Best Shoes in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: What I Own & Love

Sam Edelman Wren Buckle Knee High Boot

I got these last year and absolutely love them. They look great with dresses and skinny jeans (if that’s your thing), and they’re comfortable even with lots of walking. The only difference between last year’s and this year’s is that this year’s has a buckle on the side.

I went up to a 7 in these so I can wear thicker socks but order your usual size if you prefer thinner socks.

PAIGE Lyra Pointed Toe Chelsea Boot

I have a previous year’s version of these, and the only differences this year is the slightly shorter shaft (which would be easier to style) and the cap toe detailing. They’re a pull-on style but very easy to get on and off. I sized up to a 7 in these.

Margaux Downtown Boot

I’ve owned and loved these boots in a dark burgundy suede version for almost three years. They were gifted to me by the brand and quickly became my most-worn bootie. They’re so comfortable and versatile enough to wear with jeans or when wearing boots with dresses.

The fact that they’re included in the sale — in a rich brown leather — made my jaw drop. I’m buying them (and will again go up 1/2 size).

Dolce Vita Salma Bootie 

I bought these last year in a taupe color and loved them, even though a western-leaning bootie is a little less my style than the others in the round-up. This year’s version is a bit sleeker; they’re slimmer through the shaft and they don’t have a buckle — which makes them more versatile than mine.

I went up 1/2 size to a 7 but probably would have been okay with a 6.5.

Veronica Beard Laidie Kitten Heel Bootie

I get annoyed when I see bad reviews of these, but I love them SO much. They were a big splurge for me last year and I never regretted buying them. I wore them all winter with jeans, dresses and skirts paired with tights. I went up 1/2 size to a size 7 and I’m very glad I did.

La Canadienne Wisdom Bootie

I own these in gray, and every winter I’m glad I have them, even though they are pricey because they are so warm and easy to walk in. They also make it easier to style some of my cropped jeans since the shaft is the perfect height. Black or brown (the colors i the sale this year) would be far more versatile than the taupe gray color I have, though, so I plan to buy a different color. TBD which! I would definitely go up 1/2 size; I have a size 7.

Sam Edelman Winfred Pointed Toe Slingback

They’re easy to walk in, but the toe box is a little bit narrow for me, so expect a small breaking-in period. I own these in French Sand in a 6.5. I also like the Cafe Noir and Honey Bourbon in suede for something other than the nude.

Sam Edelman Finch Slingback Pointed Toe Pump

I love the little kitten heel on these. Understated and chic — and easy to walk in. I have a 6.5.

Sam Edelman Brandy Pointed Toe Mule

Clearly, I love Sam Edelman, but they’re just so perfect -comfortable, on-trend but still classic and not overly expensive. I have a 6.5 in these in the dark chocolate suede. They’re easy to walk in and a perfect summer-to-fall transition heel.

Marc Fisher Gretty Pointed Toe Pump

I owned these a few years ago and loved them. The only reason I got rid of them is that none of my shoes fit after my pregnancies.

Nine West Gemmha Pointed Toe Pump

I owned these for the 15 years I worked in banking, in just about every color they’ve ever sold.

NEW BALANCE 530 Sneaker

I own these in a navy and white colorway and they’re one of my favorite sneakers to wear with athleisure. I’m fully expecting the silver colorway included in this year’s sale to sell out immediately, but I’m still going to try to get it.

On Cloudmonster

I own these in two colors – each purchased during the Nordstrom Sale the last two years. They’re my most comfortable walking shoes and they’re cute enough for athleisure. I wear them for hiking easy trails too.

Veja Campo Sneaker

I named these the best white sneakers for 4+ years for a reason. They’re comfortable, go with everything, and are cute but not overly trendy. People either love or hate how Vejas feel, but I’m in the love deeply camp since I’ve walked countless miles in them and take them on every vacation. I’m typically a 6.5/7 and wear these in a 37.

New Balance 327 Sneaker

These were the hot sneaker two years ago (in the black and white colorway), and last year they sold an all-white version, which I also bought. It’s back again this year, with a pale pink N, but I’m not as excited about the 327s as in years past. They’re comfortable and cute, but I’m preferring other styles lately.

I sized up to a 7 in these.

Puma Speedcat Premium Sneaker

I own these in brown but find them a bit hard to style. They’re comfortable, so there’s that. I’d size up if you’re on the fence, especially if you have a wider toe box.

Steve Madden Rixy Metal Crescent Mule

I got these last year or the year before and wore them into the ground. They’re so comfortable and a great summer-to-fall transition shoe. This year’s version has a sleeker metal detail than the previous year’s style.

Franco Sarto Raquel Sneaker

These look similar to the Veronica Beard Riviera sneakers I’ve been eyeing, but the Franco Sarto pair is under $100. Franco Sarto has always been comfortable for me, so I’m hopeful.

I always go up ½ size in sneakers, so I’ll buy these in a 7.

Sperry – Saltwater Eye Waterproof Duck Shoe

I find rain boots suffocating when it’s humid, but I really need a practical boot for rainy days in the South. I’m hoping these are the pair I finally keep since I’ve returned so many rain boots over the years (or, even worse, bought and kept and never wore – looking at you tall Hunter boots).

Margaux Anything

I have multiple pairs of Margaux shoes and the quality, fit and craftsmanship are unmatched. If you care about comfort and like buying shoes you’ll wear for years, you can’t go wrong with Margaux.

I’m trying to justify buying the Cap-Toe Pointe (even though I own a similar style) and will likely buy the Woven Paz Flat since my woven flats from Madewell have holes after 4 years of non-stop wear.

I go up ½ size in their boots and order my usual size in their flats.