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Cobblestones to Cocktails With Charleston Shoe Company

Customer favorite Charleston Shoe Company spring styles are starting to arrive. These are some of our bestsellers – they are so comfortable and at a reasonable price point. Before I had Kiskadee, I had never heard of this line, but I'm so glad I know about it now. I have several issues with my feet, so while my Jimmy Choos sit sadly tucked away in my closet, these sandals make a showing every summer.

As the brand says, they offer "cobblestones-to-cocktails" shoes. All of the shoes are handmade by 70 cobblers and artisans in Mexico. The brand is known for its treaded soles, elastic straps, and the washability factor. Yes. I said machine washable. Most styles can be tossed in the washing machine and washed on the delicate cycle with delicate wash soap. They sell their own soap, but I personally use the Delicate Wash from The Laundress. Then I let them air dry, and voila, they are as good as new.

The first few styles we've received so far are their more neutral and basic styles. The black sandal has some satin on the ruffle toe strap, which can easily make it a day-to-night shoe. I love the two blue sandals. There are just so many summer dresses with blue in them that these two styles will be a lot of use. Then, of course, we always need a nude neutral.

Carolina, $150; Cooper, $145

Cooper (neutral) $145; Ravanel (navy) $145