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Strappy Situation

by: Sonya Spann | Aug. 23, 2007

 

Backless sandals, stilettos and slides…oh my!

Sexy slip-ons may look cute when you're parading to the office, happy hour, and back home again, but in addition to bunions and blisters, they can pose a number of other podiatric problems.

Runway divas make it look easy and while some of us some have managed to work this season's must-have mules without stepping right out of them, we still chance taking an embarrassing spill. Vixens are naturally fashion risk-takers, but safety (and saving face) come first. For the less graceful, there are Muleos.

Finally fashion and comfort can coexist. Muleos are straps that wrap under a pair of backless shoes and around your ankle, converting your shoe into a more supportive sandal. This functional and still stylish alternative can be worn on any heeled mules — formal or casual. You can choose from an array of ties and straps — from the black satin ribbon for more elegant styled shoes to the genuine leather straps that come in a rainbow of options.