athletic and dressier loafer styles from the brand for years. Every style from the brand features supportive insoles that hold up whether you're running errands, commuting or taking an all-day walking tours.
The new Uptown style has that classic penny-loafer look, and comes in 12 colors in leather and suede. (We're partial to the silver metallic, the go-with-everything neutral you didn't know you needed.)
But it's no stuffy throwback, either — a flexible athletic-inspired outsole keeps the styling fresh. And while I haven't tried the Uptown yet, it's got all the brand DNA that's done me right in the past: It's got a removable footbed wrapped in microfiber for comfort, is ultraflexible (perfect for packing), and it comes in medium and wide widths in women's sizes 5 through 13.
So go ahead: Give your wardrobe the style upgrade you need this spring. Your feet will thank you.
The Vionic Uptown loafer is a versatile spring shoe that can take you anywhere in comfort.