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One thing Ive learned from the locals?
Italians know that taking styleandcomfort into account is important above all.
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Id wear it to look Riviera fresh with linen shorts and a T-shirt.
This is a perfect summer style with abreezy white dressandchunky silver jewelry.
The Rustic Chic Espadrille
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Ive said it before, the espadrille istheperfect summer shoe.
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The wedge design makes them a great transition shoe from day to night.
Now, who wouldn’t lovecomfortable wedgesto wear for a day of exploring?
Made in Spain, theseJ.
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Crew espadrillesin black or cream are a great option for espadrilles as well!
The canvas is a fun fresh summer alternative and could sub in for your classic white sneaker.
The multi-colorTeva Hurricane XLT2 Sportprovides a pop of personality and a fun 90s throwback nostalgia.
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Not 100 percent convinced that you need a supremely sporty sandal, but like the sports sandal trend?
Check out theChloe x Teva logoed collaboration, as worn by style icon Katie Holmes.
Currently, Im eyeing thethis pair from the Chloe x Teva collaboration.
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The Hiking Sneaker
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Maybe youre planning to do some serious hiking during your vacation in Italy.
The Jelly Water Shoe
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Heres something that people dont really talk about.
A lot of Italian beaches are rocky!
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And sometimes its a trek getting to that perfect beach spot away from the crowds.
Thats when a perennial favorite from childhood comes in: the classic jelly.
Theyre the perfect water shoe since theyre lightweight enough that you might even swim with them on.
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I went full blown nostalgia and got the silver glitter ones, likethis Gap pair.
Get the look for less withthis Barbie pink Melissa version.
The Waterproof Beach Slide
Im currently on mysecondpair of Freedom Moses rubber slides.
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In fact, Freedom Moses sandals are scented like milk and honey!
Fishermans Sandal
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Another great closed-toed sandal style is the fishermans sandal.
Is it too on the nose to wear a fishermans sandal in fishermans villages?
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Vacation pedicure crisis averted again!
Pair them with everything from jeans to dresses; theyre a good height at a little over two inches.
Using the Aerosoles technology and Ortholite insole, these mules really feel like youre walking on air.
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Theyre also convenient for traveling on short flights in Europe and slip on and off through security.
Thered candy stripestyle adds even more summer fun to this style.
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