With the hope that times of quarantine and self-isolation will soon be over, I wanted to share my favorite shoe options for the spring season, with great emphasis on functionality and priority. We're often very quick to discard a shoe option because of its classic style before considering how essential and durable they can be. I wanted to challenge myself, with the help of some of my favorite brands, to style and include those classics into my routine. And to be frank, the challenge was a total breeze.

I came to understand that certain shoe styles have transcended to be as essentials as the mandatory formal white shirt, or the "must have" dark pair of jeans. Following these simple unspoken rules will make your wardrobe less intimidating to navigate and will expand the use of your existing pieces. In addition to the wearable flexibilities, owning essential pieces will certainly sharpen your very own sense of style and will drive you to try new things within your own closet inventory.

From rainy days to spring transitioning weather, owning a pair of comfortable leather chelsea boots is crucial. You can easily make them part of your office attire, or dress them down to a more casual jeans-like gathering. Same can be done with Diego Sneakers (from NISOLO), paired well with chinos or with ripped jeans like I did. From there, the style possibilities can really be endless. Keeping one or two casual classic sneakers is also a must.

Getting a visual idea might be a lot more refreshing for you, that is why I've selected my favorite looks, styled with my now favorite classic shoes. I've taken some of these very distant from my day-today routine. I traveled with my Wolverine Plain Toe Boots, everywhere while living and exploring the Dominican Republic for over a month. Whenever it was time for me to move to another city, I knew I had to wear those. From taking buses in remote and rural areas to flying from one country to another, these came in very handy at last. I want to know which styles have become essentials to your routine. Don't forget to share your tips and tricks when it comes to shoes and if you haven't already, check out how I styled mine 🙂 Until next time!