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Mini

Small in name but huge in impact,

the Mini was the shoe that turned

everything around for Fluevog

Shoes in the early 2000s. It’s

cute, but it’s also tough and

comfortable, the favourite choice

of women who have to be on their

feet all day and want to make a

statement while they do it. The

Mini and its clan can be identified

by their sturdy medium-height

hourglass heel and, as often as

not, bright, whimsical colours

and patterns. The Gorgeous, for

instance, is a durable, round-toed

Mary Jane, while the Babycake is

an adorable buttoned boot named

for our baker friend who makes

the best cupcakes in Canada.

“Go on, fall in love. We dare you!”

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Angel

One thing we know for sure, Angels

walk among us. The original Angel

sole, designed around 1992, has

begat many cherubs, all handcrafted,

clean-lined and floating on all-natural

latex soles that have been called the

most comfortable on the planet. In

fact, it’s the sole that makes this shoe

an Angel, because there are many

different styles. There are Angels

for men and Angels for women. City

Angels and Urban Angels, Future

Angels and Guardian Angels. The

Little Wing is a moccasin-stitched

boat shoe Angel. The Manhattan is

an asymmetrical lace-up derby Angel.

The 7th Heaven family is descended

from the original Angels and adds

rubber to the mix; it features

offspring like the Michael, a classic

brogued wing-tip derby, and the

Supervog, a classic style with Super

Swirl details on each side, a padded

tongue and collar for comfort and a

snug fit. “Angels resist alkali, water,

acid, fatigue and Satan.”