Charles and Keith brings the sole of summer

MANILA, Philippines -  After all is said and done — hats tossed, togas removed, your name called out gloriously before a march to the podium — now is the time to strut towards your next destination in style, wearing a pair from Charles and Keith’s summer collection. Reward yourself with a much-deserved vacation, and feel free to explore your city and, perhaps, the world, clad in stylish yet comfortable and thus, wander-worthy pairs.

With their nude, brown, and black leather finishes, these pairs easily work with any summer ensemble, be it a white top and shorts, a blush frock, or any manner of light-hued attires that are de rigueur for the season. Fashionable details, like intricate cutwork on a peep-toe bootie, curvilinear motifs on an ankle-strapped sandal, cream laces on a beige number, as well as duotone straps, foil panels, delicate studs, and moderate grommets, add that extra touch while still being very practical and comfortable.

As with any Charles and Keith pair, these shoes also have padded soles and well-designed heels to ensure comfort and stability, and are thus made for walking.

Future sense: The future meets the past, as wooden platforms mingle with foil-finish straps.

What’s more, you can be assured that you’ll look just as nice as you feel. At three to four inches in height, these pairs naturally create a long line and an elegant posture — to make you look even better in your vacation pictures.

Top off all that with the versatility of color choice and material, so that even after the fun and games are done, you can simply slip out of your casual summer wear, and into that power outfit you’ll wear when you start hunting, and putting your best foot forward at countless job interviews. Who knows? It might just be the pair you wear, when you land the job of your dreams.

Available at Charles and Keith boutiques in leading malls.