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Brand-name shoes for men and women: find the right type of shoe

The Shoes page groups each family of brand-name shoes into its own selection, with its key models and leading brands. Sneakers and sandals lead sales, clogs and ankle boots follow with the seasons, and dressier styles, loafers, derbies and heels, round out the range. Each selection mixes men's, women's and kids' models, with the season's new arrivals and pairs on sale.

Sneakers and trainers: Asics GEL-1130, Victoria Berlin, Gola and Geox Spherica

Sneakers and trainers make up the largest family. Asics GEL-1130 and Asics GEL-NYC sneakers, two retro runners that have become everyday classics, sit alongside Asics Gel-Venture 6 sneakers, with their trail look and lug sole. Spanish brand Victoria offers its canvas sneakers, including Victoria Berlin sneakers, English brand Gola its retro Gola Harrier and Gola Elan sneakers, and Geox its Geox Spherica sneakers, with the breathable sole that made the Italian brand's name. For white sneakers as well as colourful models, Saucony, Mizuno, Nike, Puma and Hoff complete the selection.

Sandals and strappy sandals: Birkenstock Arizona, Madrid and Gizeh

Birkenstock sandals lead the sandals and strappy sandals selection. The two-strap Birkenstock Arizona, the one-strap Birkenstock Madrid and the toe-post Birkenstock Gizeh all sit on the same cork and latex footbed, which moulds to the shape of the foot. They come in Birko-Flor, an easy-care synthetic material, and as leather sandals or in suede. Sandals from Les Tropéziennes par M. Belarbi, a French brand born in Saint-Tropez, leather sandals from Spanish brand Pikolinos, and styles from Tamaris and Geox widen the choice for summer.

Clogs, mules and flip-flops: Crocs Classic, Birkenstock Boston and Havaianas

Two models lead the clogs selection: the Classic Crocs clogs, in lightweight Croslite foam, available in many colours and in editions featuring characters such as Toy Story or Ghostbusters, and the suede Birkenstock Boston clogs, which keep the brand's cork footbed. When the weather warms up, mules and flip-flops brings together Birkenstock Madrid and Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle women's mules, Tamaris mules, Les Tropéziennes par M. Belarbi mules and Havaianas flip-flops, from the Brazilian brand behind the flip-flop.

Ankle boots and boots: Palladium, Blundstone, Buffalo and British Knights

From autumn, ankle boots take over: Palladium Pampa Hi, canvas high-tops with a lug sole, Blundstone chelsea boots, from the Tasmanian brand known for its elastic-sided boots, Buffalo Aspha ankle boots from the German platform-sole brand, and Red Wing Shoes Classic Moc leather ankle boots. For cold weather, boots add British Knights Blizzard winter boots, Buffalo Aspha Hi boots and Ariat Rambler western leather boots.

Men's loafers, derbies and oxfords: Sebago, Kleman and TBS

The men's loafers in the loafers selection centre on Sebago: Sebago Dan loafers and Sebago Docksides boat shoes go as well with chinos as with jeans. Steve Madden and Ilse Jacobsen women's loafers complete the selection. Derbies and oxfords brings together Kleman Padror men's derbies, from French brand Kleman, and TBS Phenis leather boat shoes, from another French brand.

Heels and ballet flats for women: Steve Madden, Tamaris and Flabelus

Heels brings together Steve Madden, Tamaris, Geox and Buffalo women's heels. Ballet flats focus on Flabelus Mary Jane ballet flats with a strap, in velvet or linen, and on Steve Madden and Ecco ballet flats.

Espadrilles and slippers: Toms, Ilse Jacobsen and Birkenstock

Espadrilles are split between Toms espadrilles, the Alpargata and the Santiago, for men and women, and Ilse Jacobsen Tulip espadrilles. At home, slippers offers Birkenstock Zermatt wool slippers and Crocs Classic Cozzzy slippers.

Men's shoes and women's shoes: selections by gender

Men's shoes brings together Sebago loafers, Palladium and Blundstone ankle boots, Birkenstock sandals and Toms espadrilles, without the women's styles. Women's shoes range from Birkenstock Madrid sandals to Buffalo ankle boots, Tamaris mules and Steve Madden heels. Two useful starting points for a gift when the person has a style all their own.

Shoes on sale: special offers, new arrivals and Black Friday

Shoes on sale are found first in shoe special offers, which gather the pairs that have been marked down. New-in shoes shows the new season's models, and shoes shipped within 24h the pairs ready to go. In late November, Black Friday shoes brings together discounts on sneakers, Birkenstock sandals, Crocs clogs and ankle boots, just before Christmas and then the winter sales: the time to treat yourself to cheap brand-name shoes. Fast delivery and best price guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions about brand-name shoes

Which size should I choose if I'm between two sizes?

The most reliable way is to compare with a pair from the same brand that you already wear, as sizes vary from one brand to another. Width matters too: Birkenstock offers its sandals in regular and narrow widths, to choose according to the shape of your foot.

Which shoes should I wear in winter?

Ankle boots with a lug sole, such as Palladium Pampa Hi or Blundstone ankle boots, grip best on wet ground. For severe cold, British Knights Blizzard winter boots take over, and Asics Gel-Venture 6 sneakers, with multidirectional lugs, keep the look of a sneaker.

How do I care for Crocs clogs and Birkenstock sandals?

Crocs clogs are cleaned with cold water and mild soap, away from any heat source, which can warp the Croslite foam. For Birkenstock sandals, the brand recommends a cork sealer when the cork of the sole looks dry.

What is the difference between a loafer, a derby and an oxford?

A loafer slips on without laces. A derby has open lacing, with the quarters stitched on top of the vamp, which leaves room over the instep, whereas an oxford has closed lacing and looks more formal.

Do the shoes come in kids' sizes?

Yes, many of the models come in kids' sizes, such as Asics GEL-1130 sneakers in GS version, for older kids, or kids' Crocs clogs. Gola Elan sneakers even come in baby sizes.