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Your Favorite Winter Brand Does Sandals, and You're Definitely Going to Want a Pair

We’re so ready for spring: warmer temperatures, fewer layers in our outfits, and of course all the awesome new sandals! While we’re not sad to see the nasty weather go, it’s always a little sad to put our Sorel boots away until the fall. Yes, packing away your cozy Caribous, your fab and functional Emilie Laces, and your [...]

Product Spotlight: Birkenstock Mayari

When you think of Birkenstock, we bet what comes to mind is the classic two-strap Arizona sandal. This ultra-functional, adjustable, and comfortable sandal is probably the best-known of Birkenstock's footwear offerings, but it's far from the only one! Birkenstock sells everything from boots and clogs to socks and care kits, and of course they sell other styles [...]

Product Spotlight: Dansko Olinda Collection

Looking for a unique addition to your warm-weather wardrobe? Look no further than Dansko’s Olinda collection! These sandals are handcrafted in Brazil and offer an eclectically elegant look perfect for the woman who was born to stand out. With three different styles available, this limited edition collection is sure to offer something for just about [...]

Are My Birkenstocks Fake?

The temperatures are steadily climbing, the spring breaks have begun, and the end of daylight savings’ time is on the horizon: the season for Birkenstock sandals has arrived! From the classic Arizona to the gracefully feminine Mayari, Birkenstock offers style and comfort for any wardrobe. Birkenstock’s footbed and unique style are often imitated but never perfectly replicated, and the [...]

How to Store Your Winter Shoes

Clear away the winter blues with a spring cleaning session! Ok, we know: it’s not spring yet. But it will be here before you know it, and a proper spring cleaning takes some time to plan and execute. Get a jump on your cleaning by starting now: declutter your spaces, clean out your closets, and [...]

New Looks are Blooming: Dansko's New Spring 2018 Styles

Spring is...almost in the air. It's right around the corner, and, to be honest, we're more than ready for April showers, May flowers, and temperatures that remain consistently above freezing. If you're already imagining packing away your winter gear and planning your new spring outfits, we're right there with you. Look ahead with us to [...]

Keep Your Slippers Off the Slopes and Other Gold Medal-Worthy Slipper Care Tips

We’re just a week from the start of the 2018 Winter Olympics, a time for the best athletes in the world to show off their years of training and superhuman skills and a time for the rest of us to hang out at home in our pajamas and cheer them on. If an Olympics binge [...]

Should You Wear Trail Runners or Hiking Boots?

We’ve got cabin fever here at the Englin’s Fine Footwear internet office, and it has us dreaming of warmer days spent exploring the great outdoors. Our outdoor daydream also has us thinking about a question we’ve seen pop up a few times: are hiking boots or trail runners better? Which should I wear? There are [...]

Brand Spotlight: New Balance

If you hear New Balance and immediately think "dad shoe," we can't blame you. Functional, practical, comfortable, well-priced for their quality: these are the things that we imagine dads want, and these are the things that New Balance offers. It's time to take a page out of your dad's book and embrace New Balance as your [...]

10 Tips to Make Your Athletic Shoes Last

One of the easiest ways to ensure that you have a good workout is to invest in a pair of quality athletic shoes. The right pair of athletic shoes will help protect you from injury and keep you comfortable during your training sessions; however, in order for your shoes to maintain peak performance, you're going [...]