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Old Soles: Trendy Oxfords

A local designer offers a timeless yet perfectly example of this on-trend shoe.

By Seattle Mag January 23, 2013

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This article originally appeared in the January 2013 issue of Seattle Magazine.

Heel heights and toe shapes may go in and out of style, but you can never go wrong with a classic. These Marca oxfords—designed by Fremont resident Cat de Montjoye and her mother, Martha Jimenez, and crafted by artisans in their native Colombia—are a fine example of this timeless yet perfectly on-trend shoe. Construction of supple and durable leather, details such as patterned soles and textured finishes, and a moderately affordable price point set these shoes apart from the pack.

$138, available at Kirkland’s Crush Footwear, 339 Kirkland Ave.; 425.298.4024; crushfootwear.com

 

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