The Many Styles of Brown Mules

The Many Styles of Brown Mules

Mules are easy to slide into—not only because of their backless design, but also for the understated elegance of their minimal silhouette. A wear-with-all shoe that is sure to save your ankles from blisters and sores, pick up a pair in a down-to-earth brown for shoes that will become your go-to’s.

Clogs

A standard Swedish style, the clog is a backless shoe with a plump rounded toe. Once made from wood to be worn as a form of foot protection for labourers, these mules made their rounds again in the 70s, 80s and 90s as a shoe style primarily for women. Pick up on their quirky Scandinavian style with a pair of printed pants and chunky knit sweater.

High Heels

The high-heeled mule has quite a history. A descendant of the backless patten overshoe in the 16th century, the mule would take the stage in the 18th century before falling in popularity when it would become associated with prostitution in the early 19th century. With more ups than downs since then, it’s apparent that this slip-on heel isn’t going anywhere. A shoe with a seriously sexy past, even a sophisticated shade of brown can’t tamp it down. Channel your inner 60s siren when you wear a pair of wooden platform mules with a button down skirt and turtleneck.

Slides

The flat mule is a relatively fresh take on the classic backless shoe. From lopped off cowboy boots to loafers that look like they were cut in half, these abbreviated shoes are as easy to slide into as they are to style. The key to these modern mules is to match them with other on-trend items. Try your backless boot with a cropped denim, western belt and sleeveless mockneck sweater for a city slicker style. Sleek tan loafers are perfect for a laidback office look. Wear them with a navy pencil pant and a creamy satin blouse.

For shoes that have a rich and stylish history, slip on a pair of mules—and for a pair that can stand up to anything in your wardrobe, choose a pair in brown.

Slip into these backless beauties.

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