Comfortable walking shoes are not always cute. That said, I frequently do not end up purchasing some shoes I absolutely love because I know I simply won’t get enough wear out of them. There are, of course, some “will do” options, but Amanda and I are never willing to resign ourselves to “good enough”. We have been on the hunt for a sandal that is comfortable, non-chafing, blister free and most importantly has a supportive sole. We settled on the Clair Slingback by Caslon. It’s cushy sole, butter soft sueded leather, comfortable wide straps, plethora of color options, and adjustable band checked all our boxes. Not only are they flattering, I have walked around for miles in them without regretting a single step.

After carefully reading through the sizing guide and online reviews, I settled on a size 6.5. I found the toe strap to be comfortable and soft. From a length perspective, I likely would have done better with a size 6, however the adjustable back strap helps hold my foot in place as I required the larger size to accommodate my wider foot. There is a *slight* wege which offers me a subtle lift, and I have literally walked for miles in the cushioned sole with perfectly happy feet. The beautiful suede does show the smallest stains and marks, so I highly recommending treating with your favorite suede protector prior to wearing. The white sole also shows dirt (no surprise). I touch mine up with a magic eraser after every few wears to keep them looking fresh.

I love shorts. I generally find them more comfortable than pants and while I’m also a huge fan of dresses, sometimes they aren’t practical– like when you are hiking and climbing around an island for example. For this trip, we chose to try the Cora Shorts by Boden. This linen short has a 6” inseam and a fuller leg, providing more coverage and freedom of movement as we trekked up the steep incline to the top of the island, and wandered about. I wore the size 8 in these shorts, but may have benefited from a size 6 as these are a more relaxed cut than some of their other offerings, such as the Richmond Shorts we reviewed earlier this year. I ended up altering the Cora shorts to create a more flattering silhouette. I found the fullness of the leg to be too full to be flattering on me, so I took in each leg approximately 4 inches, this alteration streamlined the look of the short while still keeping them loose enough to be comfortable. If you are a pear shape, or if you prefer an almost skirt like look in your shorts, these would be a great choice.

Our favorite detail on these shorts was the removable tie at the waist. In so many cases, when shorts or pants have a bow at the waist, it isn’t actually removable. We loved the freedom of choice (to bow or not to bow!) along with the vibrantly bright color and natural ventilation the linen offers. Pro tip: Boden is a company based in the UK. If you’re in a hurry, many items are also available at Nordstroms and they get to you far more quickly when you go that route, the only downside being the reduced color options.