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Classic Driving Mocks

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As I mentioned yesterday, I am VERY exited that spring has actually arrived. However, it has not quite been warm enough for the “flip flop” rule.  My mom coined this phrase when I was in middle school to let me know whether or not it was warm enough outside to wear flip flops because I always wanted to pull out my Jack Rogers and Rainbows as soon as the snow melted.  This rule was established with a minimum of 65 degrees for flip flops, or really any open toe shoe to be worn.  Sadly, the ten day forecast does not show a single high above 63 for New York City so the flip flop rule will not quite be in effect.
My solution to warmer but not quite there yet footwear is a classic driving mock.  When I went shopping with my mom a few years ago I was surprised that she and I both liked the same pair of shoes in the Geox outlet in Woodbury Commons (a truly magical place and something I will be sure to blog about in the coming months).   Since I purchased these a few years ago and because they were from the outlet they are no longer available but here are some of my favorite colorful options for spring: 
COLE HANN Trillby Driver
SEBAGO Lucerne
in Milkshake, Coral, Grey, and Mint 

PATRICIA GREEEN Milly Driving Moccasins 
Putting these collages together with Polyvore was almost painful, so many of these options are absolutely adorable I really had to restrain myself from purchasing them, especially the Pink Tourmaline Cole Hann’s or the Mint Sebagos. 
Do you wear loafers? What are your in between shoes? 
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  4. A Pinhead says

    I think any shoes that are typically not worn with socks are the perfect in between shoe. But I’m with you, my toes are itching for sandal weather!

    apinhead.blogspot.com

  5. Terry Duna Kim says

    haha i had the same problem back in the day when i would walk out in my rainbows rain or sunshine, and my mom would stop me and make me go change into sneakers 😛

    my favorite is the mint color SEBAGO Lucerne!

    -terry
    terrydunakim.blogspot.com
    Love Me to Pieces

  19. Michael says

    I agree with the rule. Although I will admit, I wore my flips to class on Tuesday. It was just SO warm. I never thought of driving mocs as being a great alternative during warm but not warm enough weather. Plus, they’re more comfortable (for me) than flats.

  25. Alyssa says

    I’ve never heard them called “driving mocks” before…that’s so cute! But you’re right, these are perfect to commute to work in. Even in the summer, I try not to wear flip flops too much when walking around the city–it grosses me out how dirty my feet get!

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